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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1922
Page
2
The Daily reports President Harding moves to end the bituminous coal strike after failed proposals to tie miners and operators. Federal troops may be used to protect the public as miners return to work while a royal commission investigates industry reorganization and future wage rules.
A Vera Cruz report says General Gorozaba, who terrorized oil fields near Tampico, was shot to death while fleeing in a boat after federal pursuit. Acquaintances identified the body. papers on Gorozaba allegedly showed plots to undermine the government and discredit officials. raids on camps and foreign camps attributed to him.
Texas voters prepare for primaries next Saturday nominating candidates for U S senator and governor among others. Democratic nominees are typically elected, with contests in this district pitting Garner against Brircoa and state races featuring Parr against St Smith and Daffor. County races see Neblett challenging McLane for county attorney while Sheriff Salinas retires leaving A J Condren as the sole Democratic challenger.
Collector of Customs Roy Campbell is back at the custom house after weeks away. He conducted official inspections at sub ports within the San Antonio district, with Laredo identified as the district’s most important port.
The Queen Candy Company will close today and tomorrow to install a sanitary new fountain. The department reopens tomorrow evening and Mr. Mataragas says the upgrade will improve service for his many patrons.
William L. McCann announces sale of an eighty acre lease west of Schott No. 7, near Schott and Carnahan wells, located in Block No. 20. The notice indicates the Hamilton Hotel in Win and the transfer details dated July 13.
Paris prepares for the 100th anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s birth as nations honor his discoveries in fermentation germ theory and vaccines. The French capital allocates 2,000,000 francs for a Paris ceremony while scientific communities worldwide salute his impact on medicine and industry.
A. E. Noret & Co of Oklahoma plans two new wells in the Schott and Aviatora fields as big operators prepare to drill. Kan-Oka No 1 has opened eyes with 1,700 to 2,000 barrels daily. Local stockholders in Community Oil Co. anticipate spudding tomorrow on the Leonard Haynes La Villa ranch in Zapata county.
The city council met in regular session with quorum present. Aldermen Cluck Henry Leyendecker Brennan and Mims attended. Mayor Villegas and others were absent. Various petitions and bank depository bonds were referred to the mayor, city attorney, and finance committee for action or investigation. meeting adjourned.
Advertisement seeks a drilling contract for 720 acres in the southwest corner of Section 11 20 for immediate development in Schott field. Project located northeast of Kanaka well with overriding royalty basis. Respond with terms in first letter to Thos W Delaney Box 44 Rich Mountain Ark dated 7 19 6t.
Abe Martin quips that many attempts to run a newspaper have failed, suggesting repeated patterns in the press and public expectations. The remark reflects a wary humor about editorial control and reader reactions.
Barber shop returns to service in a new Joseph P building location. The shop promises first class service and welcomes its customers back after relocation as of July 19, 1941.
The Rialto Theatre screens Ten Nights in a Barroom in a local premiere described as one of the greatest stage dramas adapted for film. Producers say it cost a fortune and took over a year to make with hundreds of workers and miles of film.
Expert Hatter and Cleaner. Suits sponged and pressed by hand 40 cts. Suits cleaned and pressed $1.00. We clean and block hats felt and Panama. We call and agitateons.
The Palisa Akhbar editor from Lahore reports using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for colic and diarrhoea in his children and servants and finds it effective.
A citywide forecast predicts six months of rapid progress in Laredo with street paving, a Mirando City highway under construction, a seven story hotel, new business blocks, hundreds of cottages, and a modern oil refinery boosting the Laredo district to substantial growth and prosperity.
Hal Halley of Sandifer and Halley broker firm remains under care after a Sunday shooting when a 46 caliber revolver fired into his chest while he loaded a suitcase into his car. Doctors report improving condition and expect recovery.
The page bundles bakery promotions and grocery notices with auto ads. Fenix Bakery sells fifteen bread tickets and offers free delivery while promoting a new fountain closure at Queen Candy Co. The Laredo port imports, Chevrolet agency switch, and marriage licenses are noted alongside various local services and store promotions.
A collage of local quips about city life. Jokes touch on self pity, nerves versus ability, cigars and temptations, musical friends, family mishaps, and common city habits. Light, ironic reflections show an easygoing citizenry finding humor in everyday moments.
A reflective piece on courtesy humor and practical matters. It contrasts praise with money, notes that humor has timing, and suggests prudent choices about insurance, relationships, and reciprocity. The voice offers aphorisms on daily life and social dynamics.
A clipped humorous exchange from old newspaper files features a discussion on a novel high standing collar and a playful dig about ivory towers and a lunatic asylum wall. The wry dialogue hints at fashion critique and social satire of the era.
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