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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1923
Page
3
Publication notice from Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company outlining daily and weekly editions, subscription options, rates, and mailing details for Mexico Canada and the United States.
The article argues Manila unrest stems from Filipino scheming and not General Wood’s actions. It cites long-standing abuse under American occupation, peon-like labor systems, and political corruption, condemning charges against Wood while urging an independent investigation.
An editorial extols decade long progress including plazas, storm sewers, sewerage systems, county highways, and paving. It argues residents back bonds and higher taxes to fund better roads and infrastructure, citing Laredo and Welch County as examples of civic investment and anticipated growth.
A special election produced a mostly approving result for the 200000 bond issue to continue street paving in Laredo. Two voters opposed the bonds, with two ballots discarded for marking against. The first contract for 104 blocks will start under the issue, followed by a second contract as paving proceeds downtown. Also included are notes on local industry, theatre projects, and a light personal anecdote about Frank Masterson celebrating a new son and daughter.
A column of lighthearted quips from Laredo figures touches on poverty reform idle talk and human nature. Notes from local sources joke about parenting manners and the pace of town life while hinting at upcoming Royal Fruit Store No 2 opening on Flores Avenue with a listing and contact code.
A collage of brief items lists dental work offers, bond votes, a doctor’s office address, a Reo Six car for sale, song lyrics, business openings, marriage license note, poetry lines and assorted local notices. Includes nearby street naming chatter and consumer ads from 1961.
Webb County commissioners in special session approved a $250000 bond issue to pave 37 miles east and north of Laredo and about 50 miles east toward Miranda City and Jim Hogg County. State and federal aid cover two thirds. locals pay one third. Voting will be in Webb County precincts on August 25.
Tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy conditions expected as forecast by the United States Weather Bureau. The Times relays the daily forecast from the New Orleans office via the Telephone Co. service.
A compiled list of historical notes including Roger Sherman’s death in New Haven 1792, Coventry Watmore’s birth and death in 1896, Champlain and St Lawrence railway opening in 1826, Arthur Tappan’s death in 1865, Ulysses S. Grant’s death in 1885, and broader events such as Russia's Christianization in the 9th century anniversary, plus the Jewish Alliance of America plan and South Carolina liquor control proclamation.
Lieutenant Dietrichsen, part of a Norwegian relief mission to Spitzbergen for Amundsen, says Arctic skies offer stable, wind pocket free conditions once over the mountains. He notes that northward travel increases landing prospects amid vast ice and snow fields and predicts the Polar flight is only a matter of time.
July 23 marks anniversaries for Edward T. Sanford associate justice born Knoxville Tennessee 80 years ago today Dr Albert Shaw editor born Butler County Ohio 66 Bernice V Brown new dean Radcliffe College born Maine 29 Edwin G Weed Episcopal bishop born Savannah Georgia 86 Montague Glass playwright born Manchester Tongland 46
The author argues the average man saves little and must cut spending. Small up front costs, like seeds or a bottle of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, prevent larger losses later. A cheap remedy now may avert a costly doctor visit.
The Paisa Akhbar editor in Lahore lauds Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhea Remedy for treating colic and diarrhoea in children and staff, claiming repeated effectiveness.
A weekend storm system brought wind and thunder Saturday afternoon in Laredo and surrounding areas. Showers refreshed cotton fields with about a quarter inch of rain, aiding the maturing crop as picking begins. Webb County reports its largest cotton crop in history with farmers expecting good returns, notably from Mebane long staple varieties.
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