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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1922

Page

5

Senator Overman Attacks Republican Economy Claims

In Thursday's Daily, Senator Overman of North Carolina challenges Republican economy boasts as camouflage for higher spending. He charges the administration with waste and notes appropriations exceed 1919 levels, and that essential public works are delayed while funds are redirected. He argues voters want honest accounting and value for money over slick slogans.

Overman North Carolina Senate Senator Overman Harding Appropriations Cenate House Henator Overman Lincoln Congress I. Ig

McCumber Attacks Press Over Tariff Defense

Senator McCumber, defeated for re nomination, argues that publishers opposed the Republicans in 1903 over the Payne Aldrich bill’s tariff on newsprint. He claims newspapers rejected tariff relief to punish the party and help Woodrow Wilson win in 1912. The exchange centers on Canada newsprint and tariff policy.

McCumber Senate Republican Party Woodrow Wilson Canada

Early rising urged as key to national strength

London July 27 Lord Leverhulme owner of major soap works argues in Bolton that American habits of industry give the United States an edge. He cites Americans rising early for trains and breakfasts at 7 am and contrasts with English youths fearing work and heritage. He warns English habits may hurt national competitiveness.

Ity Associated Press London Lord Loverhulme Bolton United States England Eaid Lord Clovernulme Watcrsman New York Lord Leverhulme America

Sailor Skinner Will Bequeaths All To Wife

The will of William Skinner, a sailor lost at the Battle of Jutland, is filed at Somerset House. The document is engraved on a naval identification disc, revealing Skinner’s name, rank, religion, and the bequest of all to his wife after recovery of his body.

London Somerset House William Skinner Hig Ha Ijudef.tieable Jutland Skinner

One Dollar Saved Represents Ten Dollars Earned

A guidance piece on frugality explains saving ten percent of earnings is rare and urges careful spending. It notes everyday costs and how small investments like seeds can prevent larger expenses later. The text promotes prudent buying and mentions Chamberlain's Diet with unclear context.

Chamberlain’s Colle

Child Run Over by G. S. Coury Near San Eduardo

Last evening at about 6 45 near San Eduardo Avenue and Iturbide Street George S Coury in a Chandler seven passenger car slowed to three miles an hour as children played on Iturbide Street A three year old Jesus Gonzales son of Jesus Gonzales jeweler at A B Gale Optical Co darted into the street and was run over the rear wheel dying instantly Coury assisted the victim and surrendered to Police He was held on negligent homicide an examining trial to be held and bonds set at 300.

San Eduardo Avenue Lurbide Street George Little Jesus Courey Rone Coury Justice of the Peace Grand Jury Hall L. Brennan

Lease Offer Near Kanaka Well in Schott Field

A 120 acre parcel in the southwest corner of Section 11 20 is offered on an overriding royalty basis for immediate development. Located about 3 percent miles northeast of the Kanaka well in Schott field. Respond with terms in the first letter.

Aecres Kanaka Well Schott Field

Oil drilling rush grows in Laredo district fields

Across the Laredo area drilling runs in Mirada, Schott, Mira City, Carolina Texas, Bruni, Gates Kirkpatrick, Reiser, Laredo, Wormser, Moon, South Laredo and North Laredo fields. Kan Oka No 1 in Schott now yields 1500 to 2000 bpd, fueling optimism for further big wells. Carolina Texas No 3 nears caprock at 2000 feet. Wormser No 1 and Moon No 1 advance depths. Laredo No 3 spudded, aiming for higher output.

Laredo Miranda Schott Mira City Carolina-Texas Bruni Gates Carolina-Texas No. 3 Carolina- Texas Gasser Texas Company Wormser Vermeer Ranch Moon No. 1 Moon Ranch Laredo No. 3 Laredo No. 2 No. 3

Rotary Club Meeting Draws Strong Attendance in Laredo

The Laredo Rotary Club held its weekly gathering at Hamilton Cafe Spanish lawn with 72 percent attendance. Guests included Frank M. Lewis and Raymond Hood from San Antonio, J. B. Fellheimer of Laredo, and others. discussions centered on what to do with boys during vacation and a review of boys work programs.

Laredo Raymond Hood San Antonio R. B. Fabian Mexico City J. B. Trout Mr. Trout C. S. McKinney M. P. Cullinan Doc Witting J. S. Westbrook Justo S. Penen Cantrell Frank M. Lewis Jerry Follheimer Frank A. Lattig Hiatt

Oil Brigade Oiling City Waterholes During Campaign

The oil brigade under the United States Public Wealth Service and city inspectors has finished treating the southwest city area. Citizens who want oil applied to stagnant pools or waterholes on their property should contact Dr Nat Klog immediately.

United States Public Wealth Service Nat Klog

Reduced Weekly Millinery Sale at Miss Sallee’s

Miss M Sallee announces week long sale at 1209 1211 Lincoln Street featuring summer millinery at half price and reductions on sweaters bags corsets Urassieres jersey silk and white shadow petticoats. Free with every 10 cash purchase a phonograph or six hair nets. tf.

Miss Sallee M. Sallee Lincoln Streegy

Railroad Time Table Highlights Delays and Arrivals

The Texas-Mexican line lists Train No. 1 to Corpus Christi at 10:00 AM and Train No. 2 from Corpus Christi at 3:36 PM. The International and Great Northern shows a through fast train to St. Louis leaving 12:01 PM and arriving 6:16 PM, plus a Night Train departing 10:00 PM arriving 7:30 AM.

Corpus Christi

Notice of Change of Address for Removal Services

A notice states relocation to 618 Salinas Ave former Dement's barbershop as the new service site. The mover indicates readiness to render service at the new address.

Salinas Ave Dement

Local Notices Run On Various Services and Ads

A collage of short notices reports dental work, teaching certificate exams in Laredo, license issuances, an Anthony Beauty Parlor, car advertisements, import shipments from Mexico, music lessons, Florist services, plumbing, electrical contractors, and post office conditions. Other items include a senator primaries update, auto painting, Fidel Cantu business, and a beacon shoes reference with contact details.

Oddities and facts from a century of trivia

A mosaic of curiosities outlines global and historical trivia. Topics include peas in vases, speed limits of sharks, piano materials, ancient slave branding, eye usefulness, Tibet wealth norms, advertising spend, Majestic ship boiler tubes, London waterworks engines, red rain, tattooed criminals proposal, British air routes, a wireless pill-box receiver, bee hive cooling, iceberg danger, and ship balance risks.

New York City Switserland Tibet United States Majestic London Waterworks Syrian Cairo Bagdad Nagiiman

Widen Convent Avenue to Relieve Congestion

City officials including Mayor L Villegas push a plan to set back property along Convent Avenue from the international bridge to Grant Street to make the street 55 feet wide. The widening precedes paving to support heavy cross border traffic and future business growth, hoping property owners will concede land to improve access and value.

L. Villegas Convent Avenue New International Bridge Grant Street Rio ‘Grande Ditto

Cabaret Garden in Nuevo Laredo Gains Noted Attention

The cabaret garden of Mateo Lopes in Nuevo Laredo becomes a focal point noted as a mecca for locals and visitors. Reports highlight lively crowds and a growing scene centered on this venue.

Nuevo Laredo Mateo Lopes Tatato

Eminent Foreign Lecturer Dr Josef Redlich Opens Institute

Dr Josef Redlich, a Vienna University professor and former Austrian liberal leader, lectures at Williams College as part of the Institute of Politics second annual session. Born 1869 in Moravia to German parents, he studied in Vienna and English institutions, practiced law, and advised the Austrian cabinet during the war while promoting reconciliation.

Josef Redlich Institute of Politics Williama College University of Vienna Moravia Vienna Irol England Redlich United States Harvard

Honduras Building Roads Across the Country

Associated Press reports Honduras will finish a motor highway across the country within three months. The route runs from San Lorenzo on the Pacific to Tegucigalpa, then Comayagua, Liguatepeque, Lake Yojoa, and Potterfilos, with a separate road under construction to unite San Beare Sul. No railroads exist in the county outside the Atlantic coast and traffic shifts from ox carts to motors and trucks.

Associated Presa Teguciigalpa Honduras San Lorenzo Pacific Tegucigalpa Comayagua Liguatepeque Lake Yojea Potterfilos San ‘Beare Sul

July 27 Through the Lens of a Turbulent Year

A compact 1 July 27 snapshot reflects on upheaval and mass movement as a motor fleet departs York while famine concerns and peasant marches vie for attention from Moscow to global headlines.

York Moscow

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