Conquering the Air and Early Airship Advances
Saturday's look at the Pullman of the skies highlights the dirigible as a feasible airship. It sailed 325 miles in a storm with passengers comfortable inside, while noting cost limits and future potential for passenger air travel between distant points. The article also traces Zeppelin history and shifts toward aviation milestones and naval army pilots driving progress. Later, Latin American Club installs new officers including Eusebio Garcia as president and G P Farias as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Eusebio Garcia
G. P. Farias
Ezequiel Salinas
B. G. Salinas
Sequiel Salinas
Fidel Cantu
Matias de Liang
D. B. Serna
B. G
Memorial Service for Aztec Lodge Knights of Pythias
Aztec Lodge No 111 Knights of Pythias announces its annual Memorial Service at Castle Hall on Sunday June 10 at 4 pm. All members urged to attend. L J Tanfy C C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of
Pythias
Castle Hall
L. J. Tanf Y
C. C
Concrete Pouring Progress Report on Matamoros Street
A street paving crew worked between the Younkin home and St Peter's Church this morning paving Matamoros Street. The crew neared the federal building area and began pouring concrete, with work advancing toward Jarvis Plaza and Arroyo Zacate as of Wednesday.
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Goncrete
Younkin
St. ‘Peter
Matamoros Street
Federal Building
Matamoros Cof
Jarvis
Plaza
Arroyo Zacate
Wednes
Recitals Highlight Flora Dilgade Mil ton Studios and Mrs Reed
Musical notes announce s Saturday deadlines for column phones to Mrs Reed. A Flora Dilgade Mil ton studio recital at the High School Auditorium honors Mrs Elisabeth Reed who plans a New York summer study. The Latin American Club event praised Miss Estelle Kane Miss Estelle Kline and Miss Ofelia Garcia with a varied program and praise for Mrs Bunn and Mrs Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Bruce Bunn
le Calife Dea Bagdad
Travis Bruce Fuoa
Cadiz
Delibes
Chavelitos Oo
Valverde Ba Hiebre
Boieldieu
Estelle Kane
Sylvan Roundelay
Geo
Totgeas Rimsky-Korfasov
Episcopal Service Morning Offertory and Choir Numbers
In the Churches Episcopal listing a morning offertory solo by Mr. Morgan is noted followed by an evening piece O Lord Be Merciful sung by Miss Dorothy Borchers. The morning includes May My Walk Be Close With God with Johnson and Mrs W Hyler. In the Garden performed by Mrs H J Seaman and the Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Mr. Morgan
Dorothy Borchers
Johnson
H. J. Seaman
Arrest of Dominic Aracco for Aiding Immigrants
Dominic Aracco claimed American naturalization and U S army desertion status when arrested in Jaredo for aiding and abetting immigrants to enter the country illegally. He admitted helping Italians enter unlawfully and is held awaiting action by the federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Aracco
United States Army
Jaredo
Aracco
Federal
Civil Service Exam Open for Insurance Claims Examiner
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination on July 14 1923 at Laredo for Insurance claims examiner. Vacant positions in the U S Veterans Bureau at 1800 dollars a year and similar jobs at this or other salaries will be filled from this examination unless vacancies are filled by reinstatement transfer or promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Laredo
U.S. Veterans’ Bureau
Oil Showings Hint at Big Producer in Webb County
Ald J oil company reports a 2495 ft depth test showing oil and gas with a soft sand prospect. Geologist Frank R Campbell led the test with core drilling underway. indications point to productive sand near the Midway basal formation of the Tertiary. Revdale 7 in Miranda City Webb County also shows early oil shows promising a major producer once drilling advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALD. J. Oi
Frank R. Campbell
Midway
Revdale No
Rydal-Coursen- Matehes
Miranda City-Schott
Webb County
Webb County Tax Collector Praised By State Comptroller
A Texas Comptroller letter dated June 4 1923 commends Webb County Tax Collector Henore Ligarde for efficient office administration. It notes an audit showing a balance due of 966 57 and lauds Ligarde's handling of accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Henore Ligarde
Comptroller’s Dept
State of Texas
Austin
Texas
Mgr. H. Gigsride
Laredo
Ligarde
New Junior High and Additions Break Ground in Laredo
Ground was broken for the new Junior High School at Victoria street and Main Avenue and for an addition to Central School. Early next week work will begin on extensions to Heights First and Fourth Ward Schools, with all projects to be ready for occupancy by September. The boom in school facilities reflects rapid Laredo population growth.
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Laredo Independent School
Victoria Street
Main Avenue
First
Fourth Ward
Laredo
Card of Thanks for Samuel Hill Family
Public thanks to friends who offered sympathy during the illness and death of Samuel James Hill and for flowers sent to the funeral from Mrs. Sam J. Hill and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel James Hill
Sam J. Hill
Localized Rain Douses Dust in Laredo
A brief local shower soaked parts of Laredo yesterday while the rest of the city remained dry. The rain, arriving from Nuevo Laredo, stopped at the baseball park area and city north limits, leaving mud and dusty reminders as sun returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Webb County
Mira Sallee’s
Deep Tests Make Progress With Their Drilling Work
Wells in Texas oil districts report progress with several rigs. W. G. Burton No 1 near Carolina-Texas line has reached 1500 feet with a double shift, aiming for 4500 feet if needed. Mirando No 1 in Zapata county drilled to 2200 feet, while Hughes Butler McMurray No 1 west of Ofleton advances after casing. Cole No 3 near Bruni at 1600 feet follows Cole No 2 as operations inch forward hoping to strike oil sand at depth.
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W. G. Burton
Trammell
Carolina-Texas
Burton
Smackover
Webb County
Laredo
Boston-Mirando No
Lang Field
Zapata County
Mirando Field
Hughes-Butler-McMurray
Oflton
Las Tiendas Ranch
Jeffieries
Cole No 3
Bruni
Cole Petroleum Co
New York Store Half-Price Sale Ends Today
The notice advertises a half-price sale at The New York Store with a prompt reminder to shop today. It also mentions local marriage licenses issued by the county clerk since the last report including Rodolfo Garza de los Santos with Eva Romero and Catarina Lopez with Eusebia Puente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rodolfo Garza de Los Santos
Eva Romero
Catarina Lopez
Eusebia Puente
Del Rio Cowboys vs Milmo Nine Open Three Game Series
Del Rio Cowboys face Milmo in a three game set at Legion Park with new players for Del Rio and Milmo adding catcher Slagger. First game this afternoon at 2 o clock, 10 o clock tomorrow morning, and final at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon. Local fans encouraged to attend to support the visiting squads and help cover travel costs.
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del Rio Cowboys
Milmo
Milmos
Legion Park
Laredo
del Rio
Gonzaes
Yoakum
Cuero
Victoria
Resolutions of Laredo Rotary Club for Garfield
The Laredo Rotary Club expresses heartfelt regret at the loss of Garfield a valued member and friend. He was cheerful helpful and faithful a citizen and club supporter whose example will live in our hearts. A copy of these resolutions will be spread in minutes and sent to his family and local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Garfield
Daily Press
Kiwanis and Juions Club
Laredo
Band Concert Canceled by San Agustin Juvenile Band
The San Agustin Juvenile Band will give no concert at Martin Plaza Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.
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San Agustin Juvenile
Martin Plaza
Community notices and society events fill rural city pages
Recital at High School Auditorium features Flora Milton with Alden Muller Menell Morgan and Dorothy Borchers. Churches schedule meetings, bridge party honors Virginia Fenu, and society editor calls for reports. Local residents travel, visit kin, and wedding notices surface with details of Dr George Paschal and Mary Steele set for June 20 in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Dilgarde Milton
High School
Alden B. Muller
Men‘lell Morgan
Dorothy Borchers
Mary Louise Steele
George Hugh Paschal
San Antonio
Steele
Teachers Examination Set for Laredo in July
An examination for all classes of teachers certificates will be held at Laredo on July 6th and 7th. Intending applicants must register on or before June 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Oil magnate QO Killam leaves for East on important business
W S Killam, prominent oil operator and head of several large Laredo district concerns, departs this evening for the East on a significant business trip and will be away from Laredo headquarters for about ten days or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. W. Killam
Laredo
Rivers at Flood Stage In Kansas and Missouri
Heavy rainfall across Kansas and western Missouri raises rivers and creeks to flood stage. Predictions call for more rain today as 1 to 6 inches have fallen, bringing expected serious flooding higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Weekend Gardens in Stockholm Show 7000 Industrial Colonies
The regular week end exodus of 7000 workers with garden tools marks spring in Stockholm. Each worker has a private plot within city limits in cooperative garden colonies. Plots range 1800 to 5500 square feet with season rentals from 2.50 to 15 dollars, producing greens, vegetables, and berries for home use and small profit.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Czech violin industry grows with 4200 home workers
Favored by love of music and skilled workmen, Czechoslovakia's violin making industry expands with about 4200 home workers. In 1922 the nation produced 133000 violins, 2100 cellos, and 1200 double basses, all high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
West Bound Limited rail drama shoots at Rialto
Emory Johnson films big railroad scenes for West bound Limited using two complete trains of twelve coaches and Pullmans with a dining car and baggage car plus large engines. He chartered trains from Southern Pacific for two weeks, operating near Los Angeles with crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto
Emory Johnson
Rialto Theatre
Johnson
Southern Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
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Army Air Navigators
Elisabeth Reed
All Cotes
Flora Dilgade
Milton Studios of Music
Mrs. Bunn
Lotus Land
Cyril Scott
Estee Kline
Skylark
Handel
Ofelia Garcia
Schumann
Autachwang
Estelle Kline
Bishop
Chopin
Claude Barker
Mise Ofeila Garcia
Aliss Kline
Methodist
W. Hyler
A.D. J
Campbell
Rydal Oil Co
Comptroller
H. Ligarde
Lon A. Smith
Gutskirts
Mexico
Milmes
Ociely
Violet S. Oberteidt
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
W. M
Methodist Church
Maria Flores
Virginia Fenu
Music and the Poets
Secon
Thomas Moore
Minnie Bradley
Corinth
Mississippi
Ross Bradley
Heavener
Oklahoma
H. R. Bradley
H. Burr
Alpine
Alfonso Leyendecker
Guadalajara
Nannie Patton
John A. Gray
Center
Lillian Lee
Virginia Roach
Power Wenner
Gray
Roach Ranch
A. L. Roach
Rosita
Margaret Barlow
City
M.T. Cogley
Dave Slaughter
Louisiana
Bob Derby
G. J. Burr
Anna O'Sell
Catherine May
Quanah
Robert Fitzgerald
Eos
Hattie May Bryan
Huntsville
The
Sam Houston Normal
BE. B. Brewster
Josephine Brewster
Josephine
T. A. McVicar
Julia McVicar
L. J. Christen
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Christen
Cal
Robert McComb
Miss Katheryn Hutching Manford
Luling
J. B. DaCamara
R. L. Woodul
Washington, D. C
Esther Sharkey
New York City
Lottie Woodul
Bobbie Woodul
Fort Worth
J. A. Blanton
John, Texas
S. M. Putman
Cornelia
Adelaide Woodul
el Paso
Mrs
Ned Woodul
Xeee
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Mechames Smith and Sutherland
Vistors
Cenulah
Margaret Ficken
Beulah Cezeaux
Ralph
Billy
Violet Beaman
Betty
Lucey
Leonard Craig
Margaret Guinn
Margaret
Vernon Schelper
Lamar Smith
May Thomas
Ruth Young
Paschal
Elks Hall
Mesdames Doneland
T A. Leyendecker
Morrow
C. 8. de Kinney
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