Strip mine activity rises in Southern Illinois coal area
The piece notes strip mining in Southern Illinois as a means to supply upswung demand for soft coal. It discusses President Lewis and the United Mine Workers labeling strip miners as strikebreakers, raising tensions with striking miners, and questions the broader impact on labor unity and public authority.
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Illinois
Haave
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Pinineros
Hael
Surrace
Owser
Tivers Tan
Procetion
Atmp
Laredo Red Cross mobilizes to aid flood victims
The Red Cross and local relief groups, with help from the United Marines, coordinate swift aid to refugees driven from homes by rising waters. Within hours, hot meals and sleeping places are provided as clothing and donations are urged to support ongoing relief efforts across the Southwestern District.
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Red Cross 14
United Marines
Ted Cross
Aaster
Closed Mouth Policy Promised Over Open Door Idea
In Laredo a push favors secrecy over openness with money cited as a key factor. The remark mocks open door policies and suggests restraint to ease community distress caused by poverty.
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Laredo
Wreckage Across International Bridge In Nuevo Laredo Flood
Flood waters reached Hidalgo Plaza and the south side of the plaza inundating buildings on that street. Widespread destruction from the Mexican side to Nuevo Laredo left structures toppled or washed from foundations and stores damaged, with property losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Hidalgo Plaza
Miny Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
International Bridge
Hidalgo Plaga
Tidalgo Plaza
Jall
W T Cushing Returns to Laredo as Gas Co Associate
W T Cushing, former Humble Pipe Line Co manager based in Cisco and ex Fensland Oil Co. head in New York and Fort Worth, has rejoined the industry in Laredo as an associate of South Plains Oil & Gas Co. A renowned pipeline expert, he helped drill the first gas well in the Reiser field for the Texas Co. sixteen years ago and has constructed pipelines across the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific and to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Laredo
W. T. Cushing
Humble Pipe Line Co
Cisco
Fensland Oil Co
New York
Fort, Worth
South Plains
OU & Gas Co
Cushing
Reiser
Texas Co
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
The Road to Yesterday and Changing Work Roles
A nostalgic look at a era when business letters were handwritten and a person with a typewriter and stenographer was seen as forward. The piece reflects on the old label stenographer used for young women and the shift in perception over time.
Water Boil Advisory Issued by Laredo Water Co
The public is asked to boil all river water before drinking due to uncertain water quality. Boil water until further notice per J W Brewster acting manager of the Laredo Water Company.
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Laredo Water Company
J. W. Brewster
The Soul and a Stomach Cure Aboard Chamberlain’s Tablets
In olden belief the soul year aligns with the stomach’s state. The remedy Chamberlain’s Tablets promise prompt relief for stomach troubles by strengthening digestion and restoring natural function. Try them. price not specified.
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Chamberlain
Ries
Daring Laredo Oil Field Drilling Near City Limits
Geologist W. R. Jewell reports a major new oil structure near the southeast city limits of Laredo. The South Plains Oil & Gas Co and partners plan to drill two wells on the Wormser Moon and Camp tracts, targeting production around 2000 feet with possible depth to 3000 feet, while public notices in Webb County set legal actions in motion.
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W. R. Jewell
Miranda
Zapata
Laredo
Mr. Jewell
Texagas
South
Jewell
South Plains Oil & Gas Co
Webb County
Miranda City
Aguilares
South Plains Oil and Gas Co
Jona
Laurel Shasta No 1 Barnsley Well Raises Oil Hope
Mil tondo City excitement grows over Laurel Shasta No 1 Barnsley on Survey No 266 seven miles north at Nueces divide junction. Eight inch casing landed at 1 530 feet after dry shale and gumbo. Cementing the casing followed as oil appeared on the slush pit and samples were taken. Experts suggest a different oil than that produced further south due to sandstone presence.
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Mil Tando
Laurel-Shasta No. 1
Barnsley
Nueces Divide
Buffum
Mull
Puig Family Arrives in New York on June 18
Postcard from Valentin L. Puig reports his land journey with family to New York on June 18 and plans to proceed to West Point before heading to Canada. No mishaps reported and the travelers enjoy their trip.
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New York
Valentin L. Puig
West Point
Canada
Special Opportunity for Bust Modeling Orders
Limited number of orders accepted this week at ten dollars each. One third deposit of six dollars is payable in cash, five dollars on delivery of completed work. Our modeller will return to the area next week for collection and appointment scheduling.
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Guadalaie
Boundary description and ejectment over Das Guerra Grant land
The document details a colonial style land survey chain of surveys 14 through 28 with marks, iron pipes, and mounds, tracing boundaries and points in varas and degrees. It alleges that by January 1 1922 the lands formed a solid block under one fence and that the plaintiff was in possession, while defendants unlawfully entered and dispossessed him. The plaintiff seeks citation, title and possession, divesting all claims as clouds, and a writ of destruction.
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Webb
W. R. Huycke
Elmer Hendrickson
K. A. Green
Clarence Allery
J. F. O'Donahue
L. W. Riggs
Southern States Oil Company
District Court
49Th Judicial District of Texas
Webb County
Laredo
N. N. Browne
W. R. Huyeke
Harry Solomon
J. F. O’donahoe
Hugh Stapp
Antonio
N. W
Varag Pass
Varas
Stapp
Thes. W. Corner
Varis
S. W
Varas Pass
S. Is
S. BE
N. E
N. I
8. W
Varas Pasa N. W
Varaa N. W
New York & Texas Land Company Limited
Dimmit County Pasture Company
District Court Clerk Certificate Issued May 20 1922
C M De La Garza Clerk of District Court for Webb County Texas issues a certificate dated May 20 1922 in Laredo Texas.
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N. H. Browne
Judilal
Webb County
Texas
Laredo
A. D
C. M. de la Garza
Rotary Club Meeting Highlights Ethics Code and Guests
The Ktowary Club held its weekly meeting with 76.47 percent attendance. Guests included Yale Hicks San Antonio attorney M C Brown San Antonio telegraph manager J DePuy contractor Devine John T Briscoe congressional candidate from Devine J K Beretta Laredo Bridge Co president Willard E Simpson engineer of San Antonio and Rev A B Paisley of Laredo. A brief talk on The Rotary Code of Ethics featured Agher R Smith and Rev E B Paisley followed by choruses and The Star Spangled Banner.
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Ktowary Club
W. 8. Cantrell
Yale Hicks
San Antonio
M. C. Brown
J. DePuy
John T. Briscoe
Congréso
Devine
J. K. Beretta
Laredo Bridge Co
Willard E. Simpson
A. BR. Pataley
Presbyterian Mnnister
Laredo
J. M. Ball
Charles Deutz
Rotary International
Los Angeles
Robertee Bobbitt
Bobbtt
Messrs
Briscoe
Beretta
Simpson
DePuy
Hicks
Ball
Rotary
Little Store Offers Quality Goods and Promos
Retailer Manuel Cruz cuts prices across a wide range of goods along the riverfront. Advertisements urge readers to compare prices in the paper and visit the Little Store for good value and quality items today.
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Manuel Cruz
Tatteta
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Red Cross
Red Croga
Witte
Aeowell
Hawlth
Erome
Uch
Iatreda
Strlelosn
Laveda
Eno Tieh
Thei
Seh
Cinder
Abner
Aiistake
Louise
Corona
Aver Aeo
Mexican Side
B. $. & F. Ry. Company Survey
Aviator’s Or
G. A. X. Well
Wermeer
Johnson
Richter
Moon
Sanchez
Camp Tracts
Laurel-Shasta
Kellogg's
W. K. Kellogg
Alao Makers
Kellogg’s
Rotary Club
A. R. Smith
Rev. Pailaley
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