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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1921
Page
4
The Texas Farm Bureau Federation condemns Chinese eggs as imported in 1920 reaching 17 million dollars, arguing storage, not farmers, drove prices up. It criticizes cold storage excess, notes North cities paid high prices, and urges reasonable egg costs without accusing Chinese labor specifically.
Representative Burkett protests sending Rangers to Eastland County saying local officers can handle issues and that state presence harms the county's reputation. Adjutant General Barton argues conditions were worse under Rangers, citing civilian-clad officers, widespread gambling, and prohibition violations. Barton notes arrests and fines paid by gambling house proprietors, while praising one officer for efficiency.
The article defends General Barton and criticizes Representative Burkett for challenging the Rangers. It argues for strict law enforcement to curb vice in Eastland County, citing oil camp lawlessness and the Rangers role in restoring order. It notes public support for the Rangers’ actions and the governor’s policies.
The Webb County Lumber Co. sold its Washington Celebration display miniature cottage to Matias de Llano of the Mexican Products Co. for 200 dollars. Proceeds go to Associated Charities after last Friday’s auction, with de Llano planning to use it as a playhouse for his children.
Yesterday afternoon about 12 46 Henry Bunn eleven year old son of T A Bunn was badly bruised after being struck by car 642418 at the northeast corner of San Eduardo Avenue and Matamoros street near Central school. The driver stopped and aided him then he was taken home and confined to bed with non serious injuries.
Connie Mack designated Friday as the getaway day for the Athletics, signaling a shift in routine as the team prepares to depart. The manager’s move aims to streamline travel ahead of upcoming games and maintain focus on the season’s schedule.
The regimental band will open a weekly concert series at 7 o'clock at the Post band stand with the public invited. A War Department Theatre dance for enlisted men followed, plus twice weekly dances at the Post and Soldiers Club in Laredo. Company B promotes Harper and Snyder to sergeant while Lieut. J A Kaiser Jr commands a new machine gun unit. First Sergeant Chalmers Morris, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, captured a German machine gun nest at the Marne.
The State of Texas to Webb County officials commands publication for twenty days in a general circulation newspaper. Felicitas P. Lopez seeks guardianship letters for the estates of Gabino Lopez Jose Lopez Josefa Lopez Evelia Lopez and Zulema Lopez. Hearing set for the third Monday in March 1921 at the Webb County Court House in Laredo. interested parties may appear and contest. Signed J A Rodriguez Clerk Webb County Court.
A reunion for ex-students of the University of Texas is set for tonight at the Laredo High School Auditorium at eight thirty. The gathering welcomes all alumni including non graduates and summer attendees. An informal dinner, college songs, and yells will energize the evening followed by a message from University faculty member Professor Roy Bedichek. Ex-students are urged to bring spouses, sweethearts, and friends.
The city council met in regular session at 7 30 last evening with Mayor L Ville vas and eight aldermen present. The minutes were approved and actions included salary adjustments for 1921, an ordinance for sanitary district garbage cans and sidewalk cleanup, complaints to be conveyed to Laredo Water Co. over meter charges, considerations to purchase a second roller and sealer, drafting of sewer and building ordinances, inspection of three picture shows for fire safety, efforts to collect funds to repair Jarvis Plaza benches, and payment of city bills.
The second installment of pictures from the Laredo delegation led by Governor Neff on the Mexico excursion was shown at the Royal Theater. It covered departure from Mexico City, arrival in Guadalajara, journeys to Queretaro and San Luis Potosi, and the trip toward Tampico with scenes from the celebration last week. The final installment will cover Tampico and other visited locales.
The 85th anniversary of Texas independence is noted with state observances and services across Texas. Celebrations peak on April 21 with the San Jacinto battle commemoration, while Laredo banks and customs offices remain closed in observance today.
In Laredo audiences praised Bebe Daniels in Oh Lady Lady with a strong supporting cast led by Walter Hiers and Lillian Langdon. The comedy drama follows a wedding rehearsal scene, showcasing Daniels at her best alongside the reforming plot and steady humor.
Isacille Prater titled Queen of the Wood Nymphs stars in Neptune's Bride at the Strand today. The nineteen year old artist’s model poses for noted sculptors and painters and shares the stage with Pluvia in Captain Peacocke's seas and woods fantasy. Prater, flanked by Wood Nymph attendants, aims to captivate even jaded audiences with a lively woodland dance sequence.
A lively dramatic comedy at the Rialto features Smiling Billy Mason in It Might Happen To You. The show includes Perfect Thirty-six bathing beauties and animal acts with Jimmie the Tarzan Lion and a Monkey Jazz Orchestra. Audiences will laugh and gasp at the whiz zing mix-up today and tomorrow.
Heavy rains yesterday and last night extended from Corpus Christi westward along the Texas-Mexico road, with Corpus reporting one inch, Banquete two and a half inches, and Benavides one half inch. Forecasts suggest more rain for Laredo as drought scarcities press farmers and cattlemen rely on costly feed while roads dry and dust rises.
An old advertisement urges readers to trust Fidellity Cascara as a nearly tasteless purgative to cleanse the system, claiming sluggishness and headaches signal its need and noting it is sold by all druggists.
Local items report a newborn girl to Mr. and Mrs. BE Foster. Mentions of Laredo school pace, cabbage shipments to markets, and employment prospects for Bermudas harvesters. Advertisements note plumbers, tax prep help, florists, and auto services. Rio Grande rainfall slight rise near Eagle Pass and Del Rio. The Times job department offers printing services.
A health notice urges vigilance after a hard winter as pneumonia mortality rises in March. It notes pneumonia as a throat germ disease and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an expectorant that clears mucus, cures colds, and prevents pneumonia. it emphasizes ease of use for children.
The newly organized Laredo Baseball League elected Justo S. Penn as president H W Moore as vice president Fred A Matthes Jr as general manager and appointed sergeant majors from local units as umpires A 30 game schedule with doubleheaders was approved opening at Caliche Park next Sunday at 2 pm with games American Legion versus Aviation and Laredo versus Fort McIntosh Colonel Cochran and Mayor Villegas will throw first balls A 145 pm aero plane flyover precedes the game and a $5 prize will be awarded to the ball drop participant from Paramount Tailoring Co
The People's Meat Market at 1762 Santa Maria Avenue opens under E. T. Lesterrette offering fresh meats in a sanitary, clean shop. Visit for quality products and service.
Kentucky Derby candidates include Incscape Gr ay Lay Tryster Pruder Leonardo II Careful Pleribus Rangoon United Verde Muskallonge and others. The Derby is a mile and a quarter with fifty thousand dollars added and about forty thousand to the winner. Announcement of the full list, likely over one hundred nominees, is due soon.
Rev George Craig Stewart rector of St. Luke s Evanston IL says hell and damn are good Saxon words but he condemns their use except for extraordinary comparison He warns hell is not always out of place but does not condone blasphemy or swearing and not in favor of casual use
Washington March 2 Will Hays is expected to announce his resignation as Republican National Committee chair at a special meeting in Washington before moving to a cabinet post as Postmaster General. The resignation likely takes effect after several weeks to finish campaign cleanup in 1920.
Chicago will host a series of medical gatherings drawing physicians from across the continent. The mid winter conference of the American Medical Association tops the lineup alongside meetings of the Association of American Medical Colleges the Congress on Medical Education and Licensure and affiliated bodies.
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