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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1921

Page

6

Daily Publication Pricing and Mailing Information

Daily published every evening except Sunday by mail postpaid to U S Mexico or Canada or delivered by carrier in Laredo or New Laredo Mexico One copy one month sixty cents One copy one year six dollars Entered at the Laredo Texas post office as second class matter under the act of March 3 1879 Address communications to Penn Publishing Co Laredo Texas Telephone 43

United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Texas Penn Publishing CO Telephone

Associated Press Notice Reprint Rights Statement

The Associated Press notice states AP retains exclusive rights to republication of all AP dispatched news and locally credited material published in this paper. This standard copyright declaration appears in the masthead.

Associated Press

Jitneys and pistols amid Texas public life clash

A critical editorial urges strict enforcement against jitney drivers crowding streets during fires and blocking fire fighters. It argues for stronger penalties and cites incidents of property damage and street chaos. It also defends gun ownership for self defense, arguing some lives justify armed protection and condemning blanket pistol bans. It weighs constitutional rights against public safety.

Laredo Fire Department Anutos Central

Public Hose Access Sparks Calls for Reform

An unnamed department struggles to move a spare hose because unauthorized spectators block the path. The issue is framed as an abuse to be halted for the public good, with no lives lost yet as incidental.

Tanlac credited for restore Kansas woman to health

Mrs Emma Cheatham of 813 Shawnee Ave Kansas City Kansas testi es how Tanlac revived her from severe indigestion nervousness and weakness. She says she could not sleep and could barely work but after one bottle she gained appetite energy and full health now doing housework easily with no pains. Tanlac sold at City Drug Store Laredo and other leading druggists.

Emma Cheatham Shawnee Ave Kansas City Kans Tanlac Laredo City Drug Store

Brum proposes Pan American League under Monroe Doctrine

Uruguay’s President Dr Baltazar Brum tells North American correspondents that misunderstanding of U S policy blocks Pan American League talks. He backs a Pan American confederation with equal responsibility, two tariff schedules, and defense of members against foreign aggression. He notes support from Bolivia and Peru and warns against U S tariff moves that hinder regional unity.

Associated Press Mntevideo Uruguay United States Baltazar Brum North America Washington Brum Brui League Bolivia Peru America Congress South America Dr. Brum

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a medicine that aids nature by soothing coughs, easing lungs, aiding expectoration, opening secretions, and restoring health. It claims thousands testify to its benefits and urges use for coughs or colds.

Chamberlain

Stop profiteering private car owners form coop

Associated Press reports in Buenos Aires on February 28 that private motor car owners have organized a limited liability corporation with capital of 1,000,000 pesos. The group aims to secure independence from profiteers and will provide garage service, oil, gasoline and supplies to members at cost prices.

Associated Presa Buenos Aires

County court meets and local notices update

The county commissioners court met in special session to handle matters. A marriage license was issued to Jose Manuel Tron cost and Anna Maria Gomez Vaquero. Two men, Estrada and Castillo, were bound over to the grand jury on liquor law charges after hearings. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Serrano at 1616 Lincoln Street. Bank statements show four banks expanding business. Railroad freight disruption halts imports and exports at Laredo and Nuevo Laredo until service resumes. Blustery winds and dust dominated Sunday with near rain in the forecast.

County Commissioners Court Jose Manuel Troncost Anna Maria Gomez Vaquero Estrada Castillo Slaughter Totr Bank of Laredo

Special Term In Session Acts On Webb County Matters

A special term of the Webb County commissioners court was convened this afternoon at 4 by County Judge A. Winslow to act on road matters and a survey to determine the Webb Zapata county boundary line and to map parts for future reference. The session may conclude today.

Commissioners Court Webb County A. Winslow Webb Zapata

Mexican officials tour Laredo plant on way to Mexico City

Eduardo Ruiz, Mexican consul in Los Angeles, and Jose Calderon, head of fumigation for the Mexican government, visited Laredo on Saturday en route to Mexico City. Calderon plans erecting large modern fumigation stations across Mexico using the U S system and disinfectants, with a larger Nogales plant and changes in building plans.

Eduardo Ruiz Los Angeles Calif Jose Calderon Nogales Mexico Laredo Mexico City United States

Today’s events span plebiscite in St John and silk market week

St John New Brunswick votes on daylight saving today while National Silk Week promotes silk goods. The US Supreme Court reconvenes after a recess and naval veteran Rear Admiral Badger retires at his request. Bainbridge Colby to speak at Pan American Advertising dinner in New York as education delegates conveneAtlantic City. Congressional caucus aims to name Gillett speaker and Mondell floor leader for the Sixty seventh Congress.

St. John N. B Supreme Court of the United States Bainbridge Colby Pan-American Advertising Association New York Department of Superintendence National Education Association Atlantic City Charles J. Badger Navy General Board Dewey Gillett Massachusetts Mondell Wyoming

Civilians win both games as Laredo League prep begins

Yesterday at Caliche Park the American Legion beat Aviation 5 to 2 and the Laredos defeated Fort McIntosh 10 to 8 in two exhibition baseball games. Both civilian victors and both military losses will not count toward league standings. An accompanying Fort McIntosh notes section covers the latter game.

Laredo Caliche Park American Legion Aviation Laurels Laredos Fort McIntosh

Kindergarten Sessions Move to Morning Hours

Beginning Monday February 28 Mrs Magnon will run kindergarten sessions from 9 a m to 12 m in the morning instead of afternoons. Tuition will rise for new enrollees after March 15 while current students keep their rates.

Rialto to feature It Might Happen To You with Lions

Walter Beckwith promotes the Rialto engagement of It Might Happen To You starring Smiling Billy Mannon and Jimmie the Tarzan lion with various lions. The tale includes a lion tamer fearing bronchitis and cage draughts, interwoven with laughs and narrow escapes. Buster Keaton’s Scarecrow is also shown.

Walter Beckwith Jimmie Rialto Rialto Theatre Buster Keaton

Oh Lady Lady at the Royal with Bebe Daniels

Bebe Daniels stars in Oh Lady Lady opening at the Royal Theatre for a two day run with Harrison Ford and Walter Hiers in support. The Bolton and Wodehouse musical comedy adaptation adds new scenes and Edith Kennedy’s streamlined scenario heightens the fun from start to finish. Daniels excels as the gawky country girl turned chorus beauty amid comic entanglements.

Bebe Daniels the Royal Royal Theatre Harrison Ford Walter Hiers Edith Kennedy Daniela

Sames Moore & Company Buy Roy Campbell Fruit Business

The Wholesale Fruit & Produce Business formerly run by Roy Campbell Company in this city has been purchased by Sames Moore & Company. It will operate as part of their wholesale grocery business and be known as Union Fruit Company at Market Plaza. Phone numbers 1151 and 1161. 2-26-6t.

Roy Campbell Company Sames, Moore & Company Market Plaza Union Fruit Company

Neptune's Bride at the Strand Delights with Wood-Nymph Scenes

The Strand presents Neptune's Bride featuring Pluvia and Wood-Nymphs in leaf and flower attire amid artful exterior settings. Director Captain Peacocke and team crafted flower strewn glades and mountain forest shots praised as among the most beautiful natural settings yet filmed in the Golden West.

Pluvia Captain Peacocke Golden West

New Meat Market Opens on Santa Maria Avenue

The People's Meat Market opens at 1702 Santa Maria Avenue by E. T. Lesterrette. It offers clean, sanitary conditions and a selection of fresh meats for customers to enjoy.

People’s Santa Maria Avenue E. T. Lesterrette

Chautauqua Engagement Closes This Evening in Laredo

The Radcliffe Chautauqua, opened in Laredo with Rotary Club support, ends tonight after packed crowds. Dr Adams spoke on American Social Ideals and The Nation of Destiny, Milburn and Winters gave notable performances, and Sunday programs drew strong attendance. Final program features Harry Hirschman LL D on Americas Industrial Ideal and an Army entertainment detachment concert.

Radcliffe Chautauqua Laredo Milburn Winters Big Tent Adams Chautauqua Harry Hirschman LL. D

They Appeal to Our Sympathies

Sufferers are urged to use Chamberlains Tablets to restore health. The tablets strengthen the stomach invigorate the liver and improve digestion. They also promote a gentle movement of the bowels. If you have stomach trouble give them a trial.

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans for The Times notes tonight and Tuesday cloudy with local rains. Fort McIntosh records show 24 hour observations ending 7 a.m. with a maximum of 86 degrees and a minimum of 60. Wind came from the southeast and skies were clear.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort Mcintosh

Carnival engagement ends after ten day run in Laredo

The Greater Alamo Shows, also known as W. It. Wortham Shows, closed their ten day carnival engagement in Laredo after beginning February 19 and departing for San Antonio. The carnival attracted record crowds with its varied attractions, drawing continuous attendance day and night.

Alamo W. It. Wortham Laredo San Antonio

Fort McIntosh Notes: Post Falls to Laredo 10 to 7 in high wind

The Fort McIntosh Post team lost to Laredo 10 to 7. Fisher and Silverman pitched for the Post. Pierce and Cornejo for Laredo. Gallo led Laredo with strong hitting while Pisher went 3 for 3 for the Post. This intercity game drew a splendid crowd as the Post’s first since the Seventeenth arrival. Next Sunday the Post meets Laredo at the Ball Park en masse.

Laredo Pierce Cornejo Fisher Silverman Gallo Pisher Ball Park

Railroad timetable notes for Corpus Christi run

Texas and Mexican Railroad timetable item states Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 66 a m and Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m.

Corpus Christi

Train Schedules For International & Great Northern

Through fast train to St. Louis departs at 11 15 a m and reaches 4 30 p m The Night Train leaves at 10 p m and arrives at 9 30 a m.

Train No 1 to Minera from Laredo Daily Schedule

Rio Grande and Eagle Pass service shows Train No 1 leaving Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday at 1 14 p m arriving Laredo at 3 14 p m

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

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