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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1923
Page
3
The Laredo Times lists publishing and subscription options including daily and weekly editions with mail and carrier delivery to U S Mexico and Canada. Rates are shown for one month one year six months and three months with subscriptions due in advance and postmark details noted.
A standard Associated Press credit statement appears noting exclusive republication rights for AP dispatches and local news published in the paper. The notice asserts AP retains rights to stories credited or not credited to AP. It emphasizes exclusive use for republication.
Monday's Daily rails against the idea that men must spend about 4500 to 5000 on spring and summer wardrobes. It mocks tailor dictates as impractical, noting only a few executives and politicians could meet such sums while many well dressed men spend far less. The piece suggests true style is relative and cites a local roundup where practicality trumps fashion dogma.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions clothing trade and timers with uncertain reference. The readable content is unclear and lacks complete names or events to frame a fuller report.
Officials condemn rum runners supplying liquor from ships aboard the high seas and within international waters. The plan targets all purveyors of illicit goods and urges allied nations to deny clearance to vessels carrying liquor that could reach American shores.
Oil was encountered in paying quantities at 1620 feet in the Mesquite No 1 well on the Mesquite ranch. Swabbing and clearing will determine initial production while nearby Magnolia No 6 and Ken-Oka No 6 in Miranda City Schott Field baled with oil shows, signaling potential expansion of the field.
Ex service men are called to a regular meeting of Laredo Post No. 59 at the Station Monday night at eight. Members urged to attend promptly for committee reports and upcoming events.
Milmos, recently reorganized, edged the Nationals 4 to 3 in 18 innings at Legion Park after a 23 to 3 score through nine. Rodriguez and Silverman worked the Milmos battery against Rocha and Federico of the Nationals in a hard fought afternoon clash.
Customs inspectors and deputies seized twenty five quart bottles of tequila and five bottles of mescal at BE Tordillo ranch eighteen miles northwest of Laredo near the Rio Grande. Francisco Lerma was jailed in Laredo to await an examining hearing before U S Commissioner Henry, with federal action to follow.
The Laredo Independent School District bonds measure passed 147 to 2 to fund a new junior high and additions to three other schools. The plan aims to ease overcrowding and have buildings ready for the September opening after attorney general approval and sale of bonds.
A local vote approved 147 for and two against a school bond, indicating support for expanded schoolroom facilities to accommodate all Laredo students. The notice mentions infrastructure plans and nearby service ads from local businesses.
Manufacturer offers guaranteed puncture and blow-out proof inner tubes. Wanted reliable dealer or exclusive agent. Contact L C Carpenter, factory representative, 1820 Juarez Avenue, Laredo, Texas by noon at phone 618.
Catholic readers offered a range of religious goods including prayer-books rosaries Easter cards statues and devotional articles in a listing from The Columbiad church goods sale.
Dr. F. R. Canseco states in The Times that he did not enter into any agreement with Laredo Health Association officials and remains focused on his regular practice. He only expressed support for the idea and cannot take on obligations at present.
Karl Struss cinematographer presents Thorns and Orange Blossoms at the Royal Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday. He asks what a salon of motion pictures can do to reward commendable dew and jewel effects in his photographic work, comparing his film to SCH prize winners at the Royal Photographic Society exhibitions in England, the London Salon, and the Eastman Prize Competition.
A burlesque bullfight in the Nuevo Laredo bullring drew a large crowd Sunday afternoon. The Charlots, a cuadrilla of comical matadors, entertained with gymnastics and comic antics that kept the audience roaring from start to finish. Another show is planned for next Sunday.
R. W. Stolterechlt, the Fuller Man, advertises Fuller Brushes and Fuller Service. Orders may be left at Borchers Bakery or called in, with phone 141, dated 3-3-31.
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co plans a second complete gin on their Freights site to process long staple high grade Methane cotton. The existing electric gin will handle ordinary cotton, while the new plant will exclusively gin high grade cotton for higher prices. It will be installed and ready well before the next gifting season.
Dr M J Perkins announces removal of his offices from the Joseph Building to the Ramos Building. He will share a waiting room with dentists Drs Hiatt and Bass. Notice dated 3 2 31.
The Laredo officer Frederick Sigmund Netzer F A of 1311 Lincoln Street is assigned to the 438th Field Artillery 155 mm Howitzers XVIII Corps by the February third special order from Fort Sam Houston. Additional announcements of Laredo reserve officer appointments will appear in the Times until training camp openings in summer.
New York reports the marriage of Miss Marie Norton to Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney planned in Paris today. The Norton family hosts prominent Long Island social ties while Whitney's lineage includes the Vanderbilts and Whitneys with deep ties to state and national figures.
Agricultural notes advise squared or compact planting for sweet corn to improve pollen distribution from tassels to silk. Wind carries pollen better in square patterns ensuring fuller ears, while straight rows waste pollen and yield poorer kernels. Proper spacing and complete pollination increase ear fill and overall harvest.
A newly found gem from East Africa reportedly shifts color with lighting. It gleams yellow in daylight gaslit or electric lamp hues flash emerald green, and dawn or dusk reveal white diamond like brilliance. Researchers note its multiple colors within a single stone.
Forecast from the United States Weather Bureau New Orleans shows unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with likely showers and warmer temperatures tonight. The Times relays the daily forecast via the local Telephone Co. report.
Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am report a maximum temperature of 78 degrees and a minimum of 67 degrees with an east wind. Sky described as partly cloudy.
The note urges daily attention to opportunities, using Italian phrase Ste. per mente suggesting steady mind. It appears as a brief advisory line likely from a periodical or columnist column. The exact origin or context is unclear from the fragment.
Edward P. Miller of Abbotts town Pa writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is excellent for allays a cough and breaks up a cold. He notes people who have used it are seldom satisfied with any other remedy.
County Judge J. M. Sanchez of Zapata county travels on a pleasures and business trip writing to friends that Washington is beautiful and New York busy, but Baltimore ranks far ahead of all other Eastern cities for social enjoyment. He plans to return home soon.
Up to 10,900,000 dollars in loans on farms and ranches in Webb and Zapata counties offered by the Laredo National Farm Loan Association. H Ward serves as Secretary-Treasurer. Offices located in the Joseph Building.
Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess reunite as leads in the new National picture Jury where she recalls their early screen pairing. Gish describes acting as hard work and emphasizes authentic storytelling and artistry in motion pictures.
Train schedules show No 1 leaving for Corpus Christi at 9 00 a m and No 2 arriving from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m for the International and Great Northern line. The through fast for St Lonigs departs 12 01 p m arrives 6 28 p m. Night Train departs 10 p m arrives 1 86 a m. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass service lists No 1 from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 36 a m arriving Winera 16 20 a m. No 3 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo 4 40 p m.
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