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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1923
Page
9
Snippets from Laredo readers weave humor and satire about politics boats and locals. Jokes about Congress patience and confidence mix with street scenes and small town sayings from Hidalgo street shops to the courthouse corner.
The United States weather bureau at New Ghieen furnishes the daily forecast. Wind direction generally light from the southeast with clear skies and rising daytime temperatures expected.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine offers a two part treatment a local ointment that provides quick relief and an internal tonic that boosts overall health. The product has been sold by F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio for over four years.
The Associated Press reports Bishop William A. Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal church, famed for humor, is ill at his Kansas home. In a letter to the Foreign Missions board he says he is improving slowly and doctors seek the correct diagnosis to ensure the right treatment.
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 9 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 26 p m
Through fast train to St Louis departs at 12 01 p m and arrives 6 18 p m Night Train leaves at 10 p m and arrives by 9 30 a m Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train No 1 runs from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 26 a m Arrives at Minera at 7 20 a m Daily service and arrivals shown for listed routes.
A two day convention began in Denver to discuss Jewish reconstruction in Palestine. Prominent Jewish leaders from Texas Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Iowa and other states in the middle and far west attended the sessions.
Prince Tokugawa leads a group of noblemen and businessmen to promote Japan's No dance abroad. Plans aim to extend interest by sending dancers singers flutists and drummers overseas, though translations and cultural context pose challenges to foreign audiences.
Chicago officials urge Northern states residents to feed birds in winter to protect crops in summer. The Humane Preservation Society Issues a statement calling humane, profitable aid to wild birds amid hunger and cold.
514 percent loans up to $10 000 on farms and ranches in Webb and Zapata counties. Signed HR Ward Secretary-Treasurer of Laredo National Farm Loan Association. Offices in Joseph Building. 2-7-tf.
The Junior Auxiliary meets at the Rectory at 4 P M. The Heights Civic Club meets with Mrs M P Cullinan at 4 P M. The Musicians Club meets at 4 P M at Mrs C L Milton's home.
Poem lines about spring open the column followed by social notes. Mr A N Without of San Antonio is in the city on a business trip. Mr C M Fish and daughter Miss Marjorie Lou Fish returned from Austin after a weekend visit. Mrs J P Murphy returned from Austin and San Antonio visiting relatives. Miss Minnie Gib of Hebbronville visits Mr and Mrs Metcher Smith. Mr C H Bradley of Chicago left after visiting Dr and Mrs A G Thompson. The WIE group plans statewide visits before time. The Hights Circle of the W M S met for Bible Study led by Mrs Nelle with refreshments for many members. The City Circle of the W M S met with Mrs P Fenner with talks on Building With Indians and Bible study led by Mrs McCulloch.
In Tokio on March 6, the Women's Christian Temperance Union leads a push by Japanese women societies to amend the criminal code to treat adultery by men and women equally. The group seeks penalties for seduction and for forcing a girl into geisha work, and has won support from fifty Diet members per secretary Mrs. Asuna Moriya.
This life story traces Signor Mussolini from blacksmith’s son and Socialist to ballot-box incident and exile, then publishing in Switzerland, banishment, pardon, and return as a political leader. The Great War shifted his views as he founded the Fascismo movement and became premier. He commands mass adulation.
Washington March 6. Preshmasters at small offices cut costs by using extra twine from incoming mail on outgoing parcels. Assistant Postmaster General Billking lauds the savings at second class offices including Tarpon Springs Florida Bardstown Kentucky Ripon Wisconsin Blair Nebraska Wroveneshboro Georgia Mount Vernon Indiana. Fourth class postmasters report surplus twine and seek guidance. Twine costs last fiscal year reached 2 652 9%4 pounds purchased and 5 888 522 dollars spent on twine and tying devices.
Shanghai March 6 The Chinese Chamber of Commerce urges the government to publish a full report on loans since the Republic’s founding and to audit accounts while opposing using customs and salt revenues to cover foreign obligations, warning it could trigger national bankruptcy.
The School Book of Forestry notes evergreen trees in western forests stand apart so tops do not touch causing less ground shading. This leaves soils drier and increases fire danger in those regions.
The bureau of fisheries notes no reliable method to age a hard shell turtle. Age is inferred by microscopic examination of plates showing growth rings, counted like tree rings, as the scale expands with growth.
Paris reports Minister of War Mapinot told the cabinet he would keep the class of 1921 under arms until May 31 and presented a bill permitting engagements and re engagements for six months in the army.
New York March 6 W fl Anderson state superintendent of the Anti saloon League admitted paying wages to newspaper employees in support of the league public campaign. Acting district attorney Pocara said the grand jury will probe expenditures exceeding 2,000 for publicity and the involvement of journalists who were paid by the league. Pocora plans to summon WM Potter formerly of McAllen Texas to testify before the grand jury.
Washington, Marcello President Mardiuy told officials that no principle is at stake and urged settlement of the railway crafts dispute. International Machinists’ Union officials estimated about 40 percent of July 1 strikers have not returned, with continued interrupted coal deliveries and uneven railway conditions cited. The president replied to a letter from Stephen Conner, secretary of the Federated Shop Crafts of the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
The Texas Chamber of Commerce invites industrial leaders from across the state to Dallas on March 1 to discuss a broad program for statewide industrial development.
Chicago police chiefs direct 8 000 of the 4 500 patrolmen to guard front and back doors of known disorderly houses. Captains warned no excuses will be accepted for noncompliance in the drive to stamp out vice.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will start hearings in the West on March 8 to allow Western communities and state authorities to present views on railroad consolidation. The schedule includes Port Worth April 23 and ends in Washington May 3 to consider Western carriers not yet heard.
Austin reports show Senate and House actions on governor nominees and state bills. The legislature plans to consider notary appointments, railroad tax proposals, and education issues including the Girls Training School Gainesville inquiry. A new Southeast Texas county proposal and a postponed textbooks panel decision also feature in the day’s notices.
The grand jury returned true bills against Roy Mitchell for killing W P Driskell, Grady Skipworth, and Mrs Ethel Denecamp, and for assaulting three women with Dolton, Skipworth, and Mrs Denecamp present. Trial for the Dolton case is set for March 15. Additional indictments include assault to murder Pony Alessandro on January 10. The panel also investigates two other criminal cases and an assault to murder.
Charles Dyer Norton banker and former secretary to President Taft died at his New York home today. He served as secretary to Taft and was a prominent figure in finance and public service during his era.
The presidential special carrying President and Mrs. Harding stopped at St Augustine this morning to briefly depart. Secretary Weeks was in the city and Charles G. Dawes boarded the train. Mrs Werding appeared on the rear platform as the party met Florida sunshine and Chauncey Depew’s humor.
Coco exposes evidence in the hooded mob case as the federal attorney argues to the jury. The proceedings reference the park, the weapon, and the alleged involvement of various parties including Abe, Hebert, and others amid uncertain dates and notes of related incidents.
The report outlines increased farm taxes and notes varying state actions on agricultural levies. It discusses proposed reforms, public road funding, and the impact on farmers as lawmakers weigh tax policy and rural budgets.
A malformed obituary notice reports the death of Dr Mayer with scattered names and dates. The text is heavily garbled but indicates a death announcement issued today and references several unclear details about individuals and locations.
A cryptic Associated Press style item notes a theft at a residence. The tale describes a man attacked at his home, losing a wooden prosthetic and money. Police report unclear details and no suspects at this time.
The trial of Parter D Beth and John Milter, both of Sealy, Austin County, on charges related to a street battle that left four dead and others injured was postponed to April 2 by Judge Hamilton because two defense witnesses are ill. A special term at the Travis county district court was set for April.
Members are requested to attend a meeting at 32 Bertani Building in their office on Thursday evening at 7:30. Mr A Fensk field secretary of Blate will address the meeting and merchants and business men are invited to be present. John Reynolds secretary and manager.
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