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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1922
Page
3
Subscription notice outlines daily publication schedule with mail delivery options to the United States Mexico or Canada and local carrier delivery in Laredo New Laredo Mexico. Rates: one month 60 cents one year 6 dollars. Weekly edition details two dollars yearly and shorter terms. Subscriptions due in advance.
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Monday's Daily reports a deadly train bus collision killing fourteen and injuring many as speed mania and driver recklessness collide at a grade crossing. Witnesses say the watchman signaled while the train sounded its whistle, leaving no time to avert tragedy.
The article argues the prohibition bureau plans a “prohibition navy” of 110 foot sub chasers to intercept smugglers from Maine to Florida. It questions feasibility with only nine vessels and warns enforcement costs rise as Nationwide and local authorities expand policing. It notes many officers oppose the law while still enforcing it and calls for neutral public support. Also mentions a Woodmen-Olive Camp meeting tonight with everyone invited.
A daily Lenten Bible reading from the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches. Monday theme honors Jesus as boy and in wisdom growth. Prayer asks guidance for teachers and a hymn invites personal consecration to Christ.
A Sunday early morning blaze in the basement of the modern M. Joseph building at Salinas Avenue and Hidalgo Street damaged stock and fixtures in the Cement barber shop and Rio Grande Paint Co. areas. Firefighters saved the structure as water and smoke caused most damage to the basement. Insurance totals $55,000 covering building and stock.
A collection of humorous observations from Laredo residents on fashion nerves gossip and daily life. The piece jokes about flappers Easter preparations March winds and local quirks while delivering playful maxims and city anecdotes from neighbors and local figures.
Today marks the centenary of Thomas Foley Catholic bishop of Chicago. Other events include Maine and Massachusetts town meetings and major legal proceedings in Illinois and Ohio. The National Association of Real Estate Boards meets in Washington for its mid winter session. Harold Nierengarten faces trial in Ohio for murder. A Conservative leaders conference convenes in Ottawa to discuss party policy. U S Railroad Labor Board in Chicago begins hearings on railroad wage applications for most classes.
A telegram from Congressman Garner to A M Brunt signals delays in closing a plan for a one story brick wing at the federal building. Local groups argue for a proper addition matching the building and housing agencies like the Public Health Service and Agriculture. The post office needs more space to handle heavy mail volumes routed to and from Mexico.
H. M. Madison, farm agent for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass By. Co., reports Midland county has the heaviest milk per cow in Texas with Webb county second. Webb county averages 407 gallons per cow yearly, ranks high in milk and onion production, but is last in cotton.
The Townsite Oil Co. well at Mirando City Webb county began cementing at about 1590 feet. Drillers report a good oil showing and favorable indications for a strong producing well. Investors who bought lots in Mirando City hold shares in the Townsite Oil Co.
Edward P. Miller of Abbotts Town Pa endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as very effective for coughs and colds. He notes that users are seldom satisfied with other remedies after trying this one.
The Carrizo session in Zapata county was canceled due to illness of District Attorney John A Valis and scant business. Webb county’s Forty-ninth Judicial District will convene next Monday in Laredo under Judge J F Mullally for eight weeks with a second eight week term to follow for sixteen weeks total. Grand jury to be empanelled Monday under District Attorney Walls who is recovering and expected back in two or three days.
An examination for all glasses or teachers certificates will be held in Laredo on April 4 and 8. Applicants should notify the county superintendent one week prior to the examination. Also notes on plumbing services and local business ads appear.
A regular Eastern Star meeting is announced to be held at the Masonic Hall tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. Belle O'Meara, W M, presiding.
A $60 reward is offered for the return of a Ford touring car with engine number 9846822. The theft is dated February 25 in Booming. The notice seeks the vehicle's recovery and states the reward will be paid upon its safe return.
Road from Laredo northward to the LaSalle county line now completed eliminates repeated railroad crossings on Highway No. 12. The commissioners court and project colleagues take pride in the work and note the road uses good gravel and is solid, though heavy rain may affect some sections.
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