German Spies in Occupied Ruhr Target French Forces
The report warns of German nationalists in disguise as French soldiers committing robberies to provoke French resistance. It notes harsh penalties for enemy uniform use, recounts past sabotage and executions, and describes French vigilance as Berlin aims to stir trouble. Economic comparisons claim American and British goods outperform German products amid wartime strain.
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Recklinghausen
Berlin
Nader
France
Cuerman
Ruhr
American autos dominate foreign markets amid price competition
The report notes American automobiles top foreign sales where cars are made, praising U.S. production and foreign incentives. It argues foreign rivals undercut on price, often compromising workmanship, with Germany and Japan cited as examples of cheaper, inferior goods competing abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
England
Fneland
Switzerland
Amertes
Germany
Japan
Pedro Guevara Named Resident Commissioner from Philippines
Pedro Guevara, elected resident commissioner from the Philippines at Washington, is an advocate of Philippine independence. A Laguna Province native, he studied in Manila, joined the revolt against Spain, and fought American forces beginning in 1899. He later served in the Philippine legislature and insular senate. He toured the U.S. as part of a Philippine parliamentary mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro Guevara
Philippines
Washington
United States Congress
Laguna
Guevara
Callero
Manila
Spain
Marihk
Insular Senate
Tle
United States
Philippine Parliamentary Mission
Grand Jury Progress Delays Indictments and Docket Shuffle
The grand jury remains in session with no new indictments by 11 AM though another batch was expected at noon. Thirty-seven indictments have been returned so far, including ten against the McGaffeys and Braker, twelve for botelling, and five for other offenses. Civil cases see default judgments and a trespass trial, while the criminal docket awaits the grand jury adjournment to set next actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGaffeys
Guilette
William Milcher
Money Makers Dominates Time Trials in Local Meet
In a swift local event, Money Makers defeat rivals with strong sprint and field performances. Athletes showed speed and endurance, setting the pace for regional competition and signaling district potential.
Big Deals Boost Laredo District Oil Boom
A Times drilling report by Harry J. Fansier notes several large acreage and production deals in the Laredo district, with Empire, Arkansas Natural Gas Co, and others planning activity in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. The piece predicts a major oil development year with new locations, drilling depths, and growing production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
OW Co
Webb County
the Times
Harry J. Fansier
The
Times
Webb
Zapata
Jim Hore
Duval Counties
Dust Storm Fades as March Winds Give Way to Cool Day
Laredo experiences a dusty stretch with March winds lifting real estate debris and dust entering homes. By morning the thermometer reads 44 degrees after a norther cool spell, with residents cleaning dust from furniture and fixtures. No rain accompanied the disturbance.
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Texas
Laredo
Rio Grande
U.S. A
Farm and Ranch Loans Expanded in Several Texas Counties
Loans up to 25000 dollars at 65 percent interest can now be made on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. See Phys H Ward Secretary Treasurer at Laredo National Farm Loan Association in Joseph Building. 3-12-1f.
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Webb
Zapata
Jim Hoge
Duval
H. Ward
Laredo National Farm Loan Association
Joseph Building
City to auction land parcels in sealed bids
City of Laredo will sell parcels to highest cash bidder under an ordinance from December 14 1916. Bids open March 22 1923 at 4 pm in City Council Chamber. Minimum bids shown for each lot block combination. contact City Secretary for details. City Land Board announces sale.
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Board of Ordinances
Val
City of Laredo
City Land Board
City Council
Notice of Office Move by J. F. Gunther
J F Gunther announces relocation of his office to 1012 Farragut Street as of March 13. The notice targets friends and customers informing them of the new address and continued services.
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Farragut Street
J. F. Gunther
Southwest Estulithic Co Opens Laredo Office
Have Established Headquarters, The Southwest Estulithic Co., which was awarded the paving contract for Laredo streets, has set up a Laredo office in the Ortiz building on Convent Avenue near the Rio Grande Buick Co. and will maintain the headquarters there during the paving project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Estulithic Co
Laredo
Ortiz Building
Convent Avienne
Rio Grands Buick Co
Notice to Public on American Legion Baseball Park Use
Clubs and organizations must file early requests with the Park management for next season including preferred practice hours days and game dates. Concession bids and full details must also be submitted. The American Legion Athletic Association Board of Directors led by H. W. Moore asks full cooperation to assist planning.
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American Legion
American Legion Athletic Association
H. W. Moore
Notice to Public on Ike Hall Coffers
Notice to readers that Ike Mall was under contract to drill for me in the Miranda Weekly Oil Mirror. Alonzo Jr. Oil Co. states Ike Hall has no connection with their business and no supplies or expenses will be paid without R. Loyo Jr. company approval. G. A. Alonzo, President.
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Miranda
Notice to Mothers Better Gaby Baby Contest
Parents invited to enter babies in a two day contest offering five prizes for best baby boy aged 1 to 2. Contest runs Thursday and Friday March 22 and 23 from 9 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm. Reserve with Mrs W W MacGregor by calling 113, with registrations encouraged by March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. MacGregor
Construction of Mexican Rio Grande bridge approach advances
Work progresses on the concrete approach to the international footbridge from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Contractor L. V. Jamhers for the Laredo Bridge Co. reports the project moving forward and built to withstand future floods.
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Rio Grande
L. V. Jam Hers
Laredo
Local notices from Laredo include births and sales
A roll of small items from Laredo issues reports of a 19 pound baby girl born March 13 to Mr and Mrs Sam Hausman, plus ads for Queen Bee gas stoves at Central Hardware and various local services. Citizens are urged to visit shops, inquire about sales, and note hospital updates and local trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hausman
Emerson
Montrage
Laredo
KE. T. Vestarjette
Maria Bruna Puig
V. L. Puig
Mercy Hospital
Golden Glint Shampoo
Weekly Drilling Report for Laredo District Delivers Field Totals
In the Schott-Miranda City Field Webb county there are 70 producing oil wells and 10 gas wells. The Aviators Field shows 10 producing oil wells and two gas wells. Webb county fields include Mid Ojuelos with 8 producing oil wells and 1 gaser, Leaseholders with 3 producing wells, Carolina-Texan with 4 producing wells, and Retaer Flat with 13 gasers.
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McCree Petrolteam Company
Noret Oil Company
Ross Segunda Syandicate
Ross Amigos Company
Schott-Miranda City
Web County
Webb County
Ojuelos
Retaer
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the Bay
Marche
Farm and Ranch Loans
CITY
Lady's
Dumphe
Commissioners Court
Reccers
Manuel Cruz
Stewart
B. Juaree Plumbing Co
Lincoln St
Rayner
Boden Herrera
Jesus F. Trevino
Agapita Salinas
Francisco Lozano
Estefana Gonzalez
Vedio C. Castro
Cristina Salinas
Lisandro H. Guerra
Eva Lopez
Har Ware Stoure
Statt
Dr Cunning
Strand Theater
Dr. Danning
Felix Hernandez
Hamilton Hotel
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Creen
Laredo Shoe Hospital
Jack Frost
Milady
Lincoln Effect
A. M. Wormser
Win W. Gregg
Times Office
Corpus Christ Street
Fidel Cantu
Los Oinelos
Witherpoon
Tees Oftedos
Magrain Petroleum Company
OF & Ges Company
Tate Tect Os Ofvetos
Carpahan Producing & Refinine Company
Carolina
Servey
Cavalina Pexan OW & Gas Company
Ross Jones
the New Way
Aviator
Puig Ranch
Aviator of Company
Puly Paneh
Radio OL Company
Derrick
Pie Ranch
Amercon OH Company
Relado Oil Co
Muig Ranch
Kirk Tamil & Saladic
Nod
Black Panther Qoh Company
Ochoa
Reiser
McKenzie Et al
Nueva OH Company
Killam-Lee
Usher Carson
Surrey
Muter-Carter-Perkins
Suvey
Jodation
L. W. Stieren
Fe Mujeres
RB. W. Norton
Avon Ol Company
Aderkels
Porcion
W. Forrester
Toougarie Grande
Ramiten
Shaw Et al
Merciny
Ramon No
San Ramon Ranch
Chacon Croek Oi Company
Gaz
Los Angeles
Cole Petroleun Conygray
AL Pf
OW Company
Encinal
Ipces
Krueger Et al
Bruce Fair
Villa Strips
Aviator Field
Arkansas Natural Gas
Zapata County
Mirando Vatley Oil Field
Witherspoon OW Company
Sayvey
Boston
Mirando
Blok
Gleason
Sockof
Ariiling
Eurey
Crimmins-Gleason
Steves
Fanptre Gas & Fuel Co
Mood
Bulidine
Mirando Qt Co
Zipata Company
Verdes
Schott Oil Co
Pieck
Porvion
Hale Stamfif Et al
Nention
Jim Hogg County
Vothein Tract
Weber Interesta
Fast Mirando
Forrest
EL Mirando Field
LGA
Hiolhorn
Duval County
Mesquite Ranch
Mesquite Oil Company
Bruni
Festine
Town
Texas-Oklahoma Syndicate
Peters Ranch
Drilfix
Queen Ol Company
Dina Ranveh
Gray Ridge Oi Company
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