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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1923

Page

5

Fess Tassels Praise Of Administration Sparks Debate

Senator Fess of Ohde claims the administration achieved a vast amount in two years, citing a “supendous volume of legislation.” Critics say the wars and international tensions remain unresolved, and that gains mask lack of peace efforts and failed reforms.

Fess of Ohde Tower House Mexico Russia Fess Osrenter Europea Cerny Austria Germany Mosul Irki Tea Poumerene

Time It Was Changed On Employment Agencies

A Mexican consulate report from San Antonio alleges Texas agencies misled around six hundred Mexican laborers sent to Fort Worth. Workers face poor conditions and high agency fees, prompting calls for state control over labor recruitment to prevent exploitation.

San Antonio Mort Worth Cording Santonio

Indictments Return Against McGaffey Baker Group

Grand jury in district court returns multiple indictments including conspiracy against A B McGaffey and George W Baker over a Milmo National Bank draft for 1500. Additional charges involve forged and forged instruments swindling and theft. Thirty-one total bills in circulation with more expected. defense and grand jury remained in session at noon.

A. DS. McGaffey Salle Ix, McGaffrey Richard McGaffeys Aeores WL Baker A. B. McGaffey George W. Baker Opril Milmo National Bank Bud Fisher A.B. McGaffey Ao Po SheGaffie Coorg Wo Fiaker Bollie Metaffey Sallie K. McGaffey McCaffey Teffers Gerard Francisco Vera Heraclo F. Torres Fegg Baker

Dr Cunning to Visit Laredo Strand Theater Next Week

The Strand Theater, under manager William Epsateip, announces Dr Cunning the encyclopedia of mental science will headline a seven day engagement. Patrons may submit questions via The Times with answers printed at each show and in Monday editions. Spanish questions will be answered in Spanish.

William Epsateip Strand Theater Laredo Cunning Wonder Man Times Danning

Gossiping Notes From Laredo Force Circle

A column of light gossip and quips from Laredo readers featuring cheeky jabs at politics fashion and social mores. It riffs on friendliness faults and small town observations with humorous asides about acquaintances college youths and petty gossip.

Better Baby contest entries and local notices

Community notices include a call to enter the Better Baby contest on March 23 at the Public Library, a sales pitch for Queen Bee gas stoves from Central Hardware, and market ads for baby beef, with local businesses like Depot and People’s Market promoting their goods. Also listed are marriage licenses, beauty shop services, and upcoming local service ads.

Public Library Comissioners Court Laredo K. T. Lestarrette Golden Glint

Two More Good Producers Added to Mid-Ojuelos Field

Webb County's Mid-Ojuelos field sees two new oil wells starting Wednesday. Olson et al No 1 on Block So door yields over 250 barrels daily from 1,6683 to 1,690 feet. Quigg No 2 on Block No 49 achieves over 100 barrels daily at 1,698 feet and should rise after cleaning and pumping.

Webb Zapata Itas

Plans For Major Improvements At Laredo Post Office

J C Eliott the federal buildings construction chief for Texas is touring Laredo to plan post office upgrades. The project includes enlarging registry space adding 240 new lock boxes and two and a half additional drawers to reach 44 boxes and 80 drawers and moves to partition postmaster Ligardes quarters for privacy. Work aims to start within ninety days to boost facilities for growing mail business.

J.C. Eliott United States Federal Buildings Texas Laredo Federal Ligarde Miliott

Andrews 911, Co Purchases Two Producing Wells Here

Large deals mark the Laredo oil district with big interests entering development. Andrews Petroleum Co of New York buys two producing wells and 40 acres from Dr. A L Edgington in Webb County’s Aviation Field for about 45000. The firm also contracts to drill six wells on adjacent Block 48.

Laredo A. L.dgington Webb County Andrews Petroleum Co New York City Edgington

Notice of removal to new office location

J P Gunther announces relocation of his office to 1012 Farragut Street. The notice dated March 13 informs friends and customers of the move and new address.

Farragut Street J.P. Gunther

Better Baby Contest Notice for March 1923

The Doctors and Trained Nurses of the city offer services for a Better Baby Contest on March 22 and 23, with five prizes for age groups up to one year and 1 to 2 years, judged in registration order. Enter by March 17. phone 113, Mrs. W A MacGregor.

W. A. MacGregor

Weather Outlook From New Orleans Agency

The forecast notes unsettled conditions with a much colder tone. Central Texas will see a cold snap with temperatures from 28 to 42 degrees and a Friday of fair skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Telephonge Co Texas

Fort McIntosh Weather Report for 24 Hours

Forecast shows temperatures from 54 to 83 degrees with clear skies. Winds are generally southwest.

Fort McIntosh

Transportation interests visit Laredo for onion crop bids

Representatives from several transportation groups tour Laredo visiting suppliers and seeking future business. Prominent officials from the Southern Pacific Lines include H M Wilkins general agent Press Nichols and W R Binn traveling freight agents with Galveston headquarters inland.

Laledo Laredo Southern Pacific Lines H. M. Wilkins Press Nichols W. R.binn Southern Pacific-Atlantic Steamship Lines Calveston

Dunn bill grants veterans full tuition exemption in Texas

The Dunn bill, after Senate approval, will waive all fees and tuition for World War I veterans and nurses who served honorably in Texas state educational institutions. Former service members who trained at government expense lose benefits under an amendment. The measure, backed by the American Legion, could save veterans thousands of dollars.

Associated Prasa American Legion

Funeral for Dr J B Headen Held by Knights of Pythias

Dr J B Headen a longtime Laredo dentist and former Army member died Tuesday noon from pneumonia. The funeral was held yesterday at Jackson undertaking chapel under Aztec Lodge No 111 Knights of Pythias with Rev Chas Nixon officiating. He was a native of North Carolina and leaves a brother and sister there.

J. 8. Headen Poumonit Jackson Undertaking Aztec Lodge No. 111 Knights of Pythias Chas. Nixon Headen North Carolina Laredo

Farm and Ranch Loans Now Available in Local Counties

Loans up to 25000.00 at 61 percent interest offered on farming and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. Thos H Ward secretary treasurer announces through Laredo National Farm Loan Association located in Joseph Building. Date 3-12-1f.

Webb Zapata Jim Hoge Duval Bee Thos H Ward Laredo

Leases and Investments Advertisement by Hal Hailey

Land and lease owners summarized by Hal Hailey who emphasizes close margins and personal selling. He invites potential buyers to call 1168 or visit 235 Joseph Building to save money before purchasing.

Hal Hailey Joseph

Fernet Branca Tonic From Milan Promoted By Europe Leaders

Fernet Branca prepared by Branca Bros of Milan Italy praised by Europe’s leading physician Dr Lorenz of Vienna as a tonic for all ages and indigestion. Grand prize winner at the Paris exposition of 1900. Sold by John Bruni at 8 12 2m.

Fernet Branca Branca Bros Milan Italy Europe Lorenz Vienna John Bruni

Notice to the Public

Notice to the public states that the Mall is not connected with the author’s business and that no supplies or expenses will be paid without the order of Ft Mayo Jr. G Alonzo, President Alonzo Jr. OH Co. B-10-6t.

Miranda Storvaroad Tke Mall Ft. Mayo, Jr AL Alonzo Prost Alonzo Jr

Benefit Performance by The Jedies of the Fourth Cavalry

The War Department Theater hosts a Winday evening concert by the Jedies of the Fourth Cavalry in support of Army Relief. Mort Mclntosh directs a musical program beginning at 8 o clock with admission priced at one dollar. The public is invited to attend.

Jedies Fourth Cavalry War Department Mort Mclntosh Winday Benette

Weather forecast signals sharp cold wave in Texas

A Times forecast warns of a cold wave sweeping Central Texas tonight with temperatures from 28 to 22 degrees and continued chill through Friday. The report suggests warm regions near Sunny Southwest Texas may see one more cold snap before departure of the cold air.

Texas

County Clerks Visit Ties Travis and Webb Counties

Pred C Malone Travis County Clerk arrives from Austin and stays with Webb County Clerk J Ambrose Roarivues. Mi Atalows joins for a short visit combining business with leisure in the city.

Travis Pred C. Malone Travis County Austin J. Ambrose Roarivues Webb County Atalows

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