Bust the trusts a plea for price reason in meat
A reflective column argues against blaming price rises on beef and packing trusts. It notes gasoline pricing by refiners, live cattle prices, and the role of middlemen, bee products, and efficiency in distribution. It suggests cuts in clerical work could lower costs and warns against overreacting to monopolistic charges.
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Chloe
Congress
Tobreco Trust
Harvester Combine
Packing Trust
Beef Trust
Packer Combine
Wei
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Europe
Trust
Theneh Fr Weld
Better Baby contest and St Patrick’s Day notes in Laredo
The notice invites registering babies for the Better Baby contest at the Public Library on March 22 and 23. It recalls St Patrick’s Day celebrations and a past 10 year Nuevo Laredo clash between Carristas and Huertistas, with 77 reported deaths. It also mentions imports through Laredo port including beans lumber hides and a carload of rub.
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W. W. MacGrevor
Tulay
Sons of Erin
O'Bregan
Mexico
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Public Library
Constetad
Onion Crop Damaged by Cold and Rain Laredo Farmers Hope for High Prices
Onion growers in the Laredo area face reduced Bermuda and big onion yields after a harsh cold spell and persistent rains. Cabare fields show limited damage, but overall shipments of termuda onions are expected soon at about half the normal yield. Farmers rely on strong prices to offset losses, with Coach Prices Howe seen as a potential relief.
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Jack Frost
Laredo
Comuntry
Howe
Activity Booms in Laredo Oil Fields and Surrounding Areas
The Times report details heavy drilling activity in Webb and Aapsta counties with new locations, wells being drilled, casing set, and derricks rising. Major operators including Empire Fuel & Oil Co and Arkansas Natural Gas Co prepare sites while existing wells like Ramon No 1 near Laredo advance. Ends note on Dr. Cunning psychic engagement at The Strand Theatre offering Q A through The Daily Times.
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Laredo Oil District
the Times
Webb County
Empire Fuel & Oil Co
Aapsta County
Arkansas Natural Gas Co
San Ramon Ranch
Laredo
Cole No. 2
Brunt
Webb ‘County
Nye
Rio Grande
Miranda City Schott
Mid- Orvelos
Well County
New Hemstitching Machine at Farragut Street Debut
Mrs Dunphe announces a new hemstitching machine at 13717 Farragut Street under Shir Lady’s Shay. The ad promises years of experience and guaranteed work by the operator.
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Farragut Street
Lady's Shay
Wark
Dunphe
Terrified by Traffic Haunts Actor in Rialto Show
Claude Gillingwater recalls travels with Viela Dana in Crinoline and Romane at Rialto Theatre offering a sun and Monday screening. He describes long onstage work with eighty seven plays, brief prep times, and a barnstorming touring life across towns ending with Des Moines streetcar fears.
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Claude Gillingwater
Viela Dana
Rialto Theatre
Onewest Media
Downs
Mee
Des Moines
Destin
Bernard McConville
Notice to the Public About Hall's Non Association
Notice to the public clarifies that the Hall has no connection with the business of Alonzo, Gc K, and R Loyo. It states that future payments or expenses will not be covered without their approval and references a March 9 issue of the Mirando Weekly Oil Mirror.
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Mirando Weekly Oil Mirror
R. Loyo
Ir. G
Caesar
Colol Weather Forecast Promises Cold Sabbath
The Times reports a forecast of cold weather for the Sabbath. Residents are urged to stay indoors and keep warm to avoid grippe influenza and colds as the season shifts toward springtime conditions.
Proposed Changes in Laredo City Charter Voters Soon
The Mines reports on proposed amendments to Laredo's city charter that will be put to voters shortly. Readers are urged to study the changes and cast informed votes, as the proposals are presented as necessary for the town's advancement and expected to be favorable.
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Laredo
Dr. Cunning to Lecture at Strand in Laredo
Dr. Cunning arrives in Laredo for a six day Strand Theatre engagement starting next Monday mati nee. The demonstration features audience participation and problem solving on occult topics and will include tests. He will explain the new force of succession as advocated by Dr. Mavile Cone the French safontist.
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Cunning
Strand Theatre
Laredo
Canning
Mavile Cone
Grand Jury Adjourns After Returning 32 Bills in Five Days
After a five day session the grand jury returned thirty two indictments in district court. Final five indictments named Aurelio Jasso and fleuterio Jassi theft from the person John Fleming swindling over fifty dollars Clay Blackwell two cases swindling under fifty Marcelino Reyna and Ramon Reyna liquor law violations. Most indicted were visitors to Laredo and few residents. District Attorney Vala plans trials soon with docket settings to be published. Civil docket trials ongoing.
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Aurelio Jasso
Fleuterio Jassi
John Fleming
Clay Blackwell
Marcelino Reyna
Ramon Reyna
Laredo
Eixteen
McGaffeys
Baker
District Court
Usy
Tragic Infant Dies After Brief Illness on Hidalgo Street
Robert Charles Lane infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lane died at home on Hidalgo street after a short illness aged one and a half years. Funeral set for this afternoon at 5 45 from Christ Church where he was baptized. The community expresses heartfelt sympathy.
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Robert Charles
Charles Lane
Hidalgo Street
Christ Church
Malla Commandery Knights to Attend Divine Service
Malla Commandery No. 32 K of T will attend Divine Service at First Presbyterian Church after Sunday April 1 at 10 39 a m in full uniform. All visiting Fraters are invited to join in the service.
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Atention
Malla Commandery
Kk. T
First Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis Club Meeting at Hamilton Hotel
The Kiwanis Club held its reg Ulity weekly meeting at the Hamilton Hotel at 2:15 p.m. with America sung and Rev Knight delivering the invocation. Nominations were opened for two delegates and two alternates to the Atlanta convention. Howard More Alden Muller O William and Sam Brown were named. Guests C G Brewster Laredo J Williams Mexico Dr HW Hall Laredo A J Neff Laredo Joe Netger Laredo Mr Lomax Austin Texas UW Hoffmaster The new member S T Tooke Sanitary Grocery was welcomed. Rotarians Netzer Hall Netf spoke. Judge Tom Ward discussed the Federal Land Bank of Houston highlighting Webb county loans vs Frio county. Club members attended, 100 percent attendance noted with Bob Muller absent. Meeting closed with the National Anthem.
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Wiwanis Club
Hamilton
Col. C. G. Brewster
Laredy
J. Williams
Mexico
HW. C. Hall
Laredo
A. J. Neff
Joe Netger
Mr. Lomax
Austin
Texas
UW. Hoffmaster
Theuston
Sexo
S. T. Tooke
Sanitary
Warren Knight
Netzer
Hall
Netf
Charley Cook
Charley
Alden Muller
Muller
Tom Ward
Federal Land Bank of
Houston
Ward
Webb County
Frio County
Rall Call
Bob Muller
Bob
San Marcos
Birthday Honorees On March Seventeenth
On March seventeenth notable births are celebrated: Lady Patricia Ramsay, cousin to King George, born 37 years ago in the era of the Duke of Connaught. Pierce Butler, associate justice of the U S Supreme Court, born in Dakota county Minnesota 57 years ago. Nathan Kendall, governor of Iowa, born in Greenville Iowa 56 years ago. J Morton Howell, United States minister to Egypt, born in Anglaize county Ohio 60 years ago. Rt Rev Edward P Allen, Catholic bishop of Mobile, born in Lowell Massachusetts 70 years ago.
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Patricia Ramsay
Duke of Connaught
King George
Pierce Builer
Th Supreme Court of the United States
Dakota County
Minn
Nathan ©. Kendall
Iowa
Greenville
J. Morton Howell
United States
Egypt
Lenten Recitals At Wanamaker Auditorium Draw Large Audiences
French organist Courboin performs at Wanamaker Auditorium as part of Lenten recitals drawing strong crowds. Mrs. Maltide Renter of Austin, a noted singer, will sing at Christchurch Easter services while visiting with the Renters family.
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Wanamaker Auditorium
Courboin
France
Laredo
Louis I
Renter
Austin
C. L. Milton
New York
Christchurch
Merbert Witherspoon
Frank la Forge
Kathlean Blair Clarke
Laredo Gossip and Light Social Snippets
A collage of humorous jabs and local vignettes from Laredo gossip. Snappy lines touch on reform talk about bathing girls, blue sky stock talk, fashion, hair, mustache cups, stoves, and social dynamics. The piece mixes quips about dreamers, taxes, juries, doctors, and fashion trends with breezy, tongue in cheek observations.
The Snows and Winter Bring Quiet Change to Town
Fragmentary verse compares seasons to a master shaping nature, then reports locals traveling to attend a meeting in New York City and several community notices. Names include Mrs Beckham, Mr Morton, Reyes Ortiz, Elliott, Harvey, and Mrs Fletcher Smith, with church and club gatherings announced for Monday afternoon.
American Folk Songs Highlight Berlin Festival Plans
The Berlin Festival Company aiding United German Singers prepares a concert program of American folk songs and popular tunes. Josef Hofmann to perform for the Musician's Foundation aimed at raising 10000 dollars for Schumann's two elderly daughters in Switzerland. John McCormack schedules a Paris recital in early May to aid rebuilding efforts in devastated France. A Rheims benefit concert by the New York Symphony Orchestra and Lucrezia Sort will fund a French music school. Metropolitan Art Museum continues an extended orchestral series drawing steady weekly attendance.
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New York
Berlin Festival Company
United German Singers
Schumann
Josef Hofmann
Musician's Foundation
Robert Schumann
Switzerland
John McCormack
Paris
France
Rheims
New York Symphony Orchestra
Lucrezia Sort
Reinald Werrewrath
Metropolitan Art Museum
Metropolitan Art Museum of
Evacuation Day Observed in Boston South Area
Boston marked Evacuation Day tracing the 1776 British retreat. South Boston featured Washington’s breastworks and the decisive early position, with the day’s principal event centered on a mill and related ceremonies.
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Boston
Washington
Viaduct School Benefit and Fort Sam Cavalry Event
The Viaduct School hosts a 4 PM benefit entertainment led by Mrs Henry Ward and Miss Dicten. The Fourth Cavalry officers host a dinner dance at the Officers Club for Twelfth Cavalry officers at Fort Sam Houston Sunday. Also Christian Endeavor and B Y P U activities planned at local churches Monday and Sunday evenings.
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Viaduct School
Henry Ward
Dicten
Fourth Cavalry
Twelfth Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
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The
Southern Steel Co
Miranda City
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I. W. Chote
Austin Mra
Smith
J. G. Burr
J. C. Gravis
Lois Derby
Tevie David
Robert Guyler
Carrie Henry
Woman's Club
the Heights
Methodist Church
M. L. Patton
City Circle
Huyler
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Aternoon
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Tilley
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Weetner
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Young
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Violet
Oberfeldt Society
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