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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1922
Page
2
The public is reminded of Mexico's uprising seen as sporadic and uncoordinated. Two leaders seek amnesty, and Obregon orders amnesty for rebels in Michoacan, with calls for calm and support for peaceful conduct. The piece criticizes past harsh methods and favors conciliation.
A celebrated prima donna ends her marriage with a chauffeur husband described as “100 per cent man” claiming incompatibility. The singer’s refined artistic temperament clashes with a desire for outdoor life and different social circles. The man objected to rear seating, preferred breakfast in bed, and disliked opera late sessions, signaling a mismatched union and failed love.
A refined singer’s quick marriage to a chauffeur reveals a clash of tastes and lifestyles. The couple, judged unlikely partners from the start, separate as the man reverts to anonymity and the woman remains a guarded stage queen.
Centenary of John Addison Porter and 155th anniversary of Andrew Jackson are noted as dates of significance. The day also includes the uniform export bill of lading rollout from the Interstate Commerce Commission and a Texas tariff congress planned in Fort Worth. International discussions in Paris address contributions to Emperor Charles’s exile. Anthracite and United Mine Workers groups plan New York meetings to renegotiate the wage scale before April 1.
Onion shipments are set to roll out of the Laredo district to markets nationwide within days. Estimated 1 300 carloads expected this season despite a prior cold snap reducing yield, with Texas onions likely to fetch high prices and outcompete California and other western crops. Some growers have already contracted crops at good figures.
The note urges daily attention to THE TIMES with a nod to monthly opportunities and steady reading habits.
Major P J MacDonald, a 44 year old Canadian veteran, arrives in Laredo after a 5,143 mile overland trek from Port York through the U S Mexico to Punta Arenas with a $150,000 wager on reaching Cape Horn by April 30 1923. The bet funds aid to ex-service men if he fails. He travels with a Colt 45 and three rifles while collecting Kodak views for Wide World Magazine.
The district grand jury, empanelled at the start of district court, returned eighteen bills of indictment. Ten were presented this morning and eight yesterday. Names include James Sanderson, J W Dengle for robbery by firearm. Felipe Sanchez Martinez for unlawfully transporting intoxicating liquors. Luis Castillo, Victor Pineda for burglary. Jose Sanchez et al for theft over fifty dollars. Ismael Colin for burglary. Jose Moreno for theft over fifty dollars. Alberto Gomez for theft from the person. The court continues with civil case calling and continuances.
The Latin American Club calls a general stockholders meeting at the club rooms on Friday February 17 1922 at 8 00 P M to authorize the board to deed a trust on club real property securing its indebtedness and discuss the club’s economic situation attendance by proxy urged. Matias de Llano secretary Laredo Texas March 1 1923.
The Laredo Lions Club met at the Hamilton Hotel with eighteen members and one visitor. New members were welcomed, a resolution of welcome passed, and the group pledged support to the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs for civic improvements. The next meeting is scheduled at the Hamilton Hotel on Tuesday March 21 at 12 15 PM.
The Chautauqua program in Laredo launches with the children's program this afternoon led by Miss Rose Kohler. Tomorrow at 3 30 p m the junior parade will start from the tent near Urbahn school with Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls joining the Pirate's Band in lead. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store and Windrow's Drug Store as advance sales rise.
Rialto Theater owner H A Daniels returns from San Antonio announcing a contract to bring Majestic vaudeville to the Rialto each Sunday and Monday. For next weekend Stella Tracey and Carl McBride perform Bits of Exclusiveness, while Johnnie Johnson and Keller Mack present Terry and Jerry. The program promises top vaudeville acts and large crowds, reflecting Laredo support.
Notice states a meeting of Women Republicans in the Dike parlor on Thursday the 16th at 4:30 p.m. All women Republicans and sympathizers to Republican principles are invited to attend. H Jepfories, Critrmas Rep.: Cor Ex. Cam.
Three day chautauqua begins tomorrow promising the best event of its kind witnessed by Laredo residents. Several service notices follow including plumbing ads, marriage licenses issued, flower and barber listings, electrical contracts, springtime greetings, a floral shop, fire insurance rate cut for the city, and miscellaneous classified notices.
Public notice commands Sheriff or Constable to publish a citation for Florian & Company Ltd in Webb County Texas for a suit filed February 4 1922 by J W Ward dba Ward Insurance Agency seeking $154.81. The hearing is set for April 3 1922 at the Webb County Justice Court Precinct 1 Place 1 in Laredo. Justice J M Slaughter signs the document.
George W Emory of Rock Mills Alabama reports relief from indigestion using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says they suit his case better than any remedy and allow him to eat almost anything again. The tablets contain no pepsin and supposedly strengthen the stomach to aid natural digestion.
OR A J White and H C Hall advertise eye ear nose and throat practices with office hours 9 am to noon and 3 to 6 pm. Sunday by appointment. Offices in Richter and Joseph buildings and phone numbers 645 887 and 346 467.
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