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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1923

Page

11

Gardening tips for spring soil and crops from Daily

Stable manure grows dearer so use compost from vegetable refuse and bone meal. Buy seeds early, stock up on seeds and staples. Tomatoes have potato and fine cut leaves. potato leaved venters tolerate dry weather better. Pe tsai Wong Bok offer a fall salad, best raw but good cooked. Government approves crass for asparagus Washington variety and flavor. Soak beet seeds overnight. dry celery tops add soup flavor. loosen cabbage roots before splitting heads.

Forfeiture action of Mexican Gold Pesos in Texas court

United States seeks condemnation of 6995 Mexican Gold Pesos seized by Treasury customs at Laredo Texas. Notice directs all claimants to appear in the Southern District of Texas courtroom in Laredo on March 23 1928 to file claims and pleadings.

United States District Court Southern District of Texas United States of America United States Treasury Department Laredo Texas U. S. District Court Southern District of United States Court Room

Lord Robert Cecil Aims for U S Canada Speaking Tour

March 21 report outlines Lord Robert Cecil’s planned American and Canadian lecture tour. The third son of the Salisbury title, a veteran UK statesman, served as World War I assistant secretary and later blockade minister. He opposed American neutrality during contraband debates and supported Wilson at Paris on the League of Nations. He is described as tall, gaunt, smooth, and democratic in style.

Robert Cecil America United States Canada Britain Marquis of Salisbury Paris Center Eice Ha Wilson Stauc League of Nations Lord Robert

Daily History Lessons March 21 1806 Juarez Birth

Pasted events note Benito Juarez born March 21 1806 in the City of Oaxaca Later dates include Winfield Scott truce on the Maine frontier 1842 Giddings anti slavery resolutions 1864 Colorado Nevada statehood act 1894 Interstate Irrigation Congress in Omaha 1895 Michigan Women’s Clubs organized 1907 US Marines in Honduras 1919 Frick buys Gilbert Stuart Washington bust for 75000 dollars

Benito Juarez City of Mexico Winfield Scott Maine Joshua R. Giddings Ohio Congress Colorado Nevada Omaha Michigan State Federation of Womens Clubs Honduras Henry C. Frick George Washington Gilbert Stuart

Parish Guild Auxiliary Meeting at Christ Church

The Parish Guild of Christ Church meets at the Rectory at 3 30 in the afternoon for its Auxiliary gathering.

Christ Church Ladies’ Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church

Transformation in Ruin Beauty Returns in Open Fields

A poem by Helen Frazee-Bower in the New York Herald touches on nature’s resilience after man’s destruction. The rest of the page lists local visitors, church auxiliary meetings, nuptials, and the Better Baby contest schedule with attendee names and times.

Webb County Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Laredo

Execution issued February 14 1923 directs sale of Lot 1 and half of Lot 2 in Block 9 Western Division Laredo Webb County Texas to satisfy a judgment in Julia Llave vs Nieves G de Gongora and Dr Felix G Gongora. Sale on first Tuesday in April 1923 at Webb County Courthouse with cash to highest bidder.

Tcxas Webb Webb County C. M. de la Garza Texas Julia Llave Julia Tlave Nieves G. de Gongora Felix G. Gongora A. J. Condren Marebh A. D Laredo Court House Levy Gale

Laredo Gossip Bits on Work, Manners, and Married Life

Whimsical Laredo column notes home life fashions past and present. Observations on hair, marriage vows, humorists, salesmen, weather talk, cooking, and group chatter reveal quirky local views and everyday foibles in a playful tone.

Abnegation of Russian Group Prisoners

New York reports former Prime Minister Kerensky and Catherine Brenskovskaya among socialist revolutionary leaders ready to surrender to the Soviet government to replace 22 party leaders condemned in Moscow last summer. The offer, via a telegram to German newspapers February 27, came through the party’s New York contact. The exchange would be handled by the president of Russia’s Supreme Revolutionary Tribunal.

Associated Press New York Kerensky Russia Catherine Brenskovskaya Socialist Revolutionary Party Moscow Socialise Revolutionary Supreme Revolutionary Tribuniad of

Thirteen More Measures Filed in Texas Legislature

Austin reports that Governor Nettaday approved thirteen measures from the regular session. The measures include appropriations for prison system pay and mosquito control, and prohibitions on keeping dogs with livestock. Other items define indigents, Confederate pensions, Confederate Home admissions, Rio Grande ceded lands, fiscal year start changes for counties, and a birth registration push.

Associated Press Austin Texas Nettaday Rio

Gould in Nice Condition Unchanged After Consultation

In Nice France on March 21 the condition of George J. Gould of New York was reported unchanged. Paris papers said a London specialist traveled to Nice for a consultation on his care.

Nice France George J. Gould New York Paris London Mr. Gould

Wallace in Oklahoma to address Southwest gathering

Henry Wallace secretary of agriculture arrives in Oklahoma City for a Southwest event. He is expected to address the audience and speak on agricultural policy during his visit.

Ohklahome Mareh Yi Henry Wallace United States Department of Agriculture Southwest Texas

NOTED FINANCIER DEAD

Walsh, a prominent financier and former railroad magnate, dies at his St. Louis home at age 50 from heart trouble. He led traction interests and held influential positions in early 20th century finance.

Hiv Presa St. Louis Jiuhne Walsh

Two Bandits Shot Dead in Dollar World Hold Up

Walter Nichols near Winite City killed two armed bandits who tried to hold up his soft drink stand. The gunmen identified as Chores Peck 26 and William Imeran 40, both of Verfoe, were shot. Nichols suffered a minor wound.

Associated Preas Wanite City March Walter Nichols Chores Peck William Imeran Vemfoe Iy Nichols

Porters Colony Dispute Introduced in Federal Court

In Benton Harbor the case of John Haneldl and wife v Benjamin Porter and followers of the tractit Hose of David colony is entered. Plaintiffs seek 80000 dollars claiming property turned over to Purnell and Jaber was misused by colony members amid claims of damages from alleged fiduciary breaches.

Associated Press Miel Marceli Benjamin Porter Benton Harbor John Hanecdl Purnell Jaber Coloney

Appeals Court Reverses Some Death Sentences in Texas

In Austin on March 2, the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded the death sentence for Mack Matthews a 57 year old preacher convicted of killing his wife with an axe ten days after their marriage. The court also remanded KF oM McClure El Paso County for similar reasons. Frank Pinkerton Bill Pinkerton and Bryan Monday had murder convictions affirmed with 35 and 30 year terms. M K Wilson Stephens County saw a 20 year robbery sentence reversed for insufficient evidence.

Associated Press Austin Texas Mack Matthews Peter County Court of Criminal Appeals Lfe KF Om. McClure el Paso County Louise Prentzel Frank Bill Pinkerton Bryan Monday Wrath County Newman Bastick Frank Pinkerton M. K. Wilson Stephens County J. C. Brown

Ex-soldier training farms to be built near college

An eighty acre tract beside the South Dakota Agricultural College will be divided into ten acre farms for poultry houses and barns to train former service men in poultry raising. The plan, in cooperation with the U S Veterans Bureau, includes selling the farms to veterans in vocational agriculture programs with extended pay terms. Married buyers with agricultural courses and good scholastic standing are required as part of the program.

Associated Press Grlokings South Dakota Agricultural College U. S. Veterans Bureau of the Tenth District Veteransvile Minn

Mines Return to Normal After Record 1913 Coal Peak

English mines produced 67,750,000 tons of coal in the last quarter of 1922, a figure not equalled since 1913, signaling a return to normal after a period of disruption.

Associated Press Londong

Evening Event Aids Sunday School Funds

An 8:15 pm program on March 23 offers an edifying evening for all faiths with no charge and a liberal free will offering. Proceeds benefit the Primary Department and Baralathia Bible Clubs of the Sunday School to support planned programs.

Baralathia Bible

Mayos To Operate On Senator Nicholson

Secretary of the Interior Dr. Hubert Work met with Dr. William Mayo in Rochester Minnesota and decided on an immediate operation for Samuel D Nicholson Colorado senator who is ill with a stomach ailment.

Associated Press Rochester, Minn Hubert Work Interior Willam J. Mayo Samuel D. Nicholson Colorado Nicholson

Beaumont and Trinity and Sabine Railroads Sold

Waco Texas March 21 The Beau mont Great Northern and Trinity and Sabine railroad properties will go into possession of R C Duff at midnight March 31 A recent act of the legislature permitted the consolidation of the two lines Amendments to the charter are being prepared including the change of the home to Waco Beaumont Trinity and Sabine The valuation of the consolidated properties is 8300000

Associated Press Waco Texas Beaumont & Great Northern Trinity & Sabine R. C. Duff Duff Beaumont Con

Go Early to Altar. Philippine marriage law under revision

The bill before the House of the Philippine Islands would set a minimum marriage age of 14 for males and 12 for females. It requires parental consent for those under 20 for males and under 18 for females. The proposal also aims to liberalize divorce laws by allowing dissolution after lengthy separations.

Associated Preas Manila P. I Philippine Islands Philippines

Freight by Air a Possibility for Army Supply

Washington dispatch reports experiments by the Army Air Service to haul military supplies by air. Officials say air freight from the Middle East to Selfridge Field could cost less than rail or road transport, suggesting commercial freight routes may expand for military uses.

Presa Washington Army Air Service Army Air Servvner Piardriog Kiliuetan Riela Houston Selfridge Mheld Midchiran SOS Tessa

Band of Pirates On the Warpath Reported in New Outbreak

Associated Press report from Salt Lake City dated March 2 describes a confrontation in San Juan County where a band of renegade Pueblo Indians clashed with posse members. The gun battle near Moaneay left at least one Paiute tallied as wounded. no white casualties reported.

Associated Presa Salt Lake Sag Juan

URGE JOINING LEAGUE TO MARK WORLD WAR ANNIVERSARY

Mass meetings in about 40 cities will be held April 6 the war’s anniversary to advocate joining the League of Nations Non-artism Association. John Clarke, recalled from the Supreme Court to push American participation, will address the New York rally and then tour the Middle West.

New York United States League of Nations Non-artism Association League John Clarke Middle West

Harding mulls addresses for West swing on impartial law enforcement

Fort Pierce Florida March 21 President Harding contemplates themes for speeches during a planned Westward tour this summer. He has told companions he will stress impartial enforcement of federal laws but has not made a definite decision yet.

Associated Press Fort Pierce Pla Harding Odie West

Jewel Ingot Missing From Independent Order Lodge

A report to police states an insignia belonging to the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was stolen. The jewel, valued at about one thousand dollars, disappeared after a meeting and could not be located when the line presented it for a prior date.

Associated Presa Pexor Grand Lodge of the Independent Order Oliver

Cotton Spindles Rise in February Census Figures

The census bureau reports more active cotton spindles in February than January. Total spindles reached 37,276,802 with 37,226,419 in operation and payments recorded at 6,807,707 dollars. The data reflect higher volume in February.

Associated Praga Washington Census Bureau

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Government O. K Eaily Yocheny Violet Oberfelidt Scciety Helen Frazee-Bower New York Herald Joseph McAlillan Los Angeles, Calif City J. RR. Fasnacht Rene Bodet West Texas C. C. Pierce C. B. Gatewood Baby San Antonio R. G. Killingsworth Untle Son Holly-Cart Nellie Florence Holly N. F. Holly M. B. Cart Mrs. Cart New Orleans Kansas City Mr. Cart Junior Auxiliary C. W. Cook China Thuraday Travis Ashley Bunn Betty Jean Slater Joseph Edward Netzer Vida Bunn Jackson Cecil Wright Muller George Reuthinger, Jr Joseph Edward Baird Dorothy June Craven Harold Robert Reid Regs Swisher, Jr Brownie Joe Patton Maurice Shahady Ellen Elen¢ Patton Arthur Putman Hazel Garrett Jamesa Garrett Maria Rosa Martinez Donald Paul Jewel Shiner Jdl. Fierros Reading Tex John JC. Stauffer Bryan Abner Hidalgo Street Louise Federal Weather Bureau Others Y Associated Prema United States Weather Bureau Free Bureau Neff Will Hllp MAYOS Aviation Report Band OF Piates Warpath Ble URGE
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