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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1923

Page

2

Dissolution danger tops Hamilton Holt Europe talk

Hamilton Holt, journalist and lecturer, returned from Europe warns that civilization is evaporating not from revolution but from dissolution. He urges joining the league of nations to save civilization as world powers call for America’s participation to rebuild after the war.

Hamilton Holt Europe Jie Mr. Holt League of Nations Fridtjorg Nansen Nussia Te Lal Washington Britain Franklin England

Literary Censors Advancing in City Councils

A discussion of rising literary censorship modeled on Soviet ideas. Minneapolis recently barred several magazines in juvenile prisoner reading matter, with actions against Saturday Evening Post and Ladies' Home Journal cited as examples. The piece compares bans to Soviet Bible restrictions and questions education value.

City Council Minneapolis Saturday Evening Post Ladies’ Home Journal Russia

Better Baby contest promoted by Hatton club

Phone 172 invites parents to enter the Better Baby contest at the Woman's Club rooms on March 22 and 23. The Diehmann Construction Co completed reinforced concrete work on the Hatton hotel and prepares for brick and stone finishing. probate court handles a $5,008.86 creditor payout with approved claims paying about 15 cents on the dollar. Central Hardware Store markets Queen Bee gas stoves and ranges. Rotarians attend Beaumont convention. Laredo items include rubber onions iron zinc and lead imports via the international footbridge.

Diehmann Construction Co Hatton Blotel M. H. Rodrigues San W. W. MacGregor Distriot Laredo Porto Mexico Beaumont

Marinello Beauty Parlor Opens in Chicago

Mrs. M. J. Corder of the Marinello School announces the opening of Marinello Beauty Parlors at 1416 Victoria Street Chicago with electric massages electrolysis facial blemish treatment scalp care and hair services. American and Spanish operators available. Phone 1261.

M. J. Corder Marinello School Chicago Marinello Victoria Street Hatrgocda

City Council Ends Session with Bond Sale Award and Lights

City council met at 7:80 and, with Mayor absent sick, awarded $75,000 bond sale to Caldwell and Co. as highest bidder after bids opened. They also referred street light petitions and discussed building inspections, with resignations and land actions considered before adjournment.

Celock Cluck Leonard Henry Leyendecker Martin Salinas Brennan Minis L. Villegas Protem Brennan Sidney Spitzer and Co Toledo Mall and Hall Temple Texas S. R. Fuller Austin Tucker, Robertson & Co New York J. L. Hunter Caldwell and Co Nashville Tenn J. i. Jarrat & Co San Antonio Wilbur L. Johnson & Co Weil J. T. Wise Mercer Street Urbahu and Buena Vista Avenues G. N. Witting Mendiola Mims Sime Ght Villareal de Heredia

Doctors Tour Italy Invite Medics From Nations

Rome March 21 Doctors of medicine from about 200 nations have been invited to join a summer excursion to Italy's main thermal resorts. The two week journey will start in Piedmont and conclude in Naples with interpreters and a special train arranged for the party.

Associated Press Rome Doctors of Medicing of All Nations Italy Piedmont Naples

Carolina Texas No 5 oil well yields rich sand at 3090 feet

In Webb County near Miranda City the Carolina-Texas No 5 well struck a rich oil sand at 3090 feet and casing will be set to bring in the well with care. Earlier Carolina Texas wells produced up to 85 million cubic feet of gas daily, signaling a large potential field development in the Laredo district.

Laredo Texas Miranda City Webb County Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Co Gulf Coast Region Carolina-Texas No. 5 Carolina-Texas Lo Tre Carolina- Texas Oil & Gas Co

Laredo No. 7 Produces 100 Barrels oil in Webb County

Laredo No. 7 of the Laredo Oil Co came in at 1 655 feet producing better than 100 barrels per day. The company, led by Sam Mackin, holds about 7000 acres in the Miranda City Schott Field and plans No 8 and more wells with derrick setup underway.

Laredo Oil Co Miranda City Laredo No. 7 Webb County Schott Laredo Sam Mackin Miranda City-Schott

Farm and Ranch Loans Offered in Three Counties

Loans up to 25000 at 5 percent interest available on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. Apply through Thos H Ward Secretary Treasurer at Laredo National Farm Loan Association in Joseph Building. 3-12-1f.

Webb, Zapata Jim Hoge Thos. H. Ward Laredo

Hold Your Tickets For Nuevo Laredo Bullfight Sunday

Velascuez and Co request holders of bullfight stubs for last Sunday to keep them for the postponed show this coming Sunday March 25. The managers thank the Nuevo Laredo mayor Donaciano Echevarria and Messrs Pefia Hnos for courtesy. Charlo's promise to stage bulls designed to satisfy the public and leave a strong final impression.

Nuevo Laredo Velascuez & Co Donaciano Echevarria Pefia Hnos

Fernet Branca Invigorating Tonic Now Available

The Branca Bros of Milan produce Fernet Branca praised by Europe’s top physician Dr Lorenz of Vienna as an invigorating tonic for all ages and indigestion. Won a grand prize at the 1900 Paris exposition. Available from John Brunt at 3-12-2m.

Fernet Branca Branca Bros Milan Italy Europe Lorenz Vienna John Brunt

Meridian Highway to Mexico Enters Through This Port

Work begins next Monday to mark and map the Meridian Highway from the U S border to Mexico City. Crews will start in Laredo and proceed toward Mexico City with cooperation from Mexican officials to create a major cross border highway.

Meridian Mexico Canadian United States Mexico City International Bridge Laredo Republic of Mexico Texas Republic

Found a Cure for Indigestion

A reader from Rock Island claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured his indigestion. He notes age near fifty one and says he can eat almost anything now after trying many remedies with good results. He emphasizes the tablets' effectiveness over other medicines.

Chamberlain George W. ‘Emory Rock

Saint Patrick with reverse Irish in Tahiti tale at Royal

The R A Walsh company presents a filmed adaptation from Carey Wilson's Captain Blackbird titled Saint Patrick with reverse Irish at the Royal Theatre today. The piece recalls early Tahiti when introduced fauna led to a crate of snakes being ordered killed and cast overboard, leaving no reptiles on the island.

St. Patric Saint Patrick R. A. Walsh Fahiti Carey Wilson Captain Blackbird Royal Theatre Tahiti

Doctor Cunning Answers Readers From The Times Office

Dr. Cunning, at the Strand Theatre in Laredo this week, answers selected letters sent to The Times. He will respond daily through Saturday, with full names and addresses required. questions will not be published.

Times Office Dr. Cunning Strand Theatre Laredo the Times Cunning Dr. Gunning

Increased Demands for Ships in Scottish Yards

London March 20 The Associated Press reports shipyards in Scotland have seen orders increase since January with several thousand tons more ships than 1922. Four major firms work on 485000 tons. unemployment falls as new vessels begin. Doric 16300 tons for White Star Vieoman 15000 tons for Holland America Oroya 12800 tons for Pacific. Ships to be launched this summer Bergenland 26000 tons for Red Star Asturias 12200 tons for Royal Mail under construction.

Uy Associated Prenn London Proat Scotland A&b Doric White Star Line Hotland-America Line Paccific Steam Navigation Company Bergenland Red Star Line Asturias Royal Mail Steam Packet Company

Spring Day Observances Mark Diverse National Events

On the first day of spring the Persian New Year festival at St Benedict is noted while Sorosis marks its fifth anniversary as America’s first incorporated women’s club. Mexico observes Benito Juarez day mirroring Lincoln, and U.S. troops enter a German campaign five years earlier. Trinity College North Carolina heads to New York University for a debating tilt as a timber dealer merger forms in Pittsburgh. A grand opening in Grand Central Terminal unveils America’s largest art gallery showcasing painters, etchers, and sculptors directly to the public.

St. Benedict Order of Benedictines Sorosis United States Mexico New York University National Wholesale Timber Dealers’ Association American Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association Pittsburgh Grand Central Terminal New York City

Birthdays of notable figures on March 21

Major General George C. Squier born in Dryden Michigan 68 years ago today. Major General Hunter Liggett born in Reading Pennsylvania 66 years ago today. Albert Chevalier famed English stage comedian born in London 62 years ago today. Dr Samuel P Capen chancellor of the University of Buffalo born in Somerville Massachusetts 45 years ago today. Dr George F E Vincent head of the Rockefeller Foundation born in Rockford Illinois 59 years ago today. Pacific count training camp reports from Chicago.

George C. Squier United States Army Dryden Mich Hunter Liggett France Reading Mass George FE. Vincent Rockefeller Foundation Hockford

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