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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1921
Page
10
The Daily notes critics welcome a fresh attitude by movie showmen toward sensational stories. It cites the Hammon case and Clara Hannon with sympathy for restraint, urging audiences and families toward cleaner plays and less sensational crime exploitation.
The article accuses German duplicity in the Silesia plebiscite noting that birth in Silesia qualified a voter while Germans used subsidies to bring in thousands of absentee voters. It suggests many will return to Germany after the vote, predicting rural areas favored Poland.
Tokyo Feb 15 A press interview with Ryuji Nagashima son in law of the late Prince Katsura recounts Yukio Ozaki ex minister of justice calling for Japan and the United States and Britain to study naval curtailment. He says Ozaki's ideal is sound though House opposition and Seiyukai ruling are blamed. He warns disarmament is a real issue with Western peace advocates growing stronger and Japan must heed the world demand for peace or risk isolation.
March 24 marks birthdays for Roscoe Arbuckle the film comedian born in Smith Center Kansas 34 years ago, scientist Garrett Servies born Sharon Springs New York 70 years ago, Claude Kitchin Democrat leader born Scotland Neck North Carolina 52 years ago, Dr Aven Nelson president of University of Wyoming born Lee County Iowa 62 years ago, and Mrs Roswell Miller Carnegie’s only child born in Pittsburgh 24 years ago.
Observances mark Maundy Thursday with regional ceremonies including a Westminster Abbey distribution of the King's Maundy money to fifty five aged poor. In Tacoma a U S S Milwaukee fast scout cruiser launch is planned as the centenary birth tribute to actress Rachel is noted. the Classical Association of the Middle West and South meets in St Louis for its seventeenth annual conference. South Dakota state attorneys convene at Huron to discuss Sunday law enforcement.
One year ago today the United States reported first quarter 1920 income and excess profit taxes amounting to 908,829,172 dollars.
Andrew J Peters, who has emulated the Caliph of Bagdad by disguising himself as a tramp to study a municipal lodging house, has been mayor of Boston since 1973. A native of Boston, he rose through public life as Harvard educated lawyer and former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. His early career started in the Massachusetts legislature, moving from representative to senator, then to Congress in 1905 for a decade.
The Kansas State Normal School at Emporia unveiled a summer program blending field trips to industries with in-class study. Pupils, both boys and girls, will explore geography arithmetic zoology and art while supervised by teachers and scout leaders and conclude with swims in the school natatorium.
At 1909 Matamoros Street Mr and Mrs Rodriguez mourn two young sons Frederick Charles aged sixteen months and Horace aged 3 who died within hours of each other after illnesses including measles and bronchial pneumonia. Both were interred at St Peter's Catholic Church and then Catholic Cemetery in a joint service.
Rain Monday night and Tuesday morning aided the near completion of the new highway from Laredo to the Zapata county line. The wet conditions solidified the roadway and promise a prime automobile route for seventeen miles, benefiting civilians and troops traveling between Laredo and Zapata.
Mafta Commandery No 32 Knights Templar calls a stated conclave this evening at 7 45 for regular business and work in the Temple. All members and visiting Sir Knights are urged to attend with courtesy extended by Recorder Robt McCulloch.
Last evening the weekly concert by the Seventeenth Infantry Band attracted a large city crowd at the Post. The novelty piece The Musicians Strike had band members detaching until only the two drummers and leader remained. The weekly regimental parade is set for Friday at 5 pm under Major P F W Hemenway. Captain and Mrs Gwynn depart for a two week visit to Mexico City. A Sunday game between Laredogs and the Post is anticipated to be memorable, following a close first meeting won by the Post.
Last Sunday’s doubleheaders at Caliche Park drew about 300 fans as Fort McIntosh held a 1000 percentage while Laredo and Airdrome moved closer to the top. American Legion remains cellar, with next Sunday’s program headlined by Fort McIntosh versus Laredo and Airdrome versus American Legion.
The King Victor First National production The Jack Knife Man opened a two day run at Rialto Theater last night and drew strong praise for its simple yet weighty drama. The tale follows a toy maker who loves humanity, a little waif, and a tramp as its three core characters. The Rialto program for tomorrow features The Branded Soul from Kita’s The Iron Stair.
Several members of the Laredo Rotary Club left today for Paris Texas to attend the annual convention of the Texas Rotary Clubs meeting there next Monday. Some members were accompanied by their wives.
The Bureau of Markets in Washington sends experts to Laredo to assist onion growers and shippers during harvest. R. H. Shoemaker arrives and sets up at the Chamber of Commerce, joined soon by Paul M. Williams. A daily bulletin will start April 1, aiding shipments and marketing as Bermuda Union season nears.
Reports from Webb and Zapata counties say Monday night and Tuesday morning showers were general with few dry spots. The rainfall promises moisture that will spur grass growth on barren ranges, though more rain is needed soon to sustain the progress after grasses begin to grow.
Laredo Lodge No 647 A F and A M schedules a Friday 7:30 pm meeting with work in the M M degree. Visiting brethren are invited to attend, presiding W M KR B Leb.
Extra Fine Hot Cross Buns for Good Friday sold at 20 cents per dozen by Borders on 3 23 21. Easter eggs sale by Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary at 60 cents per dozen. contact Mrs A B McCulloch. Manuel Villareal, indicted for auto mobile conversion, arrested after returning from Mexico and held in county jail. Olympia Candy Co advertises Easter candy 3 22 65. Local notes about sewers, arches, and a footbridge project near Matamoros Flores. Also services at Christ Church on Good Friday and requests for job printing at Times office.
All members of the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department and racing team organizers are urged to attend a meeting at Firemen's Hall this evening at 7 30. Items include selecting delegates to the State Firemen Association convention in Weatherford on May 10 11 and 12. The department will send a racing team to the meet.
In Austin on March 24 the AP reports 4046 deaths among 45 to 55 year olds for 1920 per Dr. Manton M. Carrick, health officer. January 1921 shows 206 such deaths. Carrick urges exercise, moderate bathing, diet with more vegetables, less meat, and reduced nervous worry to curb high mortality in middle age.
Galveston reports January exports valued at 78.2 million dollars for 284,528 bales of cotton shipped largely to northern Europe. Wheat ranks second with 8.82 million bushels valued at 19.2 million, rice 2 million bushels, and sulfur at 165,992 tons.
A telegram to Dan M. Valdez from H I Valdez reports Mrs H F Valdez is up and about after Monday operation. Great improvement noted, following two years in San Antonio for eye treatment. Friends cheer her road to recovery.
A brief endorsement of Cham berlain's Tablets as an excellent remedy for constipation. Describes the tablets as easy to take and mild in effect and recommends giving them a trial when needed.
The Singer Sewing Machine Company at 1212 Lincoln Street announces a new hemstitching service for the public. Bring your hemstitching needs to the shop and have the work completed using their newly added machine. The notice appears in the August edition of the local paper.
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