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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1921
Page
6
The notice lists daily and weekly publication schedules for Laredo publishers and proprietors, detailing mailing options to the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It provides subscription rates, payment terms, and confirms second class entry at the Laredo post office under the 1879 act.
The paper states that members of the Associated Press hold exclusive rights to republication of AP dispatches and focal news published within the issue, outlining reproduction permissions and credit terms.
Monday's Daily reports Detroit labor leaders clashing with the American Federation of Labor over recognition of the Soviet government. The Detroit Federation of Labor backs the Soviet state, while the AFL majority repudiates communism. Delegates from across the United States and Canada voted to refuse any affiliation with the Third Internationale. The piece argues loyalists should quit their local unions if they back Soviet rule, calling the Detroit stance disloyal and un-American.
The author praises AFL members for rejecting any ties to the Soviet or “pseudo socialism” under the Third International. They are depicted as loyal to American ideals and urged to expel those not aligned with those principles.
The piece critiques income tax complexity with statistics from Roger Babson and notes a public debate event at Laredo High School. It covers student declamations on Americanization, open and closed shop debates, and awards, highlighting I L League features and community support. It also mentions a recess appointment for U S marshal in the Southern District of Texas to succeed Jake Herring.
Stop Itching Eczema promises fast relief by applying Zemo revealing it stops burning and itching of eczema and related skin ailments. The ad promotes an extra large bottle for a dollar and claims healing begins immediately with a non greasy antiseptic liquid. It also endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a gentle constipation remedy from the same vendor.
Mary Anna Riggs Gilmore wife of W H Gilmore died at 905 Matamoros street at 7 oclock after a year long illness. Born Corpus Christi November 26 1866 she lived Beeville and Oakville before moving to this city in 1898. Survived by husband W H Gilmore three children Jessie Kline Pauline Wright Milton Gilmore. sister Mrs S A Wofford. one son Rufus predeceased. Funeral from Jackson Undertaking Parlors to city cemetery tomorrow at 10.
National Motor Co located at the corner of Flores Avenue and Houston Street advertises the Villegas Pool for the 1921 season. A good opportunity for someone seeking rental space.
Laredo league standings show Fort McIntosh leading with 3 wins, 3.30? and Bees and American Legion near. Yesterday Laredo defeated American Legion 14 to 0, Fort McIntosh beat Aviation 6 to 1. Next Sunday schedule features Fort McIntosh at Laredo and Aviation versus American Legion.
Lon D. Morgan former chief clerk of the Texas treasury, after months in Mexico City, is back in Travis County custody to answer an embezzlement indictment. Mexican officials, with Special Agent Nichols, delivered him at the boundary near Nuevo Laredo, then he was vaccinated and brought to Austin to face the charge. Governor Neff had pressed for his surrender, aided by President Obregon in a display of cordial relations between states.
In a splendid game yesterday the Post won from the Airdrome five to one. Scott pitched for the Post and Clary for the Airdrome, each delivering a fine showing. Scott allowed four singles with nine strikeouts, one walk. Clary fanned six, gave one base on balls and three hits. Key features were base running by Captain Rice of the Airdrome and pitching by Generaux and Rapp for the Post. Crisp at second for the Post played well with one error. A strong crowd attended and receipts neared those of the opener. The Post band entertained with tunes including La Norita. Upcoming matchups include Pierce's Laredo versus the Post next Sunday. The article also notes a trench-digging machine on Matamoros Avenue and mentions local officials and various notices.
Ramon Martinez a 38 year old barber at Cen iuela Barber Shop Hidalgo street killed himself with a razor just before 1 pm slashing his throat severing the jugular vein He died before a doctor arrived Fortino Perez the shop owner witnessed the act Justice of the Peace Slaughter conducted a local inquest as investigators sought a motive.
Palm Sunday reports and Holy Week notes preview events for Good Friday and Easter. Easter eggs sold by Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary at 50 cents a dozen. contact Mrs A B E McCulloch at 116. Also ticket sales for Naked Truth at several drug stores. Lumber delivery and other classifieds listed with dates in March 1961. Local items include clairvoyant service and a private detective listing.
Edward P. Miller of Abbotts town Pa reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps coughs and colds. The note says people who have used this preparation seldom seek alternatives and praise its effectiveness for both coughs and colds.
Freight service on the National lines of Mexico is gradually resuming after a several weeks cessation due to a strike. Numerous railroad employees are returning to their jobs and it is expected that all freight trains will be moving in the next day or two.
NOTICE TO ONION GROWERS announcing the formation of International Trading Company to buy and sell onions this season. They promise to pay the highest market price in cash and seek small pickling onions. Contact A. D. Bordeaux and Leonard W. Craig at 204 Laredo National Bank Building, phone 770.
Contractor DePuy and crew place the first steel arches of the new international footbridge. The arches near completion will be reinforced to guide the span over the Rio Vanda, as workers stay busy including Sundays to advance the project.
Juan M. Oviedo Cia offers consular forms Factura onsular at 18.50 per thousand from 604 Salinas Ave. W J Blair for Clarke & Courts holds the notice with date 8-21-31.
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