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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1921

Page

8

Texas Mexico extradition progress cited as hopeful

The piece notes improved reciprocity after talks between President Olregon and Governor Neff, highlighted by the return of Lon D. Morgan from Mexico to face embezzlement charges in Texas. It argues a broader extradition treaty will follow recognition of the Obregon government, strengthening cross border justice and trade.

Olregon Neff Mexico Nuevo Laredo Hobby Carranza Travis County Grand Jury Lon D. Morgan Treasury Department Austin Morgan Texas Boundary Monument Obregon

Expected verdict in Sid Hatfield case sparks online outrage

The jury verdict in the Sid Hatfield and associates case was awaited amid a scene described as a town where life is held lightly. Citizens, including local officials, criticized foreigners and law, reflecting a history of violent reaction to outsiders and a resistance to civil order.

Sid Hatfield Albert Felts

Fort McIntosh Notes and Army Updates

The Post pool closes for cleaning and will reopen midweek The regiment continues strong with Company E defeating Company A 4 to 8 in a tight game Corporal Wright hit a homer in the last inning to seal the win New rifles manuals are issued replacing older texts The gallery range practice boosts rifle instruction with aim for 80 percent company qualification A weekly concert airs Wednesday at 7 30 p m attracting city listeners with an 8 30 p m finish.

Company E Company A Corporal Wright Company I Company G Lfe

Marchi Certificate Week promotes new Treasury Savings Certificates

Postmaster Worsham announces Marchi Certificate Week to encourage local residents to buy new $26 and $100 Registered Treasury Savings Certificates. The post office offers $0.25 to $1,000 investments and will exchange Liberty Bond or Victory Note coupons for thrift stamps or war savings stamps.

Worsham Treasury Treasury Savings Uncle Sam

For Rent Villegas Pool Season 1921 Opportunity

For rent the Villegas Swimming Pool for the 1921 season. A good opportunity for someone. National Motor Co. corner Flores Avenue and Houston St. March 15.

Villegas National Motor Co Flores Avenue Louston St

Judge Mullally Limits Jury Trials After Pleading Delays

District Judge J F Mullally ruled that no jury case will be set for trial until all pleadings and exceptions are resolved. The decision aims to reduce county costs and ease jurors’ or business disruptions after attorneys filed new pleadings during the trial setting.

J. F. Mullally Webb County Mullally Cour Ile

Tom White Poised as Rising Fistic Artist in City Fight

A Galveston News note from March 19 recalls Tom White, former Laredo lad with Milmo Rifles, drawing with Kid Flake in a Texas City bout. No decision by Referee Fred Heideman. White, heavier by seven pounds, wore down Flake and pressed for a late knockout as Flake fought back.

Galveston Tom White Laredo Milmo Rifles Kid Flake Texas City Flake White Fred Heideman

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities.

The Times announces a monthly subscription opportunity priced at 60 cents per month.

the Times

Copious Rains Bless Texas Stockmen After Heavy Downpour

Heavy rains swept through north and east of Laredo with up to five and a half inches near Hebbronville, one to three inches elsewhere, and widespread moisture along the Texas Mexican Railway. Ranches in Webb county benefited as drought eased, grass revived, and stock feed prospects improved. Farmers also welcomed relief for crops and pests as renewed moisture arrives.

Texas Laredo Encinas Gardendale Reabilos Hebbronville Bruni Reiser Zapata Webb County

Washout on Texas-Mexican Route From Heavy Rain

Heavy downpour washed out the Texas and Mexican line on the Crestonia to Hebbronville Realitos stretch, easing a suspension between Laredo and Corpus Christi. Officials said no trains would arrive from Corpus this afternoon and none left at 12 10 noon. Service may resume tomorrow or the next day.

Crestonia Hebbronville Realitos Laredo Corpus Christi Corpus

Heavy criminal docket assured in Webb County court

The Webb County district court grand jury has returned 49 indictments this term after a morning session that added 15 new bills. Named defendants include Jose Juarez, Martin G Pillastrigo, Narciso Alanis, and K R Riddle with charges ranging from gaming violations to robbery and assault. A murder indictment had not yet been returned for the August case involving George Alexander.

Ater Jose Juarez Martin G. Pillastrigo Narciso Alanis K R Riddle C R Riddle Webb County George Alexander 49Th Judicial District Court

Custom Brokers Offer Consular Forms at Special Price

Announcement from Clarke & Courts agent W. J. Blair states that consular invoice forms, labeled Factura onsular, are available from Juan M. Oviedo Cia at 604 Salinas Ave. for $18.50 per thousand. Trade item alerts brisk demand and limited stock.

Juan M. Oviedo CIA Salinas Ave W. J. Blair Clarke & Courts

The Naked Truth tickets on sale at city drug stores

Local listings announce tickets for The Naked Truth are on sale at City Drug Store Horner's Drug Store Windrow's Drug Store Herrera's Pharmacy and Sonora News Co additional notes mention rain improving outlook cattlemen upbeat Easter eggs sold by Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary and various local services and ads including lumber strawberries and plumbing contacts

Singer Sewing Machine Company City Drug Store Horner's Windrow’s Herrera's Pharmacy Sonora News Co Salinas Avenue Laredo Presbyterian Church Eb, McCulloch City Lumber Co Royal Fruit Store Mexico Nuevo Laredo Olympia Candy Co

Brock Bros Engineering Co opens Laredo branch

Brock Bros Engineering Co, mechanical and electrical engineers with branches in Dallas San Antonio and Breckenridge, has established business in Laredo. They take over the International Garage on Farragut street west of Stowers Furniture Co to operate a general mechanical and electrical engineering business with L. B. Smith managing the garage department.

Brock Bros. Engineering Co International Garage Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Dallas San Antonio Breckenridge Laredo International Farragut Street Stowers Furniture Co L. B. Smith

Probate Court Actions in Webb County Session

The Webb County probate court met at the county courthouse yesterday. The administrator Donato Guerra was granted to fill final papers for the estate of Leonardo Arispe, while the guardianship petition for Refugio Benavides, a person of unsound mind, was dismissed.

Probate Court Webb County Leonardo Arispe Donato Guerra Refugio Benavides

Women activists clash over Justice Bell stay at Independence Square

Suffragists in Philadelphia press to keep the Justice Bell in Independence Square while city officials insist the bell will not be moved to Independence Hall. Harry T. Baxter, chief of the bureau of city property, says there is no chance the bell will be placed in Independence Hall due to lack of connection to American independence.

Philadelphia

Old newspaper slang signals market end or death in stock tale

Years ago editors used "30" to mark the end of an article and to signal a death when spoken of. The note recalls securities hovering near 30 after a steep drop, listing A. I. C. and others. Wall Street veterans ponder if the tape read "30" on the bear market, and some believed it did.

Anaconda Central Leather Smelters Kelly- Springfield Goodrich Inspiration Vanadian Wall Street Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Not Bad Month to Be Born

Noting who is born between April 19 and May 20, those in Taurus show strong will, courage, and generosity. They value appearance and enjoy good things, but lose temper easily without getting their way. Men especially may seem domineering and selfish unless solid principles were taught in youth.

Taurus Ife

One Comfort Anyhow Pitt Which Do You Prefer

A witty exchange weighs comedy against tragedy. The speaker argues comfort comes from strong performance, noting humor only lasts if actors are up to their parts while watching rivals clash onstage.

Pitt

Bathtub Census Shows Hygiene Progress Across Texas

The Associated Press reports Texas bath tubs per person rose from 58.3 in 1883 to 6.7 per person, reflecting better personal hygiene. Dr Manton M. Carrick notes tubs increase signals health advances and cites historic bans and taxes on bathing as outdated fears.

Associated Press Austin Texas Manton M. Carrick Carrick Philadelphia Boston Virginia

Pneumonia Month Warns of Mortality Risk in March

After a harsh winter the population loses resistance and carelessness rises. Prompt attention to every cold reduces pneumonia danger. Pneumonia is a germ disease thriving in the throat. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts as an expectorant, cleansing germ laden mucus and preventing pneumonia. It is pleasant, and children take it willingly.

Funeral of Mrs Gilmore Held at Jackson Chapel

The funeral of Mrs Mary Ella Riggs Gilmore wife of W H Gilmore occurred at 10 this morning from the Jackson Undertaking Chapel. Rev M K Fred of the Methodist church conducted the services and many friends sent floral tributes. Interment was in the Odd Fellows plot at the city cemetery with pallbearers J N Worsham John L Dannelley Walter Knopp Maurice Didley J E Trout and J A Burnett.

Mary Ella Riggs Gilmore W. H. Gilmore Jackson Undertaking M. K. Fred Methodist Church Odd Fellows J. N. Worsham John L. Dannelley Walter Knopp Maurice Didley J. E. Trout J. A. Burnett

Laredo High Opens Season With COC Rivalry

Laredo High starts the season with a 3 30 pm game against Company C of the Seventeenth Infantry at Caliche Park this Saturday. Corpus Christi High visits on April 6, followed by a return match on April 16 at Corpus Christi, promising exciting contests between the teams.

Corpus Christi High School Laredo Company C Corpus

Elks Lodge Meeting Notice Laredo No 1018

Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No 1018 B P O Elks to be held this evening at 8 20. Secretary A B Muller urges attendance.

Laredo B. P. O. Hiks A. B. Muller

Hemstitching Service Added by Singer at Lincoln Street

The Singer Sewing Machine Company at 1212 Lincoln Street announces a hemstitching machine for public use. Bring your hemstitching to us. Dated March 18, 1961. War Orphans report noting 3,000,000 in Germany cared for by state and local authorities, a large share aided by foreign relief workers.

Laredo Singer Sewing Machine Company P. O. Box Mr. Shatto Juarez Plumbing Lincoln Street Associated Press Berlin Germany

Five Hundredth Anniversary of Anjou Battle Observed

Today marks the five hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Anjou signaling a shift in the war against England in France. Rt. Rev. Michael J. Hoban celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of his consecration as bishop of Scranton. Miss Anna A Gordon heads to South America on a survey of global liquor conditions for the National W C T U. National Glass workers and manufacturers negotiators meet in Cleveland to seek agreement on working conditions.

Anjou France Michael J. Hoban Scranton Anna A. Gordon South America National Association of Window Glass Workers National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers Cleveland

Phonographs in School Reach All El Paso Institutions

In El Paso all sixteen schools have phonographs with teaching records. A supply helps students appreciate good music. Pupils contribute to buy six volumes of a musical dictionary, shared among schools. Contests test children on identifying composers from short excerpts, with many under ten correctly naming opera writers after brief listening.

Associated Presa el Paso Texas Fach

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim

An old promotional notice offers a $100 reward for incurable catarrh and extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as systemic relief. It asserts the remedy purges poisons from the blood and improves overall health, urging immediate use and promising testimonials from J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, and distributors.

Hall Gufferere Mall J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Druertote

Excellent Remedy for Constipation Cham berlain's Tablets

A brief testimonial extols Cham berlain's Tablets as an excellent constipation remedy. It notes they are easy to take and mild in effect and urges readers to try them when needed.

Chamberlain

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