This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1923
Page
5
A New York federal judge held portions of the Volstead act on physicians prescriptions may be invalid. The ruling argues doctors may set prescription limits by professional judgment, risking abuse and affecting narcotic provisions under the Harrison act.
The piece argues that a potential third party could draw from both major parties and seeks to mobilize leaders from the old Progressive movement. It notes historical examples where third parties failed to sustain power, with Republicans rising after the Whig decline as a cautionary example.
Immigrants in Nuevo Laredo were cautioned they could not enter the United States and must move into the interior toward Monterey or other Mexican cities. Officials warned against lingering near the border or mixing with coyotes and singles, citing dangers and possible consequences.
Branca Bros Milan produce Fernet Branca a tonic praised by European physicians and awarded a grand prize at the Paris Exposition to 1900. Sold by John Brunt, advertised to aid digestion and vitality for all ages.
The Associated Press reports Prague becomes an aerial center with airmail and passenger service. A commercial air transport company plans eight flights weekly linking Prague with Paris Warsaw and Constantinople, carrying mails merchandise and passengers both ways.
More than 10 percent of France's population is at least sixty years old, about 5 million people nearing seventy. Germany, with a larger population, has 5.112 million in the same age bracket or eight percent. Bargains for Auto Owners offer auto accessories at half retail prices from JOSE METO STORAGE 6-8-61.
Laredo High School used seven tests with a total 200.5 points over 16 minutes. Junior Alice Penn led with 110.5 points near genius, Elmer Strain 152.5 points top sophomore, Harry Andrews 167 points top freshman. class averages range 103.5 to 115, with several near or at superior levels.
Special U S commissioners Warren Payne and Hanna arrived in Laredo via the International and Great Northern train. They were met by the Chamber of Commerce civic groups and Mexican officials. A tour of Fort McIntosh Laredo Heights Goat Hill and the International Bridge followed before crossing to Nuevo Laredo for reception by Mexican foreign department representatives.
A partial list from Sterling Grocery shows items in the new refrigerator case including Mortadella Meat Loaf Bologna Sausage Wieners Cervelat Boiled Ham Baked Ham Roll Herring Anchovies Fimento Cheese Fresh Cream Cheeze The store advertises contact at Phone 1567 and the date 6-10-8t.
Near Orville twelve miles north of Laredo Sheriff Condren and a team seized twenty cases of Canadian and American liquor hidden in a Studebaker. Mrs May Stratton and W A Kinney of Hutchinson Kansas were jailed to face grand jury on unlawful transportation charges. Kinney drove the car and tried to remove a customs sign triggering a collision with Deputy Burford. officers recovered the contraband and seized the vehicle.
Milmo team headed to Laredo for a two game set after splitting Sunday games with Mirando City. Morning 1 o clock and afternoon 2 20 pm showdowns at Legion Park mark the series, with about 200 Mirando City fans traveling to support their club. Webb county hosts two fast semi pro squads as the Milmos aim for victory on the road.
A Brockport woman endorses Chamberlain's Liniment for lumbago claiming a year ago she was bedridden and could not move but after applying the liniment she recovered quickly. The letter notes rest and quiet also aid the healing.
Local notes report Judge Mullally sick at home and likely to recover by tomorrow morning. Detective John Imbler, who killed Ed Glass near Tampico, awaits border- crossing updates on body handling. Kiwanis beat Rotary 19 to 10 in a local baseball game. A Webb County suspect Browning is in custody in Prairie Lea on auto theft charges. Hamilton Hotel’s first story brickwork completed as builders push toward second story. Legion Park hosts high school baseball panics between Laredo and Breckenridge as state contenders. Southwestern Bell’s new Laredo building praised for its modern, attractive design.
Beginning Saturday May 12 and continuing through the summer, freight offices will close at 2 PM on Saturdays. Addressed by KB Wright agent and GN Ra Co along with CTIAS and G Gang agent.
An 18 foot canoe with main sail and jib became the first sailing craft to pass through the Panama Canal under canvas. Led by Lt Miller US Navy and H J Grieser, it left Cristobal at 6 am and reached Balboa the same day at 8 45 pm, navigating the lock system beside freighters. Tolls totaled 72 cents.
Summary of notable historical milestones with dates and figures. Entries include Ethan Allen's 1775 capture of Ticonderoga, Tulane founder Paul Tulane's birth, Sherman and Bennett births and deaths, Hayes bar admission in 1849, martial law 1897, Greece Greece indemnity 1920.
President and eminent figures attend a tribute in New York to Gen Ballington Booth and Mrs Booth for service to country and humanity. Gen Booth, eldest son of the Salvation Army founder, and his wife are highlighted for their work with the Volunteers of America and welfare of prisoners.
Notice from the San Antonio & Mexican Railway Company that on a date in April 1928 it applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct a 170 mile railroad line in Texas from Three Rivers through Live Oak McMullen LaSalle and Webb counties to Laredo with a branch south of Nueces River reaching the Texas Mexican Railway and the International Great Northern Railroad.
The ten weeks stock remains a favorite bedding plant for its fragrance and showy spikes. Some strains develop leafier growth and late flowering due to crossbreeding with biennial stock, but cutting the taproot during transplanting can improve root structure and restore bloom. The plant thrives in sun with rich soil and offers vivid purple lavender pink and yellow shades for an all-summer display.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.