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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1921
Page
6
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The Mothers Club of San Agustin Parish plans a daily information and employment bureau in the parish hall to help young Mexican girls arriving in the United States. The program seeks to connect them with housewives needing servants, provide decent wages, and prevent deportation or entanglement in vagrancy. It warns of predators and hopes to offer self supporting work while preserving dignity.
The Indies of San Augustin Parish begin a program to assist and supervise local girls, guiding them toward moral conduct and rectitude. The effort stresses careful oversight and supportive mentoring to help youths stay on the right path.
An editorial argues for adopting a national budget system to replace ad hoc appropriations. It critiques Congress for cutting requests and relying on deficiency bills, warns of past deficits, and notes the potential for better revenue planning and fiscal discipline. It contrasts government finance with business practices and questions the persistence of political mismanagement.
A Brockport woman reports lumbago relief after using Chamberlain's Liniment. She was bedridden and unable to move before applying the liniment, which quickly eased the pains and aches. The ad copy urges rest and topical treatment for quick recovery.
On May 9, several notable figures celebrate birthdays including former Empress Zita of Austria born in Lucca 29 years ago, Sir James Barrie the Scottish writer born 61 years ago, John W. Gilmore astronomy professor born in White County Arkansas 49 years ago, William R. Vance Yale Law professor born in Middletown Kentucky 51 years ago, and Edward Weston English born electrical engineer and inventor aged 71.
Court-ordered bankruptcy sale by J C Scott of The Bor-Tex Oil Company assets on May 21 1921 at the Webb County Courthouse Laredo Texas. Auction to include 10000 acre Ortiz lease Webb County 10 miles NW of Laredo and 60 acre DeLeon lease Comanche County plus one drilling set with oil drilling equipment, free of liens. Trustee F M Ramsay signs May 5 1921.
Mrs. Lloyd George murals praised by critics. The Bolivar statue unveiled in New York City by Sally James Farnham as the largest statue by a woman. The Duchess of Rutland appeared in court over alleged tax refusals. Dame Genevieve Ward, now eighty five, remains the oldest actress on the English stage.
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A compact ledger of historical items noting births such as Robert Browning in 1812 and James Nasmyth in 1808, deaths including Aunt Fanny in 1804 and H. H. Holmes in 1896, with military and political milestones from 1846 Texas Fort Brown relief, 1891 Empress of India launch, to 1919 Clemenceau presenting the peace treaty at Versailles.
Associated Press reports from Tokio on May 9 that Marquis Okuma urges first disarmament by Britain and the United States, arguing Japan’s 8 and 8 fleet is small next to Western powers. He warns peaceful reductions depend on others yielding and notes global armament costs strain Japan.
The text warns whooping cough is dangerous for children under five but can be cured quickly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when opiates are avoided. It cites wide use in epidemics, noting safety and pleasant taste as advantages.
In a fast hard fought game the Post defeated an substituted Laredo team 2 to 1. Blaney limited the visitors to two hits while Chip struck out nine for Laredo. A single hit, a base on balls and an infield hit drove both runs. Buskey and Blaney starred for the Post as crowds packed the grandstand. Players’ fielding was strong, hitting weak, and a large attendance capped a day of celebration.
In Caliche Park the 17th Infantry defeated the Laredos 2 to 0 after a packed crowd watched substitutes play for Laredos. Chip Martinez fanned ten with three hits, but an error by the first baseman and a wild throw opened the door for two runs by Blaney’s 17th. In the second game the Airdrome beat the American Legion 11 to 5, Deputy allowing twelve hits before being taken out in the eighth as Mertz starred for Airdrome with four runs, four steals, two sacrifices, two singles and a double.
The Scout benefit for Troop No. 2 Boy Scouts of America drew strong artistic and financial support at the Rialto last Friday and Saturday. Under Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn’s direction the program featured a Chas. Ray film 19 and Phyllis and vaudeville acts by Flores Garcia Refugio Gonzalez Maria Luisa Garza Amelia Cavazos Estella Gonzalez Consuelo D Arecos Nellie Ward and Mrs. Bunn with Boy Scout chorus. The crowd praised Mrs. Bunn’s song The Day I First Met You and the comic Sweet Mamma performed with a Scout chorus. Scouts presented Mrs Bunn a bouquet of sweet peas after Saturday’s show.
Enrique Gorrostieta aged about 75 a leading Mexican jurist former supreme court justice and treasury secretary during the Huerta regime died at his daughter Mrs Enrique Rivera's Heights home in Laredo He left Mexico after 1915 fled via Vera Cruz to Havana then settled here often asked to return by Carranza and others but chose to stay Funeral plans not set likely to be sent to Monterey for interment with family guidance officials and Mexico.
The May term of the Forty-ninth Judicial District of Texas Webb County convened at the county courthouse this morning before District Judge J F Mullally for an eight week term following the previous eight week session. A grand jury was empanelled with Charles Deutz as foreman and eleven others named. They organized, recessed, and will begin investigations under District Attorney John A Walls this afternoon. indictments are not expected to reach high numbers this term. Judge Mullally to address civil docket this afternoon and set cases.
The body of Matias Zepeda a longtime city butcher who died in New Orleans last Saturday at 10 15 am from uremic poisoning arrived here this morning accompanied by Joe Herrera who had transported him for treatment. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 30 am from the Jackson undertaking parlors. Zepeda a Texas native age 47 lived in Laredo for years and ran one butcher stall in the city market. He leaves five children and four brothers.
Cecil L. Matthes son of W. A. Matthes of Laredo earned a second place in the Southwest Conference at the Texas A and M athletic council awards. He holds the state title for 135 pounds and has a strong season with wins over Texas University at Austin Arkansas University at Stillwater and Oklahoma University, plus a second to Oklahoma A. M. at Norman.
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