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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1923
Page
3
Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscription options with mail postpaid delivery to the United States Mexico and Canada. Rates shown include one month one year and special weekly pricing. The notice states second class mail status under the act of March 3 1879 and urges advance payment.
A brief notice directs readers to address communications to Penn Publishing Co Telephone 43 Laredo Texas and provides contact routing details for correspondence.
A brief copyright statement notes the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news produced or published in the paper. The notice emphasizes republication rights and credit requirements for AP content.
The opinion from Attorney General Weeling argues the contracts between the Texas textbook commission and publishers are legally binding and binding enforcement should stand. It notes repudiation would harm business trust and urges mutual agreement or court settlement if needed while highlighting the aim to provide uniform free texts for all Texas children.
Wartime advances push Prof Wassermann's tuberculosis research, suggesting a test to detect infection and preventive measures. The piece notes how war's curses yield surprising gains, including medical progress, aviation risks, and renewed calls for preparedness, amid praise for scientists and veterans.
The fragment describes a prior contract and its entry under existing law approved by the governor. It references a selection process and a designated party, but the garbled text limits exact identities or dates.
Webb County Texas announces a Board of Equalization session to hear tax Equalization claims. The Webb County Commissioners Court will convene Monday June 4 1623 at the courthouse and continue as required by law. J A Rodriguez Webb County Clerk announces the official notice.
A column of light gossip from Laredo touches on local life, wages, and hobbies. It jokes about modest fashion, hoop snakes, and a soda fountain helper, while noting townsfolk and phrases about gossip, work, and social plans.
The piece muses on modern vanity and risk as it riffs about fashion and debt. It contrasts reckless trends with self reliance and questions the value of material speed over personal effort. The framing voice jokes about entertainment and social behavior.
Public sale of all assets of A Andira bankrupt as ordered by Hon J C Scott referee in bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Sale at 1008 Hidalgo Street Laredo on May 22 1928 between 10 AM and 4 PM for cash. Assets include stock on hand furniture fixtures accounts debts and insurance policies. May proceed in bulk or parcels until all property is sold.
J. O. Twiss offers surplus items including 600 steel catalog cats 1000 railroad pleks 15 refrigerators 60 to 560 lb capacities 200 garbage cans one Singer patching machine ten sewing machines 500 army mosquito bars new at one dollar each two electric fans one National Cash Register one china closet two Oliver typewriters two buffets and lots of second hand furniture. August 20.
Theodore G. Dieler reports amateur and commercial radio license exams will be held May 23 at 4 p.m. in the post office civil service room in San Antonio. Intending radio fans urged to notice and take the examination. Reward offered for return of keys to Times office.
Classified item notes three percent money makers priced at one dollar.
The Laredo district races a deep test boom with over forty wells planned or under way to reach 3000 feet or more. Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties show rapid drilling as Magnolia, Miranda, Cole, and others push Nos. 7 to 11 and no. 3 in Cole approach completion.
Milmo defeats Miranda City 1 0 in the morning game with Chip on the mound and Japalac batting. In the afternoon Miranda City fails to score again as Meitzen Donahue Knaggs and Johns backstop for Miranda, while Milmo wins 5 0 behind Rodriguez and Silverman. Next weekend Milmo hosts another strong visiting team.
John L. Dannelley was chosen as special judge to preside over Webb County District Court during Judge Mullally’s illness. He handled civil cases and the grand jury, which returned 13 indictments bringing the total to 27 since the session began. Indictments include theft of an automobile, burglary, and swindling offenses, with several cases yet to be arrested.
Manuel Ramon a lifelong Laredo native and longtime Richter's store clerk died last night at 8 in a San Antonio hospital after a lengthy illness. His remains will reach Laredo tomorrow morning and the funeral will be held at Jackson's chapel.
Jose Garcia known as Alcalaresio avoided a fatal end in Nuevo Laredo during a bullfight when a bull charged him. He was lifted by the horns, thrown about and dragged before escaping with a gored side and chest abrasion. He was hospitalized, and doctors said injuries are not serious.
The Joins No 1 well drilled by D H Jones and associates in Survey No 463 Los Ojuelos grant Miranda City Schott Field was brought in recently at a depth of about.
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