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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1923
Page
4
The article recalls bands of Chinese pirates preying on vessels, overpowering a steamer, looting trade routes and urging stronger international action. It notes naval rules, how foreign powers deter piracy, and questions China’s ability to punish culprits amid opium concerns and evolving maritime tech.
In England protests erupt as socialists and communists rally against the British demand for a return to sanitary policies and a halt to widening divisions with Soviet Russia. Hyde Park speakers denounce the government with cheering crowds including a bare headed clergyman in Church of England robes. The government remains firm, willing to discuss with an accredited envoy but not to extend lengthy explanations from Moscow. Reports say Leonid Krasein, the Bolshevik foreign trade minister, is flying from Moscow to London by airplane to discuss the issues.
A garbled column from Laredo peers into social chatter about romance work and dance among local youths. It alludes to fashion retailers ahead of the season and notes printers wanted for a community page. The text is riddled with misspellings and clipped phrases.
The document outlines a new character record system to accompany scholastic records at Ripon College. It is described as a tool for documenting commendable student conduct and guiding recommendations, aiming to promote good habits loyalty integrity and citizenship while noting character defects for corrective action.
Fragmentary text references stainless silver, March dates, and a community artifact. Names and details are garbled, with unclear events or persons, suggesting a damaged article about a local metal item and its history. No clear action, date, or location can be inferred from the readable portions.
The Cleveland Indians may rely on Joe Wood’s pitching and hitting when he finishes his duties at Yale. The Speakers await his return as Wood completes his current task turning out ball players.
A playful Vaudeville page notes a contest for the Voice of the squeaky shoes with a witty crowd chant. The column hints at humor and stage presence in a light backstage scene.
Miss Faorine Findlay Dellart aged sixteen of Bristol Virginia has been chosen as the most beautiful girl in America in a nationwide contest conducted by magazines published in New York. She will visit New York as their guest and pose for American portrait painters and sculptors.
Grand jury session notes indicate 23 bills set for trial with May dates. Indictments include liquor violations, thefts of automobiles, burglary, and rape among respondents. Additional indictments expected later today as proceedings continue.
Police report a cache of weapons and valuables found with a suspect during a public sale in Laredo. Items include four revolvers, four pistols, seven car frites bel, two small vampered sets, gold chains, and embroidered gown. The auction will occur under court supervision at Cie Carte with a public attendance limit.
The report notes 824 crates of onions shipped from Laredo so far this season with few more carloads expected. The text describes shipments and dates in a chipped OCR style with unclear details but focuses on onion movements and quantities.
Webb County readers watch three wells in the Trammell ranch Carson No 1 and Carolina Texas No 5 as well as W Burton’s Turton No 16 move toward producers. If successful the Laredo district could host a major oil field from northeast Webb to Zapata County, with Cole No 2 targeting the 1700 foot sand and Carolina Texas No 5 gearing up to set casing.
A damaged OCR fragment describes the Toll of the Sea screen show at the Rivetta Theatre, noting the autographic motion picture process and photographic limits with color shifts. It discusses projection, tint, and early filmmaking methods.
20 room brick in apartment building with four five room units near business district. Building rents for 300 dollars monthly. Selling completely furnished for 16000 dollars. Sir Hal Ailey 235 Joseph Building Phone 1108. 6-12-tf.
The Del Rio Cowboys travel to Laredo to face the Milmos in a three game series at Legion Park. The set starts Saturday at 4 pm, continues Sunday at 10 am, and ends Sunday afternoon at 4 pm with both teams aiming for victory and a big crowd expected.
The great war picture taken under fire on French fields by U S Signal Corps photographers will be the feature attraction at the Royal Theater on Thursday and Friday for the benefit of the Laredo Post of the American Legion. The film was shot at the hazard of life and should draw crowded matinee and night showings.
The article extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant cure for whooping cough, especially for children under five, claiming opiate absence shortens the illness and reduces danger, with many epidemic successes noted.
A local ad advertises discounts on auto accessories for all makes. A seller claims to offer 36,000 worth of merchandise at less than half the retail price, inviting buyers to deal before others. The notice names Josh Nieto Storagh and a date line 5-3-6t.
Local notice reports construction began on laying water mains for the Hillcrest Addition. The item lists other notices including a summer school starting June 4 for 12 weeks and a variety of business and social notices from Laredo and Webb County.
The Times reports the U S weather bureau forecast for New Orleans area. Tonight is fair and cooler followed by a Wednesday with fair skies.
Webb County operates 14 dipping vats for public use, plus 100 private dip nets on ranches, totaling 114 vats. The county has added many vats this year to combat the cattle tick and improve livestock health.
The article warns that severe constipation can lead to appendicitis and urges relief via Chamberlain's Tablets, praised as easy to take and gentle in effect. It emphasizes preventing dangerous bowel conditions through regularity.
Observations for 24 hours ending 7 am report a max of 106 degrees and a min of 67 degrees. Wind mostly from the south with a general southerly direction. Sky is clear.
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