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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1923
Page
9
Carmen Zamora of 1408 Iturbide St. Laredo touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney relief. She cites improvement after a single box bought at City Drug Store and endorses the remedy as effective. Also mentions past and ongoing approval from Zamora.
Harry Flodge, a Scottish printer and publisher, rose to fame as a composer after decades in a different career. A European composer praised his work and permission to publish followed, with his tunes played across Europe and America in concerts alongside famed masters.
A compact timeline recalling Kepler's planetary period law in 1615, Virginia's 1776 Congress delegation for independence, an 1800 assassination attempt in Clyde Varn, 1848 Paris socialist rising, 1888 Lockwood presidential nomination, 1890 anti Hebrew loan enforcement, 1898 Spanish gunboat capture, and 1919 Edith Cavell's body repatriation from Belgium.
A futuristic flower garden designed by Charles Swessell headlines a motion picture called Our Own Encore Song with Edwin Carewe producing a New York romance and Catherine MacDonald in First National’s Chastity. The piece features a dramatic stage concept and ties the title to a famous song, Mighty Lak' a Rose, amid plans for Her Temporary Husband.
Farmers seek early rhubarb by forcing with fall manure and spring heat. Techniques include stacked hot manure banks, barrels or kegs over rows, and steam pipes to warm trenches. While some methods speed growth four to five weeks, they can risk spindly stalks and high costs.
A hail storm battered Denton causing property damage and prompting reports from residents. City crews assess fallen debris while weather service traces the storm path and warns of possible follow up activity.
Tuesday activities include Mrs G ON Witting hosting the Bridge Club at 430 PM and the Junior Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory at 4 PM. On Wednesday Mrs M K Whittington hosts the Auction Bridge Club at 350 PM and the Textile Guild meets at the Rectory at 430 PM.
The readable text shows partial names and roles such as a director and deputy, referencing agricultural credit and transport related entities. The fragment lacks complete sentences or clear events to summarize a full article.
A former premier has died in unclear circumstances as reports vary on timing and location. Authorities released sparse details while tributes began from political allies and academic colleagues.
An advertisement promotes a two part remedy for catarrh, an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic said to work through the blood to cleanse mucous surfaces. The product is marketed by F Y Cheney & Co of Toledo and notes over 40 years of sale through druggists.
Fragmented OCR shows literary prose and scattered social items. It mentions Miss Content McKnight traveling to San Antonio, a third birthday party for Sarah Isabel with many young guests, and a church service with attendees including Mrs O H Guinn and others. The page blends poetry, genealogical note, and social notices from a Texas town week.
The White House announced today that President Hoauting will travel through the West to reach Worlditon dining on May 2, departing from the capital. The decision was described as definite.
Notice that by order of sale issued by the Southern District of Texas a trustee will auction the bankrupt Al Andira's estate on May 22, 2025 at 10 AM to 4 PM in Laredo Texas. Property includes merchandise stock furniture fixtures and all debts and insurance policies of the bankrupt to be sold in bulk or in parcels to creditors at cash public auction.
A report describes a court action arising from a Kansas hotel workers dispute. The case centers on an injunction against a workers group and questions of membership and organizational acts as part of a supposed plan to disrupt the industrial system and government.
A Brockport resident describes a severe lumbago attack that left her bedridden. She credits Chamberlains Liniment with rapid relief after applying it to her back, noting she could not move and soon recovered.
Six Scottish footballers have accepted contracts to play in America as part of an effort to introduce football as played in Scotland. The players will leave Glasgow in June for assignment with American teams.
Fragmented OCR text shows Warren making sweeping statements about national aims and foreign relations. The garbled lines mention meeting, dates, and names but lack coherent events or verifiable details to confirm a specific policy or outcome.
Hot Springs Arkansas battles for recovery after a fire and flood last night wrecked the business district. Debris blocks the streets as rescue and relief efforts begin. The Marquette block suffered a large fire loss with an estimated value over 250000. The only surviving building in that block is the Citizens National Bank. The city loses streetcar and electric service and utility offices including telegraph are out of commission.
Fragmentary reports reach the Little Rock Democrat from Hot Springs noting rumors of heavy loss of life but stating initial details are uncertain and likely overstated.
The Prince of Wales departs Manila en route to England. A Supreme Court ruling declares the federal child labor law unconstitutional, prompting nationwide legal debate.
Associated Press reports Podenton notes that men with physical handicap can achieve remarkable feats, as a football eleven of one-armed war veterans is to be organized in Winnipeg. The Times invites readers to watch for opportunities. 60c per month.
A livestock columnist quotes conversations from Modern City Men and a Livestock Finthusiast discussing age of bulls in use and a quip about two living cheaply. The exchange reflects agricultural humor and practical farming speech.
Reports describe Chinese troops clashing with bandits near Tangshan, about 50 miles west of the area. Soldiers are said to be mobilizing in response as tension rises along the front.
Fragmentary text references a citizenship issue in the senate with debate over a bill. Mentions James Ferguson and a political process, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a date reference and mentions headperts in a jumbled form. No clear events, places, or persons are identifiable to report a coherent news item. Further readable context required for a proper summary.
In St Louis Missouri May floods threaten Real Cross area as Southwest Provision at Suneries aims to read the disaster report by midnight. Poacher and a representative urged rapid delivery of aid to Hot Springs officials amid rising water.
The weather forecast issued by the local weather bureau station warns of serious floods above the White River due to last night’s torrential rains. The White River measured two feet above flood stage at Betesvele this morning with projections to reach three feet above at Newport by Thursday.
Athletic City May 1. Preparations are underway for the Northern Baptist Convention annual meeting in this city May 25 to 29. An attendance over 3000 delegates is expected. The Steel Pier auditorium will host sessions. Rev Dr Frederick E B Taylor of Indianapolis will open the gathering. Prohibition and global issues like the League of Nations and America’s role in Europe are on the agenda.
Reports from farmers indicate a severe hall storm yesterday caused extensive crop damage in the northwestern part of Denton County Texas. Local authorities and rural residents assess the impact and begin preliminary damage estimates.
Admiral Sir Cecil Gurney former second Sea Lord born 65 years ago today. Rear Admiral Samuel S Robison born in Juanita County Pennsylvania six years ago today. Dr Edwin A Alderman president of the University of Virginia born in Wilmington North Carolina six years ago. Henry L Doherty once a newsboy now controlling over 160 public utility companies born in Columbus Ohio eight years ago today.
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