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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1921
Page
6
A standard AP credit notice appears stating that The Associated Press is entitled to the use of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and the local news published herein.
The piece surveys European tensions over Silesia with France denouncing German expansion and Lloyd George seen as lenient toward Germany. It argues Britain should not cede Silesia to Germany, notes Polish and German stakes, and warns against eroding Polish sovereignty. It also critiques rising federal troop use in U.S. labor unrest, urging state and local defense before federal intervention.
The writer argues Germany should delay sending troops into the area in Silesia to avoid French resentment and a broader war with Poland. It urges patience and for Germany to wait like other people in the region.
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes from 1885 to 1920 to call and pay the amount to the city tax collector or face suit to foreclose the tax lien, sell the property for taxes, penalty, interest, and costs. Legal action will greatly increase your burden and double your taxes.
Classified note announces three money making opportunities with emphasized low risk or high potential returns. Details are not fully legible but imply list of offers or services for readers seeking side income. The snippet lacks identifiable people or organizations.
A compact record lists key events across the 18th and 19th centuries including Marie Antoinette's 1770 marriage to the Dauphin Louis XVI, Brewster's spectrum notes in 1822, a Jewish civil disabilities bill defeat in 1830, Las Cases’ death in 1842, Bologna’s 1849 Austrian capitulation, a 1871 Newcastle engineers’ nine hour strike, 1883 French Madagascar hostilities, and the 1900s anniversary of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania.
Notice is given that under an order of sale by J C Scott a bankruptcy referee I will sell at public auction free of liens to the highest cash bidder at the Webb County Courthouse in Laredo Texas on Saturday May 28 1921 between 10 AM and 4 PM one Fordson Tractor numbered 93752 H belonging to bankrupt G C Nye Witness my hand May 7 1921.
Whitey Witt, troubled by poor health for two years, has recovered and is racing at top speed for the Athletics this season, showing improved form and speed on the field.
One year ago today on May 16 a coalition government was formed in Jugo Slavia and Pope Benedict formally proclaimed Joan of Arc a saint, marking two simultaneous historic events.
Premier Hara of Japan demonstrates eating ice cream with chopsticks for an American newspaper man. The informal photo was taken in the gardens of his residence in Tokyo.
A Birmingham Age Herald item notes Mr Duthwaite asks if a wife’s last month expense statement reveals purchases. The reply is negative as most items are listed as are. The brief reflects a domestic economy vignette with dated language.
A humorous exchange compares a once in 5000 year meteor to the rarity of husbands, with the line Where is it the rest of the time. Dunno, where are our husbands sparked as a playful quip about marriage اختر.
Our Daily Birthday Party notes Medill McCormick born in Chicago 44 years ago today and Breckenridge Long born in St Louis 40 years ago today. It recalls Andrieus A Jones born Ablon county Tennessee 59 years ago, Eli Torrance born New Alexandria Pennsylvania 77 years ago, and Robert Vessey born near Oshkosh Wisconsin 63 years ago.
J G Scott as referee will sell to highest cash bidder at Webb County Court House Ja redo Texas on May 21 1921 from 10 am to 4 pm free of liens. Estate assets include lease on 10000 acres in Webb County Ortiz land 10 miles NW of Laredo 4 lies of 60 acres near DeLeon Comanche County Texas drilling equipment and tools used in oil drilling. M Ramsay trustee notes May 5 1921.
About fifty merchants and fifteen ladies from Waco arrived by I N G N special cars, greeted by Laredo business leaders and the 17th Infantry Band. They toured Fort McIntosh, dined with Colonel Cochran, and attended an Elks Club reception before departing for Nuevo Laredo en route to Mexico City. The group carried literature and souvenirs, and a reciprocal welcome was celebrated by Laredo's businessmen and ladies. The delegation list includes O K Stetler and R T Dennis among others, with many families accompanying.
Charles Franklin Smith Jr., son of Mr and Mrs C F Smith, born September 1 1913 in Laredo Texas, died at his parents home 1419 Piedra China street this morning at 6 30 following a four day illness from complications of measles. Funeral from Jackson undertaking chapel this afternoon at 6 o'clock.
Tickets for the commencement exercises at the Royal Opera House next Friday night go on sale tomorrow at City Drug Co. General admission 25 cents. Lower floor reserved seats 35 cents. Box seats 50 cents. All seats on sale. procure early.
Mirando No 4 well has passed 1000 feet and continues downward toward production. Mirando No 3 delivers full production on the pump while several outfits plan drilling in Zapata and Webb counties.
Meitzen the Big Boy From Cotulla struck out ten and earned the win for the American Legion as they defeated the 17th Infantry bail team at Caliche Park. McCormack and Busby stood out with key hits and Gonzalez’ Texas Leaguer highlighted the feature catch. Rain halted the Airdrome game in the third inning with Laredo leading 0–0.
W F Shutt master mechanic of Cannel Coal Co Dolores has invented an under reamer for well drilling that shortens the initial hole time by reaming as it drills. Built and tested with strong praise from drilling concerns, arrangements are underway to manufacture and market the device soon, likely making the Shutt Under-reamer a standard worldwide name.
Thousands of miles from the Arctic display the Aurora Borealis wowed Laredo residents for over forty minutes on a recent Saturday night. Observers reported multicolored streaks from the northern horizon almost to the zenith, with brief dimming periods before renewed brightness. The phenomenon, seen across the country, captivated onlookers here until after 10 o'clock.
The Royal Theater showcases Skirts tomorrow featuring a parade of skirts as Eve like figures in a Garden of Idea. The film promises graceful attire and varied fashion as its highlight.
Thomas Santschi plays the heavy role of Tierney in William Hart's Paramount picture The Cradle of Courage to be shown at the Strand Theatre tomorrow. Santschi is hailed as a leading screen actor with a history in notable films including The Spoilers alongside William Farnum.
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