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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1922
Page
2
The letter outlines the publisher of the Appeal to Reason declaring a shift from radical socialist content to arts and sciences and changing its name. It recalls the paper's history attacking the Catholic church labor causes and profane rhetoric, noting readers split between agreement and repulsion and predicting reader loss as radicalism wanes.
The article argues that killings in Hidalgo County do not show racial targeting against Mexicans and that no broad protection crisis exists. It praises local law enforcement for prompt actions against suspected slavers and notes positive ties between Mexican and American residents while critiquing advocacy for increased protection.
The Associated Charities board met at the Methodist Church to review a rising workload and approve a full time secretary plus expanded sanitary educational work. Last year’s expenditures totaled 62668.58 with a proposed budget of 8000.00 for the current year. October figures show destitute families aided, groceries and medicine distributed, hospital stays, and cases investigated and closed, including births and deaths in hospitals, with salaries and relief costs itemized.
Democratic nominees won by large margins across Webb County with heavy turnout in Laredo. Sheriff race favored A J Condren over H H Jefferies, while W F Neblett Jr won county attorney. Mayfield led for senator and Neff for governor in eight precincts reported, Zapata county also delivering Democratic wins. Joe Condren, former railroad conductor turned sheriff, secured the office. Neblett Jr., a Laredo lawyer and ex-Gov’t fighter, was elected county attorney. Also notes Boy Scouts gathering for American Legion parade on Nov 11 at Central School Plaza.
Hidalgo Texas based Consul Francisco Peres urged greater protection for Mexicans in his jurisdiction after three Mexican citizens were killed in the county within a month. He discussed the matter with the San Antonio consul general citing lack of protection by American authorities. The first death involved an American customs guard during a liquor raid. the guard blamed an accident in the ensuing shooting. The second involved a fight at a dance between two Mexicans. The text ends with an incomplete third incident.
J A McGill of Cum mer Crate Co visits on a business tour from Paris Texas to circulate among the trade. Former Laredo resident, he notes Laredo’s growing reputation for onions and a bright outlook for the state.
The Catholic ladies of Laredo announce a large apron sale on November 16 to benefit the Orphanage for the Heights. The sale location will be central and announced later.
The Laredo Employment Agency offers assistance for house girls restaurant hotel office and store work. Apply at Room 38 Bertani for any needed labor positions.
Derricks are going up in Webb Zapata district signaling more activity. In Avia tors Field two new derricks were erected and Chacon No 1 in Arroyo Chacon near Laredo completes its derrick. Miranda and Schott fields show rigs rising as ten to fifteen new wells are expected within ten days.
J W Brewster manager of the Laredo Water Company rectifies a previous article about storm sewer work. He states the company complied with ordinances and had workers alongside sewer crews but cannot lay a main on Matamoros Street until trenching is complete. water service connections were updated with lead pipe.
Paragraphs of interest to women promote 25e worth of tree embroidery thread with every $2.50 purchase of stamped linens and lingerie at Miss Sallie's. They claim a fall dress can be made using a Pic torial Review pattern fitted over a Gossard Corset. A stylish woman wore a new sport coat bought at Miss Sallee's. Jersey fabrics and patterns are available.
Miss Edna Etter Jones soprano billed as The Jenny Lind of the South appears with pianist Walter Dunham in a Thursday recital at the Royal Theatre. The program includes La Traviata selection and six language works, highlighting Jones’s training and teaching legacy.
The Laredo city council met in regular session with Mayor L Villegas and six aldermen. They approved minutes, referred the Datches land dispute to the mayor and city attorney, granted a sub market permit, and ordered new electric lights at McClellan Avenue and Santa Ursula Faragut corners. They authorized a side track across Coke Street and discussed meat prices urging a butcher’s meeting. The meeting adjourned after bills were approved. Also listed is a notice of seized goods by the Port of Laredo with a 20 day claim period and public auction set for December 14 1922.
Local notes recount Democrats winning nationwide with Wurzbach re elected in the 14th district and Garner in his district. Community items list promotions sales and events including football games at Legion Park and St Marys College matchups. Also listed are classes in ballroom dancing and various local business ads and public notices.
The Laredo Post No 59 American Legion holds a meeting in Elk's Hall at 8 p m. on November 8 1931. Post Commander CHAS GALBRAITH to preside.
San Antonio All-Professionals will face Monterrey champions Cauhtemoc Brewery on neutral ground in Laredo. The San Antonio and Monterey rosters include Najo Arguljo Silverman and Huber plus other noted players, with four games slated for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday drawing local fans.
The city tax collector office signals delays in tax collection and readiness to enforce notices. Citizens are advised to prepare for ongoing assessment actions and potential penalties.
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