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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1923

Page

8

Local notices mix of marriage licenses and civic events

A jam of small ads lists marriage licenses for Gilberto Figueroa to Hilaria Mendiola and Wilfred Grimard to Guadalupe Santa Cruz, plus election notices for the Chamber of Commerce at Ellis Hall. It includes rail commission talks, corset fittings, auto painting, and public service reminders amid a patchwork of local business notices.

Gilberto Figueroa Hilaria Mendiola Wilfred Grimard Guadalupe Santacruz Charles Allen Lula Belle Willis Chamber of Commerce Ellis Hall Board of Directors Elks Hall Laredo Elks Club C. BE. Gilmore Texas Railroad Commission

Getting Even Flat Tire Diagnosis Pranks Caller

The garage staff laugh as a prankster jokes about a doctor with a flat tire asking for cost. The assistant pretends to diagnose the case as flatulency of the perimeter and assigns a five dollar charge.

A Daily Lesson in History Nov 165 to 1865 Highlights

A concise chronology notes key events and births from 165 to 1865. It mentions Sir William Herschel's birth, John Witherspoon's death, the first Protestant church in St. Louis, a Louisiana steamer explosion, Robert Harper Clarkson's consecration as bishop, arrivals at Port Said for the Suez Canal opening, the Prince of Wales's illness, and the League of Nations first meeting in Geneva.

William Herschel Hanover England John Witherspoon New Jersey Princeton N. J Scotland St. Louis Samuel Giddings Connecticut Louisiana New Orleans Rober Harper Clarkson Nebraska Emperor of Austria Port Said Suez Canal Prince of Wales Edward VI Assembly of the League of Nations Geneva

Clash Over Town Hurley Presented to Supreme Court

Ironwood Michigan November 15. The town of Hurley Wisconsin known from the rum rebellion era has been brought before the U S Supreme Court by Michigan seeking to redraw the boundary. Michigan claims the boundary runs in the main river channel while Wisconsin contends the west or east branches define it. If Michigan succeeds, small land parcels in Iron and Vilas counties and island sites would shift, though rich iron and coal deposits intensify the dispute. Wisconsin must answer by January 7. The case aims to settle the long standing boundary question between the two states.

Associated Prena Ironwood Mich Michigan Hurley Wisconsin Supreme Court of the United States North Country Iron and Vilas Supreme Court Montreal River High Court Menoaminee River Washington Island Green Bay

Farm Women Urge Definite Roles For Home and Community

Mrs. W. C. Martin of Wales Texas outlines three aims economic social and educational at the American Country Life Association convention in St. Louis. She emphasizes farm bureau unity and coordinated efforts to improve rural life through household management sanitation marketing and community enterprises.

St. Louis W. C. Martin Wales Tex American Country Life Association Parm Bureau

Church Society Meetings Fri Afternoons

The Married Ladies Social Club plans a 3:34 PM meeting with Mrs Asher Smith. The W M S of the W MA at Era Church will hold a general meeting at 3 PM Friday. St Annes Society meets at Mrs Rodhvens home at 4 PM.

Asher Smith W. M.S Era St. Anne's Society

Where Once a Thousand Gardens Bloomed

A fragmented historical page recounts a distant era with garbled text, mentioning gardens, a figure with outstretched hands, and a flood of decipherable names. It shifts to social notices praising A C Richter’s birthday celebration hosted by Mrs A Richter with guests including Charles Richter and others.

Hapox Bovror Woods Christian Pberard

Noted seismologist Father Francis A Tondorf Portrait

A new portrait highlights Rev. Father Francis A Tondorf seismologist at Georgetown University Washington DC who recorded shocks on the seismograph shortly after the Japanese disaster. He is renowned nationwide for his ongoing research in seismology.

Father Francis A. Tondorf Georgetown University Washington, D.C Father Tondorf

Family tragedy shocks small town after morning fire

An explosion and fire at the Berry home near Krerens injures a farmer and kills his wife in a mysterious incident this morning. Police report two boys, aged eight and ten, are among the casualties as investigators sort through possible causes.

Associaterdd Press Corcanal Pexos Navy Aed SS Aed Tie Berry Krerens

Tobacco sales in France reach record revenue in September

The sale of tobacco in France in September totaled 2,284,560,000 francs amid the government monopoly. The five to nine month period shows increased receipts mainly from higher prices, not higher consumption.

Paris

O R Y A N Attacks Forbes at State Meet

Fragmentary OCR text references a confrontation involving O'Ryan and Forbes during a state meet. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the incident appears tied to athletic competition with unspecified outcomes.

Doctor Beaten by Masked Men Near Barber Shop

A doctor was attacked by masked assailants outside a barbershop as bystanders watched. The men seized him and drove him to a secluded spot where they beat him with fists tearing at his clothing while he urged the attackers to stop and protect his family.

OF INTEREST TO WOMEN IN PROGRESSIVE ERA NEWS

A survey of women’s political and professional strides across nations and states. Swedish women now number about 490 in local legislatures while New York and Missouri leaders push for greater female representation. A divorce suit cites harassment over paydays. a Massachusetts stenographer notes twenty years of service yielding twenty million words.

Petroft Massachusetts Enolumns

Hold Ups Stop and Robbery Report From TN Nine

A damaged OCR item describes multiple hold ups across Tennessee with references to suspects, cash, and a police response. The fragment mentions a patrol, a getaway, and potential victims. Details are unclear but indicate ongoing street crime in the region.

McAdoo Comments On Nomination Talk In Omaha

In Omaha on November 15, McAdoo dismissed rival nomination chatter sparked by David Rockwell of Ravenna Ohio stating friends planned to back him for the presidency. McAdoo said Rockwell stated the situation accurately.

Associsted Press Omaha Neb Chicasgo David Rockwell Ravenna Ohio William G. McAdoo McAdoo Hockwell

Train Collision Kills Men near Natville on Main Street

A train collision near Natville killed several men and prompted police and local officials to inspect the wreckage on the main avenue. Investigators noted derailed cars and questioned witnesses about the events leading to the crash.

Whipple Shot in Sleepwalking Incident in Lakeland

Police report Whipple was shot at his Lakeland home early today by his son who was walking in his sleep. The incident is under investigation and authorities are reviewing the circumstances of the sleeping son’s action.

Ffalo Winston Les Piques Bridge Club Tom Nye Lakeland Pla Whipple Dentin Wits

Lost Her Suit In Texas Starstate Inference Tale

A scrambled Associated Press item reports a missing suit case involving Olaf Ralpe a student in Texas. The garbled text hints at a legal or personal matter with requests for action or a filing date in March related to a media or attorney group.

Supreme Court Holds Some Defendants In Contempt

The Texas Supreme Court held Attorney W.69, Tihoffois ton and Henry Pax, president of the Houston National Bank, in contempt for purporting to follow prison notes orders. Punishment was claimed for disobeying the court but costs were assessed against the bank while other defendants were found not guilty.

Associated Press Austin Texas W.69 Tihoffoiston Henry Pax Tin Wlouston Cori Bagel Supreme Court District Court

Great Annual Red Cross Drive for Membership

The piece urges broad participation in the Red Cross drive across cities in the United States. It highlights the shared duty of men, women, boys, and girls to contribute, describing the fund as a common hedge against destitution and suffering from hospitals to disaster zones and war torn regions.

United States American Red Cross

Judge Lattimore President Address Sets Stage at Convention

The Associated Press reports Judge Lattimore presided as leaders joined the session. Speakers included officers from Houston Delta and Galveston while Lyons of San Angelo delivered remarks amid a heated exchange during the meeting.

Stees Edit Abilene Vico Wintres Thouston Dew Foop Adams Galveston Rey Op Lyons San Angelo

Birthday Honorees Include Manuel H and Noted Figures

Our Daily Birthday Party notes Manuel H former king of Partial now retired in Machine born in Lisbon 34 years ago today Vincent Astor famed American heir born in New York City 32 years ago The Pairhanks Twins Madeline and Marion popular film stars born in New York City 22 years ago Charles E Merriam university professor and Chicago mayoral candidate born at Flopkinton Iowa 49 years ago today

Manuel H Partial Lisbon Vincent Astor America New York City Pairhanks Twins Madeline Marion Charles E. Merriam Chicago Flopkinton Iowa

Bandits Target Bank Robbery Suspect Named in Report

A series of notes references a bank robbery attempt at an Illinois bank and mentions Sheriff’s involvement. Names such as John Sam and George dine appear, with discussion of a suspect and a planned ASI search.

Unclear OCR Notice from Aldineda Region

Fragmentary report notes a death and a testing event at Aldineda yesterday involving sounders and a pony, but details are unreadable. The text is garbled and hard to interpret, offering only scattered names and phrases without clear actions or outcomes.

Aldineda

Death sentence rumor in turbulent Athens narrative

An unclear report describes a death sentence and revolutionary figures connected to a revolt. The fragment mentions Prera, Leonardapoitos, Vbispores, Gargalides Nicolareas, and Gen- terms linked to a court and executions, with chaotic phrasing and missing context.

Athens

DANGER IN LIQUOR ALCOHOL QUALITY WARNINGS

An alarming report notes dangerous liquor in circulation around Washington with degraded quality from industrial alcohol. The study highlights rising adulteration and potential health risks, citing samples analyzed by federal agencies and Treasury data.

Dar J M Bureau of Phebe Vyicinity Washington Trevsary Dali

National Printer Journalist Opinion On Newspaper Skills

A compact excerpt outlines the myriad roles of a newspaper man including writing verse discussing tariffs reporting weddings umpiring games and shaping public opinion. It emphasizes versatility from wood cutting to charity appeals and social commentary across varied tasks.

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