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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1923
Page
10
Norma Talmadge portrays Mary Turner in Within the Law at the Royal Theatre today and tomorrow. A clever breach of promise figure who stays within the law befriends honest girls, including Helen Morris who robbed Mary in the past. Frank Lloyd directs this First National picture.
The Post Office Department asks for cooperation in mailing gifts. Glover Maily advises prepaying postage, clear addresses, sender’s name in the upper left, and packing in durable containers. Do not seal unless labeled for contents merchandise. Do not include letters with parcels to avoid letter postage.
Cornelius Cor Alte treks into the jungle chasing big game and a panther seeks dinner. Both spot each other. the hunter shoots thinking the panther is fur, but the beast evades, then leaps and devours the hunter, leaving the panther satisfied with its own dinner.
Public probate notice to all interested parties in the estate of Manuel Pefia Resendez filed by Rita Saenz de Peja seeks letters testamentary. The Webb County Court will hear the application during the February 1924 term at the Laredo courthouse, with publication required for ten days starting mid February.
Today marks the centenary of Gustave Schleicher a Texas congressman weighing 425 pounds and National Motion Picture Day across the U S and Canada. King Alfonso of Spain arrives in Rome for a Vatican cen tenary canonization ceremonies. Houston hosts the Intercoastal Canal Association meeting while coal dealers face FTC charges.
Stockholm reports official statistics showing per capita alcohol sales fall sharply under the Bratt system. Hard liquor averages one gallon annually per person while wine drops to under a pint, with spirits down 42.2 percent since 1913 and wine 42.6 percent in two years. Public pass books limit purchases and can reduce or revoke privileges for drunkenness, with 63 percent of men over 25 holding books.
The evangelist William A Sunday marks his sixtieth birthday after a career that began with a rescue mission in Chicago and later saw him excel in professional baseball before turning to ministry. Born in Iowa he left school early, supported himself from age 14, played in the National League, and later joined YMCA work before his independent evangelist path. In 1904 he was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in Chicago.
O Brassert of Plymouth Ind explained to silo manufacturers that ancient Rome fed horses with chopped green fodder stored in pits, describing these as the first silos. He noted silos appeared in Michigan about 45 years ago and now number in the millions across the country. Wisconsin leads in silo use with nearly all corn stored by silos aided by blowers and engines.
Social calendar notes a Woman's Club regular meeting at 4 PM in the club room. W M S circles meet at 3 30 PM at the church. Junior Service League meets at the Rectory at 4 PM. On Tuesday the Junior Auxiliary also meets at the Rectory at 4 PM.
Greetings from Mero Saltertes and a flurry of social news from Laredo and nearby towns. Notes on visits, parties, and guests fill columns, with several local residents mentioned visiting relatives in San Antonio, Columbus, and Missouri.
Mrs J P Leyen Decker hosted guests including Mrs Nate Cuapert and Mrs Mareus Weermeer for a prelude party at Mrs FF Wormser’s residence. Decorations featured yellow white and green with chrysanthenums and ivy. a two course luncheon preceded bridge with prizes awarded to several guests.
Miriam Chapter No. 86 of the Order of the Western Star calls a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Members are cordially invited by Mrs. Eda Kehl, Worsh. M. to attend.
In Gijaholme City on November 1 the potential end of Governor Walton's trial nears with a verdict probable today or tomorrow. The prosecution closes its case and calls witnesses while defense counsel wraps up, signaling the finale of the executive's hearing.
Geneva November 19 Fifty nations await Switzerland ratification of the opium convention. The decision rests with cantons, not federal authorities, with 22 cantons considering the matter and months or years likely before a verdict. Basel faces calls to curb opium traffic as it hosts large chemical factories and thousands of workers.
Revolution and change spark widespread name changes in Prague as people seek legal authorization to adopt Czech or Slovak names. The office now processes about ten applications daily, up from prewar levels, with Czechs, Germans, Slovaks, and Hungarians all adjusting their surnames to fit new identities.
AP reports that across 27 states the District of Columbia Porto Rico and Hawaii sold more than 1000 gallons of liquor by physician prescription in the last fiscal year. About 210,000 doctors issued medicinal liquor prescriptions nationwide.
The Texas Farm Pure Cotton Association will pay $4 207 702 to members on December 15 based on 150 000 bales handled plus $1 000 000 owed from a prior advance. President John Orr says total Texas member distributions exceed $13 500 000 to date.
New York traders pushed cotton prices higher with renewed demand and selling rebuying, influenced by better European political news and a rally in foreign exchange. December rose to 34.76 and May to 34.70, up 6 and 10 points from Saturday. August contracts traded to 31.50, about 6 points above last week’s close.
Governor Nett announced the appointment of three judges in Austin on November 19. James McClendon of Austin is named to the Third Court of Civil Appeals to fill the vacancy from Chief Justice Keyn’s oath. W C Glanks of San Angelo is appointed to Section A of the Commission of Appeals and Robert Stayton of Corpus Christi to Section B.
An interesting new automobile from Belgium can switch from limousine to touring car in minutes. The body uses glass panels foldable into the sides and the roof folds back like a touring car top. The rear portion opens like a chess lid and a combined back curtain and side glass folds down out of the way.
Paris and Novi discuss a council backed mission to Germany to seek protection for intermediary centrals. The plan hinges on Germany providing safeguards where German authorities control.
An April robbery left a man wounded and another killed in a four cornered gun fight. Victims include a hospital patient treated for injuries while authorities investigate the sequence of events and assign blame.
Edward Youndanke charged with violation of the Minniei legal statute saw his trial delayed to December 17 after a guilty plea was entered and concessions for delay granted. The defense sought month’s postponement with arrangements supported by Judge Tuteheran and chief counsel Sydney Smith of Atlanta.
The California Supreme Court, led by the attorney general and the Santa Clara district attorney, holds contracts involving aliens ineligible to own or execute are invalid. The decision targets J. J. O'Brien and J. Inouye under state and federal laws.
A column lists notable births on November 19 including Prince Mafalda of Italy born in Rome 21 years ago today amid his engagement to the Belgian Crown Prince Rev William A Sunday born in Ames Iowa 60 years ago today Rev William Bertrand Stevens born in Lewiston Maine 3 0 years ago today and Jose R Capablanca world chess champion born in Cuba 40 years ago today.
Flooding cripples Manila streets and waterfronts as record rainfall floods roads. Power outages spike while emergency crews battle rising waters and fallen wires. Ports report ships kept in port by the storm amid damaged infrastructure and halted transit.
Fragmented OCR text misrepresents a political discussion. The readable portions suggest an item about President Coolidge considering or weighing a transportation or taxation plan, with references to associated press and public reaction. The text is garbled and lacks concrete details, dates, or named institutions.
A Confederate veteran, Lea Beaty, reportedly killed a 200 pound deer at 00 yards in a single shot during a hunting trip near New Braunfels. The claim centers on the state’s oldest deer hunter title and the details of the single shot kill.
Branca Bros of Milan sell Pernet Branca touted by European physician Dr Lorenz as an invigorating tonic for all ages and indigestion. Prize winner at the Paris exposition 1900. Available from John Bruni at 11 7 3m.
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