See America First Spirit Prompts South American Travel Plan
A Saturday opinion argues Americans are provincial and would benefit from travel to South America. A New Orleans excursion from its great southern port could boost tourism and trade with Latin nations, enhancing cultural links and market opportunities. European visitors already praise the region’s modern cities and architecture.
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New Orleans
South America
America
Grand Canyon
Great West
South American
United States
Mexico
Hare
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Atlantic
Liverpool
Mediterranean
Europe
Christmas Cheer and the Big Holiday Liquor Trade
The piece notes liquor shortages during Christmas but a thriving contraband trade as bootleggers and smugglers stockpile for the season. Prohibition agents increase activity while customers are urged to "get theirs" despite laws in this era of restricted alcohol.
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Blue Ribboners
Jersey
Geome
Bootlegger Gang Bested as Customs Inspectors Fight
Five U S customs inspectors Roy Hearn Frank Smith Jack Webb Will Cotulla and Art Barter chased six to eight Mexican bootleggers at Ranchito ranch Webb county late Friday. One unidentified Mexican was killed three hundred quarts of liquor seized one horse killed two captured as smugglers fled toward the Rio Grande amid armed resistance.
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A. M. Bruni
Webb County
United States Customs
Roy Hearn
Frank Smith
Jack Webb
Will Cotulla
Art Barter
Ranchito Ranch
Tio Grande
Notice of Mr R 8 Dixon reemployed as salesman
Notice states Mr. R. 8. Dixon again in the employ of Cla. Ferretera del Rio Bravo as salesman. Courtesy requested. Pablo B. Juarez, Prop. and Gen. Manager. 11-23-61.
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Dixon
Cla. Ferretera del Rio Bravo
Pablo B. Juarez
Proclamation Sets November 27 1923 as Charity Tag Day
City urges donations to Associated Charities of Laredo as a duty to aid the poor and needy. Mayor L Venlegas appeals for liberal gifts to support a future hospital and home for the aged infirm and ill, noting the charity’s human work.
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Associated Charities
Providence
Associated Charities of
Laredo
L. Venlegas
Mayer
No hunting permits on Hm Pescadito and Two Hearts pastures
Melquiades Garcia notifies that no hunting permits will be granted on his pastures Hm Pescadito and Two Hearts due to cattle presence. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Dated 11 14 16.
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Hm Pescadito
Melquiades Garcia
Desperado Burnham Sentenced to Twenty Years in Mexican Prison
Jack Burnham, Canadian by birth and famed border desperado, was convicted in Ozuluama for the July 1921 Tampico oil field killings. He received 20 years at hard labor after a pleading lack of defense. Burnham had prior stints with U S and Canadian forces and fled across the Rio Grande before arrest.
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Jack Burnham
Tampico
Ozuiuama
Mexico
Burnham
Fort Brown
Texas
Tampico Oll
Laredo
American Legion
Cameron County
Sam Robertson
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Matamoros
Ozuluama
Vera Cruz
Burnhim
Notice from Jose Nieto Returns to Garage
Notice to the public announcing Jose Nieto is back at his garage after sickness. Dated November 24, 1931.
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Jose Nieto
Duggan No 1 Finds Rich Sand Deep Near Laredo
The Webb county field reports Duggan No 1 strike at 2039 feet in a rich oil sand, with core showing heavy oil content. A deeper drill and casing planned as Carolina Texas No 5 charts another large prospect nearby, signaling a regional boom with operators converging on Laredo district.
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Webb County
Laredo
Duggan
R. F. Duggan Et al
Qilton
Miranda City
Duggan No. 1
Miranda City-Schott Wield
Carolina-Texas Oil & Gas Trust
Wilmington
N. C
Carolina-Texas
Schott
Powell Tops Screen Fame In The Green Goddess
David Powell, famed for romantic leads, stars opposite Alice Joyce in The Green Goddess from Distinctive Picture Corporation. The Royal Theatre screens the George Arliss production this Sunday for two days, with Powell praised for convincingly portraying love interest to a string of celebrated actresses.
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David Powell
Dstinctive Picture Corporation
George Arliss
Green Goddess
Royal Theatre
Mr. Powell
Alice Joyce
Mary Pickford
Elsie Ferguson
Irene Castle
Billie Burke
Mae Murray
Alice Brady
Dorothy Dalton
Gloria Swanson
Jack Hoxie Chooses Favorite Saddle Pony for Films
Universal Western star Jack Hoxie selected his saddle horse upon first sight of the pony on Idaho plains. The horse appears in Where is This West a Strand Theatre feature next Sunday and Monday, performing a twenty foot jump over a moving freight train.
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Jack Moxie
The
Strand
Jack Hoxie
Universal
Pony
Hoxie
Don Quickshot
Rio Grande
the Pony
Public notice to continue Gunther stationery business
The writer informs the public that they will continue the stationery business of Mr. J. F. Gunther, handling the account of the Geo. D. Barnard Stationery Company and requests continued patronage from friends and former clients.
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J. F. Gunther
Geo. D. Barnard Stationery Company
Friiends
Band Concert Tomorrow Evening in San Agustin Plaza
The San Agustin Juvenile Band performs on Sunday evening from 8 to 10 at San Agustin Plaza. The people of Laredo are invited to turn out and enjoy the musical program.
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San Agustin
San Agustin Plaza
Laredo
Laredo News Briefs Highlight Canned Goods Sale Events
Local items note a Del Monte canned goods sale at Solo Serve November 28 to 30, upcoming Christmas exhibition entries due November 24 at Hamilton Hotel, and a new paving block on Houston Street. Also mention cinema offerings at Royal and Strand, special bulk chocolates from New Royal Fruit and Candy Store, and Thanksgiving Day events with a Laredo West Texas Military Academy football game.
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Delmonte
Solo Serve
Laredo
Hamilton Hotel
Bohemian Club
Nuevo Laredo
Royal
Strand
New Royal Fruit and Candy Store
City Market
Nueva Laredo
District Court
New Royal Fruit and Candy
Houston Street
San Bernardo
San Agustin
Houston
Bohemian Club Cafe
West Texas Military Academy
Society Notes From Oberfecht Society Editor
The Oberfecht Society reports on local events with Violet Mre at the helm and a listed telephone for inquiries. Details remain sparse in this fragment, offering a glimpse of society happenings and editor contact.
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Mre
Violet
Oberfecht Society
Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Parties
Saturday events include the Bridge Club meeting with Miss Agnes Blake at 3 30 PM and a junior class party at 1108 Farragut Street honoring Laredo High School and Kingsville football teams. Sunday gatherings cover Christian Endeavor at 6 46 PM and B Y P A at 6 30 PM with church services. Monday features W M and circles at 3 30 PM and Junior Service League at 4 PM.
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Agnes Blake
Laredo High School
Farragut Street
Kingsville
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
W. M
Methodist Church
Society Notices and Local Club Announcements
Readers are urged to submit weekly reports to the Society Editor and phone meeting dates to No 70 to keep the daily calendar accurate. The page lists numerous social events, travel notes, church group activities, potlucks, and forthcoming posadas coordinated by the Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus with December 16 through 24 scheduled.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Knights of Columbus
Mary
Joseph
Nazareth
Toys and Novelties At LA CAMPANA Shop
TOoYs See as first LA CAMPANA at 517 San Agustin avenue offers a large assortment of dolls doll buggies velocipedes Jingle Car automobiles Shoo-Fly horses and fireworks. Cheapest prices in the city. R D Gonzalez and Brother. 11-24-61.
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LA Campana
San Agustin Avenue
R. D. Gonzalez & Bro
French Shy at English Coal Sparks In Paris
Paris reports that English hard coal used in stoves caused explosions as gas was not the cause. Investigations show miners left unexploded explosives in coal, sending dangerous fragments into domestic heating systems and causing damage across the city.
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Associated Press
Paris
Sunflower seeds crop worth nearly three quarters of a million
The year crop from Missouri Illinois and California totals 14 000 000 pounds valued near 750 000 dollars. Output rises about 4 000 000 pounds from last year with 4 to 6 million pounds imported annually from Holland Argentina and Russia. Known as the poor man s peanuts Russians in New York roast them for eating. in the three main states they fetch about 4 per 100 pounds with yields near 600 pounds per acre.
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Associated Press
Washington
Missouri
Ilinois
California
Department of Agriculture
Holland
Argentina
Russia
New York City
Kansas
From Here and There Strange Facts and Tiny Tales
A survey of curious notes from history covers the first can opener’s fortune and a Tibetan chief who worshiped a motor cycle. It notes African land crabs with periscopic eyes, carnivorous plants trapping prey, tea tastes in Ireland, and pianists applying up to a ton and a half of pressure in a minute while the eye processes about 1 600 signals and the fingers 3 000 actions.
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Ireland
England
Tax Collector Announces 1923 Tax Collection Hours
Amdee Ligarde, tax collector, announces County Court House office is open for state and county tax collection for 1923. Office hours are to 12 noon and 2 to 6 p.m. Call to settle taxes.
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Amedee Ligarde
Shamrock Weekly Barbecue Promises Free Venison
Johnny Williamson advertises a free barbecue offering venison from 4 to 9 PM on Saturday November 24. The notice invites locals to attend and enjoy the meal at no charge.
Miller and Seeeks New Duties
Paris dispatch reports M. Miller, the president of France, seeks expanded duties beyond sealing official visits inaugurations corner stone layings welcoming diplomats and pardoning convicts. He is described as an active prolific worker eager for more responsibilities.
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Associated Press
Paris
M. Miller
France
British schooner Island Home incident discussed in Galveston
Edwin Warnken United States district attorney official arrived from Houston and met with Collector Robert Humphrey to plan proceedings regarding the liquor laden British schooner Island Home. The captain of the vessel was to be summoned before the officers yesterday.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Edwin Warnken
United States District Attorney
Houston
Robert Humphrey
Island Home
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