Daily Newspaper Association Member No 1914
Thursday issue notes membership number 1914 for The Daily Newspaper Association with brief reference to association activities and schedule.
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1923
Page
8
Radio Helps Build Winter Road To Town
A farmer in northern Illinois used a radio warning of a heavy frost to summon neighbors by telephone. They rolled and compacted a badly rutted dirt road, creating a permanent boulevard to town that stayed passable all winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Pennsylvanias 100 Million Highway Bond Vote Proposed
The article explains a proposed amendment to raise highway bonds from 50 million to 100 million dollars. It notes past success of the 50 million issue in 1918, improved roads, and the need for more funding to complete a durable statewide system with 10,225 miles of roads and 6,277 improved. Work would resume in spring if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvanian
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Effect of Good Roads on National Transportation
The piece argues that about 300000 miles of good roads support 259900 miles of railways 20000 miles of interurban lines and 15000 miles of waterways and canals. It says improving roads would reduce freight costs by shortening haul distances boost waterway use and stabilize traffic prompting federal road development aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Trafic
Panama Canal
Save Chickens' Lives on Roads Says Farmers
Farmers report chickens on good roads survive longer after being educated to traffic. Those on lightly trafficked roads die before learning the danger despite honks and warnings. Aak'a chicken raiser notes this risk and calls for road safety awareness.
San Francisco Prepares for National American Legion Convention
San Francisco readies for the American Legion national convention with extensive decorations, fleet visits by the U S Navy, and plans for a California Palace of the Legion of Honor dedication. Officials discuss aiding 250000 to 500000 World War I orphans and establishing national and foster homes for dependent children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
the Golden Gate
The
American Legion
United States Navy
San Francisco Bay
California Palace
Legion of Honor
California
France
Lincoln Park
Golden Gate
I 9
Legion
Old Show Romeo and Juliet Sparks Customer Dispute
A New York man, thirty, with a ten thousand dollar job, argued over an alleged old production of Romeo and Juliet and demanded a refund after claiming the show was not as advertised. The exchange involved box office confusion and a plan to travel for Muscogee, Oklahoma, with the dispute unresolved. Local notices mention Ed Gunther of San Antonio attending Jed Gunther’s funeral, and a family motor trip through Texas with stays near Boerne and Kerrville. The St Anne Society meeting with Mrs Richter was postponed to October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne Society
Charles Richter
South Laredo
Agricultural Legislation Primer Aids Farmers Across Nation
The Department of Agriculture has issued primers explaining the 1923 agricultural credits act and the U S warehouse act as amended by Congress. The primers aim to present provisions in clear simple language for farmers nationwide. Community events are noted including a dance at the K of P Hall for the Convent Library and a student musical at the High School Auditorium with named participants. Parish Guild activities record a meeting or and a food sale proceeds depositing $64.00 with a social gathering afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prasa
Washington
8. V. Shiner
Harry Saines
Meadames Arkles
Anderson
Craven
Greenstreet
Johnston
Muller
Morgan
MacGregor
Marshall
Sames
Spindle
Vidales
Reeves
Younkin
EF. B. Wright
I. F. Wright
Daily History Notes From 1998 Obituaries and Events
A daily history digest lists notable deaths and events including William Molyneux born 1656 in Dublin died in 1998 in Dublin Casimir Perier born 1777 in Grenoble died 1832 in Paris William W Eaton born 1816 in Tolland Connecticut died 1898 in Hartford 1870 Prussian shelling of Paris 1873 James Bogle painter born 1817 Georgetown SC died in Brooklyn 1891 Parnell burial 1891 McNamara dynamite trials 1911 Delaware and Chesapeake Canal taken over 1919 Delaware City celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Molyneux
Philosophical Society of Ireland
Dublin
Casimir Perier
France
Grenoble
Paris
William W. Eaton
United States
Connecticut
Tolland
Conn
Hartford
James Bogle
Brooklyn
N. Y
Georgetown
S. C
Charles Stewart Parnell
McNamara
Los Angeles
Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
Delaware City
Social Calendar and School Music Event
Thursday social calendar lists meetings of the Ladies Ail Society Rose Walker Circle Clara Keith Circle and Hannah Fair Circle with assigned hosts at 3 4 o clock. A student musical by Mrs Milton's junior classes is scheduled in the High School Auditorium. The poem Sunbeams appears from Margaret E Saaester in the Christian Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Milton
Dorothy Moon
Vivia Ostrom
Iona Parker
Virginia Moon
Rosita Applewhite
Mary Cook
Norman Schaeffer
Delbert Wright
Ladies’ Ail Society
Chiigthun Church
J. S. Bradford
Rose Walker
R. R. Wilkes
Clara Keith
L. H. Quinn
Logan Avenue
Hannah Fair
J. W. Love
Victoria Street
M,rs. Milton
Margaret EE. Saaester
The
Christian Herald
The Late Scrub Boar Proclaimed in Texas Monument
J E Boogscott chairman of the Hwestern sanitary commission and Dr Harry Gratke inspector for the bureau of animal industry left Fort Worth for McKinney to attend the unveiling of a monument honoring the passing of the scrub bear. The monument aims to promote better swine breeding in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
J. E. Boogscott
Hwestern Sanitary Commission
Harry Gratke
Bureau of Animal Industry
McKinney
Teeth Swallowed In Jest Ends In Hospital
L Friedburg a Commerce Texas merchant was laughing at a joke when his false teeth vanished down his throat. He was rushed to a New Orleans hospital where doctors removed them from his stomach and he rested easily today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asociated Press
New Orleans
L. Friedburg
Commerce
Texas
Rain Stops Fires In Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan
Forestry officials reported improvement in Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan as heavy rain fell overnight. They expected general rainfall before winds strengthen, calming forest and brush fire risks across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Corpus Christi attendees travel after funeral of C. C. Biggio
William Biggio and Arther Menry came from Corpus Christi to attend the funeral of C. C. Biggio and returned home today. Albert J. Biggio, who arrived from Dallas for the funeral, leaves for Dallas tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Biggio
Arther Menry
Corpus Christi
Mr. Biggio
C. C. Biggio
Albert J. Biggio
Dallas
Odd and Interesting Facts From A Bygone Era
A compilation of quirky claims and observations from a historical period noting a crow destroying 700000 insects yearly, Britain's empire size, coffee replacement by milk among London businessmen, Japan earthquakes averaging 1300 yearly shocks, witnesses named Love Joy and Peace in a rent dispute, elastic laces with patent fasteners, and a parade of patented inventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
London
Japan
England
Charlie Chaplin
Oklahoma Legislature Convenes Amid Proposals And Disputed Message
Oklahoma's Legislature met in a special session called by Governor Walton. A representative from Choctaw County was named majority floor leader after the opening, as a message from the governor urged enactment of an anti crime law to bolster state safety amidst partisan tension. The house organized, Speaker McBee presided, and Thomas Gore addressed lawmakers urging a government of laws not men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoumea City
Oklahoma
Walton
Boa Stovall
Choctaw County
Othe Cenere
Dadi Bronebess
House
Wilter
W. D. McBee
Stephens County
Democrat
Wis
Leslie Saller
Thomas Gore
United States
Lewis
Okmulgee County
Wessuee
Oklahoma ends martial law as Walton lifts proclamation
Oklahoma Governor Walton lifted martial law effective immediately returning full civil authority to state officers. The move ends the statewide proclamation that had been in place since September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Walton
First Greek Naval Battle Near Corfu
The text notes Corfu, anciently Corcyra, as site of Greece’s first naval battle recorded in history, occurring about seven centuries before Christ. It mentions a birthday remark and a magazine excerpt to illustrate dated prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corfu
Corcyra
Greece
Christ
Mountie’s 700 Mile Dog Team Pursuit in Murder Case
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police member completed a 700 mile dog team pursuit to bring to justice a man charged with the murder of a wader. The expedition showcases RCMP determination and frontier travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Apprehension in Mexico Over Obregon Illness
Private advices from Mexico report widespread concern after President Obregon was moved to Jalisco due to critical illness. Followers of Adolfo de la Huerta and former Governor Calles are flocking into Mexico City as they contend for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washinton
Mexico
Obregon
Jalisco
Adolfo de la Huerta
Calles
In Memory of Harding Memorial Trustees Approve Campaign
Washington October 11 plans for a nation wide drive to raise 3 000 000 to preserve the memory and name of the late President Harding were approved today at the first meeting of the trustees of the Harding Memorial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Harding Memorial Association
Fat Man's Job Wins Against Cold Lake Swim
Cleveland swimmer Carbig A. Walker recalls attempting the Kinglish channel after crossing Lake Mite earlier the same season. He endured 3% hours in frigid water, losing consciousness after three miles, saying only a man with surplus flesh can withstand the cold. He says he failed due to having kept weight down for speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Kinglish
Carbig A. Walker
Lake Mite
Bandits steal furs in Carey Street theft
A raid at a New York shop ends with bandits stealing bales of furs as workers and a woman with a pistol are present. The culprits move through floors selecting the best hides and lowering them to a vault via elevator, while others carry away goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seth Street
Yankees Win Behind Pennock and Ruth Power
Yankees prevail 2 to 1 as Pennock limits the Giants in a tight duel. Ruth belts a homer in the fifth off Bentley, while Ward adds the late long ball for New York. Giants answer with Menendez homer and three singles in the sixth but fail to overcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennock
Yanks
Fiube Lads
Ward
Ciants
Yutuks
Menusel
Giants
McQuithin
Bentley
Babe Ruth
Stengler
Cunningham
Jackson
Visit to Niagara Falls with Lloyd George Sparks Enthusiasm
Cot J. David Lloyd George and party visited Toronto and boarded a special train to Niagara Falls. They aimed for a private view this afternoon after a night at Government House following a day of enthusiastic welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Toronto
Canada
J. David Lloyd George
Niagara Falls
Governcent House
Today’s World Figures Attend Diverse Global Events
The 70th anniversary of the New York Clearing House opening is noted as a landmark. David Lloyd George and his party plan a Niagara Falls visit. The International Association for Labor Legislation begins its Basel sessions. The Nozi Pacific Livestock Show opens in Everett Washington. Lord Renfrew attends a dinner hosted by EB Beatty in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hpouse
America
David Lloyd George
Niagara Falls
General Assembly
International Association For Labor Legislation
Basel
Switzerland
Nozi Pacific Livestock Show
Northwest
Everett
Wash
Lord Renfrew
Prince of Wales
EB. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Grade Crossing Tragedy Leaves Multiple Victims
A train strike at a grade crossing today left several people injured and one confirmed death. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene near Moorea Vie Faw with vehicles stalled and responders rushing to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Willooar
Dydovat
Ochoad
Bus Wits Marg
Bso
Cr Setadiam
Pennsyl Watiths
Patev
Milford
Obie
Moldreat Shaw
Thelma Pacifccare
Owls
Moorea Vie
Harding Estate Appraisal Details Reported by Probate Court
The probate court today announced the total value of President Harding's estate as appraised. Chattels and securities were listed with notable jurist involvement and a breakdown of assets among heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mivion
Giro
Harding
Pyevnab Jaegerhy
Broney Wen Sdn Securiibethers
Suspect Held in Murder Inquiry in New Jersey
Ny Associated Press reports Ernest Maceenda aged 19 was charged today with suspicion of murder by Philadelphia detectives investigating a disappearance. Emma Dickson aged 18 from New Jersey was found dead in a swamp beside a highway. police withheld details and said they did not know the killer's identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Get
Ernest Maceenda
Hig
Emma Dickson
New Jersey
Aecender
Farm Prices Rise in September and October Report
The Department of Agriculture says prices paid to producers for principal farm crops rose 27.3 percent from a year ago in September, with the quick index up about 2.2 percent from August. The October report notes a 21.3 percent drop from the ten year average and a 4.2 percent decline from the prior month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drege
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Sears
Butter and Barley Pay School
In the town of Oehie near Mansion, a district school survives on butter and barley. White and country pupils pay monthly in rations, with forty pounds of barley or a butter allotment replacing cash. Proceeds fund winter coal and partially reimburse teachers who accept butter or barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gortany
Oehie
Qelde
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