A Poor Excuse Ends Atlanta and New Orleans Marriage Plan
A high profile Atlanta suitor breaks engagement to a New Orleans woman citing rumors about her character. She accuses him of slander and refuses to name his informants while urging her to seek Europe as the affair collapses. The piece contrasts public reaction with views on Southern chivalry and ends with praise for the Gettysburg Address as a national lesson.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
Europe
United Confederate Veterans
South
Opposition to Gettysburg Address in San Antonio schools
The United Daughters of the Confederacy criticized placing Lincoln s Gettysburg Address in San Antonio schools. They argued the speech would wound Southern feelings and hinder mutual respect between the nation s sections.
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San Antonio
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Commission of Jurists to Review Warfare Rules at The Hague
Washington October 13 The first meeting of the Commission of Jurists authorized by the Washington Arms Conference will be held in The Hague in December The commission will study international law on warfare including battlefield conduct civilian protection uniformed personnel and treatment of spies while respecting treaty limits on submarines and poison gas.
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Washington, D. C
Commission of Jurists
Washington
The
Hague
Girl Shoots Self Near River Banks at Noon
Eleuteria Sanchez a 17 year old office girl from Richter Building offices attempted suicide with a 32 calibre pistol near Water street and San Dario Avenue. She was found by Officer Abel Cantu and taken to Mercy Hospital in critical condition. She died shortly after 1 pm. The note claimed no one was to be blamed and cited no clear motive. The incident occurred between 12 and 1 o'clock.
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T. A. Austin
Eleuteria Sanchez
Richter
Water Street
San Dario Avenue
Abel Cantu
Mercy Hospital
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We wish to thank many friends and the loyal orders for their kindness in our bereavement of father. Our heartfelt appreciation for the six beautiful floral offerings and steady support during this time.
Moral obligation of the American people speech urges duty
Rev Father F J Ledwig delivers a fervent address at St Peters Plaza after the Columbus Day parade urging Americans to uphold constitutional duties. He condemns greed and selfishness, calls for labor reform, limited profits, and better living wages, and urges unity to preserve American democracy and national duty.
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Father F. J. Ledwig
The
American Legion
National
of the
Gonzales
America
McRal
Paler
Laredo
Nurgery
the Times
Dessterday
Father Ledwig
Columbus
San Bernardo Avenue
Milwaukee Banker John H Puelicher Leads ABA Presidency
John H Puelicher of Milwaukee heads the American Bankers Association as its new president. A veteran banker, he rose from office boy in 1885 to discount clerk and later to the presidency of a major Milwaukee bank. He is known as an advocate for banking education and public understanding of finance.
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America
John H., Buelicher
American Bankers’ Association
Milwaukee
Puelicher
Duras
Prosperity and racial health warn of degenerate society
Stockholm, Oct. 13. Professor Herman Lundborg of Upsala argues prosperity harms a race by eroding the middle class, reducing work effort, and increasing luxury. He favors birth control for the less desirable and warns cities degenerate without racial replenishment from countryside.
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Stockholm
Herman Lundborg
Race Biological Institute
Upsala
Sweden
Europe
Lundborg
Laredo to Welcome Texas's Next Lieutenant Governor
Senator T W Davidson of Marshall, Texas, will visit Laredo during the Chamber of Commerce annual membership campaign. He will speak at a mass meeting Tuesday evening and is regarded as a leading Texas orator and civic figure. The committee secured him as a principal speaker to energize the campaign and allow Laredo residents to meet the future lieutenant governor.
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T. W. Davidson
Marshall
Texas
Laredo
Davidson
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Cardenas News Stand Announces Citywide Evening Delivery
Cardenas News Stand in Laredo introduces a new delivery service for magazines and newspapers. Customers can receive items anywhere in the city up to 11 o’clock at night starting today. The note is dated October 11, 1922, with prices 10 to 20 cents.
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Cardenas
Laredo
Texas
Clearing of site for new Laredo exchange building
Clearing of unsightly old shacks at the northeast corner of Farragut street and San Agustin Avenue began yesterday to make way for a handsome 75000 dollar Southwestern Bell Telephone Co exchange building in Laredo. Construction will start within a few days.
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Farragut Street
San Agustin Avenue
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Laredo
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Meeting Tonight
A called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 647 A F and A M is set for this evening at seven o clock. Work in the F C degree will be conducted. Visiting brethren are warmly invited. W T Neblett Jr W M
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
Hang F.C
W. T. Neblett, JR
W. M
Fumigation Plant Rebuild Under Way
The fumigation plant destroyed by fire is being rebuilt with brick concrete and steel. Construction started yesterday under the U S Department of Agriculture.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Remarkable Record for Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The remedy has served for colds croup and whooping cough for nearly fifty years. It has grown in favor and popularity, becomes a standard relief in thousands of homes. It is dependable safe and pleasant to take especially for children.
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Chamberlain’s
Concert and Fireworks Close San Agustin Plaza Celebration
A large crowd gathered for the Columbus Day event on San Agustin Plaza last night. The Nuevo Laredo Military Band played a fine program of selections with fireworks displayed at intervals to end the evening.
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San Agustin Plaza
Nuevo
Oil Wells Shine In Texas Webb Zapata Districts Big Production
Carnahan No. 5 in Scott Field produced around 800 barrels on Tuesday and topped 1,000 by night with potential to reach 1,500 to 2,000. Pinkston No. 1 Aviators Field now yielding about 300 barrels daily, largest in new Aviators Field. Mexican Oil Co No. 1 near Mirando Field in Zapata county reported 126 to 150 barrels daily. Multiple wells in Webb and Zapata counties drilling or ready to start by Monday as sand reached and cement dries. Cote No. 2 north of Bruni drilled past 2,100 feet as deeper testing begins with Cole No. 2 potential deep test for Laredo district.
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Scott Field
Aviators Field
Aviators
Mexican Oil Co
Mirando
Zapata
Webb
Weils
Walcott
Bruni
Hme
Laredo
Laredo Kiwanis Club Holds Evening of Music and Talks
The Laredo Kiwanis Club met at Hamilton Cafe with Rev Father Ledwig speaking on Americanization. Guests included Miss Helen Davis, Victor Young, and Edison Phonograph representatives. Marjorie Murray played violin, and Victor Young read a story as the Star Spangled Banner closed the program.
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Laredo
N. c. Windrow
Davia
Edison Phonograph
C. W. Cook
Colonel Hickok
Father Ledwig
John
R.bradghaw
Offields
Kiwanis
Yarlong
Marjorie
Murray
Victor
Young
Laredo Business Notes Include Hotels Oil Boom and Services
Local notices show plans for new business blocks and a seven story hotel in Laredo, with improvements and cottage additions under construction in various areas. Dentists chiropractors florists and electrical contractors advertise services while oil field activity in Webb and Zapata counties promises a regional boom.
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May Oberlender
Alexander Hidg
Laredo
Hemstitching
Tidalgo St
M. M.dunphe
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Siles
Desson
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Tarepo Freios
Carnahan No. 5
Pinkston No. 1
Edison
Addrype
Father .Ledwig
Walls
B. Juarez’ Plumbing Co
Lincoln St
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Patio
Hamillton Hotel
Cleveland
Motor : Co
Avenue C
Boa Ameronto
Lincoln Street
Eagle Pass High School
Legion Park
Laredo High Schol
Rafael
Epic Sanitary Grocery Co
Wormaer Brothers
Katimates
Ipaget
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Tmes
Feroat Heights
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Fidel Cantu
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