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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1923

Page

4

Smuggling at the Detroit River Highlights Immigration Struggles

A Tuesday dispatch outlines border crossings and smuggling ties involving Armenians Italians and other aliens seeking entry to the United States. The report notes authorities on both sides of the Detroit river increasing vigilance amid rising organized smuggling with payouts to guides and criminal networks.

Alexican Armoullins Chew Uited Weragtop Fae Deeuare Cies The Chinese Association Sinc Detroit Italiens

Over-Governed Lynch Davidson Spurs Speech Across State

Former Lieutenant Governor Lynch Davidson, a declared gubernatorial candidate, airs critiques of government in a statewide series. He cites ancient empires and Justinian to warn that excessive government fosters decline and burdens law with unwieldy complexity.

Lynch Davidson Cale Didante Alexander Davidson Justinian Agon

Restoring Louvain Library Sparks Gift Drive

Mrs Pennybacker leads a campaign to raise 1 000 000 dollars to restore the Library of Louvain. Printed programs feature poems and Leonadel designs sent to over 10 000 women groups as pledges approach half the goal. The effort aims to bind nations through Belgian library restoration and peace.

Vale Babe Pirie New York Greeluby Gre Louvain Dihraers Mass Perey Leonadel Edna Wheeques Mrs Pennybacker Penny Backers

Trees Fix Land Prices in Corfu

A Corfu report explains land value tied to productive capacity of olive trees and vines. Relief workers seek plots near Kaiser's villa but must consult existing tree owners before leasing, showing land wealth linked to tree value.

Corfu Corin Alwys Kaiser’s Villa

Old Gentleman Dies by Suicidal Carbolic Acid Inquest

A well dressed elderly man from Fort Worth drank carbolic acid at the Bender Hotel after returning from the Mexican side of Rin Claude. He collapsed and died within minutes. his pockets held few papers, and authorities await Fort Worth word to identify him.

Bunder Rin Claude Bender Hotel Perons Fort Worth Tanne Th Jatekson Undertaking Establishment Frozie Aeto Beerm Nueva Laredo

Bohemian Club for Sale in Nuevo Bernardo

For sale listing for the Bohemian Club in Nuevo Bernardo invites owners to contact the club to discuss transfer details and property viewings.

Bohemian Club Nuevo Baredo

Federal Court Delayed by Judge’s Late Arrival in Webb County

The October term of the U S Court for the Southern District of Texas in Webb County did not convene as scheduled this morning due to Judge Hutehe’s late arrival from Houston. Judge Patterson will arrive tomorrow at 7 00 AM to open court at 10 AM, with about sixty jurors summoned from Webb La Salle and McMullen counties ready to serve.

United States Court For Southern District of Texas Webb County Hutehe Hoston Pateheson Welock Webb la Salle McMullen Erand Federal Court Plarning

American Legion Meeting Election Details

A local American Legion gathering notes lesson fall program and election of officers for the ensuing year on Wednesday October th.

American Legion

Catholic Daughters Meeting Tonight at K. G. C. Hall

The Cullhotic Daughters of America announce a regular meeting this evening at 7 50 o clock at the K G C Hall. Members are urged to attend and participate in the scheduled activities.

Catholic Daughters Meeting Cullhotic Daughters of America K. GC. Hall

Great Crowds Attend Fire Sale At Murni Tur Store

Huge turnout at the Murni Tur Store warehouse stock fire sale opposite Mich ter's store on Turbidé Street. Bargains draw hundreds who report little damage to most goods as they snap up items today.

Michter Tturbide Street

William Biggio Recovering From Appendicitis

William Biggio son of Mrs. C D Biggio has recovered from appendicitis surgery and is out of danger and rapidly improving. He will soon be able to leave the hospital for home.

William Biggio William Biggi C. D. Biggio

Chamberlin Medicine Co Trial Offer Ad

A vintage offer invites readers to send name and address with 5 cents to Des Moines for a trial package. The kit includes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestive troubles, and Chamberlain's Salve for burns wounds piles and skin ailments. The promotion emphasizes low cost and home use.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Laws Chamberlain

La Boheme Presented by San Carlo Grand Opera in Laredo

The Royal Opera House hosts San Carlo Grand Opera Company performing Puccini's La Boheme on October 31 with Anna Fitzui as Mimi. The article outlines the opera’s origins from Murger's La Vie Boheme and highlights key characters Rodolfo Mimi Musetta and others, noting famous arias and the opera's lasting fame.

Rodolfo Marcel Colline Scnamard Mind Musetta Muarecel Mimi Teatro Reggio Turin Puccini Adolfo Dolce svegHare

Mud and sun mark town. local notes and ads

The piece mixes brief weather quips, local business blurbs, and notices. It mentions zinnias in colors, marriage licenses issued by the county clerk, and local shops including Tlaquepaque Art Store and G. A. Stowers Furniture Co. It notes the Western Electric Co crew arriving in Laredo to upgrade the Southwestern Bell exchange and lists service ads, plumbers, notary, and beauty shop references amid rainy weather.

B. Juarez

Milmos Defeat All-Stars 8 to 4 at Legion Park

Milmos battery Mack and Barnes held the All-Stars in check as Davenport relieved Wachtel late. The previously rain‑shortened game left Milmos ahead 9 to 1, then 8 to 4 after eight innings. The All‑Stars featured Wachtel of Fort Worth and Cox of San Antonio.

Davenport Mack Barnes Milmo Battery Milmos Booe Texas Legion Park Milnes Wachtel Fort Worth Milmee

Grand Jury Adjourns After Eight Days of Session

After an eight day term in the Forty ninth Judicial district grand jury adjourned having returned thirty seven indictments. The last charge named Pedro Vasquez for theft from the person. The criminal docket begins October 22 and runs into November with cases on liquor law violations theft driving while intoxicated swindling and murder listed. The court term lasts eight weeks then another eight week term with a new grand jury will follow.

Pedro Vasquez Walls

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times carries a daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday are described as partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans Times the Telephone Co

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Laredo Barber Aback Pain

In a testimonial from J. C. Stein of 1620 Lincoln St, Laredo, he describes severe backache and frequent nighttime urination due to kidney trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, the pain vanished and he remained symptom free. Doan's sold for 60 cents at local dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.

J. C. Stein Barber Lincoln St Doan Frice

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m at Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 67 degrees and a minimum of 56 degrees. Winds are from the northeast and skies are cloudy.

Fort McIntosh

Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure

An advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as remedy for catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh. It describes an ointment to relieve inflammation and an internal medicine to act through the blood to restore mucous membranes. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Tariff Named After Moorish Chief In Spain Toll History

The tariff traces to a Moorish chief who controlled a port near Gibraltar and levied tolls on passing ships. His imposition became a standard addition to goods prices across trade routes.

Spain Gibraltar

Cole Petroleum drilling activity and rains in Laredo district

Rain has flooded the Laredo district with heavy rainfall in the past three days. Cole No. 3 of Cole Petroleum Co. near Bruni began baling at 2 560 feet and C R Cole left for the field, expected back soon. Carolina Texas No 5 remains active drilling deeper after baling at 3 106 feet. All fields report mud delays but operations to resume soon and water supply is ample.

Cole No. 3 Cole Petroleum Co Bruni C. R. Cole Carolina-Texas No. 5 Laredo

Skin Malady on Decline From Black and White Ointment

Skin specialists note fewer pimples blotches and eczema since the ointment's introduction. Wide distribution has helped millions clear disfigured skin quickly and improve appearance. Dealers report fast sales due to low prices and dependability. The 50c size offers three times as much as the 26c size.

Farm and Ranch Loan Notice For Webb Zapata Jim Hogg Duval

Federal Farm and Ranch Loan offers loans up to 25000 at 5 percent interest on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. Thos H Ward office in Joseph Building 8 1 2.

Federal Farm and Ranch Loanea Webb Zapata Jim Hogg Duval Thos. H. Ward Joseph Building

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Espana Wolater Ball Natal Sara Alteayer Library OF Louvain Ny Associated Press Bender Fort, Worth Ieces J. C. Hutcheson, Jr Houston Court Money Makers SAN Carlo Opera CO Anna Fitzui Anna Fitzio As Mimi” In LA Boheme Loca News Tlaquepaque Zinnias P. F. Tarvin Montrose G. A. Stowers Furniture Co Porfirio Guevara Hortensia Garcia N. Rivett Josephine Barnes Ismael Perez Maria Zenaida de la Garza Felix Hernandez Fidel Cantu Lincoln Street Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Corpus Christi Street All-Stars Mighty Wachtel FT. Worth Walker Morrow Co Gilbert Mysto Sonora Weather Forecast Cole Ealing Carolina Laredo District Insurance & Real Estate Mitmo Bank Bidg, Ward & Shanks Radio OF New York Giants Yankees
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