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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1922
Page
9
A column of wry observations mocks pessimist poses and fashion foibles in Laredo. The piece riffs on ancestral pride, civic talk, and everyday thrift, noting ironic contrasts between generosity and gossip.
A columnist reflects on aging and social perceptions. The piece jests that a man is seen as a has been when peers know it, and that mothers misjudge daughters. It notes Laredo opticians offering sideline income for longer skirts and eyes, and praises a concealing ideal of female perfection.
A cautionary note warns that trusting friends as campaign guidance can lead to a rude awakening for those running for office.
Twenty fifth anniversary of Charles A Dana's death noted. Atlantic wireless despatch first sent fifteen years ago. German Reichstag meets for final session before presidential election. Seven candidate Georgia Senate primary underway. Episcopal diocese of lower South Carolina organized. Schwab to address Associated Industries of Massachusetts in Boston. Belgian invitation brings nations to Brussels Maritime Law Conference. One thousand delegates from forty states and six Canadian provinces attend United Lutheran Church in America convention in Buffalo.
A fragment of the poem I Went Away appears alongside a string of society notes from Houston. The column lists Mr. O. N. Brown’s return, travels of Mr. H. G. DaCamara and others, social visits, and club activities including a Women’s Club meeting planning a Halloween event, library day, and a Tournament Bridge Club gathering.
City Circle of the Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. John Loftus at 4 o clock yesterday. Mrs Crawford read the Scripture lesson and discussed the Missionary Voice. The Wesley Community House annual report from Louisville was read by Mrs Ernst Buenz. Refreshments were served to members and guest Mrs Mc Mullen. benediction by Rev Charles Nixon. Next meeting is October 23 at the church.
Geologist Will Jewell arrived home yesterday afternoon after traveling to the Wyoming oil fields in the interest of the South Plains Oil & Gas Co. Deputy Sheriff Tony Diaz of San Antonio was among visitors in Laredo yesterday.
Hotel guests include A. Thomas of San Antonio R. J. Villarreal of San Diego A S McMickle S Fr Despain Mirando City R A Perez E A Canderson San Antonio If G Elapner and wife Luling Eugene Tumlingon Mirando City R I Ross Frank B Vaden San Antonio Jack Burny Milford Conn W N Wells T F Whittledge San Antonio.
A compiled list names Marcelino Tamez Monterey and multiple others including W. W. Chitfield and A. L. Whitfield Fort Worth J. O. Coss Antonio Gonzalez Joaquin Real city figures M. J. Applewhite J. Wackley San Antonio and W. FP. Jer fuson Vivian La J. M. Santos Hebbronville Amado Carmona and family Laredo Mex W. A. Cudd Mirando City as part of a regional notice.
Associated Press reports in Galveston that Texas rate experts and state railway commission officials plan a meeting in Austin to organize united opposition to Oklahoma rate complaints. Hearing on the Oklahoma case is scheduled for November in Oklahoma City. The dispute targets interstate freight rates on many commodities between Texas points, viewed as discriminatory against Oklahoma shippers, echoing a prior Shreveport case.
Walker D. Hines, former director general of railroads, told the Associated Industries of Massachusetts that railroad management must push greater initiative with workers. He argued managers focus on train movement efficiency but overlook labor efficiency in terminals and maintenance, and urged finding new ways to make progress.
Washington reports a Panama Canal Record bulletin notes cargo items including 47 bales of goat's beards weighing 23 127 pounds and 21 bales of human hair stumps weighing 10 497 pounds aboard the Felix Taussig as it moved August 18 from Pacific to Atlantic ports. The item suggests a fashion revival of the pompadour and related styles.
Professor Frederick Belding Power of the U S Bureau of Chemistry Washington receives the Fleuckinger gold medal from the Society of Swiss Chemists for invaluable work on alkaloids and essential oils. A Hudson native and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and University of Strassburg graduate, he led Wellcome research in London eight years ago and now directs the photochemistry laboratory at the bureau.
The Osaka Osaka district reports 533 drawers with dishonored bills in the first eight months, totaling 678 837 yen, up from 375 drawers and 370 855 yen last year. Average per drawer rose from 987 to 1 274 yen, suggesting broad effects of weak business from small retailers to merchants. Timber dealers’ dishonors are linked to a market slump from accumulated stock.
The isolated island monastery near Erivan historically barred women but now offers entry to three American nurses Grace Blackwell Joan Vancouver and Margaret Rust all with Near East Relief. Their welcome honors the nurses for aiding refugee orphans in the region.
A brochure style notice touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild gentle physic that is easy to take and certain to act, calling them excellent for expectant relief.
Washington hosts the Railway Fire Prevention Association three day gathering to push public education on fire safety. The 1921 U S fire toll totaled 185 million in losses with nearly 15 000 deaths and 16 000 injuries, sparking a campaign backed by insurers the Chamber of Commerce and local bodies. Railroad personnel join in the observance of Fire Prevention Week.
The medicine Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a long history of use for colds croup and whooping cough. It has grown in favor for nearly fifty years as its benefits became better known. It is described as the standard remedy for these ailments.
Five people were injured when the Army dirigible G-2 fell from its Brooks Field hangar in San Antonio and burned. Major Strauss and crewmen August Albrecht and Harry Biles plus San Antonio newspaperman Ben Baines were hurt. the ship was being prepared for a flight over the city. Captain Nelson Walker was also injured as a northerly wind pushed the airship into the hangar door. the craft was completely destroyed.
New Orleans October 17. Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor spoke to the American Legion convention on labor aims duties and rights. Gompers and Mountain Landis received a noisy welcome. The resolutions committee may table beer light wine and Ku Klux Klan references. San Francisco won the 1928 convention by acclamation. John Barton Payne and John J. Tigert addressed supporting Red Cross policy and Legion rehabilitation hospitalization programs.
New York October 17 federal court opened a challenge to Attorney General Daugherty's liquor ruling for steamships. Government seeks to halt provisions while steamship lines anticipate a heated contest. Attorneys contend whether liquor in sea stores on foreign vessels falls under the Eighteenth Amendment and national prohibition act.
The C-2 airship burned at Brooks Field marking the fourth major airship loss in under two years. Earlier crashes include the Roma at Hampton Roads in February 1921 and the ZR-2 at Firth of Forth in August 1921 with 42 dead, plus the B-23 wreck at Howden, England on January 1, 1921.
Washington officials say the San Antonio C-2 disaster strengthens calls for non combustible helium gas in all government airships. While no official report has been received, it is evident the C-2 was destroyed by hydrogen as in prior incidents.
Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 17. Georgia voters cast ballots in a special Democratic primary to nominate a successor to the late Senator Thomas E. Watson. Four candidates competed: Governor Thomas W. Hardwick Seaborn Wright John R. Cooper and Walter F. George. The race could determine whether the Watson bloc remains united or splits into factions.
The first real cold wave of the season hit Wichita Falls Texas with temperatures at 49 degrees and a half inch of rain noted overnight on October 17.
The fifty first annual meeting of the Fire Underwriters Association of the Northwest opens in Chicago tomorrow and continues Thursday. Attending are Francis R. Stoddard Jr New York superintendent of Insurance John B Morton Philadelphia president of the National Board of Fire Underwriters James L Case Norwich Conn president of the National Association of Insurance Agents and Edgar A Quest Michigan poet.
Investigators probe the death of Molessa Avila a Tender hotel waiter after a Sunday night joy ride that ended near the highway viaduct north of the city. Avila was asleep in his room at midnight when awakened by two friends. Their car overturned after colliding with a milk wagon killing the mule and injuring a companion.
DallasTex Oct 17 Unlimited time granted for argument in appeal from a Corsicana district court restraining order that blocked certification of Farle B Mayfield as Democratic senatorial candidate. Appellants claim lack of court jurisdiction and improper quo warranto filing.
British officials report serious conditions in Eastern Thrace amid the Mudania accord evacuation deadline of 15 days. Anger and disorder feared as 1200 French troops depart for Adrianople as a precaution beyond the convention terms.
The report ties the destruction of the Roma to events at Hampton Roads occurring several months earlier. Authorities pursue leads and review evidence to determine responsibility and motive.
Lieut Walter A Ball age 27 is crushed to death when his aircraft fell over San Antonio while he flew over the city He was stationed at Kelly Field and died this morning with the accident occurring in October in Texas.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans, provided by The Times, says tonight will be unsettled and colder while Wednesday will be fair.
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 8 degrees and a minimum of zero degrees during the 24 hours ending 7 p m today. General conditions not specified.
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