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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1923

Page

12

Rich oil sand found in Schott Field deepens in Webb county

Priday’s Daily reports ongoing development in Schott Field Webb county as producers push deeper to reach high gravity sand around 1900 feet. Schott No. 19 struck one of the richest sands yet at 1,729 feet while Magnolia No. 2 and other wells show sand at sub 1,800 feet. Cole No. 3 near Bruni pauses for packer arrival. A. D. J. No. 2-B resumes after derick work near Encinal.

Schott Webb County Schott No. 19 The Schott Oil Co Los Ojuelos Grant Schott Field Lucas-Kirkpatrick Carnahan No. 15 Cole Petroleum Co Bruni Web County A. D. J. Oh Go O. Pratt Encinal

Enlarge Borchers Bakery with Huge New Oven in Laredo

Master baker Bruno Wolf expanded Borchers Bakery after purchasing it in 1922. A massive 105 ton Peterson oven with 7 000 loaves per 12 hours will soon be joined by a second. Wolf says demand keeps growing as loyal customers spread word of his breads and pastries.

Bruno Wolf Laredo Borchers Bakery Wolf Times Borchers Peterson Texas

Notice to Hunters No Trespass in Webb County Pasture

Notice to hunters for the Jordan pasture in Webb County four a posted no trespass. Last year’s hunting permits are cancelled and access is prohibited on the property.

Jordan Webb County

Laredo Community Notices and Local Events

Local paper itemizes school and theater notices, sales, social events, and civil service calls. Highlights include Laredo High School football trip to Del Rio, San Carlo Grand Opera tickets, Halloween parties at the Woman's Club, Chrysanthemums for All Souls' Day, and a Mexican Methodist Church supper in Nuevo Laredo.

San Carlo Grand Opera Gale Chihuahua Laredo Mexico Ixile Ladies Aid Society Mexican Methodist Church Nuevo Laredo First Methodist Church Corpus Christi St San Carlo Royal Theater Woman's Club G. A. Stowers Furniture Co Kiwanis Times Rotary

Married Ladies Social Club Bridge Party Highlights

Thursday afternoon complimenting the club members and guests featured a two course luncheon, games of bridge, and pottery prizes. Hostess and Mrs. W G Greenstreet organized the party with Mesdames Hall Young Fish Moore Hassell Morton DaCamara Vidales Martin Austin MacGregor Foster Cogley Cluck Christen Brennan and guests Gatewood Simpson McKinney Will Austin Withoff Alma Pierce Annielee Giles enjoying the event.

Married Ladies Social Club W. G. Greenstreet W.N. Young Alma Pierce J. J. Poster Mesdames Hall Young, Fish Moore Hassell Morton J. B. DaCamara Vidales Albert Martin T. A. Austin MacGregor E. J. Foster M. T. Cogley Cluck L. J. Christen M. W. Brennan Mesdames Gatewood Simpson C.S. McKinney Will Austin Otto Withoff Monterrey Annielee Giles

Federal asks for boll weevil control bulletins

Resolutions presented to the National Boll Weevil Menace Association urge the Agriculture Department to issue at the earliest date a detailed bulletin on boll weevil knowledge and control methods and to distribute it widely. The plan calls on commercial and business groups the press farm organizations and other agencies to cooperate in the effort.

Associated Press New Orleans Federal Department of Agriculture National Boll Weevil Menace Association

Senator Underwood Tours Texas For Democratic Nomination

Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama was en route to San Antonio today to promote his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. He planned brief platform addresses at several towns along the route as his train proceeded through Latins, Tex.

Associated Presa Tex Oscar Underwood Alabam San Antonio Democratic Press Tle

Visiting French Senator Jean Dupuy Heads Day's Notables

The Day's news notes Jean Dupuy a prominent French senator and Petit Parisien publisher visiting America. He chairs influential media in France with wartime service on the War Council and remains unassuming despite wealth, press reach, and public roles.

America Jean Dupuy Petit Parisien France Dupuy M. Dupuy War Council

British plan to search vessels for contraband liquor near American coast

London reports the government accepts in principle the American proposal to seize vessels in American waters within one mile of the shore for contraband liquor. An expert imperial conference committee drafted plans meeting key points and will submit them next week for full conference approval.

London

Reparations Conference Sought By French and Allies

French officials say an inter Allied reparations conference should be named by the reparations commission to assess Germany's paying capacity under Versailles. Britain hesitates but America’s willingness to cooperate may bring the conference closer. France Belgium Italy accept the British invitation for a experts committee under the inter allied commission. Berlin likely to host the meeting.

Wy Associated Press Paris United States Poincare Hughes Germany Brussels Reparation Commission London France Belgium Italy Berlin

Husband shoots wife in Dallas? No, Houston murder charge filed

Houston Texas October 26 B B May 37 garage proprietor is jailed on murder charge for the fatal shooting of his wife 34 last night He surrendered after the shooting and refused comment A 12 year old son said he witnessed the incident claiming the father fired three shots after the mother was asked if she loved him and she answered Not after beating and cursing her all these years

Houston Texas

Farm and Ranch Loan Offer in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg Duval Counties

Federal Farm and Ranch Loan program offers loans up to 25000 at 61 percent interest for farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. THOS H WARD announces office in Joseph Building. 1-1f.

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

Sunday Football Game Lords Legion Park Clash

Laredo meets Fort Metnnie in a highly anticipated Sunday football game at Legion Park. Both squads are in good form with the local team slightly heavier on paper. The One Up page in tomorrow's Times will list player weights and lineups. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. with the Fourth Cavalry band performing between periods.

Jg Ue the Times Fourth Cavalry Band

Baptist Students Meet At Simmons College

Abilene Texas October 26 delegates from Howard Payne Brownwood and other Texas colleges attended the annual Baptist Student Union convention at Simmons College. About six hundred delegates gathered for sessions running through Sunday with broad college representation.

Associated Press Abilene Texas Bapist Student Union Simmons College Howard Payne Brownwood

Padillo Found Guilty in Five Year Robbery Trial

In Webb County district court Dionicio Padillo was charged with robbery by firearms. A special venire was summoned, the jury was secured quickly, and after sworn in the jury returned a verdict imposing five years in the state penitentiary.

Dionicio Padillo Webb County Padilla State Penitentiary

Sale notice for Bohemian Club in Nuevo La redo

For sale notice indicates Bohemian Club property in Nuevo La redo with instruction to see owners at the club on 10 10 44.

Bohemian Club Nuevo Laredo

Dr Steinmetz Victim Of Tour Death

The article reports the death of Dr Steinmetz during a tour. It notes a sudden heart event and references medical observations and timing. The piece emphasizes his prominence in art and science circles and mentions a public response to his passing.

DR. Steinmetz

Kellogg Accepted as Ambassador to Great Britain

St Paul Minnesota October 2 Kellogg has accepted the appointment as ambassador to Great Britain and will depart November 30 for England. The news notes Kellogg’s prior Senate impact and his role in conservative circles while detailing the political context of the appointment.

St. Paul, Minn Kellogg Tins Great Britain England

Royal Furniture Store Announces New Stock Arrival

The Royal Furniture Store reports arrival of eight carloads of new bedroom living and dining room suites, kitchen cabinets, stoves and up to date foods all offered at the lowest prices. Damaged stock has been sold off. Inspection of the new stock is encouraged.

San Carlo Grand Opera Royal Theater Royal Furniture Store Phone Crockett Avenue C 8Th St San Antonio Texas Royal Furniture Stor Announcice Royal Furniture CO

Battle Over Separation in Rhine Lands War Drift

A chaotic report describes clashes as forces push for separation in the Rhine lands. Militants clash with police while German troops engage opponents, with casualties and ongoing unrest across towns including Speyer and the Palatinate region.

Philanthropist Dies After Long Public Service

A veteran philanthropist and civic leader died after a lengthy career serving multiple counties. The obituary notes his work with charitable organizations, steering community health and education programs, and guiding several regional initiatives.

Tribute to Unknown Dead at Arlington and Washington Monument

A tribute piece by a news agency editor describes the unknown soldier’s burial at Arlington Cemetery and a farewell salute in Washington. It notes layings by mourners, and an implied ceremony to honor the fallen with military regard.

Wineten Lierd Coors Smeatoa Washington Washinstan

Piedras Negras organization mirrors Texas cattle group

In Palo Pass Texas on October 26 a new Piedras Negras organization formed to restrict ranges in Coahuila Mexico for stockmen protection. It adopts by laws closely following the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

Ty Associated Press Palo Pass Texas Stepa Coahuila Mexico

TOOLS 2 200 YEARS OLD DISCOVERED IN VELINO CANAL

A complete set of workman’s tools was found during canal repairs for Velino water disposal. Dated to the 272 B construction by Manlius Curius Dentatus, the Velino bed’s lime content required the canal’s build. The project aided creation of Italy’s famed Anio waterfalls at Tivoli and the Marmore cascades.

Associated Press Rome Velino Manlius Curius Dentatus Italy Anio Tivoli

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