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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1922

Page

5

Lloyd George Calls for Peace Policy and Debt Payment

The former prime minister urged unity with the United States and a broad league of nations while insisting Britain must pay America its debts. He argued Europe’s recovery supports British foreign trade, and urged closer ties with Great Britain and Canada to secure economic and political unity.

Lloyd George Great Britain America Europe United States League of Nations League Germany

Chamber of Commerce Link to Strong Local Economy

The article compares the city to a chain with its strength tied to the Chamber of Commerce. It argues the chamber shapes mercial and civic affairs and depends on people to be effective. It stresses that commerce thrives only when the community actively supports the organization.

Hich Er of Commerce Board of Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce Seeks Wider Support and Investment

The chamber thrives on broad community backing with every citizen contributing their share. Past efforts have saved merchants in Laredo and the organization has operated efficiently with a small outlay. Membership is an investment yielding substantial returns for merchants, professionals, property owners, and residents alike.

Chamber of Commerce Chioy Laredo Chamber of Commercees

Merchants of San Antonio Visit Laredo for Civic Welcome

San Antonio merchants arrive by special Texas Mexican train welcomed by Laredo officials and Chamber of Commerce. A 4:45 p.m. mass meeting at the I and G N depot precedes a 6 p.m. conference and later banquet in Nuevo Laredo for Gov. Lopez de Lara of Tamaulipas.

Laredo San Antonio L. Villegas

Large deal sealed with Detroit syndicate in Webb county leases

Usher Carson, oil and lease broker in Laredo, returned from Detroit after negotiating with a large syndicate. They closed one of the district’s biggest lease deals, acquiring 18 000 acres in Webb county. Phillips Petroleum Co engineers visited, backing development plans and urging immediate exploration and appraisal. B J Corn to partner in Laredo ventures.

Usher Carson Oil Exchange Hamilton Hote Detroit Mich B. J. Corn Carson Laredo Webb County Cargon Phillips Petroleum Co Bartlesville Oklahoma Messrs. Carlson Corn

Fall Hat and Sweater Bazaar at Lincoln Street Shop

Miss M. Saller advertises new fall hats sweaters corsets brassieres and fancy work including Pictorial Review patterns magazines phonographs records and gift lines for both adults and children. Visit at 1209 1211 Lincoln Street or call 555.

Ecall Lincoln Street M. Saller

First Day of Chamber Membership Drive a Great Start

The Chamber of Commerce reports 31 new members and 178 renewals on day one in Laredo. Two leading teams were delayed but enthusiasm remains high as efforts continue into a second and third day with calls to contact the secretary at Phone No. 874.

Chamber of Commerce Rotary Laredo

Big League Stars To Play In Laredo Exhibition

League veterans Ross Youngs Huber and Najo join Milmos and San Antonio All-Stars in a three day Legion Park baseball event drawing a record crowd. The article nostalgically recalls early days of catching and mittless play while promising top players from National American and other leagues.

Ross Youngs Huber Najo Old Laredo San Antonio Chile Najo Et al Laredo America

San Antonio Band A Juvenil Concert Here Tomorrow

The San Antonio merchants delegation arrives by special train at 4 45 p m Friday to present the Banda Juvenil of San Antonio in a concert on Martin Plaza from 5 to 6 p m. The Laredo Chamber of Commerce and the mayor arrange the event and urge large attendance to honor the visitors and the San Antonio merchants and Chamber of Commerce members.

San Antonio Juvenil Banda Juvenil of Laredo

McCarty Wins City Sewage Plant Alterations Contract

Bids opened at City Hall with Mayor Leo poldo Villegas presiding. McCarty submitted the lowest bid of 677.83 for complete alterations and additions to the sewerage disposal plant and will start work next Monday morning. The other bids were 984.15 and 1,016.36 by Evans FP Peterman and George Tillman respectively.

Leopoldo Villegas Crecillius M. J. McCarty

Benefit performance by Manuel Cotera company aids Guadalupe society

A benefit show by the Manuel Cotera Company raised funds for the Bociedad de Guadalupe. The event took place Monday evening at the Tent unre netting 954. Details are incomplete due to text damage.

Manuel Cotera Bociedad. de

Suspended Sentences In Auto Theft Cases

District court and District Attorney John A Walls continue to manage criminal docket with several auto theft cases. Enrique Alonzo received a suspended sentence for theft over 50 dollars. A case against Benj Batcom and Lloyd Batcom was reset to October 28.

Enrique Alonzo District ‘Court John ‘A. Walls Benj Lloya Batcom

TAREDO NO 4 PRODUCER AND COMING WELLS

Oil news from Webb county reports Laredo No 4 near Mirando City as a good potential well not yet completed with estimated output uncertain. Other sites in Schott and Avior fields see multiple drillings and crews arriving daily to set casing and erect derricks for upcoming wells.

Mirando City South Plains-Coursen Matches Co Laredo No. 4 Schitt Field Aviatora Tuaredo Mexico Ively Schott Aviators Webb County Schott Field Camanha Ol Co Kan-Oka Of!Co

Christian Endeavor Camp Fire Tonight Leaders Set

Tonight at 5 30 the Christian Endeavor groups from the Christian and Presbyterian churches meet at the Heights end of the car line for a camp fire and conference at Montrose pavilion led by Miss Smoot. The conference continues at the Presbyterian church at three with Mr Owers leading The Young People Group.

Christian Endeavor Christian and Presbyterian Montrose Pavilion Miss Smoot Presbyterian Church Owers

Fragmented reminiscences and odd street encounters chronicled

A garbled column surveys odd street life and anecdotes from a Hidalgo street cigar counter to a city traffic stop. It recalls a fish tale, a fogged film, late golfing, and a Lincoln street store window display of eerie faces seen as a novelty.

Hidalgo Street A. Larédemin A’ Lincoln

Halloween ghost fest at Woman's Club invites all

Hal lowe'en ghostles and goblins parade at the Woman's Club on Saturday October 28. Spooky witches with broomstick planes and spitting black cats will loom large to thrill and scare attendees. The event promises shivers and a playful fright in a festive autumn setting.

Martin Piton Probresa Montrose Laredo Hallowe'en Woman's Club

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