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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1922
Page
4
The Laredo Times notes daily evening publication except Sunday with mail and delivery options across the United States Mexico and Canada. It lists subscription rates including weekly and multi month terms with payments due in advance and a note on price variations.
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Monday's Daily reports coal shortages forcing Ford plants in Detroit and across the country to suspend operations next month for an indefinite period. The stoppage affects Ford workers and hundreds of thousands of auto buyers, while broader industry shutdowns loom if coal and rail disruptions persist. Government control is criticized as harmful.
A semiofficial San Antonio memo reports Francisco Murguia and eight aides crossing into Mexico near Brownsville with plans to topple President Obregon. Critics say rebel bands lack a unified aim while oil and mineral nationalization fuels discontent with the 1917 constitution and Article 27.
When bowels are constipated the lower bowels fill with refuse matter rich in germs. These germs enter the vermiform appendix and inflame it, a condition known as appendicitis. Take Chamberlain's Tablets when needed and keep bowels regular to avoid trouble.
A village gossip column riffs on Fall fashions and local quirks with playful jabs at spouses drivers and flappers. It weighs in on manners money and manners with wit and a call for readers to share their own bore list.
Ants are killed easily with Furman’s Quar guaranteed Ant Powder. Non poisonous. Delivered anywhere. Phone 1530. 8-22-6t.
Mexican consul I M Vasquez reports July trade via Laredo with 738 cars. Major commodities include cattle 174, ores 43, lumber 76, oil 11, bricks 12, bricks 12, lard 47, machinery 16, furniture 16, empty tanks 174, automobiles 2, and other goods. Dairy cattle movement remains high despite summer trends.
John K. Beretta of San Antonio leads efforts to rebuild the Mexican side approach of the $500 000 Laredo Nuevo Laredo bridge. An invulnerable open arch design will withstand future floods while traffic continues during construction and the structure on the American side remains intact. Engineers note the recent flood did not damage the bridge, prompting interest in this bridge type for other crossings.
Miranda Production Co plans new drill in Aviators Field as Cin Tex Bailing and Killam Condren No 1 near results. The Texas Mexican Oil Refining Co expects to open by October after delayed materials arrived due to a railroad strike. O W Killam returns from a national trip reflecting strong interest in Laredo district development.
The Democratic runoff in Laredo Webb county drew about 800 votes with Parr leading Smith for US Senate by tentative margins. Lieutenant Governor and other offices show varying results while Parr’s edge is uncertain. the piece also notes a farm advertisement and a recommendation for Pedro Trevisio & Co. coffee from Jamaica nights.
The Webb County Chamber of Commerce board will tour major oil districts this week to gather firsthand facts for informed cooperation. A conference with Miranda City Chamber of Commerce officers and oil promoters is planned, with Sam Mackin scheduling a start date.
Neat signs improve office appearance with gold leaf window signs that do not come off. Contact phones 92 and 1267 for details.
Newly furnished rooming house at 1601 Hidalgo Street offers board and amenities. Contact number 906 for inquiries. Laredo Kindergarten seeking admission. high standard maintained with classes in English, elocution, needlecraft, piano, and dance. Teachers include Mrs Heredia and Miss Blake with Luisa Dickinson as accompanist.
The Holding Institute announces the next session starts September 4 offering instruction from that grade through high school with first class teachers. Commercial subjects include typewriting shorthand and bookkeeping taught by an expert at reasonable rates. The Cabaret Garden in Nuevo Laredo, Mateo Lopez proprietor, becomes a popular family venue with continuous service and live music.
Mrs. J. T. Ward announces the Fall term of the Laredo Preparatory School beginning Monday September 4. For information apply at 1816 Washington St or phone 675. Will W Gregg notary public lists office and residence details.
Knights of Columbus beat American Legion 6 to 3 in seven innings. In the nightcap Lanston threw a no hit game for the Knights as HoneyMan hit a three bagger in the 11th to drive in Cullinan for a 2 to 1 win over the Laredos at Legion Park.
On September 1 Julian M. De Witlar announces the opening of St Sbecilia Music Academy at 702 Iturbide Street with piano voice and theory instruction. Special classes for children seven and older and a solteggio class are offered. For details contact No 1419.
A notable American delegation attends the Inter Parliamen tary Union session in Vienna. In Chicago the Railroad Labor Board begins wage and rule hearings for maintenance of way unions. Salt Lake City hosts the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction final meeting outside Washington. Boston opens the largest printing exhibition in America under the IA P H Craftsmen.
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