Tobacco taxation and army retention in early reform debates
The piece argues tobacco revenues funded about nine percent of government income for the year ending June 30 and that banning tobacco would cut funds by about 270 million. It critiques female smoking trends, notes international practices, and warns reforms impact on internal revenue and soldiers’ careers. It urges stable laws to keep a contented professional army and prevent disruptive tinkering with the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Raleigh
Grea Britain
Raleigh
Ative
Avery
Internal Revenue Collectors
Doan's Kidney Pills Public Endorsements Highlight Laredo Testimonial
Public endorsements claim 50000 people including Laredo residents back Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary issues. A testimonial from Chas Wharton of 1206 Davis Ave Laredo says relief began after two boxes and his kidneys and back improved. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY price 60 cents at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Laredo
Chas
Wharton
Davis Ave
Doan
September opens schools across Webb County and Laredo
Webb County teachers meet at Central School September 4 to 9 signaling the start of the school year. After the institute rural Webb County schools resume September 11, followed by private schools in Laredo. Laredo Independent School District public schools begin September 18 with expected record enrollments.
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County
Laredo
Welb County
Webb County
Laredo Independent School District
A Poor Profession Defense of the Military Role
A reflection argues the army should be under congressional control to prevent military dominance, praising the noble profession of arms in a republic. It contends officers and soldiers favor peace, with defense serving national protection, not conquest, and cites the defense act of 1520 as setting satisfactory personnel standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
United States
Congress
Prado
Rome
Laredo Gossip Hints at City Weathered By Witty Snippets
Local column gathers light gossip from Laredo residents full of quips about reformers, shopping habits, baby arrivals, and street humor.notes on inciting optimism and cynicism as townsfolk trade jokes about self made men and weather forecasts while daily life unfolds.
Webb County Runoff Results Indicate Democratic Leads
Webb County totals show 900 votes cast with 11 of 12 precincts reporting. Leads include Jeren son 665 and Mayfield 239 for US senator, Davidson 741 and Mayfield 161 for lieutenant governor, Garrett 120 and Terrell 779 for state treasurer, Bentley 196 and Marrs 708 for superintendent, Parr 579 and Smith 310 for state senator. Parr seems nominee by clear margin. statewide results favor Ferguson, Davidson, Marrs, and Terrell for respective posts with Democrats strong for November.
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Webb County
Palafox
Democratic Executive Committee
Hera
United States
Jerenson
Mayfield
Davidson
Billie) Mayfield
Garrett
Terrell
Bentley
Marrs
Parr
Smith
Parr-Smith
Ferguson
Texas
Parable of Busy Men and Circus Elephants
A fragmentary rumination contrasts busy men with trouble, mentions elephants in a circus parade, and notes time and law in a rural setting. It references a man volunteering to hold a nail while his wife wields the hammer and alludes to risk and price in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Time
Laredo
Local Notices And Advertisements From August Texas Issue
A garbled OCR page lists various local services and ads including Dr Stella May chiropractor office at 223 Alexander Building, Bender Hotel timings, florists Green at Avenue C San Antonio Texas, plumbers B Juarez at Lincoln Street, Ye Beauty Shoppe 1111 Lincoln, Wormser Brothers electrical contractors, Fidel Cantu electrical services, Heacon shoes at Saft's, Wil W Gregg notary public Times office, and other small notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella May
Alexander Bldg
Tome
Bender
Lopez Willing Station
Santa Maria Are
Wil W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Christ Street
Silesia Border Controversy Touched by League Meeting
August 29 marked one year since the League of Nations council opened discussion on the Silesia border issue. In Belfast a night attack by Unionists killed two Nationalists, underscoring ongoing sectarian violence.
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Counecil
League of Nations
Silesia
Belfast
Bird Bath Confusion at Gentleman's Place
Pat asks about a shallow water basin and is told by the gardener it is a bird bath. Pat jokes that no bird could tell Saturday night from any other, expressing disbelief in the explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy Cited in Memoir of Flux Cure
Mrs. Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri recalls using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine years ago to cure flux and again years later for the same illness. She says she has recommended it to dozens and will continue to do so for its quick and positive relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala Burns
Savanna
Chamberlain
District Court Terms Begin Next Week Across Counties
The district court of the 49th Judicial District starts next Monday at Carrizo Springs in Dimmitt County for a four week session. Afterward a one week term at Zapata County is scheduled, followed by two eight week terms for Webb County totaling sixteen consecutive weeks of court in Laredo.
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District Court of the
49Th Judicial District
Carrizo Springs
Dimmitt County
Zapata County
Webb County
Laredo
Seizure Notice of Ford Car at Bruni Texas
The Ford automobile engine 4071554 license 651962 seal 37574 was seized near Bruni Texas on August 19 1922 for violation of section 3082 R S Claim within twenty days from first publication or it will be sold at public auction at the Custom House at 10 A M September 27 1922. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Bruni
Custom House
A. R. Kahn
Worries Over German Goods Pinch Australian Makers
Australian manufacturers fear German catalogues circulating nationwide. Prices undercut local costs with a milling machine listed at 70 pounds and a circular saw for steel at 2 pounds 10 shillings, versus current local prices around 230 pounds and 7 pounds 3 pence. The goods would enter Australia after August 1, stirring concern among industry.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
Seizure Notice for Ford Auto at Port of Laredo
The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas issues notice that a Ford automobile Engine No 4226978 Seal No 166545 and License 386269 was seized near Bruni Texas on August 19 1922 for violation of Section 3082 R 8. Any person claiming the vehicle must appear and respond. the notice states it will be sold at public auction at the Custom House at 10 a.m. on a specified date.
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Port of Laredo
Texas
Bruni
Custom House
Weber No 2 well shows progress amid Texas oil rush
The Weber No 2 well in Jim Hogg County, spudded last week with a 136 foot derrick, advances toward a potential big production at 2 700 feet. Cole No 2 near Bruni, halted for a boiler restart after a fatal explosion, awaits eight inch casing. Development intensifies on the 100 600 acre Naranjo ranch near Nuevo Laredo with three wells slated to begin by September 15 and more American operators moving into Northeastern Mexico.
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Weber No. 2
Holbein
Jim J. Hogg County
Texas
Weber
Bruni
Webb County
Ea Davis
Tampico
Cole No. 1
Naranjo Ranch
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Iso Salado
Rio Grande
Zapata County
Democratic runoff totals from Zapata county election report
County Judge J M Sanchez released The Times a tally of Zapata county voting on the recent run off. United States Senator Ferguson Mayfield and others led the results with varied counts from Zapata San Ignacio and Lopesia. State Senator and other statewide posts show Davidson Terrell Bentley Marra Smith Steen among the top names with notable counts.
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Zapata County
Zapata
San Ignacio
Lopesia
the Times
J. M. Sanchez
United States
Ferguson
Mayfield
Wieedas Tives
Davidson
Beens Ceeene
Terrell
Pee Ape
Garrett
Aretess
Public Instruction
Bentley
Ceeene Ceees
Marra Oo
Ceee Cceecnes
Partig Ait Cans
Ole Eas
Smith
Steen
Jardin Cabaret Reopens Under New Management in Laredo
Jardin Cabaret in Laredo, formerly run by Mateo Lopez, is sold to BL Robertson who plans extensive improvements including a mosaic dance floor and 24 hour refreshments. Special attention will be given to American patrons and new and old friends are invited.
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Nutevo Laredo
Mateo Lopez
BL. Robertson
Holding Institute Announces September Session Start
The Holding Institute will open its next session on September 4 offering instruction from first grade to high school with first class teachers. Commercial subjects include typewriting shorthand and bookkeeping taught by an expert at reasonable rates.
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Convent Avenue
J. B. Hampton
Weather notes from New Orleans forecast and Fort McIntosh report
The Times presents a forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Observations for Fort McIntosh cover 24 hours ending 7 am with a 100 degree max and 75 degree min. Wind direction is southeast and skies are clear.
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United States Weather Bureau
New
Fort Mcintosh
Ward Announces Fall Term at Laredo Preparatory School
Mrs. J. T. Ward invites enrollment in the fall term of the Laredo Preparatory School starting Monday September. Information available at 1816 Washington Street or by calling 675.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ward
Laredo Preparatory School
Washington St.or
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Tobacco and Taxes
Webe County Teachers Institute
TIMES
Money ‘Makers
One
Pete
Tank
Abner
Paing
Louise
Sanitary Grocery Co
J. C. Netzer Co
I. Alexander
Flora Dilgarde
Milton Studios
Milton
New York City
G. Darlington Richards
Frank TL. Sealy
Richard Hageman
Virginia Colombati
E. B. Deo Serrano
Graham McNamee
Else Sternsdorff
Cincinnati Conservatory
Christ Church
James Vernon Proffitt
Edwin B. Adams
Elisabeth Reed
Dorothy Borchers
Sadie Hazelrigg
Mendell H. Morgan
Bermuda
Teteriffe
Canary Islands
Spain
Cannel Coal Co
St. Cecilia Music Academy
Iturbide Street
J. M. de Villar
International Mercantile Co
Chamber of Commerce
Miranda City
W. Y. Bunn
Timerson
Jurman
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Farragut
Ville-rs
Tamilton Hotel
Cleveland
National Motor Co
Fidel Cantu
Saft’s
Cole No
Hidalgo St
Kan-Oka
Larepo
Wis
Webb ¢ County
Murra
Seymour Denike
Salinas Ave
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