Ford's Railroad Takeover Sparks Wage of Debate
Henry Ford's control of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad shifts it from near collapse to profitability by adding freight business and alliances with other lines. Critics question if Ford's management creates the pay and warn the gains may not endure without sustained efficiency and market discipline. The piece also notes Germany's monarchist and republican tensions, and ends with a customs notice about a seized Studebaker at Laredo, Texas, with a sale upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad
Mr. Ford
Henry
Nursing a Snake in German Politics and Monarchy Hope
The piece warns that German monarchist sentiment endures within the populace and may threaten the republic. It argues that nationalist sympathy for empire revival persists, citing Erzberger's murder as a sign of shifting winds and referencing veteran groups and former soldiers in political rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erzberger
Ormer
Funeral With Full Military Honors For Captain John L. Laredo
The remains of Captain John L. Laredo arrived in San Antonio and were interred at Fort Sam Houston with full military honors. A Laredo native, he served as first sergeant in the Ninth Infantry before attending Camp Travis for officers training. He was commissioned a captain of infantry and sent to France, where he earned the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously after falling in action during John Taylor's charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Laredo
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Laredo
Old Ninth Infantry
Camp Travis
France
John Taylor
Notice of sale of unclaimed freight by railroad company
The International and Great Northern Railway Company through Receiver James A. Laker will sell at Laredo Texas on October 1 1921 to the highest cash bidder between 10:00 and 11:00 a m at the Freight Depot the described property One Key Light Roof Cement weighing 210 pounds shipment CHR I P Barr Oak Thr Ils to Laredo way bill 1875 dated March 24 1921 consigned to Pedro Ramirez shipped by North American Fibre Prod Co Cleveland Ohio The sale is advertised under Texas law covering reclaimed unclaimed freight and accrued charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International & Great Northern R Railway Company
James A. Laker
Laredo
Texas
International & Great Northern Railway Company
Chri&p Barr
Pedro Ramirez
North American Fibre Prod. Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Band Concerts Tonight and Tomorrow at Fort McIntosh
The 17th Infantry Band under Hermann Weber performs tonight from 7 to 8:30 with a grand program including The Nash Merch, La Gazza Ladra, Columbus, Be Becky from Babylon and Mlle Modiste, followed by an intermission and selections from The Crimson Flush and Rigoletto, with a repeat on Martin Plaza tomorrow at 8 o'clock featuring the same program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Infantry
Fort McIntosh
Martin Plaza
Hermann Weber
Popular Musical Organization
Rossini
Columbus
Spain
Columbias
Silver
Becky
Babylon
Kentucky Blues
Mlle Modiste
Herbert
Crimson Flush
Bee
Alexander
Berlin
Verdi Toreador
Notice by Publication in Probate in Webb County, Texas
Public notice issued by Webb County County Court seeking letters of guardianship for W H Sweetman. T C Sweetman filed August 30 1920. hearing set September 19 1921 at Laredo Court House. Readers must appear and answer if interested. stamped August 30 1921 J A Rodriguez Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
Studebaker
Aguilares
C. M. McDaniel
State OF Texas
Webb County
W. H. Sweetman
T. C
Laredo
A. D
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Spokane to Test Iron Mines with Five Ton Furnace
In Spokane Washington August 31 1900 a five ton electrical pig iron furnace is being erected to test ore from Colville Stevens County near the city. The project aims to create a rival iron industry to Pennsylvania. Rich deposits exist in Stevens County but capital hesitation and the Colville Indian reservation status have delayed progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Pennsylvania
Spokanea
Colville
Stevens County
Diplomatic Passengers Head to Centennial in Mexico City
In the next two weeks many foreign diplomats, officials, and business leaders will pass through Laredo on routes to Mexico City for the grand centennial celebration beginning September 16. The American delegation will arrive around September 10 and stay about three days, with major events on September 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico City
Brazil
Texas
London veteran Baden Grindle seeks U.S. citizenship through Legion ties
Baden Grindle of the London Rifle Brigade followed the American Expeditionary Force back to the United States and London hospitals. He grew homesick last summer and sailed from Liverpool. In hospital he crafted a brass plate emblem of the American Legion and sent it to national headquarters, hoping for a law to grant citizenship. He now works in Indianapolis awaiting full citizenship and Legion membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Atkins
Doughboy
London
Tommy
Baden Grindle
London Rifle Brigade
Piccadilly Circus
Liverpool
American Legion
Grindle
Exservice
Legion
the Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
Ladies Exchange opens for art and needlework
The Ladies Exchange is now open and invites all ladies to enroll for membership. For more information visit MI LADY'S SHOP or call for details. 8-27-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MI Lady’s Shop
Notice to the Public at Sepulveda Barber Shop
Notice clarifies no price increases for hair cuts and shaves at Sepulveda Barber Shop located south of Stowers Fur Co. Run by J. Sepulveda. Dated March 8, 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepulveda Barber Shop
Stowers Fur. Co
Sepulveda
Mer
Loyal Order of Moose Initiation Meeting Notice
Loyal Order of Moose members are urged to attend Wednesday evening at the Lodge room for initiation of new members and other important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose
Budweiser Quip Sparks Clearer Head Remark
A short humorous note from American Legion Weekly reports a man stopping drinking Budweiser and joking his buddy asks why. The response credits a clearer head and feeling “bud wiser” after giving up the beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
Times advert offers daily watch and monthly deal
An advertisement for THE TIMES promotes daily watch opportunities at 50 cents per month, inviting readers to subscribe for ongoing access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Texas game laws in a nutshell open seasons and rules
Texas game laws summarized with open seasons for doves quail duck snipe wild turkey deer geese and brant plus shipping game rules. It notes county hunting rights without license and changes allowing shipping affidavits for transporting game and bringing game in private conveyances without a shipping affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Johnny
Tall Timbers
Laredo notices mix storage rules ads and local notices
Useless storage fee rule begins tomorrow at the customs footbridge storage area. Advertisements cover fall term start at Laredo Preparatory, pecan shipments, cotton seed hulls price, imports via the port, plumbing and wagon sales, milch cows, gasoline prices, and local business service notices. A local baseball team is being assembled for a Mexico City centennial game.
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Customs Service
J. T. Ward
Laredo Preparatory School
Queen Candy Company
Laredo
Philadelphia
Mexico City
Laredo Juniors Sweep Cotulla In Twin Mornings Games
The Laredo Juniors baseball team won both games at Cotulla with identical scores of 7 to 8. Bell and Trout starred in the first game while Hazelrige and Trout pitched in the second. Jack Hassell shone in defense and August Wormser led the batting as Laredo held an edge over Cotulla.
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Laredo Juniors
Cotulla
Laredo
Bell
Trout
Hazelrige
Jack Hassell
August Wormser
Clean Up Squad to Visit Laredo for Two Days
The Veterans Bureau Clean-Up Squad will be in Laredo September 1 and the morning of September 2 to adjust compensation and insurance claims for disabled World War I veterans. All eligible ex servicemen and women should report with papers. medical exams will be provided if the disability is service related. Squad headquarters are at the Woman's Club City Hall from 9 a.m. Thursday to 11 a.m. Friday, covering several surrounding counties before continuing to Corpus Christi and then Harlengen.
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Veterans’ Bureau
Laredo
W. C. Stephenson
W G. Doonan
R. KE. Wardell
United States
Mexico
el Paso
Juarez
City Hall
Interior
State Department
Ill Husband Improves After Los Angeles Trip
Mrs. Dario Sanchez, who traveled to Los Angeles after learning of her husband’s illness, telegraphed today that he is much improved. The message reached her daughters back home as the family remains hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dario Sanchez
Los Angeles
California
Sanchez
Auction sale of used army wagons at Texas shop yards
Notice announces a sale of used army wagons at the Texas Mexican Railway Shop Yards. Sale starts tomorrow at 10:00 a m. Prospective buyers are directed to contact Mr G D Winch Storekeeper for directions to the sale location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Mexican Railway
Haverrigg
Texas Mexican Railway Shop
G. B. Winch
Ford Trip to California by Young Businessmen
Will Sames of Sames Moore and Co and Will Austin of T A Austin left here yesterday in a Ford for an overland run to the Pacific coast. They plan to go from Laredo to Los Angeles via the Grand Canyon, combining business with a month long vacation in California while studying the fruit and vegetable industries en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sames
Will Austin
Pacific Coast
Grand Canyon
Sames, Moore & Co
T. A. Austin & Co
Ford
Laredo
Los Angeles
California
Barber shop prices set from September first
Public notice lists hair cutting at 45c and shaving at 2h, effective September 1. Names of local shops include Laredo Barber Shop Hamilton Barber Shop Star Barber Shop Lopez Barber Shop City Barber Shop American Barber Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Hamilton
Star Barber Shop
Lopez Barber Shop
City Barber Shop
American Barber Shop
8 Percent Money Makers Ad in Times Want Ads
Classified listing notes an 8 percent return opportunity titled 8% Money Makers appears in the Times Want Ads. No additional details provided.
Passport Troubles on Border Open Close Chess Game
American and Mexican immigration officials battle a shifting passport ban at the border. Officials promise openness, then restore restrictions as inspectors change. Residents face affidavits, stamps, and fees, with tourists forced to endure red tape and consulate payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
el Paso
Juarez
Washington
Mexico City
Kiwanis Delegation to Boost Laredo at District Convention
A Laredo Kiwanis Club delegation led by President A D Bordea ux will depart Sunday to attend the Kiwanis district convention on Monday and Tuesday and distribute 32 page booklets promoting Laredo as Mexico gateway and key commercial center. About 300 Kiwanis members will visit Laredo next Wednesday for a day, with booklets issued for distribution to Texas and Oklahoma attendees in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Oklahoma
San Antonio
Public notice on unchanged barber pricing
J S Roberts barber in the Thaison Building states that prices for hair cuts and shaves have not been raised. The notice identifies the business location at 30 31 and is issued to inform the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Roberts
Barber
Thaison Building
Rios Bound Over to Grand Jury on Dual Garage Burglaries
Jose Rios faced an examining trial this morning for burglarizing Albert Martins garage and theft of property valued over fifty dollars from Isauro Patifios garage. He was held to the grand jury in sums of 360 dollars and 300 dollars respectively.
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Jose Rios
Albert Martin
Isauro Patifio
Farm math joke from Western Christian Advocate
A school teacher asks a boy a math question about a farmer raising 3 700 bushels of wheat at 2 50 per bushel. The boy answers with a humorous bid for an automobile, reflecting a playful misunderstanding in a Cincinnati newspaper excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Christian Advocate
Cincinnati
Police warning against fast driving in Quincy
Chief of Police Goodhue posts signs on city approaches warning motorists of danger and urging slower speeds. The plan reportedly catches drivers’ attention and reduces overspeeding in the area.
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Quincy
Mass
Goodhue
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Hindenburg
Russia
England
J. L. Taylor
National Cemetery
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Yanks
Hazelrigg
B. Juarez Plumbing
Auto Supply Company
A. Saft
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
Will W. Gregg
Nocary Public
Farragut Street
Here
Kiwanians
Alamo City
Bellans
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