Negro Exodus Noted In Texas Labor Scene
Friday’s Daily notes scarce signs of large scale Negro emigration from Texas. Labor trends show workers leaving for the North unlikely to rise, as plants offer low pay and harsher conditions elsewhere. Improvements and public works in cities are discussed alongside street and drainage projects affecting daily life.
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South
Vur
North
Vase
Les Tha Songeemre
Park
South Carolina
Europe
Texas
Paved Streets Prove Durable Under Heavy Rain
The piece argues rain tests the strength of bituminous paving in Webb County versus fragile gravel roads. It notes how paved streets recover after storms while dry climate roads wear quickly, urging continued use of bituminous topping and warning against overreliance on old road styles despite occasional high intensity rains.
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Webb County
Laredo
Webb County Quota for Japanese Aid Overfunded by Local Drive
Webb County rapidly met and exceeded its aid quota for the Japanese relief effort. Following a city meeting, volunteers undertook tasks Thursday morning and by moonlight Wednesday the county sent 407.78 to St Louis headquarters, with an additional sum bringing the total to 427.75. The community united to aid stricken people through the American Red Cross.
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Cunther
St. Louis
Red Cross
de Amerie Red Cross
Bari
Web
Ada
Webb Counts
Moon
Seepetipy J
Dred Gunther
St. Lowis
American Red Cross
Old Fron
Apaches to Visit Laredo for Milmos Series
A statetie team travels to Laredo to meet the Milmos in a weekend series with renewed Apache strength and new Milmos players. The Milmos aim to win decisively while the Apaches seek to overturn past results. The Alamo Peak Indians of San Antonio are expected next week to face the Milmos, who have added fast talent and seek another strong performance.
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Faredo
Mitmes
Vmilmos
Laredo
Milmos
Mibmec
Alimica
Moss
Alamo Peek Indians
San Antonio
The Ideal Purgative Ad Claims Chamberlains Tabs
Ad claims Chamberlains tablets provide strong yet mild laxative effects suitable for adults and children. It promises an agreeable bowel movement without griping and describes the product as easy to take and pleasant in effect.
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Chamberlain
Diplomatic Ties Restored Mexico United States Messages
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce reports reception of a telegram from President A Obregon thanking for August 31 message and noting renewed diplomatic relations. Monterey Chamber of Commerce also extends congratulations and praises renewed ties and friendship. City Lumber Co states Saturday hours resume through Sept 15 for price-closure agreement violations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alvaro Obregon
Republic of Mexico
Vera Cruz
Laredo
Texas
Republic
A. Obregon
Friends of
Chamber of Conmmerce of
Monterey
Mexico
United States
Two Laredos
Caumara Nacional de Comercio, Industria Vo Mineria del Estado de Nuevo Leon
City Lumber CO
Webb County Teachers Institute Finds Interest
Webb County Teachers Institute held a session at Central School in Laredo with Mrs. Perez conducting and topics ranging from geology to literature. Speakers included Miss L Garza on igneous rocks, Mrs. de la Garza on English literature, and Miss Tompkins with drawing and arts.
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THE
Webb County Teachers Institute
iCentral School
Garedo
Yestepelay
Perez
L. Garza
Gulf Stream
de la Garza
Gray
B. Chacon
I. Sharkey
Tompkins
M. J. Guerra
Holmes
Twain
Hawthorne
Camp
Baldridge
Resolutions of Condolence for Miss M Santoy
Webb County teachers announce heartfelt condolences to Miss M Santoy on the death of her brother. A committee extends sympathy and prays for comfort from the Heavenly Father. Also listed are Wentworth Brothers piano tuners and rebuilders at 39 W 42nd St New York.
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Webb County
M. Santoy
Institute
Santoy
Wentworth Brothers
42Nd St
New York
Laredo Drenched By Record Two Hour Rainfall
Local report details a 7.20 inch downpour in two hours in Laredo causing flooded streets from Mintamoros northward becoming lakes and seas by 8 am. Automobiles marooned, fire alarms, and widespread moisture reach from Escenico to Del Rio with observers noting heavy rain across Webb County and southwest Texas.
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Ingersoll
Laredo
Mintamoros Street
Fort McIntosh
Drouth
Fescadito
Miranda Wield
Lang Wield
Zapata County
Minera
Coal Mines
Webb County
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Real Estate Bargains In City Listings June 9 1921
Three residential offers on Heights and Laredo Street near Orphanage plus a 5 room house on West Washington Street. New six room residence on two lots near carline priced at 5250 with part cash. Three lots on Laredo Street priced at 1800 with small cash down. West Washington Street property, 63 by 130 feet, 3750 with part cash and easy terms. Contact R C Bryant at 711 Salinas Ave for details.
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Carline
Laredo Street
Washington Street
Sea
R.C. Bryant
Salinas Ave
Dentist Dr. F A Bass Opens New Office in Joseph Building
Dr. F A Bass announces new dental office location in the Joseph Building rooms 227 and 229. He welcomes old patients and the public for dental services and provides phone contact 1641.
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F. A. Bass
Joseph Building
Weekly Drilling Report for Webb County Fields
In the Schott-Miranda City Field 116 producing wells and 15 gassers are active. Aviator Field shows 29 producing wells and 2 gassers. Mid-Ojuelos has 20 producing wells and 1 gasser. Carolina-Texas Field reports 4 gassers. Miranda Valley Field lists 22 producing wells and 2 gassers. Lang Field has 1 passer. Readers urged to call with corrections. subscription offer noted.
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Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval Counties
Times
Harry L. Fansler
Schott
Los Ojuelos Grant
Kirkpatrick Et al
Witherspoon Oil Company
Magnolia’ Petroleum Company
Two Republics Oi & Gas Company
Carnahan Producing & Refining Company
Carolina-Texas Field
Muckelroy Et al
Lowery Oil Corporation
George A. Lowry
Laurel Deep Well Oil Company
Aviator
Puig
Rio Grande Petroleum Corporation
Radio Oil Company
Andrews Petroleum Company
Black Panther Oil Company
Bennett & Gilliland
Schott-Miranda City
Webb County
Aviators
Mid-Ojuelos
Reiser
Miranda Valley
Zapata County
Lang
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Guiliel
Market Street
Guadalupe Street
Malmos
Obregon
A. H. Camp
Esther Sharkey
Stella Garza
Committee On Resolutions
Lester A. Wentworth
Don J. Pluvius
Eagle Pass
la Pryor
del Rio
G. F. Trevisio
Iturbide
Gruen
L. Daiches
Cin-Tex Petroleum Company
Laurel Oil Company
Bailey Et al
J. J. O'Hern
Ochoa
Chico Pool Oil Co
Los Oju
McKenzie-Ryan
Leaseholders Producing & Refining Company
Olson
Derrick
Bruni Field
Josefa Cuellar
Cole Petroleum Company
Mesquite Ranch
Mesquite Oi! Company
Porcion
W. Forrester
Nye
Rio Grande River
A. D. J. of! Company
Arkansas Natural Gas Company
Finley, Beatty, Baker
W. G. Burton
Carolina-Texas
Alonzo Jr
Mirando Valley
Mirando Oil Company
Lang Field
Holbein Tract
BE. IL. M. Oil & Gas Interests
Zapata Company
Panuco Producing Company
Hale Stamfl
Jim Hogg County
Weber Interests
Hant Miranda
Homer Tyson
Richards Et al
J. W. Pippin
Duval County
Peters Ranch
Fansler
Pat N
Oun
West Cole NO
B&f
W.G Burton
Randado
Nat's Bank
HARRY_L. PANSLER
RIO Grande Paint CO
Salinse Ave
Border Electric Company
Farragut Street
General Electric
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