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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1923
Page
9
Farmers in the Laredo district shift from cotton to onions as they plow under residues and fertilize land. Onion seed is sown in seedbeds this month, then transplanted in November or December to mature by late March or early April. Expected yield ranges from 2090 to 2590 carloads if weather cooperates. last year suffered heavy loss from freezes and wet conditions.
Francis B Sayre plans to leave for Stamm to advise the king on international law. He is Woodrow Wilsons son in law and a Williams College graduate who shifted from law to education. He taught at Williams and Harvard Law School before wartime service in France and Italy with the YMCA.
A compact recap of notable September anniversaries and events: 1844 Captain Ross returns from a four year south polar voyage to England, 1848 criminals shipped to New South Wales halt, 1864 Confederate General Morgan killed in Tennessee, 1864 Andrew Johnson visits Detroit for policy speech, 1876 Madrid orders removal of Protestant chapel inscriptions, 1888 Geronimo surrenders to Gen Miles at Skeleton Canyon, 1890 Queen Carmen Sylva attends the Fisteddford in Bangor, 1918 Gen Graves assumes command in Vladivostok.
Send name and address with 5 cents to Des Moines Iowa for a trial package of Chamberlain remedies. Cough Remedy for coughs colds and flu like symptoms plus Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and biliousness and a Salve for burns wounds and skin affections. Limited time offer.
A mosaic of fragments from a society page blends longing for rural scenery with social announcements. The text evokes Mrs Violet S and Boston script, skims through baptism at St. Peter's, and lists attendees, hosts, and ritual details, plus scattered travel notes and community notices.
A series of social happenings includes Maria Reid Daviss infant baptized at St Peters Church. Mrs. Peter Leyendecker Sr hosted a delightfully entertaining afternoon with bridge and roses and fern decor. Miss Nell MacMillan won a prize, and guests enjoyed embroidered tea cloths. President Coolidge’s stance on bereavement rides is referenced in passing.
An ad section item highlights available money making opportunities and listed rates. It notes contact details and basic terms for participation.
Spectacular scenes accompany the Bohemian Girl production presented by Flarley Kooles at the Riatta Theatre today and tomorrow. Cast includes Verry Ivor Novello Gladys Cnapper Constance Collier and C Aubrey Smith among many others. The show features a castle sequence a grand ball and village fair with vivid color and movement.
A native Samoan was executed in American Samoa marking a historic event during the territory’s administration period. The proceedings took place after a death sentence was carried out, signaling a rare capital punishment occurrence in the region.
Codttornie reports four Hobwegen tendeladnplons in recent months as the season winds down in the United States and Canada. The Perez championship race between Paai cheimplons and the Kansas Mite Pines keeps Americans focused on their clubs and tours. Washington Women's State Golf association hosts the week of September 10 with a championship tournament in the background. Outdoor demonstration in Cleveland under Ohio Sportsmen leadership. Texas baseball league patrons miss a championship series as Paris wins both halves of the split season. Minor leagues shrink circuits signaling a tough close to the season. Polo Grounds attendance decline draws varied explanations while New York fans keep faith in the Contes pennant chase. Red Overread, signed by Chicago White Sox after stint with Galveston, was dropped by Nashville for not fitting in. Boxing remains lively with Perdane and Pob Fitzsimmons shaping the sport. Carpentier and Broadri carry legends into fights with ritual bravado.
Cable dispatches from San Francisco to New York on September 4 report American embassy staff in Tokyo and Yokohama largely escaped with casualties. United Nations and Japanese authorities describe widespread destruction as rivers overflowed, bridges collapsed, and rioting erupted. Prince Shimadzu reportedly killed and other royals injured as relief efforts begin amid martial law and mass arrests.
Shocks continue around Kawasuchi area as Kawaguchi town is wiped out by a recent fire. Dowager Princess Yoshiko dies at Odawara and Dowager Princess Yamashimi perishes at Kamakura. Ichigay prison faces threat of fire in Tokyo.
Associated Press dispatches from Rome and London report strained hopes for peace as Greece Italy and the League of Nations face crisis. Mussolini cautions the League against overstepping duties while Greece delays fulfillment of terms triggering punitive evacuation pressures. The Greek delegation denies internal turmoil amid talk of a broader international response.
Turkish eunuchs organized a mutual benefit society in Constantinople to address straits caused by the abolition of the palace harem and rising poverty among upper-class Turks. The group is seen as a response to financial and social pressures facing eunuch guardians of harems.
On September 4 a year ago twelve people died in Brooklyn after consuming wood alcohol in counterfeit whiskey. The note also mentions the resignation of associate justice John H. Clarke from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Vancouver Rowing Club champions of the Pacific Coast will defend their titles against the South End Rowing Club of San Francisco in Labor Day races on the Oakland estuary.
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tab lets as a purgative strong enough for adults but mild for children. It claims to produce an agreeable bowel movement without griping and to be easy and pleasant to take.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an explosion and local names but provides minimal readable details about the event or involved entities. The text lacks clear date, place, or outcome.
Fragmented OCR text mentions relief funds and actions involving officials and entities, with references to organizations and political figures. The readable core speaks of monetary relief and policy figures, noting wartime assistance context and international relations. The passage is garbled but centers on relief initiatives and leadership.
An Associated Press report from September 4 details a fatal incident in Texas. The victim, a prominent figure connected to Republican events, was found dead amid investigations into preexisting financial dealings. Police say a broker was involved and officers recovered the body at Dover Street.
Police search for Mial Pexis a 28 year old woman and Gad Bessie Carl a 16 year old from Houston after their car was found abandoned four miles from Bernont on Monday following their disappearance Saturday night. Authorities describe possible foul play and are interviewing witnesses as part of the investigation.
A storage tank containing about forty thousand barrels of oil belonging to the Southern Pacific and operated by the Rio Bravo Oil Company caught fire today in Forgetton Texas and is still burning. A nearby tank is in danger as flames rage and crews fight the blaze.
A heavy rainfall in Galveston Texas on Sept 4 caused street flooding and intermittent streetcar service. Workers waded to reach workplaces as streets became impassable in several quarters after dawn.
The governor met with Adjutant Barton Ancorndeeppart amid efforts to advance the state's inquiry. Details remained limited as officials described ongoing checks and assessments without immediate conclusions.
Four hours ahead of schedule in crossing the Continental Divide, the pony express reached Craig at 7:10 this morning, the hardest leg of the Saint Joseph to San Francisco run.
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