Flank Movement on Klan Issue Divides Texas Parties
The Democratic state convention refused to gun for the Ku Klux Klan issue. Some ex‑Democrats joined with Republicans to form a Texas Ants Klan political party in Dallas. Governors Nell and Davidson opposed sectarian or racial factions, while extreme ant Klan delegates plotted to back Republicans. The convention remained united on religion and race in policy, and most Democrats preferred not to cross party lines over the issue.
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Duo
Texas Ants Klan
Dallas
San Antonio
Tim
Exas Democrats
Teopiloiie
Republican Party
Bedare
Eonew
Alwave
Creager
Ho Bedyy
Texas
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of the Union
Laredo Gossip Spoofs Town Habits and Secrets
A quirky column from Laredo pokes fun at local life. Jokes about auto wrecks after a barage, fall fashions, flirtations, a pony joke at the supper table, and a nod to Volstead era nostalgia. Denting modern changes and small town quirks with light satire.
Flying Parson Maynard Dies in Stunt at Fair
The flying parson Lieut Belvin W Maynard was killed during dangerous stunts at a country fair. A veteran war flyer and former test pilot he held loop records and giant flight achievements, but a stunt went wrong ending in his death.
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Maynard
Heep
Europe
Gote
Focumotier
ano@ter
Lieut. Doolittle
Lieut. Winton
Brazil
Lieut
Belvin W. Maynard
Lieut. Maynard
Plan for permanent Mexico bridge approach to begin soon
Jo Beretta of Laredo Ridge Co and Construction Idn Aineer Simpson arrived from San Antonio to take final measurements for the proposed permanent approach to the international bridge on the Mexican side of the Tolo Grande. The temporary Mexican side bridge remains in place to avoid traffic disruption during early construction.
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Jo. Beretta
Laredo Ridge Co
Idn- Aineer Simpson
San Antonio
Tolo Grande
Kiwanis Club Holds Small Laredo Luncheon
The Laredo Kiwanis Club met at Hamilton Cafe with few members present due to attendees at a Kiwanis convention. President Howard W. Moore led an impromptu program of short talks and singing ending with the Star-Spangled Banner. guests included Rev. J. T. Curry San Antonio and Rev. Charles Nixon.
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Laredo
Henry DP. Zachary
Pierre V. Stanchard, Jr
J. T. Webb
San Antonio
Vagrant Musings on Laredo Attitudes and Temptation
A witty column comments on Laredo residents and Webb county roads toward cider presses. It notes a joke about cackling locals, a liar's truth, and the difficulty of pleasing everybody for preachers. The tone blends humor with social observation of small town habits.
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Laredo
Webb County
Hi dalgo street horse scare sparks public alarm
Several horses on Hi dalgo street were frightened and ran away when a steaming horseless carriage was driven by strangers causing chaos and alarm among bystanders.
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Hidalgo Street
Notice in Probate for Margaret J Walters Estate
Webb County Texas court issues notice that George W Sprague seeks letters of administration for Margaret J Walters deceased. Hearing set for third Monday of September 1922 at Webb County Court House Laredo. Interested parties may appear and contest the application.
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State of Texas
Margaret J. Walters
George W. Sprague
Webb County
Laredo
Texas
Trade Excursions Aid Laredo Through Mexico Path
The Chamber of Commerce board approved a plan to publicize Mexico trade from Teoceren along the National Railways of Mexico to Saltillo and Monterey into Laredo. Merchants will offer railroad fare refunds to shoppers, with a Laredo merchants meeting set for September 11 to finalize the program.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Mexico
Tecrrecen
National Railways of Mexico
Saltillo
Monterey
Merchants of
Mally
I. M. Vasquez
Clingenpeel
Civic Improvements Committee
San Antonio
Ofl Field Road
Zapata County
Clingenpoel
Laredo Building & Loan Association
J. A. Allbright
New Brick Block Planned for Market Plaza by Ortiz
A modern business block is under construction on Market Plaza by J A Ortiz. The 50 by 80 foot brick structure with plate glass front may rise two stories if the second floor is leased to the Knights of Columbus for a lodge and club room.
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J. A. Ortiz
Market Plaza
Knights of Columbus
Kan Oka No 2 well near Kan Oka No 1 in Laredo district
Kan Oka No 2 drilled yesterday afternoon near the banner Kan Oka No 1 in the Laredo field. It is not yet completed but expected to produce about 500 barrels per day and potential for more. Mop-Up No 1 and Vindicator No 2 spudded in today, with Mop-Up No 1 backed by a locally financed company and Vindicator No 2 on a small state lease secured by Alfredo Villareal.
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Schott
Kan Oka No. 2
Kan-Oka OU Co
Kan-Oka No. 1
Laredo
OW Co
Los Ojuelos
Kan-Oka
Taredo
Schott Field
Alfredo Villareal
Morgan
Oi Co
Burnett Transferred to Station at Eagle Pass
J A Burnett after fifteen years in the United States Immigration Service in Laredo as assistant inspector in charge is appointed inspector in charge at Eagle Pass. He will leave about September 15 with his family joining later. Laredo regrets losing the estimable officer and his family to Eagle Pass. J E Trout notes a successor to be announced.
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J. A. Burnett
United States Immigration Service
Laredo
Fagle Pass
TD. C. Kinne
Burnett
Eagle Pass
Mr. Burnett
J. E. Trout
Track Stars Open National AAU Championships at Newark
Thousands attend opening of the Amateur Athletic Union national track and field meet at Weequahic Park in Newark under the Newark Athletic Club. Nineteen junior events and the same number of seniors highlight day one and two with relays and the decathlon featured on Monday.
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Newark
N. J
Newark A. C
Weequahic Park Athletic Field
Amateur Athletic Union
Weequahic Park
Local ads and notices from Laredo dated 1961
A cluttered agate page lists various services and notices including a marriage license for Calixtro Sandoval and Maria Alvarado, a coupon offer from Sterling Grocery, typewriting and business college ads, plumbing and electrical services, a dog and pony show, home remedies, and multiple community notices.
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Calixtro Sandoval
Maria Alvarado
Possessed of so a beauty and a Migs
Readable text fragment notes a possession theme involving a beauty reference and a Migs aircraft. No clear event, people, or place identified.
Tears on Screen Fade as Tearful Moments Decline
Actor Wheeler Oakman notes a shift in film history from genuine emotion to artificial crying. He recalls early days without glycerine and how tearful scenes demanded inner emotion, while modern productions rely on easy tears and staged cues.
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Wheeler Oakman
Oliver Morosco
Slippy McGee
Associated Iirst Nationa
Oakman
East is WestInspired Romance On Shanghai River Night
Vintage film notes describe a lively waterborne scene with lanterns and flowers on a midnight Shanghai river. Constance Tal Madge is attached to the next picture with a light romantic “love boat” moment.
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Shanghai
Goodbye Bakimo Pie Alert Open Eyed
Vague fragmentary text mentions a goodbye and alert phrases tied to an open eyed Vond organization reference. No clear event dates people or places are identifiable.
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Vice. Org
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Knele Abner
Stone Mars
Romatic
Louise
Kiwanis Club
Yesteryear
Webb
Nuevo Laredo
NTW
North Side Market Plaza
Daily Digest
Laredo Fields
Los Ojuelos Grant
D. K. Kinne
Tocat
Sterling Grocery
San Agustin Avenue
B. Juarez Plumbing Co
Lincoln St
Miss Smith
Webb County Teachers Institute
Miller
Fuller Brush Co
W. Y. Bunn
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show
Furman
Laredo Business College
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Dinuver
Hamilton Hotel
Lucille M. Nunneley
Ixile
International Bridge
Stella May
Alexander Bldg
Bender Hotel
Cleveland
National Motor Co
Laredo Baseball League
Florist
Fenix Bakery
Fidel Cantu
WI W. Gregg
Corpus ‘Christ
Constance Talmadge
Ming Toy
Costance Talmadge Thrilla
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