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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1923
Page
3
Advertises daily and weekly subscription options for Laredo Texas and crossing access to Mexico, with pricing for monthly and yearly plans. Includes mailing, carrier delivery notes, and publisher information for PENN PUB SHING CO. in Laredo Texas.
The text credits The Associated Press for news dispatches and local news published in this paper. It reiterates AP exclusive rights to republication of AP credited dispatches and locally sourced material.
The horticulturists urge Congress to allow patents on new plots trees and shrubs to protect owners of hybrids and originators of plant varieties. Advocates note gains by Luther Warbank and others who develop productive forms from wild plants while warning that without patents others may profit from their labors.
The article cites experts warning major quakes on the West Coast and in Japan as inevitable. it notes recent earthquakes in Japan and in California areas, stressing that even non disastrous tremors indicate underlying seismic risk and the need for preparedness. It references concerns about infrastructure and the impact on daily life, including mines, pipes, and energy systems, with emphasis on readiness and public reassurance.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss production from a te orminids plant and critique self interest versus altruism. The text hints at monopoly implications and community benefits but provides no clear outcomes or specifics.
Government plans to limit retirement age to 62 for most officials, matching judges and procurators, with 65 for the president of the supreme court. Exemptions include state ministers, Privy Council members, and emperor appointments. Professors at imperial universities would also fall under the limit.
A pronounced success describes the uniform relief and care it provides for bowel complaints in children and adults. The remedy is presented as having near universal adoption and no equal among rivals.
Classified note announces opportunities to watch The Times every day with a monthly rate of 0o. It presents a simple subscription option and urges readers to enroll for daily access.
The son of Bombay’s high priest of the Parsis, Jab taustur Curgetyh Pie ry, attended Cotnobha University and earned honors at Bomubay University. He won prizes across European schools and planned to study for the Indian civil service and bar. He chose to pursue the high priest path and will complete a PhD at Columbia by 1924.
In Dresden a wave of distrust in money pushes Germans to seek stable value in art and antiques. Dealers report scarcity of old master pieces furniture silver tapestries and rugs as many shopkeepers withdraw prized items from sale. Showcases now display modern imitations and refugee era curios to appear stocked.
Texas League stars from San Antonio and Galveston travel to Laredo for a four game set with the Milmos on September 21 to 23. The Texas Leaguers include pitchers Lybrand Adams and Morrison, catcher Witty, infielders Newman Gross, Meyers, Booe, Wisterzil, and outfielders Whiteman Fuller. The Milmos promise strong lineups and possible surprises in their uniforms.
Webb County Bar Association adopted resolutions honoring Judge Hal W Greer of Beaumont Texas who died August 31 1923 noting his high legal performance integrity and leadership The Laredo Bar Association sent sympathy and copies for publication as well. Rainfall in Laredo reached 9 22 inches inside four days with 7 20 inches Friday and 1 42 inches Friday to Saturday and .61 inch Sunday night to Monday morning Weather reports describe widespread rain aiding water tanks and ranches while onion seedbeds suffered some damage and replanting is possible
The Royal Theater opened yesterday under William Epstein amid threatening weather. A 120 seat venue, it featured Vicente Blasco Ibanez’s Enemies of Women, a 20 piece orchestra led by Prof Julian M. de Villar, and decor by Cloonan and Osborn. Mary Pickford’s Tess of the Storm Country follows.
The American Georgia University petitions ecclesiastical authorities to dig in Cranham Church Upminster Essex to locate General James Oglethorpe’s remains. If found, the university seeks permission to ship them to a shrine at the campus. Oglethorpe, born 1696 died 1785, helped charter Georgia in 1732 with King George I.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as an ideal purgative. It claims strong effect for robust adults yet mild for children, causing an agreeable bowel movement without griping and being easy and pleasant to take.
Tomorrow marks Rosh Hashanah the Jewish New Year with services tonight at 7 30 P M and again tomorrow morning at 8 Oclock at the Knights of Pythias Hall.
The Milmos of this city defeated the Apache Indians of San Antonio in two of three games at Legion Park amid threatening rain. Milmos won 6 to 4 on Saturday, lost 6 to 2 Sunday morning, and won 10 to 2 Sunday afternoon as fans from Laredo watched. Rain began in the ninth inning of the last game, prompting a quick exit and traffic rush on Matamoros street.
In London on September 10 English aristocrats watched the sale of Empress Eugenie of France's effects. The 160 lots sold for about $10,000, with gowns, slippers, lace and furs fetching modest sums. A rare Alencon lace piece brought $1,115 and a fur stole sold separately. A Seville woven rug bearing royal cipher, presented to the empress, was bought by a French buyer for a museum.
Visitors to the Baltic coast face rising room and board rates and tenant unrest as landlords press higher charges from Memel to Kiel. Mosquitoes plague guests while hotels struggle with photo of mutiny amid summer crowds. Railway fares also climb yet travel remains heavy and crowded.
Loans up to 2500 dollars at 6 percent interest on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. Thos H Ward office in Joseph Building. 8 1 1f.
Manuel Pefia Resendez, a Laredo resident for twenty years, died at 5 20 AM at his home 404 Front Street at age 61. The funeral will be held tomorrow at San Agustin church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. He came from Hebbronville where he grew up and had many friends in both towns.
Send your name and address with 5 cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa to receive a trial package including Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Stomach and Liver Tablets Chamberlain's Salve for burns wounds and skin afflictions all for 6 cents This value packed offer is promoted for household use and urges quick response.
In Webb county fields deep testing progresses on several wells including Hughes Butler McMurry No 1 near Dilton with casing at 3564 feet and shows of oil and sand at 3668 feet. Cole No 3 near Bruni and other rigs in Schott Field push depths toward 3500 feet with expectations of productive sands and potential barrels.
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