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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1922
Page
8
Clarence Jefferias argues that conventional plaster on black lath deteriorates within ten years as the lath corrodes. He promotes galvanized lath at an extra six cents per square yard, about 36 dollars for a two story exterior, promising a fairer deal for customers.
Public notice commands the Webb County sheriff to publish a divorce citation for T L Haven in Webb County Texas newspapers or nearest county. The suit Virginia Buitton de Haven vs T L de Haven filed September 6 1922 seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment with return date at the Webb County District Court October 9 1922. The clerk is C M De La Garza with deputy Pedro Garcia.
R Livingston Beeckman, former Rhode Island governor, seeks the Republican nomination for U S senator. Born to wealth, he started as a Newport messenger boy at five a week, rose to business on his own, spent nineteen years on the New York Stock Exchange, entered politics in 1908, and went to France in 1917 as a war governor who visited state servicemen under fire.
A column noting England traffic fines for passenger misbehavior, a New England gas street lighting opposition a century ago, and Cecil Rhodes buried atop Matoppo Hill in South Africa where he dreamed of Rhodania’s future. These items reflect quirky historical anecdotes and colonial founder lore.
A destructive hurricane hit Bermuda on September 14 causing widespread damage. The same issue notes the six hundredth anniversary of Dante’s death observed in Ravenna with ceremonies marking the milestone.
Our Daily Birthday Party lists Charles Danad Gibson born in Stoxbury Massachusetts 55 years ago today. Alice Stone Blackwell born in East Orange New Jersey 66 years ago today. Mrs Charles BE Hughes wife of the Secretary of State in President Harding's cabinet born 59 years ago today. Austin B Garretson former president of the Order of Railway Conductors born at Winterset Town 6 years ago today.
List of guests arriving at St Anthony Hotel includes P. J. Barker from Austin N C Raynolds Ed A Elkine C A Skiles Paul C Jones from San Antonio J B Arnold from Pearsall I Cox from Austin Wm May E McCloskey M G Lowe from San Antonio L M Stone Dallas EB PF Schramm Robt Tamkin and wife Mr and Mrs R Stone from San Antonio G W Sutherland Alice W M Cocke Miranda City L Bruni City A B Stone Roy B E Dossey from San Antonio Mrs R A Rabon Madell Oklahoma.
Twenty first anniversary of President McKinley death and seventieth of the Duke of Wellington observed. Seventy fifth anniversary of the City of Mexico capture marked. Interstate Commerce Commission freight rate inquiry resumes in Atlanta. Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association holds thirty ninth reunion in Chicago. Tennessee monument to Davy Crockett unveiled at Lawrenceburg. Edward V. Rickenbacker to wed Adelaide Durant in New York. Sulgrave Institution presents William Pitt memorial to Pittsburgh.
B P Santos of Hebbronville L L Livingston and wife of Panuco Mexico F R Coronado L M Smith of San Antonio J B Moore of Saltillo Jack Davaney J M Billete M Spencer City Bruno Garza of Monterey J R Smith of Haynesville La.
General Diederichs is named dictator of Primoria by 219 votes to 19 after N L Gondatti withdrew. Observers note Gondatti would not have accepted the post, while Diederichs received seals from S D Merkuloff and pledged army and civil allegiance. Some fear a military rule may falter with worker support and Reds looming after Japanese departure.
The Christian Church Sunday School classes will meet at the church and travel to Petronillas for a splash party and picnic supper. The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church will gather at the Baptist Church at 5 PM Friday.
The Department of Agriculture reports per capita egg consumption at one half egg daily. U.S. production has risen to about twenty two billion eggs, a ten percent increase since the war, while overall poultry consumption falls and hens stay on farms.
Texas-Mexican Train No. 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 10 a.m. Train No. 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p.m.
A reflective verse contrasts light and shadow with hope that purity and spring prevail. The prose section lists numerous social notices from Baltimore Sun readers, detailing visits, travel, and parish activities across Texas City, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and other locales.
Democratic nominee for U S senator Charles B Mayfield says there should be no fusion with anti Ku Klux Klan Democrats and Republicans to oppose him. He cites August 30 New York meeting of Texas party leaders and declines to name the opponent.
The Texas American Legion state convention adjourned in Waco and set the Galveston meeting for next year. John C. Townes Jr. of Mouston was elected State Commander and Hal L. Brennan of Laredo State Vice Commander. Wayne Davis received commendation for past year achievements.
Leaders of the federated shop crafts announced that several railroads telegraphed their willingness to start separate settlements as of July 1. The plan calls workers back to their former positions at rates set by the labor board, with a twelve member commission to settle disputes. Six members will be chosen by railroads and six by shop crafts.
Chicago Sept 14 Preparations for additional counter evidence against the government to extend the permanent injunction against Labor Department officials were begun. Defense attorneys seek to refute charges of conspiracy and saboteurs on war era measures and road permits linked to peace negotiations.
London reports that a thousand officers and men of the Royal Air Force embarked today at Southampton for service in Mesopotamia. They depart as part of broader imperial commitments and air support deployments across the Middle East theater.
Nine emigrants from Central Europe and one from China paid $150 each for a 10 hour motor boat ride and drugged coffee then walked 35 miles back to Havana after being robbed of $1500. They were landed on the Florida coast by three men who promised no immigration trouble. They woke on a desolate beach, found Cuban village Jibacoa, and reported an American Cuban man in custody as a principal. a third assailant is at large.
The International and Great Northern schedule shows a fast train to St Louis leaving at 12 01 p m and arriving 5 16 p m Evening service Night Team departs at 10 p m and reaches 1 30 a m
Train No 1 departs daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m for Minera arriving 10 20 a m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo at 8 18 p m.
Five girls posed on a single sheet of writing paper to test its strength, collectively bearing 769 pounds. The stunt highlighted the paper’s durability and potential for heavy-duty use in demonstrations.
Acting Chairman Mek Kenzie of the house military committee filed in the Congressional Record the prayer signed by 220000 Southern citizens urging Congress to act swiftly on Henry Yard's offer for the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant lease.
Washington reports say a majority of major road builders plan to end the shop men's strike following an agreement reached yesterday. Officials indicate another portion of the industry is prepared to suspend actions, signaling a broad move toward resolution.
Chicago September 14 - The labor board chairman said the settlement on certain railroads sustains the transportation act. If the question underlying the strike returns to the board, the outcome remains to be decided.
The piece argues that men aged eighty-five and ninety are typically thin and spare, not fat. It notes that even careful eaters may overindulge or eat foods ill suited to digestion, requiring Chamberlain's Tableta to aid bowels and stomach function, after which longevity seems possible.
Mrs Winifred Westover Flatt will sue film star William S Hart for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. The case, filed by Mrs Hart’s attorney, notes a cash settlement of about 200000 dollars was discussed but not finalized. The attorney said a larger sum may be sought in a later legal separation proceeding.
Austin Sept 14 The Women of the Invisible Empire were chartered by the secretary of state to educate women in government and US history and to contribute funds to orphanages religions and related institutions Incorportors hail from Dallas Milam Comanche Orange and Fannin counties with Dallas as headquarters.
Outfielder Heathcote leads off for the Cubs while Pep Young and Counia Mack shuffle infielders. Tina Speaker and Johnny Cooney draw attention with strong hitting as New Haven’s pitcher joins the Braves. Ken Williams contends for home run honors behind Hornsby and Walker.
The article notes the pronounced success of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in relieving bowel complaints for children and adults. It claims near universal use and suggests there is no better remedy available.
The article highlights women led groups and markets including the Canadian Federation of University Women with 1353 members, women’s dominance in store purchases, and 800 English patents by women. It notes Vancouver’s all women owned taxi firm and a Swedish women’s interest paper, while dyeing Oriental rugs reminds of women’s labor roles.
Reports from Smyrna say Nemalist entry sparked great disorder with explosions that drew residents into panic. A resident said a grenade wounded an officer as Nemalists entered the city, and Turks ransacked the Armenian quarter while women suffered outrages. About 150 inhabitants were killed.
On the road to recovery after three days of steady improvement doctors express full confidence that Mrs. Harding is well on her way to recovery from her recent mental distress. General Sawyer, the White House physician, reports further improvement in her condition.
The Texas Palm Cane Growers Association was chartered today with headquarters in Kirbyville to promote the sugar cane industry and stabilize markets statewide.
Independence Kan September 14 The Prairie Oil and Gas Company today declared a regular quarterly dividend of and an extra dividend of two dollars payable October 31 to stockholders of record September 30.
A brief public notice states that milder terms will be considered in a case, granting fairest consideration to involved parties. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Officials from Southern Pacific Texas Pacific and Gulf Coast lines in New Orleans report their routes not covered by the settlement. Cotton Belt Katy and Frisco lines in St Louis also state their lines are not included in the accord.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the Baltimore and Ohio shop crafts executive committee will meet with President Daniel Willard in Baltimore to negotiate for peace under the Chicago agreement. Union officials expect about 17 000 workers to resume work by Monday.
In Washington on September 14 Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi attacked the agriculture department and its scientists for failing to adequately combat the cotton boll weevil. He said the proposed cessation of all cotton planting to kill the weevil is impracticable and urged reliance on modern science and continued department investigations.
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