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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1922
Page
9
A spoof column from Laredo features town characters and light humor. It lampoons horse shoe craze as a product of Ford era business, notes stylish skirts on Farragut street, and mocks local banter about politics, marriage, and daily routines with playful punchlines.
A quirky columnist notes aphorisms on love loss life and prudence with humorous misprints about Laredo men and monkey plants, suggesting self amusements and cautions about actions and health in a lighthearted, stream of consciousness style.
A quirky claim notes a guaranteed noiseless soup invention designed to reduce clatter at meals. The idea envisions a smooth, quiet dining experience without slurps or splashes.
BE. F. Schramm of Lincoln Neb D W Roney of San Antonio Raymond Dickson RF Dyer of Houston Mr and Mrs G H Echols of Beaumont J C Brice J R Hilburn of San Antonio Lota Cramley City Francisco Gonzalez of New York among others.
A roster of visitors and guests at the Hamilton Hotel includes J Ramer of San Antonio L C Perriman of Dallas M Crebbs of Mon Jerrey E D Sour M De Negro of Mexico J Y Breckenridge of New Orleans J J Bender and wife of San Francisco Mrs Adkin and son of Enavides T R Wilkens of San Antonio W R Shankle Mrs K Wedna of Fort Worth L Tucker of Ardmore Okla A Pawell of Lima Peter L Weibert son of Houston J Birtle of San Francisco R Southwell of San Antonio Ht Hinnont of Hebbronville G D McGints of San Antonio W M Crawford of Dallas R M Feltner of San Antonio.
Virgil N. Lott advises Americans traveling in Mexico to treat Mexicans with respect and adapt to local customs. He notes social classes, warns against arrogance, and predicts cross border development including a Rio Grande international bridge and agriculture expansion. He believes Mexico will settle its troubles and cites current peace compared to 1910 Madero outbreak.
The Violet Oberfeldt Society Editor invites readers to share social events and society notices. Call to reach the columnist at telephone number 70 for contributions and tips.
Tuesday The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs G C Hiatt at 4 PM. Wednesday A called Parish Guild meeting is set at the Rectory at 4 PM.
Poem describes hilltop scenes of blue and gold and riverside dreams. Teases a Walton reference and city fishermen along a chuckling stream near Kerrville. Also lists social updates from Elizabeth Newport Hepburn and local residents visiting, traveling, and hosting events through the week.
The Times presents a daily forecast from the U S weather bureau at New Orleans. Tonight is fair and Wednesday is forecast fair and warmer.
Observations for the Fort McIntosh area show a max temperature of 86 degrees and a min of 70. Winds from the southeast shift through the period. The sky remains partly cloudy.
The article urges total national focus to win the war and warns that fatigue poor sleep forgetfulness and irritability signal the nervous system breaking down. It stresses not becoming stale and urges taking rest or remedies as needed to maintain wartime vigor.
The group resumed weekly meetings after summer rest with a devotional on sin led by Mrs. J. N. Carwood and a poem This too shall pass away. They voted to study The Mind of the Messiah and Building with India on set Mondays, welcomed new member Mrs. Mullen, and listed attendees. Entertainment featured the Tournament Club and a host serving a salad course to members.
Concord notes 287th settlement anniversary. Baltimore marks a holiday for 1814 British defense. South Carolina run off primary decides governor. Missouri GOP and Democratic conventions held at Springfield and Excelsior Springs. Vermont, Connecticut, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Washington and Arizona hold primaries or nominations with key races for governors and U S senators. Several women vie for major roles.
Judge Wilkerson delayed the hearing on the motion by rail strike leaders to modify the temporary restraining order as the government argues the alleged conspiracy aims to destroy interstate commerce. The decision cites Coronado coal, retail tainther dealers, and Patton cotton corner prosecutions as guiding points.
Associated Press report from Washington notes the crisis in Mrs. Harding's condition appears passed. Official bulletin says no surgical procedure is needed for now. Secretary Weeks reports marked improvement overnight and a steady rise since yesterday at the White House.
In Waco Texas on September 12 the 36th and 3rd decisions and the Woman's Auxiliary with the American Legion moved to harmonize the Ku Klux Klan question. The convention proceeded with a harmony plea and planned to expand Woman's Auxiliary activities while Legion officials announced President Harding would not veto the adjusted compensation bill.
Gilmer Texas Sept 12 L Cools by aged 43 was found dead on the Rhonesboro Quitman road near here early today officers are investigating
Revised Maine election figures show Republican Senator Frederick Hale defeating Democrat Oakley C. Curtis by a margin over 26,000 votes. The result confirms Hale's continued representation of Maine in the Senate.
Fragmentary advert claims a blood tonic will restore nerves and tissues in ten days. The garbled wording references a “properta” and promises health improvements, but lacks clear product name, dosage, or source.
In Copenhagen on September 12 observers believe Captain Roald Amundsen has started his daring flyover the North Pole from northern Alaska. The Norwegian government asked Captain Friedrich Hansen to lead a relief expedition, but he could not accept the assignment, stressing the need for a relief mission.
Chicago on September 12 reports Expects fairs to demonstrate stronger livestock and crop prices this year versus 1918 Guy H Hall director of the National Institute of Progressive Farming says farmers have faced gloom and fairs will offer a cheer up message by showcasing authentic buying power for steers hogs and sheep amid improving markets
Honolulu reports that volunteers from Hawaiian women and Boy Scouts planted in 1920 harvested a world record sugar yield at Ewa Plantation. The 146.8 acre field produced 15.81 tons of sugar per acre, surpassing the 1902 world mark of 15.02 tons per acre set by the same plantation.
The August 20 derailment of a Michigan Central express near Gary Indiana killed two railroad workers and injured two passengers. The Interstate Commerce Commission bureau of safety cited malicious tampering with the track as the cause in its today report.
In Sherman Texas on September 12 District Judge Wilcox overruled the motion to quash indictments against six Denison men accused of kidnapping railroad workers. The prosecution rested as Assistant Attorney General Stone prepared to arrive from Austin for what is described as the open port law violation case.
Sixty Texas National Guardsmen from Austin Taylor and San Angelo were dispatched today to Denison to replace guardsmen released to return to school per the adjutant general's office.
In Jackson California on September 12 rescuers advanced 10 feet through a 3600 foot drift toward the Argo Naut mine where 47 miners are entombed. With 89 feet still to go at the 3600 foot level and 132 feet remaining at the 2900 foot level the prospect of reaching the trapped men before Friday was deemed unlikely.
Newport News Va Sept 12 The army airship C-2 will begin a trans continental flight to California at midnight if weather holds. Langley Field officers announced the departure was delayed overnight due to weather conditions.
Honorable figures celebrate birthdays including a former British prime minister born in Yorkshire 70 years ago, Sir George J. Perley ex High Commissioner in London born in Lebanon New Jersey 66, Henry M. Robinson LA financier born Ravenna Ohio 54, and Henry J. Allen Kansas governor born Warren County Pennsylvania 62.
Washington reports the soldier homes bill finished after Senate changes and conference action. Provisions added by the Senate could make it more objectionable to the president than in the House version, with a report to the House expected today and further tariff reports to follow.
Tony Dinello of Kansas City Kansas confessed at noon to police that he murdered his two missing daughters and disposed of their bodies in the Missouri River after a three hour questioning. Police and detectives reported the confession followed a lengthy interview and failed to shake his story.
Kansas City Missouri authorities say murder charges may be filed against Tony DineHoaga after tentative identification ties the two bodies found in the Missouri River to his daughters who disappeared a week ago.
Associated Press reports from Austin Sept 12 that Sealy remains quiet but shows a strong decline following last week’s killing of four people. Ranger Captain Aldrich, returning from Sealy, says two rangers will remain there for the time being.
Rome dispatch reports Balonila residents seeking Serbian occupation to prevent disorders amid tension from Turkish victories as described by the Tribuna.
A Tokyo driven movement seeks to organize a national chamber of commerce modeled after the United States, unifying commercial and industrial activity across the empire. Leading committee member Toyoji Wada says the body would include most societies and associations with backing from officials and major finance houses.
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