Unemployment discussed by Secretary of Labor Davis
Secretary of Labor Davis calls attention to unemployment, noting over five million jobless now, comparing to 1914, and explains complex readjustment as workers, returning soldiers, and immigrants affect labor demand. argues immigration restrictions and contract labor law may ease the issue and urges prudent spending and savings for workers as fits the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Mble
Humber
Europe
Department of Labor
Mexico's Centenary Celebrations Begin Tonight
The article recalls Hidalgo's 1810 proclamation at Guadalupe Hidalgo and the pivotal midnight call that sparked Mexico's fight for independence. It notes the centenary celebrations marking the moment that led to Spain recognizing New Spain's independence, framing the church scene as the birthplace of liberty.
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Mexico
Padre Miguel Hidalgo
Spain
New Spain
Europe
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Lberty
Hidalgo
Reba
Mexico’s road to independence and constitutional reform
The text traces Hidalgo and Morelos leading the Mexican independence struggle, the 1821 Spanish surrender, and the roles of Juarez and Diaz in shaping a modern state. It notes ongoing dissension, past hardships, and a new era of constitutional rights and peaceful governance as Mexico marks the centennial of independence with a rallying cry of Viva Mexico Viva la Independencia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Hidalgo
Guanajuato
Morelos
Hidalgo
Chilpancingo
O'Donojll
Mexico
Hidalco
Benito Juarez
Porfirio Dinz
Juarez
Diaz
Hernan Cortez
Spot
Prof David P Todd and his Mars telescope plan at Amherst
Professor David P Todd, long at Amherst College Observatory, planned Mars snapshots via a Chilean mine shaft telescope. He led the Amherst observatory for 49 years and participated in the 19th century Venus transit expeditions. His career includes travels to Japan, West Africa, Tripoli, the Dutch East Indies, and a 1920s solar eclipse flight. He was born in New York and educated at Amherst, later receiving the Imperial Saki Cup from Japan’s emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David P. Todd
Mars
Chile
Burral
Ecclessal
Amherst College Astronomen Observatory
United States
Japan
West Africa
Tripoly
Dutch East Indies
South America
Prof
Todd
New York State
Amherst
Laredo High School Football Team Organized for 1921-22
The Laredo High School football team for 1921-22 has been organized after extensive tryouts. M. M. Leyendecker Jr. is manager, E. Wright is captain, and Principal C. T. Cochran serves as coach. Several utility players will accompany the team on all trips and home games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
M. M. Leyendecker, Jr
H. 9
Ten
E. Wright
C.T. Cochran
Rotary Club Meeting at Hamilton Cafe Transacts Business
The Rotary Club met at Hamilton Cafe with 80 percent attendance. J C Netzar was elected delegate to the Texas Rotary Clubs conference in Waco on September 15. Gordon Underwood joined as a new member. Fred W Mally spoke on the Chamber of Commerce and Music Director Eliott led Rotary songs after the talk. The meeting concluded with all singing the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Hamilton Cafe
Asher R. Smith
J C. Netzar
Texas Rotary Clubs
Waco
Gordon Underwood
Southwestern Gell Telephone Co
Fred W
City Hauling License Deadline Notice in Laredo
All trucks doing public hauling in the City of Laredo must have the City License paid before October 1, 1921, at my office in the City Hall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laredo
Record fast completion of international pontoon bridge
Contractor L. V. Jambers completed the reconstruction of the international pontoon bridge in six days, after it washed away last Friday. Three eight hour shifts around the clock rebuilt the bridge, which opened this morning as Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations began and many are expected to cross to the Mexican side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Jambers
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
el Otro Lado
Juarez Plumbing
Masonic Meeting Called at Laredo Lodge No. 647
A notice announces a called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 647 A F and A M to be held Friday at 7 30 pm with work in the M M degree and invites visiting brethren. IL A Morrow W M. Also includes a customs notice about a seized Ford car in Cotulla Texas with a sale planned October 7 1921 if claims are not filed within twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
A. F
A. M
IL. A. Morrow
W. M
Port of Laredo
Texas
Cotulla
A. R. Kahn
Water Company Officials Arrive In Laredo For Artesian Well Study
T R Crumley president and Paul de Leon chief engineer of the General Engineering and Management Corporation accompanying actions in Laredo to inspect artesian well prospects. Layne and Bowler expert to join to assess formations and test for possible wells to supply domestic water. Local managers and officials observe potential unlimited artesian supply and plan multiple wells if viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Crumley
Paul de Leon
General Engineering and Management Corporation
Laredo Water Co
Consumers Ice Co
Laredo
Fred A. Matthes
Houston
Layne & Bowler
Texas
Jaredo
Sunday Hours Observed September 16 at Factory
Consumers Ice and Full Co. announces Sunday hours will be observed on September 16 at the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Ice and Full Co
Band Concert on Jarvis Plaza Tonight at 8 O'clock
The 17th Infantry Band led by Hermann Weber will give its weekly concert on Jarvis Plaza this evening at 8 o'clock. The program includes marches, overtures, selections from musical comedy, and dances, with intermission and performances by members of the band. The event precedes Mexico's Independence Day celebrations in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, where festive displays and cross-river activities draw crowds on both sides of the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Infantry
Jarvis Plaza
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grands
Laredo
Citation by Publication in Webb County Texas
Public notice commands summons for Eugenio Martinez and dozens of others and heirs if dead to appear in Webb County District Court in Laredo on October 10 1921 to answer trespass to try title and damages over 117 6 acres. Case No 5581 involves S K H Leonard as plaintiff and multiple defendants including Gonzales Garza Quintana Aguero Benavides Navarro and Dovalina heirs. Proceedings require four weekly newspaper publications prior to return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Eugenio Martinez
Francisco Martinez
Marcela Martinez
Juan Martinez
Pascuala Martinez
Pablo Martinez
Maximo Martinez
Hermenegildo Martinez
Josefa Martinez
Jose Gonzalez
Jose Maria Martinez
Marta Francisca Torres
Alinda Herrera
Antonio Martinez
Casimiro Garza
Antonino Garza
Antonio Vaca
Atilano Villarreal
Josefa Valls
Pedro Garcia
District Court
City of
Laredo
S. KH. Leonard
Philip J. McMahon
Fidel Cantu
Donato Benavides
Lilia Benavides
Ygnacio Benavides
Victor Benavides
Edna Benavides
Ofelia Benavides
Guadalupe Benavides
Ochoa
Leonides Garcia
Fabian Garcia
Isidoro Martinez
Cosme Martinez
Luis Martinez
Narciso
Seid
C. M. de la Garza
Hernenegildo Martinez
Maria Francisca Torres
Feliz Benavides de Aguero
Ynocencio Aguero
Amado Aguero
Nicomedes Quintana
Anastacia Quintana
Juan Quintana
Lucia Quintana
R. Quintana
Manuel Gonzalez
Amado Gonzalez, Jr
Rame
L. Villegas
Phillip J. McMahon
Ofelo Benavides
E. E. Ochoa
Porcion No
Juan Bautista Villarreal
Herain
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Constitutional Cure
Catarrh described as a local disease influenced by constitution. States Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Claims to destroy the disease's foundation, boost strength, and aid nature, with druggists carrying the product and circulars free from I J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Nature
I’, J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
A Daily Lesson In History September 15 1789
The entry profiles James Fenimore Cooper born in Burlington New Jersey and died in Cooperstown New York, notes Zachariah Allen inventor of the first furnace for heating dwellings born in Providence Rhode Island and died there, and mentions a 1521 declaration of independence by provinces of the Kingdom of Guarani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fenimore Cooper
Burlington, N. J
Cooperstown, N. Y
Zachariah Allen
Providence
R. I
Kingdom of
Gua
Onion Seed Planting Time Finds Farmers Busy
Seedbeds for Bermuda onion seed are being prepared with sowing underway. Plants are expected to be ready for transplanting by mid December, with acreage likely similar to last year or possibly reduced as farmers gauge seed-bed performance and adjust plans for later transplanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Birthday Anniversary List of Notables
William H Taft new Chief Justice born in Cincinnati 64 years ago today Sir Esme Howard British ambassador born five and a half years ago today Edmund Otis Hovey curator American Museum born New Haven Conn 59 years ago today Don Colton U S congressman Juab County Utah 45 years in Itay Noel A Reed U S congressman Sheridan N Y 46 years ago today Roscoe Patterson U S congressman Springfield Mo 45 years ago today
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William H. Taft
United States
Cincinnati
Sir Esme, Howard
Madrid
Edmund Otis Hovey
American Museum of Natural History
New Harms Conn
Don
Colton
Congress
Utah
Juab County
Itay
Noel A. Reed
New York
Sheridan
N. Y
Rroscoe
Patterson
Missouri
Springfied
Notice to Mexican Citizens Reminded of August Tax
Notice from Mexican Consul Enrique D. Ruiz at Laredo Texas dated Sept 10 1921 reminds Mexican citizens of a special tax decree based on August income. Tax must be paid before month end at the local Consulate or penalties apply as established by the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obregon
Enrique D. Ruiz
Laredo
Texas
Ex Service Men Urged to Attend Mass Meeting
Ex service men in the city are urged to attend a mass meeting at the Elks Club Monday evening at eight o cl ock. Be there. Alden B. Muller FP. L. Mackay Post Commander Post Adjutant. 9 14 51.
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Elks Club
Alden B. Muller
FP. L. MacKay
Pontoon Bridge Kept Open For Centenary Attendees
The new pontoon bridge will remain open tonight Friday and Saturday until 12 o'clock midnight to accommodate centenary celebration attendees. This measure eliminates the need to request night passes.
Bids Sought for School District Depository 1921
Call for bids to be received by 10 a m September 21 1921 at the Superintendent s office Central School Building for depository of Independent School District of Laredo Texas funds for term ending August 31 1922. The board reserves right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
Hunters and supplies ready at Philadelphia Battery Station
All kinds of cans and supplies are prepared for hunters at the Philadelphia Battery Station Auto Service Station, ensuring stocked readiness for the hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Battery Station
Porcion 28 trespass case seeks 367.5 acres in Webb County
Webb County suit lists Maria Francisca Torres and Alinda Garcia among defendants with Santos Trevisio and Phillip J. Macmahon named, others as guardians of minors Lilia Benavides et al. The action seeks to recover 367.5 acres from West end of Porcion No. 28 Abstract No. 241 in a trespass to try title and damages case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Webb County
Eugenio Martinez
Francisco Martinez
Marcela Martinez
Juan Martinez
Pascuala Martinez
Pablo Martinez
Maximo Martinez
Hermenegildo Martinez
Josefa Martinez
Jose Gonzalez
Jose Maria Martinez
Maria Francisca Torres
Alinda Herrera
Antonio Martinez
Casimiro Garza
Antonino Garza
Antonio Vaca
Atilano Villarreal
Josefa Valls
Pedro Garcia
Feliz Benavides de Aguero
Ynocencio Aguero
Amado Aguero
Nicomedes Quintana
Anastacia Quintana
Juan Quintana
Lucia Quintana
R. Quintana
Manuel Gonzalez
Amado Gonzalez, Jr
District Court
City of
Laredo
Santos Trevisio
Phillip J. Macmahon
Fidel Cantu
Donato Benavides
Lilia Benavides
Ygnacio Benavides
Victor Benavides
Edna Benavides
Ofelia Benavides
Guadalupe Benavides
Orhoa
Leonides Garcia
Fabian Garcia
Ugarte
Porcion No. 28
Citation by Publication in Webb County Land Case
Publication notice in Webb County claims damages to recover 335 acres from Vardon No 28 and 210 acres from Porcion 28 29 Original Grantees Villarreal and others. Plaintiff alleges peaceable possession and use under fence for over ten years prior to suit. Court in Laredo, dated September 7 1921.
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Laredo High School
Rotary
J. C. Netzer
F. W. Mally
Water Company
A. Saft
Caliche Park
Laredos
American Legion
Laredo High School Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Diamond Grid
Veeshia
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Thinen
Farragut Street
Oil, Gas and Refining Company
J. H. Wright
Acta
O. N. Lightner
Brennan
Zame
City of Laredo
M. S. Ryan
Youngerina
F. M. Espinoza R
Laredo, Texas
Chichester
Chichester S Pills
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