California Grapes Prices Rise as Prohibition Shifts Markets
The California grape trade faces higher prices and reduced output after prohibition altered demand. Growers profit while wine grapes vanish from the market, and table grapes drop in supply. The piece notes rising prices for grapes in California and elsewhere, the shift to raisin production, and potential expansion of grape growing in Texas to meet demand, alongside flood protection funding for San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Eerors Acsiciation
California
Callifornia
Cheera
Nebrintes
Caliform
Europe
Texas
Shutting the Door on San Antonio Flood Danger
Engineers urge a retention dam in Olmos basin to curb flood risk after the city's worst flood. They propose deepening and clearing the San Antonio River to handle 12 000 cubic feet of water per second and limit flows to that amount. The plan aims to protect the low center city from high water, with confidence in the study’s findings.
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San Antonio
Olmos
Laredo schools report rising enrollments past first week
The Laredo Independent School District began the 1921 22 term September 12 with daily enrollment gains. End of week tallies show Laredo High 261 Central School 1056 Uriah School 452 Heights 381 First Ward 407 Fourth Ward 259 and others. Officials expect total near 3000 by month end with colored pupil numbers rising slightly though the colored population remains small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Independent School District
L. J. Christen
Laredo
Fighting Card for Sunday in Nuevo Laredo
A postponed show at Teatro Independencia in Nuevo Laredo now goes ahead on Sunday September 18 at 3 pm Mexican time. The card features Lefty Helms vs Pete Brisefio six rounds Clifford Bledsoe vs Terrible Cheto Hed Massey vs Mexican Kid Gilbert Pat Gaynor vs Joe Moran ten rounds with Gaynor Moren main event, touted as one of the liveliest Nuevo Laredo has seen.
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Teatro Indepencia
Nuevo Laredo
San Antonio
Lefty Helms
Pete Brisefio
Cliff Bledsoe
Terrible
Cheto
Hed’ Massey
Kid" Gilbert
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
Forecaster notes partly cloudy unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday. Fort McIntosh records 24 hour period ending 7 am with 95 degree high and 75 degree low. Wind direction is southeast as skies clear.
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States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Laredo Baseball League Sees Tight Fight Toward Finish
Laredo Base Ball League standings through Sept 12 show Laredos and 17th Infantry tied for first with American Legion close behind. Sunday’s games will decide leadership while Knights of Columbus and 47th vie for second place as the season ends September 25.
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Laredo
Laredos
17Th Infantry
American Legion
Knights of Columbus
17Th
Legion
Indians
Yanks
Troop 7 Moves Meetings to Urbahn School
Scout Master J R Fasnacht announces Troop 7 meetings move from headquarters to Urbahn School. Scouts must report in uniform every Friday at 7 30 p m at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbahn School
J. R. Fasnacht
Resolution of Condolence for Brother Barther Alexander
A lodge notes the Grand Exalted Ruler's call from life of Barther Alexander son of Isaac Alexander. The resolutions mourn his charity justice brotherly love and fidelity, extend deepest sympathy to his family, and order minutes copies and press notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Alexander
Barther Alexander
Alexander
Call For Bids For School District Depository
Bids will be received until 10 a m on September 21, 1921 at the Superintendent Office Central School Building and opened for parties wishing to qualify as depository of the school funds of the Independent School District of Laredo Texas for the term ending August 31 1922 The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
Tag Day in Nuevo Laredo Aids San Antonio Homeless
During a centennial Mexican independence celebration in Nuevo Laredo a charity event saw senoritas wearing color marked tags collect donations for the homeless in San Antonio flood victims. Funds gathered will support relief efforts and aid those in need.
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Nuevo Laredo
San Antonio
Nuevo Larado
Mexico
Blanco Estate Sold Today Transfers to Maria de Flores
The Blanco estate fronting Victoria Street transfers today from Agustina Duranda de Blanco Anastacia Blanco de Chavarria Maria Blanco Jesus Chavarria Petra Blanco de Rodriguez and Alberto Rodriguez to Maria Anna de Flores Lot No. 6 in Block No. 120 Ww D for 7900. The old estate is the subject of the transfer.
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Agustina Duranda
de Blanco
Anastacia Blanco de Chavarria
Maria Blanco
Jesus ,Chavarria
Petra Blanco de Rodriguez
Alberto Rodriguez
Maria Anna
de Flores
Ww. D
Victoria Street
The Key That Unlocks The Door To Long Living
A columnist notes that men aged eighty five and ninety are thin and spare, not pudgy. Even careful eaters may suffer indigestion or constipation in middle age, needing Chamberlains Tablets to move the bowels and invigorate the stomach. After a dose, the average man can live to a ripe old age.
Local notices and community items from Laredo area
A collage of notices includes a birth announcement for Ramiro Ramirez's son born Saturday, September 17, rental ad for Hamilton Beach vacuum cleaners, snow report postcard from Butte, plumbing ad, large turnout at Jamaica and band concerts in Nuevo Laredo, a marriage license, theater promotion for The Truth About Husbands at the Royal Theater, florist ad, port import note for Independence Day closure, auto painting ad, baseball game invite at Cauiche Park between Laredos and the 17th Infantry, and church services return by Rev C W Cook.
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Ramiro Ramirez
Hamilton Beach
Laredo Electric & Railway Co
Vox
Butte
Mont
Rodeo
Cecilia Melendez
Nusebia Morado
Jane
Royal Theater
May McAvoy
Arthur Wing Pinero
Laredos Defeat Legion In Eleven Inning Benefit Game
A benefit game yesterday at Caliche Park for the Laredo High School Athletic Club drew a large crowd. The American Legion won 6 to 6 after eleven innings in a dramatic, feature filled contest marked by standout plays from Gollo Cubano and Rodriguez on offense and defense.
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Caliche Park
Laredo
Gollo
Cubano
Rodriguez
Four Men Detained by Texas Officers Then Released Without Charges
Four young men were detained by Texarkana post office inspectors under telegraphic orders, held at the sheriff's office in Texarkana until 5 PM, then released due to no charges or money found. The men had been apprehended in their Ford at Laredo and appeared nearly broke after traveling to Nuevo Laredo.
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Texarkana
Texas
Post Office
Black and Watkins
Wright
Ranger
Power Fenner
Sheriff's Office
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Ex-Service Men Mass Meeting at Elks Club
Ex service men urged to attend a mass meeting at the Elks Club Monday evening at 8 o clock. Post Commander Alden B Muller and Post Adjutant F L Mackay urge attendance in city.
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Elks Club
Alden B. Muller
F. L. MacKay
Hyacinths and Lilies Guide Outdoor and Window Planting
Hyacinths multiply freely in open ground and should be dug when leaves die. Remove offsets and plant separately to grow big spikes. Pinch spikes after two seasons. Indoor forcing requires excellent drainage to prevent decay. Roman hyacinths, Javanese lilies, and Lilium varieties offer strong displays with proper mulch and soil preparation.
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Wall
Gambling concessions denied for Coronado Islands
Mexico City AP report states American capitalists requests for gambling concessions on Coronado Islands off Lower California have been denied by the Department of Agriculture. The department affirmed its policy against permits of this nature, signaling stricter controls on gaming ventures in the region.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Coronado Islands
Lower
California
Department of Agriculture
Birthday List Of Distinguished Americans
Dr Leo S Rowe director general Pan American Union born McGregor Iowa 50 years ago today Hon James A Calder minister immigration Ontario born Oxford County 53 years ago today Rt Rev Thomas I Gailor bishop of Tennessee born Jackson Mississippi 65 years ago today Sydney Anderson congressman First Minnesota born Goodhue County Minnesota 9 years ago Lester D Welk congressman Tenth New York born Brooklyn 37 years ago today
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Leo S$. Rowe
Pan-American Union
McGregor
Iowa
James A. Calder
Dominion
Oxford County
Ont
Thomas I’. Gailor
Tennessee
Protestant Episcopal Church
Jackson
Miss
Sydney Anderson
Congress
Minnesota
Goodhue’ County
Minn
Lester D. Welk
New York
Brooklyn
Boston firemen study blueprints under new water system plan
In Boston, Sept 17, Fire Commissioner John R Murphy provided every fire station with charts of the water supply layout and hydrant locations. Firemen are directed to study the blueprints so engines can be stationed at the most effective points during fires, avoiding reduced water pressure from late alarms on dead end mains.
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Boston
Mass
John R. Murphy
Hydrante
Social Calendar Hikes and Church Meetings
Saturday activities include Camp Fire Girls meeting with Mrs Alfred Poggenpoht followed by a hike to the Chacon. Sunday programs feature the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor at 6 45 PM, Baptist YPAs at 4 PM and 7 PM, Epworth League at 6 30 PM, and the Christian Church meeting at 6 46 PM. Monday hosts a Woman's Club gathering at 4 PM.
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Alfred Poggenpoht
Chacon
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
The
Baptist Church
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
League Room
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Autumninspired attire and local society notes collide in this fashion editorial
A playful column laments masculine autumn fashion turning yellow with phrases about chrome gloves canary hose and chrysolite tones. It accompanies a long roster of social notices from San Antonio to Little Rock detailing visits, guests, travel plans and attendees including Mrs Buenz Miss McCarthy Miss Cooper and many others, plus a Red Cross announcement and church district convention notes.
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Byron
Wo mova Club to open program year at library
The Wo mova Club will meet Monday at 4 o clock in the library for its first program of the year with full attendance requested. The W C T U met yesterday at Mrs L Perkins home with Mrs D McNeil Turner presiding and honored Mary Hodges with a surprise party.
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Womova
Mary Hodges
G. C. Hiatt
Mrs. Hodges
Mesdames Hiatt
WV. H. MacCauley
G. ©. MacCauley
A. Poggenpo
Jolly Needham
Filly Stowers
Atherine Keithley
Martha England
Mary Melissa Hiatt
Woman's Club
A. H. Camp
Laredo
State Federation
Flora Dilgarde Milton
Mortimer McKinley
E. B. Adams
Dorothy Borchers
Mendel H. Morgan
Added Hotel Tax Bill Defines Room Tax Provisions
By Associated Press Washington Sept 17 the senate finance committee adopted an amendment to the house tax bill requiring hotels to levy a 19 percent tax on amounts over five dollars for single rooms and eight dollars for double rooms charged to transients.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Post Season Series Eligibility Ruling Sparks Debate
Memphis report dated Sept 17 indicates only 150 players will be eligible for either Fort Worth or Memphis in the Southern championship post season. Mike Sexton, president of the national association, will decide after reps from Texas league argued Fort Worth should field 17 men while Memphis and Southern officials pushed for 15.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Fort Worth
Mike Sexton
National Association
Southern Association
Texas League
Sexton
Residences Burned in Lutkin Texas Fire
Sept 17 The homes of State Senator Patren td Rex Bumpers and Bruce Lindsey in Lutkin Texas were burned last night. Cause unknown. Loss not yet determined.
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Associated Press
Lutkin
Texas
Patren
Rex Bumpers
Bruce Lindsey
Flood danger passes as Brazos crest nears Rosenberg
Houston Texas September 17 The Weather Bureau announced that the flood waters on the lower Brazos River have crested and danger from the Rosenberg and Merett area is past.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Rosenberg
Merett
Sits
Lower
Brazos
Weather Bureau
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Loedo
Teatro Independencia
Lapehos
Fracasse Es
17Th Infantry i «Evs
Blanco Estate
B. Juarez
Lawrence H. Wharton
Victoria
Western Texas Presbytery
Philadelphia
Cauiche Park
Wilt W. Gregg
Nelary
Carves
A. W
London Chronicle
Herman Buenz
Ruth, Mery, Drew
Catherine Cooper
W. E. Beene
Little Rock, Ark
Mrs
E. Herman Buenz
W. J. Hilger
T. M. McCarthy
Kathleen McCarthy
City
Mrs. L. R. Ortiz
P. G. Verduzco
Paul
Horace Greenstreet
Bryant
A. & M. College
Mrs. Colville
Topeka, Kansas
B. F. Hamilton
Mary Louise Cone of
A. E. Younkin
Geoffrey James Giles
New York School of Fine and Applied Arts
John Tucker Halsell, Jr
Washington, D.D. C
John Halsell
Fort Defiance
Virginia
Augusta Military Academy
O. H. Brown
Alfred Poggenpohl
R. A. White
Yoakum
Christian Church
Gladys Stubbs
Sam Brown
Aaron Moser
C. W.trickett
Alhambra, California
Red Cross
Convent Avenue
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