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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1923
Page
3
The notice outlines daily and weekly subscription options for Laredo Times with delivery and mail postpaid to the U S Mexico or Canada. It lists rates for one month one year and other periods with payment in advance and mentions delivery to Laredo New Laredo and overseas regions.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP credited dispatches and any locally published news in this paper.
The piece argues the United States dominates Mexican trade by offering better quality American products at competitive prices, aided by closer geography and a shift from European to American packaging standards and sales approaches. It notes Mexican demand for US goods rises while European influence wanes.
A speaker urges action as a historic chance in Mexico presents a window to shape events and avoid future self-blame for inaction. The statement emphasizes urgency and accountability amid uncertain outcomes.
The piece argues prohibition leaders push for extreme measures and some advocate shooting suspects, while federal officers have killed or wounded innocents. It says martial law is unnecessary and urges education to support law, noting criminals exploit bootlegging and that army aid is not warranted for enforcing the Volstead Act.
In Webb county the Leaseholders No 7 began drilling this morning at 1052 feet on the Cates Kirkpatrick launch. Production expected 150 to 209 barrels daily if successful, signaling potential for a valuable field across about 6500 acres. Nearby Leaseholders No 6 set casing at 290K feet and plans deeper drilling next week. News from No 7 awaited this afternoon.
Laredo Independent School District reopened its High School and city schools at 9 am under new and existing staff. Increased attendance was reported across all campuses though Harding Junior High remains under construction and will open within a few weeks. Enrollments surged as pupils registered and received books and supplies. City Superintendent L. J. Christen said numbers would rise and the first day tally would be released tomorrow.
Dr Jose Sanchez Naranjo offers obstetric and surgical services at his office 203 204 Alexander Building near Woolworths with phone 131 residence 1018 Flores. District Attorney Valis returns to Laredo after Carrizo Springs docket. Judge Mullally and Court Reporter Wilcox to follow. Salinas Motor Co rumor and art studio reopenings noted along with marriage licenses issued by the county clerk.
Webb County invites sealed bids by 9 am October 1 1923 for 250000 in 54 percent special road bonds. Bids must include a 5000 certified check payable to County Judge A Winslow as good faith, bonds dated October 10 1923 mature through October 1953 with semiannual 514 percent interest. National Park Bank New York to pay principal and interest. County may reject any bids.
A Sardinian realtor markets a Mediterranean island to an American woman for £10,060 claiming it includes a princely title and transfer right. The property features an old castle needing repairs, hundreds of acres of vineyards and farmland, two villages with about 660 inhabitants, and a promising location for residence.
Great crowds gathered in Laredo on Sunday for Independence Day celebrations honoring Mexico's independence from Spain. A big street parade featuring soldiery music civic organizations school societies and children moved through the avenues followed by performances on two plazas with thousands in attendance.
The family of Mrs. Virginia H. Nodior expresses sincere gratitude for flowers and sympathy shown during their bereavement and the funeral of their mother.
The text advertises The Ideal Purgative and Chamberlain's Tablets as effective laxatives. It claims they are strong enough for adults yet mild for children and produce an agreeable bowel movement without griping. The wording emphasizes ease of taking and pleasant effect.
There will be a meeting for work of Mirtain Chapter No 86 O E S Tuesday evening at 8 o clock All members are urged to be present and visiting members are invited.
Rain and mud kept Saturday play off as Roth Bros of San Antonio faced Milinos. Sunday morning Milmos won 11 to 0 before a large crowd. afternoon game went 3 to 2 in Milmos favor, Roth Bros departed for San Antonio by bus.
Moscow reports 24 young women will wed American husbands who arrived with the American Relief Administration. Most brides speak English and come from once wealthy Russian families driven to poverty by revolution. Included are two princesses and several countesses.
The Times reports from the United States Weather Bureau New Orleans forecast a night and Tuesday of partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional showers. The online bulletin repeats the day’s outlook for the region with expectant moisture and passing showers.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum temperature of 87 and a minimum of 71. Wind mainly from the northeast with partly cloudy skies.
The Bureau of Mines urges careful coal analysis by industrial consumers to reduce fuel costs. It inspects coal purchased for most government departments and Panama Canal and Railroad agencies and Shipping Board, and has developed a method that saves thousands of dollars annually.
A notice extols Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as virtually unrivaled for relief and care of bowel complaints in both children and adults. It also advertises Federal Farm and Ranch Loans up to $26 000 at 5 percent interest for farms and ranches in Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties with THOS H WARD listed in the Joseph Building.
A narrative describes a team of horses pulling uphill in perfect unison while Mrs McNa) admires their harmony from the wagon. She praises teamwork and asks why people cannot work together as the horses do. John responds with a curt remark about unity and speaking as one.
Miranda City prepares for the opening of Misko Refineries on Thursday September 20 led by W C Coblentz. The plant with 1500 barrels daily capacity will produce lubricants diesel oils and by products funded by local shareholders including Mirando Schott Killam Condren and Texpata Line Co. The facility aims to secure Mirando crude supply and already has contracts in place. An invitation is extended to view the new Red Bird Overland and Willys 1924 models at the National Motor Co. showroom with financing options available.
Rain ceased Saturday noon after nine days of intervals, totaling 12.50 inches. The stoppage came before the baseball series as fields remained too wet to play. Reports from Webb, Zapata, and Jim Hogg counties note heavy rain last week with moisture benefiting farmers and oilmen.
The law firm Hamilton and Phelps has dissolved but both members will continue practicing law with offices in the Joseph Building in Laredy Texas.
Creditors of A. H. Dodier and Jose Dodier of Laredo Webb County are notified that they were adjudicated bankrupts on September 15 1922. A first creditors meeting is set for September 26 1923 at 10 AM in the Federal District Court Room Laredo Texas to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the debtors. Referee in Bankruptcy Thos H Ward signed September 15 1923.
The lifeless body of G. L. Carrington, about 40, a Dallas druggist, was found on a sidewalk near the international bridge in Nuevo Laredo Saturday midnight. Masonic cards show he was a member. authorities held the body at a hospital then notified Dallas lodges. The deceased may have died of heart failure. no signs of foul play were observed. The body was to be shipped to Dallas after approval from a San Antonio envoy.
Ninety nine of a hundred druggists recommend Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for diarrhoea. They know from customers what it can be depended upon and offer it confidently over substitutes with better profit.
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