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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1922
Page
3
Publication details show mail and carrier delivery options to the United States Mexico and Canada with prices for one copy monthly yearly and weekly. It notes Sunday issues and second class mail status at the Laredo Texas post office under the 1875 act.
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Monday's Daily notes Trenry Ford warned he would shut down Ford plants around September 1 if coal and steel costs could not be secured at fair prices. He cites high coal costs and railroad mine interests driving artificial shortages, risking wage losses and reduced car output. Ford questions when operations will resume, noting orders exceed output and public interest in his cars despite the crisis.
A New York broadcast warns that Wall Street plans a gold mining boom while coal and food costs rise. It cautions investors against fake stock schemes, noting past losses from oil, mining, and paper ventures and urging consultation with reputable lawyers and bankers before committing funds.
The passage hopes the shutdown will be brief and that Mr. Ford's firm will not be judged as obstinacy by others.
The State of Texas issues a notice to the sheriff to summon numerous unknown heirs and relatives of deceased individuals to appear in Webb County District Court in Laredo on October 9, 1922. The case, Albert Urhahn vs City of Laredo, concerns property Lots 4 and 5 in Block 3 Western Division, seeking to quiet title after more than twenty-five years of possession under color of title and payment of taxes. The notice requires weekly publication for four weeks prior to the return day.
Oil shipments from the Laredo district surged in September with 225 carloads, over 50 000 barrels, plus 1 600 barrels for fuel. Miranda City transfers to San Antonio and Tex Pata Line facilities strain as Schott and Aviators fields push production toward 200 000 barrels monthly by year end. Major operators plan new pipelines and drilling campaigns across Laredo district amid rising output and rapid field development.
Firnesto Garcia the bootlegger was captured at Torrecitias by Customs Inspectors Rusmey Smith and Musgrave and, with Santos, to be brought to Laredo when Rumsey killings occurred. Garcia held in Webb County jail for violation of Nguor laws. He was arrested in Floresville by inspectors and handed to Deputy Jon Condren at San Antonio before transfer to Laredo. He possessed bootleg liquor and carload of wet goods seized. not linked to Rumsey murder though may aid identification of those responsible. City launches mosquito control drive through October 1 to inspect toilets cesspools and stagnant waters. residents urged to call the city secretary at 98.
Miriam Chapter No 86 O B H S announces a regular meeting tomorrow evening at 8 oclock at Ma sanje Wall. Members are urged to attend and visiting members are cordially invited. Mary Pearl McCulloch W M signs the notice.
City schools in Laredo reopen for 1922 23 with 2835 pupils enrolled on the first day the largest enrollment in the history of Laredo public schools and officials expected the 3000 mark to be passed by week’s end as late enrollments arrived.
After a 11 inning 3 3 tie ended at nightfall due to darkness, a doubleheader saw Laredo win 7 2 and San Antonio 13 1. With two San Antonio games to Laredo one and one tied, the teams plan a tie game to decide the series today, pending possible further playoff if needed. New Laredo players will join the lineup.
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company via local manager Gordon Underwood announces a new issue of 7% cumulative preferred stock. With previous oversubscriptions and rising popularity, the issue targets investors in the area, including Laredo, offering $100 cash per share or installments from $5. Purchases available at the telephone office or through employees.
We thank all friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved relative the late Mrs. W. H. Adams and those who sent flowers at the funeral.
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