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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1922

Page

4

Noted gun race danger spurs civic outrage and deaths

A column condemns automobile races and stunt flights as deadly spectacles that attract thousands, cause deaths and injuries, and corrupt public taste. It argues spectators and drivers gamble for money, while civilization should reject such blood sports and their promoters. It also notes contemporaneous geopolitical turmoil with Turkish and Greek conflicts and rising tensions in Constantinople.

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War Threats Rise From Constantine’s Expansionist Move

Fragmentary report outlines fears that Constantine of Greece, urged by his cabinet, seeks reconquest of Constantinople prompting a broader conflict. Turkish nationalists retreat to Asia Minor and establish Angora government while France backs the Maltats and Britain sides with the state.

Constantine Gree Mustapha Keni Pasha Constantinople Asia Minor Angora Constantinopie Asia Minor Flame France Great Briain Hi Gc Ively Hors

Brennan Honored Guest at Laredo Legion Banquet

Hal L Brennan post commander of the Laren Post American Legion was honored at a private party in a Laredo hotel patio. The event celebrated his recent election as vice commander of the Department of the American Legion region held at the state convention. Short speeches followed and Brennan gave an account of the convention.

American Legion Laredo Waco Maloob. Brennan Laren Hal Brennan Department of Exis Witea Laoreda Laureda Hhh Wee

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Resident

S.C. Stein of 1620 Lincoln St reports a severe backache, frequent nighttime trips, and relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought two boxes and claims the trouble was completely removed with continued use. Price 69 cents at all dealers.

Dean Laredo S.C. Stein Barber Lincoln St Doan Mr. Stein Youster-Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Faded OCR fragment on Indian fakirs and beggars

Fragmented text discusses fakirs in India, claiming beggars rarely starve except by voluntary self punishment and mentions natives fearing multiple gods. The passage is garbled and obscured, with lines about men and fear of wrath suggesting a speculative or editorial aside.

India

Sunshine Mary Follows Grandfather’s Trail to California

Mary Anderson renowned motion picture star retraces her ancestor William Anderson’s pioneer route to Placerita Canyon where Oliver Morosco staged a scene for The Half Breed. In the same blue California sky, Mary acts the ranchman’s daughter under Morosco’s supervision, echoing her grandfather’s hard work and the family’s enduring spirit.

Taok California West Willam RR Anderson Puaccita Vicos Forrnes Brooklyn Cale Andersons Mary Anderson William Placerita Canyon

Woman Candidate Miss Wartha Riley Battles in Wisconsin Race

Miss Wartha Riley of Madison, Wisconsin, the state's only woman candidate for Congress, campaigns as a Democrat in the third district against Congressman John M. Nelson. Her platform calls for lower tariffs, repeal of the Esch Cummins law, soldiers bonus act, reduced armed forces, and a merchant marine without subsidies. She emphasizes equal rights and opposes special privileges for elites.

Associated Press Maison Wis Wisconsin Wartha Riley Madison John M. Nelson Titley Riley

Radiometer Measures Heat From Human Body At 200 Feet

An experiment shows a radiometer can detect heat emission from a human body at a distance of 200 feet, illustrating the instrument's extreme sensitivity and potential applications in thermography.

Mop-Up No. 1 in Laredo District Strikes Oil at 340 Feet

Mop-Up No. 1 well in Schott Field near Kan-Oka No. 1 shows twenty feet of oil sand at 340 feet and is estimated to be 75 barrels or more. Drilling continues with hopeful signs for a major district find as operators drill multiple wells across Webb and Zapata counties including Mirando and Catarina areas.

Los Ojuelos Grant Kan-Oka Schott Field Laredo Messrs Souther and Ingersoll Nuovo O. W. Killam Catarina No. l Catarina Ogden 8S Jones Clingenpeel-Sallee No Arnold Laredo No. 8 Ross Jonex Mirando No. 11 Mirando Zapata County Mexican Oil Co. No. 1 Mirando Field Schott No. 9 Miranda Production Co Aviators Field Weber No. 2 Holbein Ranch Jim Hogg County Forrest Miracle Trussell Oscar Thompson Ranch Laurel Biz Bear No Sacramento-Rio Grande No. 1 Kan Oka No. 2 Kan Oka No. 1 No. 1 Kan- Oka No.3 Carnahan No. 4 Schott

Laredos blank Stars 9–0 to end astral U.S. rivalry

In five games Laredos and San Antonio split two wins each and one tie. Laredos, with three new players Silverman Volia Najo, shut the Stars 9 to 0 in the final contest as Pefia lost for San Antonio and Rodriguez starred for Laredos.

Laredos San Antonio Silverman Volia Najo San Antonio All Stars Rio Grande Rodriguez Pefia Milmos Santone Miimo

Married People at the Rialto Opens for Two-Day Run

The Rialto Theatre hosts the Hugo Ballin Wadkinson production Married People today for a two day engagement. Nell Marie Dace wrote the story as Things Divine under the Chicago stenographer's byline.

Rialto Hugo Ballin- Wadkinson Rialto Theatre Atte Chicago Nell Marie Dace

Showers Boost South Texas Farmland and Ranch Stock

Widespread light rain drenches South Texas from Laredo to Corpus Christi and Brownsville, soaking ground in Webb and Zapata counties. The moisture aids fall crops and onion seedbeds, helps grasses grow for winter grazing, and could set up abundant forage next spring with future heavy rains.

Laredo Corpus Christi Brownsville Webb Zapata

Laredo banks donate school supplies and local clubs discuss activities

The Laredo National Bank gifted pens and pencils to public schools while calls go out for slates and tablets. The Lions Club met yesterday hearing speeches by Kiwanis President Howard W. Moore and Rotary Vice President W. S. Cantrell with a hearty meal and music. The Live Wire journal for Laredo High School highlights school interest as football squads form, and Gertrudes Zardenda de Garza receives guardianship in a probate court ruling with bond set at 600 dollars. A marriage license was issued for Jose Sierra and Narcisa Martinez, and a baby boy was welcomed by Mr and Mrs C I Milton. The rainy season arrives, muddy weather persists, and public mood shifts accordingly.

Lions Club Howard W. Moore Kiwanis Club W. S. Cantrell Rotary Club Live Wire Laredo High School Knights of Columbus Rio Grande Gertrudes Zardenda de Garza Mcense Jose Sierra Narcisa Martinez

Notice of Trustee Sale In Netzer Bankruptcy

In the district court of the southern district of Texas trustee F M Ramsay announces sale of merchandise and fixtures of Joseph Netzer bankrupt. Sale starts September 20 1922 at 10 am at 1211 42-15 Lincoln Street Laredo Webb County Texas and continues daily except Sundays for cash only.

Joseph Netzer Ankrupt John C. Scott Bnkruptcy Lincoln Street Laredo Webb County Texas F. M. Ramsay

Laredo Schools Struggle With Surging Enrollment

Public schools in Laredo exceed 3000 pupils with Laredo High School at 247. City Superintendent J J Christen says additional schoolhouses are needed and more schools will be added to cope with ongoing overflow.

Laredo J. J. Christen Times Lie

Weather forecast for New Orleans coast area

The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans notes tonight and Wednesday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with probable rain along the coast. Local observations from Fort yesterday are included, providing the latest conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Fort- Te Om Toda

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