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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1921

Page

2

Bartlett Mayor Blocks Ku Klux Klan Parade In Public Warning

In Bartlett Texas the mayor ordered the city marshal to post notices forbidding a Ku Klux Klan parade and pledged to enforce state laws against masked appearances. He warned deputies and armed citizens would prevent the march, while critics argued officials overstep by arming themselves and that the law should apply only if crimes occur. The piece also weighs unemployment in New York and rural Texas suggestions for work on land to improve self-sufficiency.

Bartlett Texas Ku Klux Klan South Commonwealth New York Health Department Europe

The Auction Block and Its Unemployment Message

In New York Ledoux plans a five story building lease to house a thousand men with sleeping quarters dining room and kitchen as part of an auction block effort to publicize unemployment and aid men through workshops and self help measures. The approach aims to dramatize the crisis and provide practical aid through cobbling repairing and other shops while urging public support.

Ledoux Zero Fie New York Doux Cade

Presbyterian Church Institute Opens Sunday In Laredo

A Church Institute will begin this Sunday at What Presbyterian Church in Laredo with Dr. T. W. Currie of Austin leading the Junior Bible class and preaching at 10:20 am and 7:30 pm open air. Howard Paisley of McAllen will conduct evening services Tuesday through Friday at 7:20 pm and speak to ladies Thursday at 4 pm. Public invited to all events through Rally Day services next Sunday.

What Presbyterian Church T. W. Currie Austin Presbyterian Church University Presbyterian Church of Currie Men's Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church Mr. Paisley Paisley The Institute

Cotton gin season closing notice at Laredo plant

All parties with cotton for ginning are asked to bring it in before September 20. After that date the Laredo Cotton Gin Co will close for the season to enlarge repair and alter facilities. Action dated 9 21 31.

Laredo Cotton Gin CO

Population Decline in Palestine Reported by Sir Herbert Samuel

London dispatch reports that Palestine now has about 700000 inhabitants, far below ancient levels. Ten thousand immigrants arrived in the seven months ending May 1921. Water shortages prompt use of the pools of Solomon as authorities plan new reservoirs. The garrison is 5000, costing £2500 each battle-ready man.

Associated Press London Palestine Gatlee Sir Herbert Sammuel Jerusalem Solomon

Laredo Gossip Roundup From the Street and Saloons

A fragmentary Laredo gossip column notes Louise the stenographer glad saloons are gone screens on windows avoided bar files, Henry Ford’s car in sight, the IGN railroad claim, a barber’s joke about a sleeping man’s open mouth, Eng Christen the fisherman's feats, a 48 pound baby weighed on seeles, hose play in warm days, old cheese fad, milk valued, miners drinking fellowships, night crawlers sought by San Ramon fishermen, fat men “tip the light fantastic” on the town, and Louise’s remarks fading as she toils.

Louise

Notice to Patrons From Harper Dairy

Notice to patrons. Cattle tested for tuberculosis and found free of disease. M. A. Harper of Harper's Dairy announces health status and provides phone contact 494. Dated 6 22 f.

M. A. Harper Harper's Dairy

A Pronounced Success of Chamberlain’s Colfe Remedy

The uniform success in relieving bowel complaints has made Chamberlain’s Colfe and Disrrhoea Remedy nearly universally used. It helps both children and adults and is regarded as unrivaled by those who have used it.

Chamberlain

Dew Learns From Papers He May Lose Moonshine Still

A fragment notes Dew hopefulness and speculation about John Marley or others possibly losing their grip on a moonshine operation as reports hint at shifts in his status. The text reads like a gossiping snippet from a small town paper.

John Marley Orn The

Times Daily Watch for Opportunities and CC Per Month

The Times offers daily monitoring for opportunities and CC charges on a monthly basis. Readers are advised to stay alert for new business openings and related credit considerations.

TIMES Oportunities

Farewell to the Officers by Kiwanis Grand Affair

The Laredo Kiwanis Club hosted a farewell party for the 17th Infantry officers at the Hamilton Hotel. The event featured elaborate club décor, regimental colors, speeches by Col. Cochran and others, prize drawings, a strong musical program, and a formal dining menu.

Kiwanis

Notice to Hunters on Mann Farm Lease

Notice to hunters that the T. Mann farm is leased and hunting or fishing is strictly not permitted. Do not request permits.

T. ©. Mann

Red Cross seeks missing persons in cross-border notice

The notice asks anyone acquainted with Felicitas Flores Aguilar Estanislada McLeod and Mary D. Vandervert to inform them they are being sought by the Red Cross. Aguilar and McLeod are listed with unknown current addresses formerly in Laredo and Vandervert last heard at Hotel Morelos in Nuevo Laredo. They are urged to report to Rev W. Cook for possible financial assistance.

W. Cook Felicitas Flores Aguilar Laredo Estanislada McLeod Mary D. Vandervert Hotel Morelos Nuevo Laredo Red Cross

Dressmaking Shop Moves to Lincoln Street Location

Mrs J F Sorrille announces relocation of her dressmaking and hemstitching shop from Richters to 1117 Lincoln Street near Central Hardware Store. The notice dates 9 19.1m.

Richter'’s Lincoln Street Central Hardware Store J. FE. Sorrille

City Attorney Warns Laredo Water on Retroactive Rate

John A City Attorney states notice to Laredo Water Company regarding September rates. City Council action dated September 20 and retroactive rate disputes are cited. Company cannot charge $1.00 behind the meter after meter charges, and future rate plans will be challenged in court if not agreed by the city.

Laredo Water Company John A

Laredo Rail Traffic Clears Across Rio Grande

The Laredo Chamber of Commerce telegraphed Mexican Rail officials congratulating them on moving all freight cars destined for Mexico, freeing yards and opening traffic. The note says congestion since December 1920 due to locomotive and rolling stock shortages is ended and shipments will resume regularly.

Laredo Chamber of Commerce P. S. Alvarez National Lines of Mexico Monterey Ernesto Quntanza Liano Mex Lco City Rio Grande Mexico

Marinesblank the Bears as Mitchell shuts out San Antonio

The Dallas Marines defeated the San Antonio Bears 5 to 0 at Caliche Park in a game highlighted by Mitchell’s pitching for Dallas. The Bears were limited to two runs on two hits, while Dallas scored in three different innings. After the game, the teams traveled to Mexico City for a series of games, with 36 team members and wives in the party.

San Antonio Dallas Mexico City San Antonio Bears Dallas Marines Texas Baseball League Caliche Park Mitchell Marines Bears Robertson Tiner Coachman Brock Hamilton Hotel

Opening Dance at Puig Building Friday Night

An opening dance will be held at the Puig Building located at 115 Lincoln St on Friday evening September 23 at 8 30 p m. Five string music will be featured and an admission of 1 00 is charged with ladies admitted free. The notice is dated September 22, 1921.

Puig Building Lincoln St

Hotel Hamilton dining room decor credited to Kiwanis group and Mackay

The Laredo Kiwanis Club officers and members together with the undersigned committee express thanks and appreciation for Mr. F L Mackay Boy Scout Executive who crafted the artistic decoration of the Hotel Hamilton dining room last evening. SAM W. BROWN, HOWARD W. MOORE, EDGARDS. JEWELL, Committee.

Hotel Hamilton F. L. Mackay Laredo Kiwanis Club Mackay

Knights of Columbus Elect Officers for Ensuring Year

New Laredo Council No. 2304 Knights of Columbus elects officers for 1921 1922 term from Oct 1 1921 to Oct 1 1922. Named are Dr Francisco R Canseco grand knight Ismael Rodriguez deputy grand knight Adolph R Kahn recorder A Z Galea financial secretary Felipe Moreno treasurer Francis L Lewis chancellor M J Raymond advocate J M Herrera warden A Charola inner guard T J Saucedo outer guard A B Gale Alfonso Zufliga and Ricardo M Gonzalez trustees.

Laredo Knights of Columbus B. J. Wleyendecker Francisco R. Canseco Ismael Rodriguez Adolph R. Kahn A. Z. Galea

Notice on Hunting Prohibition Near Target Range

Property owner prohibits hunting in pastures adjoining Target Range. Trespassers will be prosecuted vigorously under applicable laws and penalties.

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Court of Appeals Klan Church Institute Nuevo Laredo Bull Ring Tom White Bobbie Mason Battling Hanson Tony Mario Kid Lewis Bobbie Burns Manuel Valle K. O. SI Pete Herman Ringside Shade Fotagat Obregon Enrique D. Ruiz Zionist Organization of the United States Zionist Movement Henry Ford City Drug Co City Hall Earth Eng. Christen Beatrice San Ramon Jean Omos Walls Louise Louvain Louvain University Murray Bother Stobert Bue France 806Th Seventy-Seventh Division Mott Street On Leong Tong Fort Mcintosh 17Th Infantry Wm. B. Cochran America Chas. W. Cook Paul C. Sulak Scotch Woolen Mills Clyde C. Connor Howard W. Moore Camphais & Company Alden B. Muller Bordeaux Sam W. Brown Kiwanis Club Cook Laredond 8. Cochran Harry L. Gwynn Lloyd P. V. Blanchard R. H.R. Dallas Edgards. Jewell Committee New Laredo
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