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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1921
Page
8
Tuesday's Daily argues that public concern focuses on liquor violations rather than the moral and criminal aspects of the Arbuckle case. It contends officials misplace priorities chasing Prohibition breaches while neglecting the reported immorality and potential deaths linked to the party.
Linn E. Gale, the draft dodger exiled from Mexico and held at Governor's Island, proclaims through his attorney that he renounces radicalism and has changed his attitude toward the government. The piece questions the sincerity of a duress induced conversion and recalls Galileo's famous line after torture as a caution that Gale may relapse once free.
The article portrays Gale as a radical writer targeted by officials, deported, and held for draft evasion. It questions his conversion, notes military indifference to repentance, and argues radicals are either insane or criminal profiteers. It warns deed, not word, will prove any true change.
Justices of peace in Buenos Aires urge Congress to pass laws shielding workers from employers who fail to pay wages or who borrow from cooks to fund lavish dinners. They blame social climbers with prominent names for debt driven by folly and pretentious displays.
The report portrays Turkish soldiers as disciplined and reserved, advancing or retreating as ordered, with muted emotions. It contrasts the steadier Nationalist office culture, courteous yet strict, and notes harsh penalties for disloyal behavior. It also highlights mutual wary regard between Turks and Britons amid wartime propaganda.
A major meeting at Hicks Hall re organized the Laredo Post of the American Legion with over 100 members. The Legion bought gym equipment from the American Athlete Club and leased the Club Cafe quarters for an indefinite period to serve as a members only club room. Ex service men in Laredo and Webb county are urged to enroll, inspect the quarters, and join to build a large prosperous post.
Nuevo Laredo Mayor Donacano Echavarria returned from Victoria with approval for a municipal building project costing about 100000 pesos and bids to be called immediately. He also secured permission to erect a bridge over the Arroyo Alazan on the up river road to Colombia, which will ease travel and improve safety. Notice to patrons: cows tested for tuberculosis and found disease free. M A Harper Harper's Dairy. 6-22-1f.
A Laredo man, W. S. Durborow, testifies that back pain from cold exposure improved with Dean's Kidney Pills. He first reported relief in 1915 and, by 1919, his back remained well with no further use needed. He praises the medicine and recommends it to all dealers.
A Mexican Commission from Mexico City leading the exhibit to the Dallas State Fair passed through town on the way to Dallas. The group is headed by a Senior Garfas and includes seven members. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowry of Dallas, en route to Mexico City on related duties, also traveled through here.
Druggists reject inferior substitutes and widely recommend Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. They report customers praise its effectiveness and dependability as the best medicine for diarrhoea.
Huge crowd anticipated for next Sunday at the Nuevo Laredo bull ring as Tom White of Laredo meets Bobby Mason of San Antonio for the Texas Lightweight championship. Both fighters are popular, confident, and promise a hard, exciting match with strong preliminaries and semi finals sure to draw a big attendance.
A public correction explains a misprint in yesterday's statement. The newspaper omitted a word changing the meaning from we have neither time nor effort to we have spared neither time nor effort. The company aims to set the record straight for the public and toward itself.
Band director Hermann Webel of the 17th Infantry announces a high class concert at Fort McIntosh from 7 to 830 tomorrow evening. The program includes Merch American Legion Parker Overture Isabella Suppe selections from The Spring Maid Reinhardt Cancion F Espesiola Seguidilla Bohm Let the Rest of the World Go Let Us Hajek Mancini selections from musical comedy The Burgomaster Luders Chant Arabe Aux Bords du Sebaou Sellenick One Step My Mammy Donaldson.
Bids will be received up to 10 a m September 21 1921 at the Superintendent s office Central School Building and then opened from 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.
Major Daniel M. Cheston and family plan to leave for San Antonio where he becomes Post Adjutant at Fort Sam Houston. Mrs William Lloyd and children arrived after spending summer in North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Missouri and Connecticut. An informal officers club dance is planned at the new pavilion. Major Thornton Rogers is relieved as HK and R Officer and will command the First Battalion. The 17th Infantry Band will entertain the Eureka Club of Laredo this evening with a dance in decorated quarters and lawn refreshments under colored lights.
Notice from Enrique P. D. Ruiz Mexican Consul in Laredo Texas dated September 10 1921 reminds citizens to pay the August income tax before month end at the local consulate to avoid penalties under Obregon decree.
Norma Talmadge is voted the era's most popular star and appears in The Passion Flower at the Strand today and tomorrow. The Cast includes Nance O'Neil's Broadway likeness, Courtenay Foote, Harrison Ford, Malalie Jensen, Robert Agnew, Charles Stevenson, Alice May, and Natalie Talmadge. The drama, based on Jacinto Benavente, portrays Castilian peasant life and is directed by Herbert Brenon. Also showing is Man-Woman-Marriage at the Royal Theatre, a drama-eternal by Allen Holubar stressing modern women's progress and Shakespearean heritage.
Mrs J W Dunn, back from two years in Africa, argues the wildest jungles of Africa are safer for women than the streets of most American cities, sharing observations from her voyage and residence in the Dark Continent.
A pronounced success marks the use of Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in relief of bowel complaints for children and adults. It has become almost universally used and is regarded as unrivaled and unequalled by users.
St Matthew's Day services planned at Christ Church with Holy Communion at 7:30 am. Mrs M L Patton to start a Kindergarten class September 26 at 707 Chihuahua Street. interested parties to call by Friday, September 23. Also notes on jail escape, local rentals, and area notices.
Notice to patrons that dressmaking and hemstitching service has relocated from Sichter's to 1117 Lincoln Street over Central Hardware Steere. MRS. J. EB. SORRILLE announces the move dated September 19.
The International & Great Northern Railway Company acting through Receiver James A Parker will sell at the Laredo Texas freight depot on October 12 1921 to the highest cash bidder between 10 00 and 11 30 A M the described property a barrel nations from ATSF Chicago to Laredo way bill IGN 57895 dated 5 10 20 consigned to Mrs Robt D Jones shipped by Lee Mfg Co of Chicago Illinois The sale is in compliance with Texas statute law governing sale of refused and unclaimed freight for charges.
A testimonial urging Chamberlain's Tablets as a purgative suitable for all ages. They are described as strong yet mild, inducing an agreeable bowel movement without eriping, easy to take, and with a pleasant effect.
Public hauling operators in Laredo must obtain city licenses by October 1 1921. Licenses payable at City Hall with offices hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Overseen by City Tax Collector Op C de Lachica. Dated 9 10 16.
A compact historical digest notes events on September 20 across years: patent leather first made in America by Seth Boyden in 1818, engineer Thomas Doane born, University of Michigan opening in 1842, Cyrus Morse long time stage driver died, 1862 monument in Novgorod, 1871 Isaac Butt elected to British Parliament, 1872 Horace Greeley public reception in Cincinnati, 1919 Wilson speech in Los Angeles urging Peace Treaty and League of Nations.
Stockholm reports the King and Queen of Sweden marking their fortieth wedding anniversary. They received many congratulatory addresses from Swedish societies, gifts from European rulers, and messages honoring the 1881 marriage of the Crown Prince to Princess Victoria of Baden.
A minister invites parishioners to join a new missionary movement while Miss Ala Mode reacts with humor asking if it resembles the fox trot. The exchange highlights lighthearted social commentary in a church setting.
Detroit residents report that Chief Justice Taft is expected to give the president's address during the biennial meeting of the General Conference of Unitarian and other Christian churches in Detroit. Delegates will visit the University of Michigan for a discussion on Unitarian mission work in colleges and universities.
Centenary of John Conness birth. King and Queen of Sweden mark 40 years of marriage. Italy observes anniversary of Rome entry in 1870. Ottawa mayor convenes unemployment conference. New York Republicans hold a state convention. New Mexico votes for senator to finish Falk term. Plymouth Daughters of the Revolution fountain unveiled. Pennsylvania primaries for county and local offices. a congressman at large elected to replace Mahlon Garland. United Mine Workers convention opens in Indianapolis to set wage demands.
Colorado Springs hosts the Colorado Federation of Women’s Clubs as delegates from almost every county attend. The opening day featured preliminary work and a reception for visitors with sessions to begin the following day and continue through the week.
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