Decline of Sports Warns Against Gambling Influence
A Saturday column argues gambling harms sports from horse racing to wrestling and baseball. It denounces players who take money to throw games, calls for exposing wrongdoers, and warns that professional baseball risks public trust and national pride. The piece contrasts integrity in sport with treasonous acts by players. It also critiques educational reforms and praises health and moderation for youth.
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Benedict Arnold
Sodom
Efficiency fiend proposes year round schooling with quarters
A critic mocks an efficiency advocate who urges splitting the school year into quarters and eliminating vacations. Mrs Dorsey, Los Angeles school superintendent, argues that releasing children for three months harms even the best students, while noting the irony of the critic likely taking vacations elsewhere.
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Dorsey
City Schools
Los Angeles
Seven Troops Formed at Laredo Boy Scout Meet
About 200 Laredo boys attended a meeting at Ells Hall to organize the Laredo Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Seven troops were formed, each with about 32 members except Troop 7 with 10. Of the attendees 64 were American and 130 Mexican American, the latter joining via Rev Father Fidel’s prior troops. Troop 1 is led by A. D. Bordeaux with Leo Hanchett as assistant, Troop 2 by Leonard Craig with Br. J. Biskamp as assistant, Troop 7’s scoutmaster is J. R. Fasnacht. The crowd erupted in the scout yell and a cheer for each troop’s leader.
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Laredo
Boy Scouts
San Agustin Parish
Father Ridel
Ells Hall
Father Fidel
Central Council
A. D. Bordeaux
Leo Hanchett
Leonard Craig
Br. J. Biskamp
J. R. Fasnacht
Sherry at Strand Theatre with Pat O Malley in lead
Red blooded romance and adventure from Edgar Lewis comes to the Strand Theatre in Sherry adapted from George Barr Mc Cutcheon. All star cast includes Pat O Malley Lillian Hall Harry Spingler Richard Cummings and Gertrude Norman.
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Edgar Lewis
Pathe
Sherry
George Barr McCutcheon
Strand Theatre
Pat O'Malley
Lillian Hall
Harry Spingler
Richard Cummings
Gertrude Norman
Richter's Department Store Show Windows Impress Laredo Crowd
Richter's Department Store unveils elaborate fall displays created by Peter J. Matzow from their main west Windows to south side showcases. The windows feature women's apparel, men's furnishings, hats, boys clothing, travel goods, women's negligee, baby wear and home textiles. Markdowns align with nationwide dry goods reductions.
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Richter's
Chamberlain's Tablets Cure Indigestion Misgivings
Despondent sufferers with indigestion can regain hope as Chamberlain's Tablets have helped hundreds to permanent recovery. The medicine strengthens the stomach and enables natural functioning, allowing people to eat what they crave. If not tried, do so at once.
County Commissioners Aligned to Salary After Census Figure
County Judge A Whitlow received a Census Bureau notice showing Webb County population at 29152. Texas law grants a $100 monthly salary to commissioners when county population exceeds 29000, replacing prior per diem rates. The notice dated September 18, filed September 22, set the salary from that filing date.
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A. Whitlow
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Washington, D. C
Webb County
Texas
Commissioners Court
Washington
Do We Need a Public Health Nurse in La redo
A group advocates establishing a Public Health Nurse service as a peace time project urged by National Headquarters. The La redo chapter plans to hire a nurse, start four months with existing funds, and run a year if membership support grows. outcomes depend on securing broad public interest and the right nurse.
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Laredo
Widening Convent Avenue Urged by Bridge Company
Mayor Leopoldo Villegas receives a proposal from J K Beretta of the Laredo Bridge Co to widen Convent Avenue from the international footbridge northward to accommodate heavy traffic between Nuevo Laredo and Laredo. The plan seeks five to ten feet more on each side, boosting future business site value along the corridor near existing buildings including Merchants State Bank and the Ramos building.
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Leopoldo Villegas
J. K. Beretta
The
Laredo Bridge Co
Convent Avenue
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Villegas
Merchants State Bank
Ramos
Fifty Acre Land Giveaway At Bor-Tex Oil Co Site
A raffle offers a 50 acre deed to a lucky ticket holder near Laredo nine miles NW of town. Doors open 6 pm with a drawing at 9 pm next Wednesday. visitors view drilling, listen to music, and enjoy lemonade as tickets are handed out at entry.
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Bor-Tex Oil Co
Laredo
Mexico Goods and Local News From Laredo
Imports from Mexico passed Laredo port including ixile lead beer and bones. Marriage licenses issued include Saenz Hernandez, Ramirez Sagarnaga, Ramos Barrera. First Methodist Church dedication scheduled next Sunday at 10 30. Presbyterian talks Congolese mission, Christ Church choir at Fort Mclntosh. Rodent contest ends Oct 7 with prizes up to 50 dollars. Paul Deutz critically ill in San Antonio. Military telephone line to McIntosh Zapata Roma Fort Ringgold under reconstruction.
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Mexico
Laredo
Ixile
Simon Saenz
Maria Luisa Hernandez
Ricardo Ramirez
Misa Luz Sagarnaga
Cesario Ramos
Apolonia Barrera
First Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Chalmers Vinson
Belgian Congo
Africa
Wharton
Christ Church
Fort MclIntosh
Vincent
Villegas
Paul Deutz
Max Deutz
San Antonio
Moorestown
N. J
Guardianship notes in county probate court
In county probate court yesterday two matters were handled. The Merchants State Bank & Trust Co. was appointed temporary guardian in vacation and made permanent guardian of the Gonzales minors estate. An order appointed Merchants State Bank & Trust Co. as permanent guardian of the Czar minors estate.
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Gonzales
Merchants State Bank & Trust Co
Cabaret Scene Rivals Jazz Palaces
William C. Dowlan, director of The Chorus Girl's Romance, builds a full cabaret set on Metro's Hollywood stage to accurately depict a New York cafe. The feature opens Sunday at the Rialto Theatre, offering filmgoers a faithful night life atmosphere without visiting Gotham.
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William C. Dowlan
Viola Dana
Metro
West Coast
Hollywood
Rialto Theatre
Los Angeles
New York
Mr. Dowlan
Gotham
Three Games at Caliche Park Between Laredo and Asherton
Tomorrow at Caliche Park the Laredo and Asherton teams begin with a 9:30 a.m. game and follow with a 3 p.m. double header. The Asherton club arrived today and the locals promise strong play as the best local material merges with the visiting squad to contest honors.
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Caliche Park
Laredos
Asherton
Laredo
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times presents the U S Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight and Sunday are described as partly cloudy.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a max of 100 degrees and a min of 76. Winds come from the southeast. Conditions are clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Laredo Cotton Gin Nears 1000 Bales Ginned
The Laredo Cotton Gin Co on the Heights operates two shifts from 8 am to midnight to process seed cotton. By this morning 95 bales had been ginned with large supplies on hand. The plant expects to pass the 1,000 bale mark Monday morning as more cotton arrives from Zapata County.
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Laredo Cotton Gin Co
Laredo
Zapata County
Thanksgiving Day Debate in Brazil Senate
The Associated Press reports in Rio de Janeiro on September 25 that Brazil weighs a bill to establish an annual Thanksgiving Day. The measure sets December 25 as the holiday but an amendment proposes the first Sunday in January. The proposal originated with a Catholic archbishop and stirred constitutional concerns over separation of church and state.
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Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
National Senate
Senate
Social Calendar notes parties and meetings for weekend
Mrs. Violet and Oberfeldt present a 4th birthday party for Marguerite at 6 PM. A Soldiers Club Roof Garden dance is set for 8:30 PM. Sunday events include Christian Endeavor at 6:46 PM, Junior B Y P U at 4 PM, Senior B Y P A at 8 PM, Epworth League at 6:30 PM, and Christian Endeavor at 6:46 PM. Monday features Woman's Club Executive Board at 4 PM.
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John M. Martin
Marguerite
Soldiers Club
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
the Baptist Church
Society Items and Notable Visits in The Times
The Times invites wedding and society news submissions to its Society Editor. Notables include Mrs. J A MacDonald departing for San Antonio, Miss Content McKnight visiting from Mexico City, and Rev Henry D Aves passing through for Mexico City. Mrs. Norman P Groff convalesces after Mercy Hospital operation. Christ Church Parish Guild meets at 4 pm. Woman's Club Executive Board meeting announced.
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the Times
Miss Content McKnight
City
Mexico City
San Antonio
Fish
Rex Tarver
Margaret Mussett
A. G. G.sell
Norman P. Groff
Mercy Hospital
Wedding Plans and Church Meeting Changes in Local Notices
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church postponed Monday’s meeting to Thursday for a special church event. A wedding is announced for Nicolas M Sanchez and Maria Apolonia Mufioz in Torreon Coahuila this evening at 7 in Guadalupe church. The Blue Birds held a weekly meeting at Mrs Alfred Poggenpohs with many attendees and treats afterward.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Blue Birds
Alfred Poggenpoh
Anne McKinney
Helen Dixon
Gladys Sauvignet
Donia Wilson
Dorothy Welch
Ruby Colman
Charline
Elizabeth Nye
Josephine Daiches
Eugenia Copeland
Nellie Ward
Jennie May Gallahan
Lily Withoff
Adelaide MacDonald
Elinor Morrow
Rehbecca
Navajo Rug Weaving Returns Amid Wool Price Drop
Travelers report Navajo Indians in Northeast Arizona have resumed rug making after years of scarce supply. Low wool prices encourage weaving, as herders stockpile wool in Southwestern states and flocks move via Orient and Southern Pacific routes toward West Texas and beyond.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Ariaona
San Angelo
Orient
Southern Pacific
Sanderson
Val Verde County
Bexar County
Cotton Exports Slowed by Rates and Bank Financing
Galveston reports adverse exchange rates and banks unwilling to finance ocean transport and storage abroad hinder this year's bumper cotton crop. Experts cite three main slowdowns: unfavorable exchange, bank reluctance, and Europe’s cash squeeze amid reconstruction. Still, with 13 million bales in sight, exporters expect a surge later overseas. Rate adjustments to interior trade may aid export prospects, especially for South American shipments.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Europe
Orient
United States
Leprosy Of Rats Reported In Gulf Coast
Corpus Christi Texas Sept 25 Dr W Ki Willis city health officer says an outbreak of a form of leprosy among rats has killed many rodents across Gulf Coast sections over the past year He believes the disease may rise further and could help eradicate Norwegian and English rats mice and gophers in city and rural areas The disease is non communicable to humans he notes
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Gulf Coast
W. Ki. Willis
President Wilson speaks in Denver and Pueblo events
President Wilson delivered remarks in Denver and Pueblo as reports claim Italian forces captured more of the Dalmatian coast, signaling ongoing wartime shifts in the region.
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Wilson
Denver
Pueblo
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