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Newspaper

Laredo Daily Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1926

Page

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Daily Times Publication Credits Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows publishing notes and advertising representatives for The Daily Times. It lists offices in New York Chicago Boston San Francisco and notes copies are available at these offices with visitors welcome.

Lrudden, King & Prudden Chicago I. Jackson Bird York Madison Ave Globe N Francisco Montgomery Atile Wash Leary Wee Angeles Chamber of Com Moerce Building Daily Times New York Boston San Francisco

Subscription Rates By Carrier and Mail

Rates list subscription options by carrier and mail including daily and periodic plans. The notice cites prices for one month, three months, six months, and one year, covering Texas and rest of United States plus Canada. It notes second class mail status and post office registration details with locales in Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas dated July 21, 1924.

Texas United States Possessions Canada Laredo Administracion ‘de Correos de Nuevo Laredo

Notice to Subscribers Missing Paper Contact

Notice directs subscribers who do not receive their newspaper by accident to call a number so a copy can be sent by special messenger.

Oat Puller Lacks Time to Rack the Boat

A terse note reports the fellow is unable to find time to rack the boat, with emphasis on his ongoing workload and scarce spare minutes.

Amateur Gentleman Film At Theatres Explores Regency Era

The period between 1810 and 1820 known as the Regency informs the Barthelmess film The Amateur Gentleman. Richard Barthelmess stars as Barnabas Beverly Barty in a tale of high society London with wide trousers and swift action. The cast includes Dorothy Dunbar Gardner James Nigel Barrie Branda Hurst and others under Sidney Olcott's direction.

Richard Barthelmeass George the Third Barthelmess Barnabas Beverly Barty London Barnabas Beverly Barty Lieutenant Ranson Barty England Mickey Mee- Min Dorothy Dunbar Gardner James Nigel Barrie Branda Hurst John Miljan Edward Vis Bile Bennett Herbert Mwood Gino” Corrado Sidney Qray John Peters Idney Olcott Bartheliness Best Pictures Gentiei Ry

The Galt Of The Mate

A fragmented account describes high stakes and danger as a character named Mannera seeks money to keep life intact far from danger. The piece hints at love and peril with a sense of distant loss and looming risk.

Laredo Club Plans and City Growth Noted in 1926 Outlook

Laredo Oilers management changes discussed at Chamber meeting with Nate Smith arriving from Fort Worth to lead 1927 efforts. Export growth through Laredo port reported by Mexican Consul Vazquez with 11 months to Nov 30 surpassing $40 million and auto shipments expected to rise. Local building boom evident as streets fill with foundations and cleared lots.

P. Coblentz Laredo Baseball Club Jaredo Chamber of Commerce Laredo Oilers Texas Nate Smith Fort, Worth Goare Clas Shekels Y.M. Vazquez Mexico Laredo

The Call of the Mate at Strand Theatre Highlights Card Markers

A Strand Theatre one day only showing features an exposé on gambling markers and back design tricks used by pros. Stars William Fairbanks and Dorothy Revier headline the drama The Call of the Mate, offering a memorable glimpse into card manipulation.

Strand Theatre William’ Fairbanks Dorothy Revier

Postmaster Urges Two-Cent Greeting Card Postage

Postmaster Ligarde warns that government postcards cost one cent while greeting and other cards require two cents. If a card arrives without the correct stamp the addressee must pay one more cent at destination. He advises bundling multiple cards with thread to speed delivery and urges early Christmas mailing to avoid delays.

Ligarde

Laredo Auto Sales Hosts Ford Gas Mileage Contest

Entry blanks are ready for sign at the Laredo Auto Sales Company for the Ford Gas Mileage Contest. The event runs December 8 to 18 1961.

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Laredo Safe and Lock Co opens and repairs safes

Palacios owner at 907 Hidalgo offers expert locksmith services including safe opening, repair and key making. All work guaranteed with reasonable prices and quick service. Phone 761.

Laredo

Prominent Men to Judge Gas Contest

Mayor Albert Martin M W Brennan vice president of the Laredo National Bank and Matias de Liano president of the Mexican Products Co will act as judges in the Ford Economy run and gasoline mileage contest to be held here Wednesday Dec 8. The judges will be furnished a Lincoln car with tested speedometer and follow the car in the contest. As each car stops for lack of gasoline a record of distance covered will be made from the tested speedometer. Three referees selected by the judges will assist to ensure only cars complying with the rules are entered.

Albert Martin M. W. Brennan Laredo National Bank Matias de Liano Mexican Products Co

Ford Gas Mileage Contest Announced for December

A local notice invites participants to bring their Ford vehicles to the gas mileage test on December 8, promising thesis prize values for top performers.

Soothing syrup deaths haunt mothers and infant care

An old report recalls a Chicago era misuse of a so called soothing syrup killed thousands of babies. It notes doctors knew of the poison yet the practice continued. The piece urges mothers to recognize crying as a sign of need and seek proper care.

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New York Stock Market Opens With Mixed Strength

Prices display a reversal of form with an opening outburst of strength followed by heavy selling. Baldwin stock falls from 164 to 164 in the first hour amid rumors of a Chicago pool killing. General Motors, Madison and Jordan lead a brisk demand for motors, while International Harvester rises to 140 a seven year high.

New York Baldwin Chicago Philadelphia Ceneral Motors Madsoh Jordan International Harvester Els Rana Famous Players International Combustion Colorado Fuel Allied Chemical Coca- Cola

New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Steady Then Declines

In New Orleans on December 4, the cotton market opened steady with Liverpool cables firmer than previous, showing little change. Early trades edged two points lower before turning easier on renewed hedge selling. An unfavorable spot factor from interior markets led to the decline amid reports of price pressure.

New Orleans Liverpool

Inert Worth Market Report Summary

Worth. Figures show cattle and hogs trading with mixed quotes. Lower prices on cows and heifers. calves and yearlings steady to higher. hogs steady with lights to heavy ranges. sows and pigs listed. sheep absent.

Grain Market Trading in Chicago

Chicago December 4 prices in wheat rose after a early loss as buyers followed steady Liverpool quotations despite larger shipments. Wheat moved from 1 to 1 1/2 cents down to gains, while corn oats and provisions firmed with corn advancing up to 3 8 cents from earlier declines.

Chicago Liverpool

Browning Sues Frances Heenan In New York Separation Action

Edward W. Browning a gray haired real estate dealer of New York sues Frances Heenan known as Peaches for separation action docketed today.

Edward W Browning New York Frances Heenan Tylal

Market dips then sharp rally on profit taking and covering

Prices traded lower across contracts from December 11.59 to January 11.58 and March 11.72 amid selling pressure. A late rally followed on short covering as sentiment steadied, with December advancing to 11.86, January to 11.87, and March to 72.01. The day closed with a modest net advance.

Kiwanis Club Meets Hears Salvation Army Appeal

The Hamilton Kiwanis Club held its weekly meeting with Fisher of Eagle Pass Lumber Co as chairman. Adjutant Harry Butler spoke for the Salvation Army Emergency Appeal, detailing its local work and Capt. M. H. Atkins of the Laredo Corps. Chas. W. Cook delivered a witty talk on civilization, and Christmas committees were appointed.

M. We Brennan Kiwanis Club Hamilton, Aiwanian Fisher Eagle Pass Lumber Co Harry Butler Salvation Jaymy Salvation Army M. H. Atkins Laredo Corps Hiwanian Chas. W. Cook

Congressmen Arrive in Washington for Final Session Opening

Today the grand army of congressmen prepares in Washington for the 69th Congress final session opening next Monday. A notable wedding in New Haven features Miss Marion Angell, Yale University president's daughter, and Mr. William Rockefeller McAlpin of New York.

Grand Army of Washington 69Th Congress New Haven Marion Angell Yale University William Rockefeller ,McAlpin New York

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