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Newspaper

Laredo Daily Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1927

Page

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News Service Credits and Advertising Representatives List

The text lists The Associated Press credits and exclusive use notes for publication, followed by advertising representatives Prudden King Prudden in Chicago New York Boston San Francisco Seattle Los Angeles and office copy availability in major cities. It outlines agent locations and where copies of The Daily Times are on file for reference.

Prudden, King & Prudden Chicago EE. Jackson Blvd New York Madison Ave Boston—Globe San Francisco Montgomery Seattle Wash Leary Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Daily Times Boston

Subscription Rates By Mail and Carrier November 29 1926

Rates list for Texas and nationwide delivery by mail and carrier effective November 29 1926. Prices shown include advance payment options for one year six months four weeks and one week daily rates. The notice includes international and territorial rates and confirms second class matter status at Laredo Texas with 1879 act compliance.

Texas United States and Possessions Laredo

Notice to subscribers to receive missed papers

Notice to subscribers that if a paper is not received due to accident or other reasons they should call 43 to have a copy sent by special messenger.

City Council Proceedings Register Regular Session

The city council met at 7 30 with Mayor Albert Martin and Aldermen present. Items included approving last meeting minutes and petitions for street lights at multiple intersections, referred to the rights committee, and a quit claim deed for Blacks Nos 1682 and 1620 referred to the mayor and city attorney. Jesus Villareal petition mentioned.

Albert Martin Cluck Henry Beyendecker Salinas Valdez Brennan Leonard Mims Derman Brennan Earl Anderson Davis and Bruni Main Clotilde Mein Gonzalez Davis Committee On Rights With G. C. Mann Jesus Villareal

From Truck Driver to Film Star Kolb’s Rise in First National

Milton Sills’s recommendation helps John Philip Kolb a New York Edison truck driver land an acting career. Kolb, six seven and 260 pounds, gains a contract after excelling as a Canadian lumberjack in The Knockout and appears in Men of Steel and other Coleen Moore projects before facing uncertain times and doubts about his future.

Milton Sills First National Pictures John Philip Kolb New York Edison Company First National Kolb Motion Picsures Sills Men of Steel Burbank Iwin Kletoes Coleen Moore Picure John McCor Beranena New York John Philip Kolb 176Th Street New ‘York

Horn Tooter Leaves 600 Francs for Fanfare

Nicholas Valery, aged brass musician of Amiens, died leaving 600 francs to the local fanfare society. He began as a trumpeter at fifteen in 1857 and was the depart­ment’s leading horn tooter for generations. His funeral included lively fanfare music with melodies Madelon and Wooden Trumpet.

Amiens France Nicholas Valery Jffe Madelon

City council acts on civic invitations and water transfer

City officials read invitations from Washington Birthday Celebration Association for a reception with Nuevo Laredo officials at the International Bridge on February 22. A transfer ordinance allowing Laredo Water Co to move franchise to Central Power and Light Co was read and approved after suspending multiple readings. The paving committee reported Moore Bros skip pavement will be addressed when the contractor is ready, and the meeting adjourned.

Mr. M. de Llano Washington Nuevo Laredo International Bridge Clpick Geo. M. Briggs Montrose Leyendecker B. G. Salinas Valdez Messrs. Johnson and Phelps Prennan W. D. Alexander Laredo Water Co Central Power and Light Co I Ramsay City of Laredo City of Laredo Central Power and Light Company Brennan Yeas—Cluck Henry Salinas Cluck Yeas Moore Bros. Motor Co Washington and Convent W. L. Puig

British steamer D Ber genland fined over Honolulu passenger landings

The D Ber genland faced a $600 fine after allowing Mrs W G Mc Adoo Jr and two others to debark at Honolulu. The ship was barred from carrying passengers between U S ports. Mrs Mc Adoo and a child remained in California while another child reportedly returned with her photo taken on arrival in Los Angeles.

Bergenland W. G. McAdoo, Jr Honolulu U.S Moreign United States

Laredo Boosts Ahead With Governor Moody Visit Parade

Laredo gains wide press attention as Governor Moody and the Legislature visit next Tuesday. A special Austin edition and Nuevo Laredo Times coverage stir rivalry among papers for parade prizes amid decorated autos and displays. Huffman returns from Austin after Webb County highway meeting. Bond sales show $305,000 in bank. $130,000 state aid allotted last June. County Judge Winslow seeks federal and state support for early summer highway construction.

Laredo Texas Moody Austin American-Statesman Nuevo Laredo Huffman EB. Huffman Austin Webb County Winslow State Highway Commission

Motion Picture Firms to Film Laredo Bullfight Festival

Pathe News Fox News and other film concerns plan to arrive Sunday to shoot footage of the Nuevo Laredo bullfight, arrival and reception, Governor Moody and legislators banquet, grand parade, and related events for world publicity.

Pathe News Fox News Laredo Nuevo Laredo Moody

Statuary in Bas Relief Set for Royal Theater

Interior decoration at the Royal Theater progresses with bas relief statuary on wall panels on each side. The arched ceiling and new features enhance the interior, and the theater is expected to reopen about a month from now as a leading local showhouse.

Royal Theater

Murder Arrests After Slaying Near Spur Canyon

Lubbock and Fort Worth officers arrested Robert Stanley for the murder of B F E Morgan found slain and robbed in a canyon twenty miles from Spur. San Antonio reports Narciso Morin age 3 died after scalding in a tub. Fort Worth notes Mrs Ermine Louck aged 71 died at home. Abilene reports seven Waldee family members hospitalized from poisoned flour. San Angelo notes Coleman won the next meeting of the sixth district Texas Bankers Association.

Lubbock Fort Worth Robert Stanley B. FE. Morgan Spur San Antonio Narciso Morin Abilene N. H. Waldee Bronte San Angelo Coleman Texas Bankers’ Association Ermine Louck William Robinson

Coolidge backs supplemental naval arms talks proposal

President Coolidge says the plan for a supplemental naval arms limitation conference is the only practical way to achieve arms reduction, especially for naval armaments. He notes Geneva preparatory talks show little chance of agreement unless major powers dominate the conference.

Washington Coolidge White House Geneva

High Class Features at Local Carnival in Laredo

The piece highlights the J. George Loos Shows as wholesome entertainment for families. It notes Laredo residents patronizing tented attractions and praises the event while offering a pest control tip for gardens, recommending a bran London purple mix attractant with banana oil to deter cut worms.

J. George Loos Laredo London

Prizes Listed for Celebration Event

The article outlines numerous prizes offered during the celebration and notes the list appeared in yesterday’s issue of The newspaper. The rewards include several notable items and recognize local participants.

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Controversial Reflections on Liberty and Child Rearing

The column argues about punishment in bringing up children, citing a boy who killed after a beating from his father. It contrasts Western ideas on liberty with views from China and India, quoting Bertrand Russell and a Chinese definition question.

Beauty Queen of the Universe and Newark’s rise

The piece compares a May Texas beauty contest winner to cosmic beauty across Orion and notes how beginnings shape outcomes. It highlights a Newark entrepreneur who started at $4 weekly, now runs a $22 million dry goods empire with a $10 million expansion, drawing attention from bigger cities.

Texas Orion Hollywood Bamberger Newark Ciles

Oxford A drive against Oxford bags fails

Oxford university faces a failed campaign against Oxford bags as the fashion fad grows more popular on campus with students embracing the trend.

Oxford

Laredo Boy Leads Saint Edward's University Honors

William Biggio of Laredo, son of Mrs Laura Biggio, tops the first year engineering grades at Saint Edward's University Austin Texas. He carries seven subjects and earned A grades in all his courses for last semester. A 1924 Laredo High School graduate he lettered in basketball and engaged in many activities at La Redon High.

William Biggio Laura Saint Edward's University Austin Texas Liggie Laredon High School

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