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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
2
A damaged newspaper fragment features publication data for the Daily Laredo News with publisher Prescott Allen and national advertising details. It also includes a playful, satirical aside about political conventions and various unrelated notes and anecdotes.
Public records list extensive deeds notes releases trusts and transfers in Webb County. Levi Smith and J B Chilton Jr appear in several land transfers tied to the Chee ranch and multiple survey portions. releases of deeds of trust involve O Pratt and the Laredo National Bank among others, detailing notes and land parcels including Jaboncillos ranch and large acreages across surveys 2182 218% 1138 1135 1129.
Mexico City reports Primo Villa Michel acting governor of the federal District secured an appropriation of one million and a half pesos for motor highway construction. A complete plan connects new roads with existing boulevards and highways to form an attractive web for motorists. Work has begun on several routes.
Local auto shop Ortiz Motor C6 hints at a quick rollout with new C6 model lines and anticipated service openings. Community chatter suggests a grand unveiling late this month and potential test-drive events.
Multiple rental notices listed including furnished and unfurnished apartments and houses in areas such as St Anthony Tarragut Matamoros Cortex Seymour and Montrose. Entries show phone numbers and dates from 6-1 to 6-18-31 with details on rooms, garages, and utilities.
Lrneda Canning Association seeks tomato deliveries in any quantity for winter canning. Farmers encouraged to plant large acreage to supply processed products. G-18-64.
City tax collectors warn delinquent taxpayers from 1885 through 1927 to call and pay, or face foreclosure and sale of property to cover taxes, penalties, interest, and court costs. The notice, dated May 1 1928, is issued by City Attorney John A. Pof.
The city council of Laredo adopts an ordinance banning ticket offices for bus and railroad companies on Convent Avenue between Turbide Street and the Foot Bridge, and on surrounding blocks to Flores and Salinas Avenues. Violators face fines from 10 to 100 dollars and costs. Passed June 6 1928.
The state and Webb County announce a sheriff sale under a 1928 order of the Webb County District Court. W. K. Young’s real estate in Lot 7 8 9 10 Block 8 Chacon Addition Laredo and a Dodge Sedan A4681279 will be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday in July 1928 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Webb County Courthouse. May be sold for cash to satisfy judgment in J. Camara vs W. K. Young. Publication in Laredo Daily Times for three consecutive weeks June 11 18 25 1928. Sheriff A J Condren and Deputy J L Fierros.
A wedding report highlights ribbon sashes and pastel bridesmaid gowns with matching streamers, describing the decorative details and overall color scheme in the ceremony party.
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