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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1926
Page
2
In a tersely worded report from Ostty Weecessay, residents face banditry and guard against robbery as criminals threaten local workers and civilians. The piece notes limited captures, warns of dangers in Anton and nearby towns, and urges civic vigilance amid ongoing law enforcement strain.
Mrs. Wiley Dearmond of San Antonio testifies of back weakness and kidney discomfort eased after using Dean's Pills. She describes dull ache, sharp pains, headaches, and nervous weariness before relief. Foster Milling Co. markets claim 60 cents at dealers.
An outdoor gathering of Troop No 5 at Agua Muerta included 66 percent attendance, several meetings, and a supper before marching back to town. Troop No 1 held Friday night meetings while collecting native woods for exchange with a North Texas Council troop for study at scout headquarters.
Eleven groups including the Japan Temperance Union and the Women’s Reform Society have launched a nationwide campaign to ban alcohol for men under twenty five. They urge the Diet to pass a bill lifting the drinking age from twenty to twenty five.
A dramatic car race unfolds with Harry J Brown presenting Super Speed at the Strand Theatre. A young driver battles villains, narrowly avoids disaster, and finishes first after a daring track stop. Cast includes Mildred Harris Sheldon Lewis and others.
Rufus Jones a former secretary of the Laredo Board of Trade and former newspaperman is an inmate at Fitzsimons Hospital Denver Colorado with tuberculosis He has spent nearly three years there and now solicits magazine subscriptions sending his commission to him Room 20 Upper Ward to support him while ill
Notice is given that I will not be liable for debts contracted by any person firm or corporation performing any labor on road No 12 A in Webb County Texas except upon a written order signed by M. H. B. Zachary.
A group led by C. O. Swain and two New York couples returned to New York from Mexico City this morning and continued their journey. Spokesman Mr. sazin offered no statements. They awaited Mexico's new petroleum relations proposal as the government prepared it.
Tomorrow Maundy Thursday Holy Communion will be held at Christ Church at 9 30 a m It is the last communion service of Lent In the 8 p m service a program of musical numbers from The Holy City The Crucifixion and related works will be performed by the choir with organ pieces and solos by listed performers
The Monroe Hopkins Players, a 25 member troupe led by Ponteneles Grehesa, begin a week long engagement Monday night at the vacant jets south of the Mexican station building on Pext. The opening show is Good Night, Nurse. This marks a major regional tour for the company this year.
The Association of South Texas Onion Shopgoers organized in this city will aid the newest growers to market produce at best advantage this season. The first carload of onions for the season rolled out last night bound for New York, handled through the Association of South Texas Union Shippers to assist growers as needed.
The first carload of Bermuda onions shipped from the Laredo district was grown on the Wilkes Brennan Corrigan North Laredo farm. J P Bradbury supervised the planting and growing as grower to that extent. More shipments are expected in the coming days before heavy consignments begin.
Tommie Thomas organizes a seven member group in Laredo including trumpet trombone two saxophones banjo drums and piano. The local ensemble is open for engagements and aims to perform jazz sessions around the area.
The twenty six year old Prince Henry, third son of the British sovereigns, is reportedly nearing an engagement to Lady Mary Scott, daughter of the Duke of Buccleuch. His potential accession if his brothers die without heirs is noted as remote but possible. the prince is described as popular, athletic, and articulate in sports.
In a Laredo report Frank Camille Hidalgo Sr. describes kidney trouble with frequent secretions and back pain. After using Doan’s Pills the symptoms disappeared and his kidneys stayed normal for over seven years. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Rockford residents mark the 104th birthday of Aunt Jane Cunningham born 1839 who arrived with her parents in a covered wagon. She now enjoys motoring on the transcontinental highway and is a radio fan as guests visit for a quiet cake cutting with 104 candles.
A jumble of notices reports odd dreams of lost dogs and shop closures, planes sending telegrams, and a playful April first herald. Tomorrow dawns with a Mexican navy flotilla seen near Eis Grands while Louse's Band plans a 6 AM concert on Jarvis Plaza.
Chronicle notes deaths and milestones of prominent figures: Lord Macartney born 1727 in Belfast died at Chiswick. John C. Calhoun 1782 born Abbeville died Washington DC. Charlotte Bronte 1816 born in Yorkshire died Haworth. Also Dickens welcomed at the White House. pensions granted to Garfield Polk Tyler widows. Seattle’s first electric railway opened. Thomas A. Lynne, elder actor, died Salt Lake City. a 1835 sentence for Li Hung Chang attempted assassin.
Today marks birthday anniversaries for Pope Pius XI in Italy 69 years ago William D Denney Delaware governor 53 Rear Admiral Philip R Andrews New York 60 James M Cox Ohio governor and 1920 nominee Jacksonburg Illinois 56 Charles E Fuller Illinois congressman Belvidere 77 Prince Henry London engaged to Lady Mary Scott 26.
The forecast calls for tonight to be fair and warmer with frost tomorrow. Thursday will be increasingly cloudy and warmer with a maximum of 79 degrees and a minimum of 37. Winds from the north.
Effie Carter of Dallas Texas credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring her health after years of poor well being. She urges others to try the tonic and reports many others benefited. Dealers offer tablets or liquid and a trial sample by sending 10 cents to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York for guidance.
Servando Benavides as guardian applies to Webb County Texas for execution of a mineral lease with Magnolia Petroleum Company on lands in Webb and Duval Counties. The lease covers about 2.6 acres under a 19 526.09 dollar price, 1 8 royalty, and annual rents. hearing set for April 5, 1926 at 10 a.m. in Laredo.
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