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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1926

Page

3

Laredo Publishing Company Subscription Rates

The notice lists subscription options for the Laredo Publishing Company with mail and carrier delivery to the United States Mexico and Canada. Prices shown include one month one year seven fifty five dollars for postpaid mail. Other rates cover Sunday editions and shorter terms with advance payment required.

Unday United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Fae Aeneta United Ods

Newspaper Copyright Notice Reprinted In Daily Paper

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to its dispatches and locally published news. This notice appears in the Monday Daily, reserving republication rights for the paper and credited material.

Associated Press

Atheist Leader Seeks Abolition of Government Chaplains

James Eliott the atheist calls to withhold chaplain salaries and end government appointment of chaplains citing the Constitution. The piece argues the nation is not atheistic and notes presidents swear on Bibles and coins read In God We Trust, while defending current chaplain practice as within constitutional bounds. It also discusses highway naming versus numbering and the cultural importance of named routes.

American Association For the Advancement of Atheism Moscow Soviet United States Congress James Eliott

Government and atheism in constitutional compliance debate

The piece discusses an erroneous concept of the First Cause and argues that government obedience to the constitution is shown by allowing an atheistic organization to exist.

Women’s health booster praised by Mrs Moore in Dallas

Mrs ThiIhe Moore of 4024 Main St says a spell of illness after the flu left her weak. She credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a reliable tonic for women and urges others to obtain it. A trial package can be requested by sending 10c to Dr Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.

Dallas Texas Dr. Yoerce Pr. Pierce President Invalids Buffalo, N. Y

Movement of Vegetables from Laredo Shows Heavy Shipments

By morning 1139 carloads of vegetables including spinach cabbage lettuce carrots beets turnips and radishes had been shipped from Laredo this season. Bermuda onions totaled six carloads with one carload on March 30 four on April 2 and one on April 3. Further onion shipments are expected nightly by special trains as weather stays favorable.

Laredo United States Bermuda Texas Rio Grande Valley

Weigh 5 Pounds More In Thirty Days

Advertisement for McCoy’s Cod Liver Compound tablets sold at city drug stores. Claims quick weight gain, sugar coated and candy like, with money back guarantee if 5 pounds are not gained in 20 days. Cited example of a thin woman gaining 15 pounds in six weeks.

City Drug Store Laredo McCoy

Golf Links On Heights Attract Laredo Golfers

The new golf links on the Heights are drawing many Laredo residents and visitors. Yesterday hundreds enjoyed the course and some tried their hand at the popular sport as the facility gains popularity after opening.

Laredo Cotte

Weather Report Preview for Local Area

Weather forecast notes a high of 81 degrees and a low of 62 degrees with southeast winds. Skies described as cloudy.

the Times Chamber of Commerce United States Weather Bureau Fort McIntosh

Laredo Notices and Local Announcements Highlight City Issues

A compilation of brief items includes birth notices, passport photo services at Serrano Studio, library book recommendations, passport photos by April 10, and a city election where Albert Martin runs unopposed for mayor. Also mentions Easter egg orders, Sunday tragedies, candy cane sales, prescription standards, radio program praise, Nuevo Laredo travel certificates, advertising, and street skating warnings.

Ernesto Reyna Serrano Farragut

Governor Pardons Guerra Despite No Conviction or Need

The Texas governor, Miriam A. Ferguson, issued a pardon restoring Gregorio Guerra to full citizenship though he had not been tried or convicted of any offense. Ferguson said the item appeared misdirected, while Guerra’s pardon lists Webb County and Laredo details and bears the state seal and secretary of state endorsement. The piece questions who is correct about Guerra’s pardon.

Ferguson Gregorio Guerra Associated Press Laredo State of Texas Webb County B. J. Leyendecker Miriam A. Ferguson Emma Grigsby Meharg

Woman Dies After Being Struck by Car on Webb County Highway

A 42 year old woman, Maria Benavides, arrived in Laredo en route to San Antonio, was knocked down after stepping into the path of a Ford standing on the road, fracturing skull and neck. She died at Mercy Hospital. Chauffeur Raul Vilareal surrendered and posted bond on a negligent homicide charge.

Webb County Cactus Maria Benavides Laredo San Antonio O. L. Longoria Eufrasio Perez Raul Villareal Longoria Mercy Hospital Raul Vilareal

Albert Martin Seeks Mayor in Quiet City Election

The city votes tomorrow with Albert Martin, current Third Ward alderman and paying committee chair, aiming for the mayoralty. Dan M. Valdez runs for Third Ward alderman to succeed Martin, while Mayor Leopoldo Villegas will not seek re election. The Times notes only these changes in a calm election.

Albert Martin Dan M. Valdez Martin the Times Leopoldo Villegas

School Trustees Elected Without Opposition in Laredo

Four incumbents Joe Moser J C Martin Leon Daich es and Luis A Lafon were re elected without opposition to the Laredo Independent School District board. The election was held in Laredo last Saturday with votes cast in each ward.

Messrs Joe Moser J. C. Martin Leon Daiches Luis A. Lafon Laredo Independent Laredo’ Independent

Laredo Parents Urged to Stop Street Skating

City notice warns mothers and fathers that children must cease skating on streets and sidewalks and stop chasing cars while on skates or bicycles. Parents urged to heed the warning for their own safety and assist in enforcing the law.

Laredo Galli- Curei Artwater Kent Institution New York City WOC Nuevo Laredo Serrano Farragut ABC Care Laredo Times Farragut Street Laredo Electrica Raiilway Company Geo. Lake M. Brennan

Salvation Army seeks used furniture for donation drives

The Salvation Army requests old furniture of all kinds. Call 1578 and they will arrange pickup. Contact CAPT. H. M. Atkins for details.

Salvation Army H. M. Atkins

Hopkins Players Open Engagement In Laredo Tent

The Mr and Mrs Monroe Hopkins Players begin a tent show engagement near the Texas Mexican station in Laredo tonight with Good Night Nurse as the opening number. A strong orchestra provides musical interludes between acts.

The Auction Block at Royal Theatre Tomorrow

Hobart Henley, MGM director, says refilming a Rex Beach story is riskier than adapting a stage play. The Auction Block stars Charles Ray and Eleanor Boardman and opens at the Royal Theatre tomorrow.

Royal Hobart Henley Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Henley Rex Beach Royal Theatre Charles Ray Eleanor Boardman

Reservations for W G Archer Lecture at Lions Club

Citizens are urged to reserve seats for the Lions Club luncheon at noon tomorrow at the Hamilton Hotel to hear W G Archer on sanitation civilization. Verbal or telephone bookings should go to C J Gorman manager of the American Railway Express Co and Lions Club vice president.

W. G. Archer Lions Club Hamilton Hotel C. J. Gorman American Railway Express Co Mr. Archer

Battle of Flowers Special Low Rates Announced

Reduced fares on International Great Northern Railroad for SAN JACINTO FIESTA events in San Antonio. Tickets sold April 17 to 28 with arrivals before noon April 29 return by April 26. Special low rates apply for Battle of Flowers tickets sold April 22 with trains arriving April 28 and return by April 26. Contact your ticket agent for details.

San Jacinto Battle OF Flowers San Antonio International Great Northern R. R Focal Ticket

Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief for Weak Eyes

Local ad touts Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel as a rapid remedy for weak sore or strained eyes. One small bottle claimed to help any case with an aluminum eye cup offered free by City Drug Co.

City Drug Co

Independent Club Endorses City Election Ticket

The Independent Club endorses a full city election slate to be voted tomorrow April 6 1926. Candidates include Mayor Albert Martin City Secretary A R Garcia City Marshal M Brennan City Assessor J C Martin City Collector D C De Lachica City Treasurer J A Ortiz City Attorney John A Pope and Aldermen wards 1 2 3 4 with listed pairs.

Independent Club Albert Martin A. R. Garcia M. Brennan J. C. Martin D. C. DE Lachica J. A. Ortiz John A. Pope Hugh S. Cluck S. E. Leonard Joe Henry T. A. Leyendecker B. G. Salinas D. M. Valdez M. W. Brennan R. K. Mims

Times Offers Daily Watch Subscriptions

The Times advertises a subscription option promising daily access and a monthly rate. It highlights ongoing opportunities to read current content and enjoy continuous updates.

Laredo Advertiser Seeks Spots for Express Anniversary

A. L. Mitchell of the San Antonio Express advertising department visits Laredo to solicit ads for a special rotogravure anniversary edition. Laredo will receive prominent representation in the issue.

A. L. Mitchell The San Antonio Express Laredo Express

Notice of Subsoil Rights in Tamaulipas Lands

A. Garza Galan announces legal title to subsoil rights in the Sanchez tract within N. Laredo Tamaulipas. The notice, published in the Official Bulletin of the Mexican Government, is dated March 29 1926 and lists Paseo de la Reforma 9. 42-30t.

Sanchez N. Laredo State of Tamaulipas Federal Government of Mexico Mexico D. F A. Garza Galan Paseo de la Reforma

Railroad Time Table for Local and Through Trains

Train No 1 to Corpus Christi leaves at 10 06 a m and arrives via Rilo Grande 8 30 a m to Dolores 10 00 a m except Sundays Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3 35 p m Through that train to St Louis leaves 8 45 a m arrives 3 50 p m Night Train leaves 11 30 p m arrives 1 20 a m Laredo Dolores schedule also lists Rilo Grande and Eagle Pass trains with times 1200 a m notation and 8 00 a m arrival for Laredo to Dolores excluded Sundays

Corpus Christi Laredo Dolores

Grease Paint Dropping Out

Hollywood reports a shift in film makeup as improved cameras lighting and film reduce the need for grease paint. Stars and crews resist but several big names and a Cecil DeMille project push toward acting with little to no makeup.

Associated Press Hollywood Cal Cecil de Mille Allan Dwan Paramount Sea Horses Tolerence Vidor Jack Holt Willam Powell George Bancroft

IT ALL DEPENDED. Conversation in a domestic scene

A husband questions shopping money while the wife evasively answers. The fragment hints at domestic tension and budgeting during a period of hardship.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Publishing Company Ublishers and ~ Proprietors Nterea ENN. Publishing CO Telephone Laredo, Texas Nonday Joint Board of Interstate Highways Washington D. E. Colp Mary Lves Jaredo Mexico City Justan Meridan Highway New England Concord Boston King’s Llysian Fields Hite Fort Worth BE. T. Lestarjette the Weather Report Grant Street EN. Gonzalez Chichester Hiland Pilla Koouwnas Kodak Hidalgo Street Leopoldo Villevas Crockett Green Broadway 8Th St Laredo Drug Co W. Y. Bunn Guerra Duco i Dupont Chihuahas St Palm Beaches Panamas Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Corpus Christi Street Enrique M. Hernandez Immigration Department Maria Garcia A. H. Engen W. A. Stinland Benito Riojas National Cash Register Co A. L. Lancaster Representative Farragut St Villegas Hupmobile Six Hupp Cutiazrens Auto Company Houston Street Rilo Grande Eagle Passe
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