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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1926

Page

4

Registration of aliens urged as safeguard and liberty

From Tuesday's Daily the New Orleans Times-Picayune argues for alien registration as a necessary and benevolent government service. It contends registration protects society and individuals, compares it to registering births marriages deeds and vehicles, and cites public safety and immigration control as outcomes. The piece links youth culture and risk to support for modern regulatory measures.

New Orleans Times-Picayune Congress

Boyish imagination and the bootlegger game rise in press

A Chicago report notes today’s boys play bootleggers and hijackers in imagined adventures. The writer recalls peers from past generations who grew into steady adults in Sunday schools, families, and professional roles, countering fears of a lawless youth trend.

Jit Chicago Rotary Kiwanis

Notice of Forfeiture for Automobile and Liquor in Texas

United States of America v. One Star Touring Car and One Lot of Intoxicating Liquor seized January 7 1926 in Webb County Texas. Claimants must appear before the U S District Court in Laredo Texas on April 24 1926 to interpose claims and allege facts for forfeiture and distribution of proceeds. R A Harvin U S Marshal Southern District of Texas by Lyle J Perkins Deputy.

United States of America N. S Webb County Texas Hbel U. S. District Court For Southern District of Texas Laredo United States Court Room

Black and White Ointment and Soap Promised to Clear Skin

An advertisement urges readers to improve their skin by using Black and White Ointment and Soap claiming they prevent blotches pimples rashes breakouts and eczema. It notes the products are sold in varied sizes with the 60c ointment offering triple quantity and that all dealers stock both items.

Back Pain Ad From Dean's Pills Testimony

A testimonial advert claims Dean's Pills strengthen kidneys and relieve backache and nervous symptoms. Mrs. Wiley Dearmond of San Antonio cites relief after using the stimulant diuretic priced at 60 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. manufactures the remedy in Buffalo, New York.

Dean Wiley Dearmond Marshall St San Antonio Texas Foster-Millburn Co Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Foursome to challenge in innovative golf match

A local foursome led by Jack O Hearn will play next Saturday. Participants include Royle K Mims and M W Brennan for the bankers, R L Bobbitt for the legal circle, and Ed Russell for the pharmaceutical league. The event promises a no holds barred match with unusual rules, a large crowd, and AP wire coverage.

Jack O’hern Royle K. Mims M. W. Brennan Bankers R. L. Bobbitt Legal Light Ed Russell Pharmaceutical League Bon Ton Style Shop Associated Press Laredo

Notice of Subsoil Rights in Sanchez Tract Tamaulipas

Official Mexican government bulletin notices the holders of legal title to subsoil rights for the Sanchez tract in N Laredo Tamaulipas. Issued March 29 1926 with Garza Galan signature at Paseo de la Reforma 9. Public action advised by authorities.

Sanchez N. Laredo State of Tamaulipas Federal Government of Mexico Mexico Garza Galan

Convictions Rendered in District Court Docket

In district court this morning, several criminal cases were disposed of. Neclas Sanchez, a delinquent child, received three years in the state training school for boys. Rosalio Galvan got thirty days in the catty jail for unlawfully carrying arms. Manuel Ojatn was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail for unlawfully carrying linages. Ramon Medellin received two years in the penitentiary for burglary of a chicken house with the sentence suspended. Margarite Herrera was given three years in the penitentiary for permitting premises to be used for earning. Cristina Garcia, charged with keeping a bawdy house, was delivered to the U S Immigration Service for deportation to Mexico.

Neclas Sanchez Rosalio Galvan Manuel Ojatn Ramon Medellin Margarite Herrera Cristina Garcia U. S Immigration Service Mexico

Secretary Boldt Visits Laredo From Chamber of Commerce

Adolph Boldt secretary of the U S Chamber of Commerce spent two days in Laredo on a mission to inspire local business leaders. He praised Laredo’s progress and urged greater support for the chamber with a per capita budget goal of 35 000 reflecting city size. He departed for San Antonio promising to return next fall.

Adolph Boldt Chamber of Commerce United States of America Washington, D. C St. Louis Boldt Laredo Chamber of Commerce of the United States United States Chamber of Commerce Association of South Texas Onion Shippers San Antonio

McKeon Cigar and News Stand Ad In Salinas Avenue

A local storefront offers a shine parlor for Indies and gentlemen and promotes magazine calls to the number 1341. The business is located at 613 Salinas Avenue and operates as a cigar and news stand.

McKeon Cigar and Salinas Avenue

Garland Cooking School Opens at Border Gas Co

Mrs G N Westerfeld of Michigan Stove Works leads a two hour daily cooking class at Border Gas Co quarters opposite the Robert E Lee Hotel in Laredo. About a hundred Laredo High School students attended the first session learning cakes bread and pastries with tastings. The program runs 2:30 to 4:30 each afternoon through the week inviting housewives to join and learn pie pastries cake making.

Garland Cooking School Border Gas Co Robert E. Lee Laredo High School G. N. Westerfeld Michigan Stove Works Laredo

Hopkins Players Open Engagement At Laredo Tent

The Monroe Hopkins company opened a week of shows in a large tent south of the Texas-Mexican Railway station drawing a good-sized crowd. They presented The Brat in place of Good Night Nurse with strong acting by Mr and Mrs Hopkins. The night featured songs and dances by Mr Hopkins Mr Countryman and the Hopkins pair along with an admired orchestra. Tonight they stage The Man From Mexico a comedy not previously seen in Laredo.

Monroe Hopkins Laredo Hopkins Countryman Mexico

For Rent Offices in Central Modern Building

For Rent offices in a centrally located modern building with ceiling fans Frigidaire and conveniences. Call T A Bono at phone 755, Joseph Building. 4 6 tf.

T. A. Bono Joseph Building

Leyendecker Exonerates Gov Ferguson in Pardoned Felon

Webp county tax assessor B J Leyendecker admits full blame for a pardon mix up. Guerra was added to a petition for pardon without proof of trial or conviction for driving while intoxicated. Leyendecker says he accepted the petition and should have checked Guerra's status before including him.

B. J. Leyendecker Webp Ferguson Gregorio Guerra Querra Mr. Leyendecker Fes Leyendecker Guerra

Pullman Officials Take Mexican Trip by Special Cars

A party of Pullman Company officials traveling in two private cars attached to the J G N southbound train reached Laredo yesterday afternoon. After a brief stay the cars were switched to the Mexican side of the Rio Grande and last night they continued southward on important business in Mexico.

Pullman Pullman Company J G. N Laredo Mexico

Fuller Brushes Offered By Agent Seeks Orders

Public notice announces Fuller Brushes availability. interested customers should call 262 with street and house number to receive a home visit and take orders. The Fuller Brush agent signs the notice with a 4-6-5t date notation.

Air Messengers Boost Laredo Interest in 1926 Tour

Air messengers from Laredo arrived in Taylor and shared reports of the campaign. Secretary Mumm of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce said planes drew visitors and local officials, teachers, and reporters aboard, with postcards from Austin helping promote a November 15 trip. A California resident also inquired about moving to Laredo after reading about the aerial advertising tour.

Laredo Taylor Mumm Chamber of Commerce Texas Austin Carpenter California

Organizing Strong Ball Team in Laredo

Laredo plans a baseball team this season echoing the old Milmo. Jesus Wise, who headed the Mile aggregation, will manage and supervise the new squad. Semi pro players like Honeyman Sixto Salinas Juan Rodriguez are in the lineup. The opener is one week from Sunday at Legion Park against Nuevo Laredo, which beat Anahuac last Sunday. Notice to Laredo Parents warns against skating on streets and riding near cars, urging enforcement of the law.

Laredo Milmo Jesus Wise Honeyman Sixto Salinas Juan Rodriguez Legion Park Nuevo Laredo Anahuac

Local Classifieds Highlight Services And Notices In Laredo

A collage of small ads notes passport photo services at Serrano Studio and Border Finishing Co, library book arrivals, election remarks predicting Albert Martin as mayor, flower deliveries by The Florist, drugstore prescriptions, and homeseekers’ excursion. Also mentions street paving updates, a real estate listing, and local business promotions.

A. Deutz & Brother Servano Farragut Kodak Hidalgo Street Albert Martin Laredo

American graduates flock to Geneva to study French

American girls fresh from college arrive in Geneva in growing numbers to perfect their knowledge of the French language.

Associated Press Geneva

Maine Republicans Open Biennial Convention in Portland

Enthusiasm marked the opening of Maine's biennial Republican convention in Portland. Delegates aim to elect a new State committee and adopt a Fall platform, with a strong push for strict enforcement of prohibition laws.

Associated Press Portland Republcan Party Maine

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Launcelot Jones’ Barn Daily News Mark Twain St. Paul Darius Green Hfe Monition United States District Court For the R. A. Harvin U. S. Marshal Son. Dist. of Lyle J. Perkins Grant Street ED. Gonzalez JS Southern Secretary U. 5S. Chamber OF Commerce THE Border Gas Company G. Westerfeld Mrs Monroe Hopkins Gov. Ferguson Pardon Fuller Srowe M. Brennan J. N. Worsham Crockett Green the Florist Broadway 8Th St Laredo Drug Co W. Y. Bunn Santa Maria Gap Rio Grande LaSalle County Serrano ABC Care Duco Dupont Mrw del Barrio Bermuda Chihuahua St Catarina Ranch Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Corpus Christi Street
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