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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1926
Page
6
The article debates what governments can do in war times with Debs as the focus. It argues an accomplished fact implies lawful action under due process, noting debates on conscription and the Emancipation Proclamation as parallels. It considers public sympathy and legality of actions once court decisions exist.
The Ursuline Sisters announce a new modern academy on the Heights costing about 95000 dollars with 80 to 100 boarders and 300 pupils. The Marist Brothers will open a boys college in Laredo by September 1926, financed largely by the schools with some citizen help.
The Laredo district reports 38 carloads of Bermuda onions shipped to markets, with seven cars direct to Cincinnati and total shipments rising. Vegetables including cabbage and spinach also moved in two carloads and one carload respectively, while a severe hailstorm last Wednesday reduced onion output by 300 to 400 carloads, though overall crops remain in good condition and further movement is anticipated.
Burglars broke into Candelario Ramirez La Universal on Lores Avenue opposite Richter's Department Store in Laredo last night and stole ladies silk dresses and other goods valued over 1,000 dollars. Entry was gained by prying bars from a rear window and a suitcase of stolen items was later found in the rear yard as officers pursued leads. Authorities continue work on the case and hope for arrests soon.
A large crowd attended the Monroe Hopkins Players tent show and enjoyed Daddy Longlegs with fine orchestra. The Charleston contest featured ten children with Baby Forest taking first prize.
Notice to the public inviting customers to call 262 with street and house number to receive Fuller Brushes via agent service. Agent promises to call and take orders, dated 4 6 5.
Ben Lyon and Viola Dana star in The Necessary vil coming to the Royal Theater tomorrow and Monday. Lyon says he has played with a string of famous leading ladies this past year including Colleen Moore Barbara LaMarr Gloria Swanson Pola Negri Anna Q. Nilsen and now Dana in this latest film. The cast also features Frank Mayo Gladys Brockwell Thomas Holker Mary Thurman Betty Jowell Arthur Honsman Martha Madison and Beach Cooke.
Universal Blue Streak Western "Six-Sautin Romance" features a gender clash clash on a ranch as Jack Hoxie stars as the rugged rider and a bobbed hair heroine. The tale unfolds with a battle of control over a legal ranch as action fills the Strand Theatre program for tomorrow and Monday.
Narcotic Agent Roy Adams captured at the international footbridge two men G. G. Buesing and Jose Fenner as they crossed from Mexico. They possessed eighteen ounces of morphine in cubes worth a fortune. They were jailed in Webb County on narcotics violation charges and will face a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Mano on Monday.
Last night a storm hit the Laredo district with rain and hail, totaling about 0.1 inch in Laredo and spreading to the northwest toward coal mines. The rain eased damage from Wednesday’s hailstorm, aiding the South Laredo area. A theater feature, The Splendid Crime, opens at the Rialto today and tomorrow starring Miss Daniels with a cast including Jowatth, Walton, Crowell, Corrigan, and Mechan.
A local ad promotes a galvanized ash can from Deutz & Brother with enamelled tree motif. It markets a hot barbecue stand all day Saturday and Sunday and lists phone 1784-W and address 1503 Hidalgo street. Also featuring a Public Library notice inviting readers to read new fiction titles.
Readers across Austin Taylor Houston and others write to praise Laredo air messengers now touring Wichita Falls. Chamber of Commerce notes extensive press in visiting cities and growing inquiries about Laredo. The campaign garners strong publicity for the city and its commerce.
Notice to authorities and public that the holder claims subsurface rights to the Sanchez tract in the Municipality of N Laredo Tamaulipas. Published officially in the Federal Government Bulletin for future action. Mexico March 29 1926 A Garza Galan Paseo de la Reforma 9 42-30t
An advertisement touts Deans Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and urinary problems. It features a customer testimonial from Mrs. Wiley Deere of San Antonio describing relief after using the product. The note lists Foster Milburn Co. as the manufacturer and Buffalo, N Y as the distributor.
An advertisement from Windrow Bros Drugstore promotes Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy for sore gums bleeding gums loose teeth foul breath or pyorrhea in any form. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is labeled La Botica Blanca 4% tt.
Celebrations mark Lucius Foote and Dinah Craik centenaries, and the 60th anniversary of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Kansas City adopts a council manager system. Coolidge misses Gridiron dinner due to his father’s death. Religious education leaders meet in Birmingham. Columbia College Alumni dinner features Gov Smith and President Butler. Jeferson Day banquet speakers include Caraway Garrett Smith and Moore. Los Angeles dirigible to test fly from Lakehurst, first U S airship flight since Shenandoah disaster.
Violet S Oberfeldt, long time society editor, passes away leaving behind a legacy in community reporting. Known for her keen social notes and involvement in local clubs. Funeral arrangements pending with community members recalling her generosity.
Saturday events include Lucy Meriwether chapter meeting at 1601 Market Street and a Blanco Sanchez wedding at San Agustin Church. Various church and youth group gatherings are planned for Sunday evening with reminders to submit weekly society reports and calendar contributions. Notable social events feature a Maria Thelipa Sanchez shower at Blue Bonnet Tea room and a Friday Bridge Club gathering at Mrs Dave Craven’s home.
The dialogue shows a boss instructing a new clerk to assist Jones when called, emphasizing a duty to help others at Good Hardware. It presents a workplace exchange focused on coworker support and service.
The fragment shows a phone exchange where a caller asks who is speaking and the clerk challenges self identity. The text includes a dismissive taunt and fragmented dialogue.
City Marshal M Brennan issues a notice to Laredo mothers and fathers urging children to skate only in safe areas and avoid hitching rides with bicycles beside moving cars. He asks parents to enforce the law for public safety.
In Innsbruck on April 10, North Tyrol mayors moved to tax women with short hair, prompting protests from hairdressers. The mayors cited a biblical verse from St Paul the Corinthians to justify the rule, declaring long hair a glory. Hairdressers abandoned opposition following the tax threat.
An advertisement urges readers to monitor THE TIMES daily for opportunities and offers a pricing note of 6 cents per month.
Atlanta Ga April 10 W J Neale of Waco was elected president of the American Cotton Shoppers Association there today succeeding F M Inman of Atlanta. Neale was unopposed. Other officers of the association will be elected by the board of directors.
Senator Borah and Senator Dubois visited Washington chef Nicholas Sabatini to learn Idaho style potato preparation during the Idaho Territorial day banquet. Idaho potatoes were shipped for the occasion from the Potato state to showcase the delicacy.
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