Andrews Petroleum Co Expands Drilling in Aviators Field
The Andrews Petroleum Co of New York, after purchasing blocks 50 49 48 and a 17 acre strip from Dr A L Edgington, is drilling two wells Andrews Nos 1 and 2 on Block 48 and plans eight more wells on its acreage. Headquarters are in the Joseph Building Laredo with development to be run from there. The company says it is financially able to carry out all planned work.
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Andrews Petroleum Co
New York
Block No. 50
A. L. Edgington
Block No. 49
Block No. 48
Andrews Nos
Aviators Field
Laredo
Joseph Building
Laredo Elks Lodge To Hold Regular Meeting
Attention Elks. Laredo Lodge will hold a regular meeting November 10 18 with B B O thks. Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Installation of officers. A B Muller, Secretary. 4-9-21-
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Laredo Lodge
Legionnaires and Ex-Service Men Meeting Notice
Legionnaires and Ex-Service Men are asked to attend Wednesday night at 8 PM at Elks Hall. Bring a friend. P. J. McKeon, Post Adjutant.
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Elks Hall
Construction Underway on Misko Refineries Plant
Peterman and Robinson, Laredo contractors, awarded the build for the Misko Refineries plant at Mirando City by OOW, began work on the main buildings. Materials and equipment already at Mirando City, with more en route, are planned for rapid installation. The refinery, costing about 260000 dollars, will handle about 1500 barrels of Miranda crude daily and launch by July 1.
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Peterman & Robinson
Laredo
Misko
Mirando City
OOW
Killam and Associates
Miranda
Clearing site for another modern hostelry in Laredo
A seven story tourist hotel will rise on the corner of San Bernardo Avenue and Hidalgo Street by the Laredo Hotel Co. The $500,000 project is awarded to L W Jambers. Clearing of the site began as debris is removed for basement excavations. The stock is subscribed by Laredo businessmen and others as a community venture.
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Laredo Hotel Co
L. V. Jamberson
San Bernardo Avenue
F Hidalgo Street
Laredo
L. W. Jambers
Early 1800s Deaths and Historic Events Scatter
Fragmentary OCR notes record individuals and events: Clau. Herstie Gates linked to a plotting plot against Washington. born 1728 in England and died in New York City. Mention of 1848 Chartist peacekeepers in London and 1886 filibuster expedition from New York to Nicaragua. Also notes Benton’s death 1868 in Washington and birth in Hillsboro North Carolina, 1782. 1866 ASCPA founded in New York. 1802 Cecil Rhodes’ body buried among the Mutoppo.
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Clau
Herstie Gates
Washington
New York City
England
London
New York
Walker
Nicaragua
Thomas H. Benton
United States
Missouri
Washington, D
Hillsboro
N. C
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Cecil Rhodes
General Economic Conference Convenes Amid City Crisis
The April 10 gathering at Geroa addresses state affairs as New York mobilizes five thousand police reserves to aid crime suppression, signaling a broad security and economic response.
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Geroa
New York
Notice of sale in Webb County Texas foreclosure action
Notice states trustee June on a deed of trust securing a 3500 dollar note by A R Vidaurri to Merchants State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo. Describes property interest in Lots 4 and 5, Block 37, Western Division, City of Laredo. Sale set for first Tuesday in May at the Courthouse door, between 10 AM and 4 PM, in Webb County Texas.
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State OF
Texas
Webb
Whierugas
Webb County
A. D
A. R. Vidaurri
City of
Laredo
County of Webb
State of Texas
Merchants State Bank & Trust Company
I. B. Vi Courri
Dgomueie Gnd
Enid
Lareds
Exac
A. R
County of
Wabb
A.D
Community Club Meetings and Charity Events Schedule
Tuesday gatherings include Pan American Club at Hamilton Hotel 1 35 PM and Junior Auxiliary at Rectory 4 PM. Wednesday features Parish Guild sale at Rectory from 10 AM and a Music Fund benefit show at the Royal Opera House in the afternoon and evening. Mrs Richter hosts Wednesday Bridge at Hamilton Hotel 3 30 PM.
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Hamilton
Royal Opera House
Mrs. Richter
Hamilton Hotel
The Associated Charities Treasurers Report Urges Immediate Fund Drive
The Associated Charities met at the Methodist Church to review the treasurer and general secretary reports. The treasurer showed 495,609 dollars on hand with outstanding obligations of over 400 dollars, prompting a committee led by Rev. Knight Rev. Cook and Mr. Guyler to organize a fundraising drive at once. The association supports many relief efforts including food distribution 229.48 dollars for 12 servants and 17 hospital cases with 10 dismissed and 2 still in hospital, plus 116.50 dollars secured for employment and related services. The session warned of possible floor closure at month end without additional funds and emphasized continued relief work.
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Knight
Cook
Guyler
Americans Now Get Concession Minor Mentioned
An April Associated Press dispatch notes American gains in concession rights amid tensions in Asia Minor. The report describes Allied proposals for rebuilding American city sectors and developing mineral resources, while facing opposition from Russian, British, and Persian interests. It asserts Turkish policy links to broader East–West tensions and references Ambassadorial roles in guiding these arrangements.
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Almertienb
Asia
Waar
Moscow
Preventing Pneumonia Through Early Cold Treatment
Medical guidance promotes prevention over cure noting pneumonia often follows a cold. The article urges early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first cold signs to curb illness and reduce pneumonia risk, arguing delaying treatment is folly.
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Chamberlain
Using Commercial Fertilizers for Best Plant Growth
The article advises sparing use of commercial fertilizers with nitrogen. Sprinkle every two weeks rather than heavy dressings, and apply nitrate of soda only lightly to avoid leaf burn. It praises bone meal and warns balanced 3-ingredient codes like 4-8-4 show nitrogen phosphorus and phosphate levels.
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Esch
Californian Romance at Royal Theatre Exalts Gil berts Performance
Listelle Taylor as the female lead buoyed by John Gilbert in A Californian Romance. Gilbert's guitar accompaniment and his dramatic portrayal of a cavalier turn the tale into a thrilling mix of romance and action set during California’s historic transfer to the United States.
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John Gilbert
Listelle Taylor
John
California
Aca
Fox
Royal Theatre
Gilbert
Farm and Ranch Loans Now Open in Local Counties
Loans up to 26000 dollars at 61 percent interest are available on farms and ranches in Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. Contact Thos H Ward Secretary Treasurer at Laredo National Farm Loan Association in Joseph Building for details. Published 9 13 1948.
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Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Thos. H. Ward
Laredo
TINNES AND FRIENDS AND TRE FRAGA JOKE MYSTERY
Berlin dispatch reports confusion over whether Tre Fraga was meant as a joke to Tinnes and friends or to retain him as a host. Officials say Fraga and his cooks faced possible abduction and murder charges, with authorities promising action in connection with the Euler affair.
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Tinnes
Tre Fraga
Berlin
Deere
Klere Stintes
Maodtedon
Goa
Nightmare Train Wreck Claims Young Passenger
A severely damaged report describes a serious train wreck near Greenville Texas. A 24 year old man identified as Mori Wort is injured with a wrist artery damage after a collision at the station. He received prompt medical treatment and was traveling toward Deif praimoen route to Pos when the accident occurred.
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Associated Pres
Greenville Tex
Andersat
Tito
Escaped Convicts Shot After Runaway From Prison Farm
Two escapees from Easthill prison farm were shot and seriously wounded by a sheriff and deputies after a running fray south of here last night. J. A. Pranks, jailed nine years from Dallas, and Jed Hates, a life term from Waco, were wounded. Sam Cates of Lubbock, serving 16 years for murder, was captured unharmed.
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Pexas
Easthill
Here
J. A. Prenks
Dallas
Jewed
Waco
Sam Cates
Lubbock
Texas textbook probes widen as commission faces inquiry
AP dispatch from Austin on April 1 reports the textbook commission continues its investigation and plans steps for further inquiry. Members say irregularities in contracts could prompt the governor to call a special session.
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Austin
Texas
Jefe Continitee
Textbook Commission Today
Harding backs broad tax cut plan not just surtaxes
President Harding favors reducing federal taxes across the board rather than only on surtaxes. He indicated it is too early to announce the final tax situation. His remarks followed a cabinet meeting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Today in History and Notes From Abroad
Seventy five years ago the General Frye passed the Illinois Michigan canal. Six decades past the Franklin Tenn battle pitted Federals under Granger against Confederates under Van Dorn. A League of Nations council session convenes in Geneva. Lord Robert Cecil ends his Canada visit with a Montreal address. The Illiteracy Conference of Southern States meets in Little Rock to plan a tougher attack on adult illiteracy.
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Frye
thellinois-Michigan Canal
Franklin, Tenn
Granger
van Dorn
Council of the
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Robert Cecil
Canada
Canadian Club of
Montreal
Little Rock
South
Herrin Probe Underway on Riot Investigation
An AP report from Springfield says a probe into Herrin rioting will begin in secret sessions excluding the public. Chairwoman McCarthy of the ventilation committee announced the first witnesses, likely Governor Sag, Attorney General Black, and Brundage, among others.
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Viy
Associated Press
Springfield
Chatriuia McCarthy
Black
Calone Sai Hunter
Coeneral Brundage
Birthday honorees mark Pan American delegates and notables
Henry P. Pletcher head of the U S delegation at the Pan American Conferences is 50 today born in Greensburg Pa. Charles B. Warren former envoy to Japan is 53 born in Bay City Mich. George Arias an English actor in America is 52 born in London. Wilbur Lucius Cross acting provost of Yale University is 61 born in Mansfield Conn.
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Henry P. Pletcher
United States
Green Castle
Charlesb. Warren
Alhet
Japan
Bay City
Mich
George Ariiss
America
London
Wilbur Lucius Cross
Yale University
Mansfield
Conn
Gun inventor kinfolk figure in Utah domestic case
Police investigate a case surrounding the attempt to take a wife back to her father after domestic troubles in the Podfeasawta family. Ben Moped and two others are described in connection with the shooting claimed as self defense. John Growling Jr and Mariner Browning are jailed as the probe continues.
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Associated Press
Tim
Vthee
Tonto Tada
Fieowuens
Dochin M
John Crowsine, Jr
Mariner Browning
John Growling, Jr
Mariner
Tsudtaimd
Talisutene Tome
Ballentsdee Dlauehter
Ogden
Utah
Podfeasawta
Liam Lynch Captured in Morning Near New Location
Irish irregular leader Liam Lynch reportedly captured by Free Press forces this morning near New location. The claim, attributed to Nasariated Prosa Viatdin, remains unofficial pending confirmation from authorities.
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Nasariated
Prosa Viatdin
Sper
Liam Lynch
Ile
Free Ypress Bia
Newin
Statewide conference for county superintendents set for April 19
State Superintendent Mois lia will chair a statewide meeting of county school superintendents in Austit on April 19. The gathering aims to discuss educational problems and legislative matters.
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Surifo
Mois Lia
Sealy murder case testimony proceeds with key statements
In Sealy Texas the Miller case heard testimony about a confrontation on Sealy Street. Tack Hilboldt testified he overheard Joe Saylor and Miller discussing who reported him to authorities and possible rewards for alleged law violations. Saylor testified similarly to Hilboldt.
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Associated Press
Austin
Teras
John Miller
Sealy Street
Tack
Weather Forecast From New Orleans Bureau
The Times receives daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau at New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday expect local rains.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh Weather Observations Report
Fort Mcintosh records show a maximum temperature of 82 degrees and a minimum of 76 degrees for the period ending 7 am today. The wind is from the southeast with partly cloudy skies.
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Fort Mcintosh
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Attention Elks
A. B. Muller
P. J. Meckeon
Misko Refineries
Baily Lesron IR History
A. L. Hale
Lockhart
William Sleeper
City
Harry Sames
Mrs. White
San Antonio
Major White
Stanley Copeland
Eugenia Copeland
Mrs. Kolland
Sa Laredo
Hast
Mrs. Gerard of
Fort Worth
Alf
Mrs. J. L. Beckham
Rose Walker
WLM. OU
Baptist Church
Mies. Knight
Church Notes
T. J. Murray
Christ Church
GC. W. Cook
Miss Jarvis
Miss Lane
Mrs. Swan
Missionary Notes
Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Percy Mallen
Mesdaines Mullen
Bryce
Ralph Emerson
Taimpman
Guinn
Carrier Sam Brown
Skinner
Nelle
Scratchley
Winston
W. A. Cone
Brewer
Nixon
Ernst Buenz
Chester A. G. Thompson
Mims
International Alliance
Isabella Casillo
H. W. Stillman
D. Castillo
Monterey
Mexico
Stillman
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Daniel Castillo
D. A. Landry
M. Lozano
Elisa Saldafia
A. N. Sobreyra
Cristina Guardiola
Efrain Castillo
Carmen Castillo
Antonio Castillo
Ermeterio Mendoza
Zaraguza ST
Hoon D. Buenz Lumber
W. J. Miller
Hidalgo ST
Violet
Overfeldt
Society
Insiesknena
R.A. White
Angora
Associated Prec
Chester
Eqfort
Muietdeng Det
Comtoercadal
Gatettoe
Varidey
Mos Oil
Portroud
Royal
Farm and Ranch Loans
Stinnes
Avieseoil
Hy Associated Press
Pragis
Confederate Veterans
Edoocilsa
Southerna Memorial
Som. Crewley
Careadk
Per Ab
Jefferson Davis
Herrin
Agsociatead Press
Pore Worth
Tom Ploeg
Cianocdes
Sete
Oseeh
Tees Corp
Wiothben
Bo Vetudoter
Agsocia i
Edward Irvine Ote
Amen
William Meanstone
Workers Party of America
Brownings
Ballan
Tyne
Weather Forecast
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