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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1926
Page
2
A garbled archive fragment describes tangled events, people, and places amid a chaotic scene. Names, dates, and locales blur, with scattered references to teams, races, and investigations, forming a mosaic of a lively but unclear report.
A report notes California grape production rising as prohibition impacts prices and markets. Vineyards reorganized to ship grapes east, wine makers pivot to nonalcoholic or bottled products, while some fruit substitutes appear in trade.
The readable portions suggest a discussion of a medical ointment or remedy with multiple errors. Mentions of packages and a 40 size container imply a product for sale or instruction. The garbled OCR hinders exact entities or dates.
The notice describes Boy Scout activities in Miranda City including troop formations, troop numbers, and recruitment efforts. It mentions the Scontmasters' Annuciation, planned meetings, and anticipated high enlistment for the coming year with new troops forming and November 1 1944 as a key date for troop deployment.
Fragmentary text references a person or group Mette to Lares Partete and mentions walking on skates. It notes parental concerns and safety around trees and sidewalks. The readable portion is scattered and lacks clear events or dates.
A fragmented review notes Irene Rich leads a strong cast in a dramatic production featuring a wife and mother of two as the emotional center. The piece hints at suspense, longing, and protective instincts amid a long summer setting and a resilient cast lineup including John Roche and Torn Hirnkets.
A garbled OCR item details a chaotic event with mentions of a shoe sale and various names and dates. The readable bits reference a fair or market setting, with prices and items like shoes, and multiple unclear names. The fragmentary text suggests a disruptive or negative assessment of the event.
Fragmentary lines mention names such as Chaney and Lon Chaney with scattered phrases about jewelry, roles, and a play. The text is garbled, with incomplete sentences and no clear event, date, or location to report.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference shipment of Bermudas from Laredo and mention dates, people, and locations in a jumbled mix. The text contains multiple errors making full meaning unclear.
unclear text mentions officers and leaders of a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodge with a list including J Nett, J. loyal End, and Clarence Wright as secretary. References grand lodge and installation of officers with names like J. Nett, Alphonse W, and Clarence Wright. details are garbled.
Mrs. Gloria Schawirth, famed Chile Powder Products Co of Antonia, tours Laredo area grocers to offer samples of 20 hardt's Chile Tamales and Gebhardt products. She appears at Pigely Wiggly downtown and Sterling Grocery today, CO D Grocery tomorrow, then Pigely Wiggly Heights Friday and Saturday.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions tiara shop, public rights tract, and a government reference. It references Merisa, Martinez, and GINDROW BROS DAUTGSTORE with stray names and phrases. The readable content suggests a public sale notice or legal-ad style item with disjointed details and scattered proper nouns.
Local snippets include barber shop references, drugstore services, floral offerings, prescription fulfillment by a registered pharmacist, rental listings, a supply and shipment note, and multiple small ads. Several lines reference Shamrock Garden events and First Charleston contest dates, with contact numbers and addresses embedded.
Identification cards to cross the Mexican frontier are available at the Nuevo Laredo Immigration Office. Applicants must present two photos and a certificate from the Mayor of Laredo Texas showing one year residency prior to issue. Free of charge.
A strong turnout attended the Monroe Hopkins Players tent show in Laredo with vaudeville specialties and orchestra features earning hearty approval. The act is praised as one of the best and cleanest tent shows to visit the city, promising a welcoming return in future years.
Webb County farmers recover from the flood damage that devastated 256 to 469 acres. Some fields are being cleared and replanted while others proceed with cotton. The crop outlook is favorable around Aguilarce Bruni and eastern Webb County with promising plantings in Zapate and Zepeeta regions. gins at Laredo and Turrecillas are prepared to handle a hoped for bumper season.
The Herrick refrigerator from Good House, furnished by Stowers Furniture Co, is on display in the show window. Visitors guess how long the ice will last before melting. the closest guess wins a $5 ice ticket coupon book or a Western Electric iron. Entries accepted at local offices.
Fast train bound for St Louis Jeaven departs at 8 46 a m and arrives 8 80 p m Night Train runs from 11 30 p m to 4 30 a m indicating late service hours and travel window
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