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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1926
Page
10
Stockholm reports American radio sets are Sweden's most popular imports. Data show Swedish buyers purchased more radio supplies from the United States in 1924 than from any nation except Spain and Great Britain, with imports rising from 33,442 to 52,319 dollars last year.
The item surveys early bowling in America and notable sports figures. It cites January 1, 1840 as the first U S bowling record in New York, notes Marcel Leemput at 19 after a top billiards finish, and mentions Connie Mack predicting the Philadelphia Athletics’ rise this season. It also covers Mike Dobh’s acting success, pole vault records by Hoff of Norway, American League pennant trends, rugby attendance of 63 000, and early season home run counts.
Chicago radio stations charge from 35 to 400 dollars per hour for air time with 4 dollars a minute noted at some outlets. Rates vary by time of day and season, peaking 6 to 10 p m and winter months. Political ads and contests fetch premiums. a manufacturer paid 1200 dollars for an evening spot to solicit slogans from listeners.
Glasgow April 19. Scots blame the bagpipe as a public nuisance due to late night club sessions. They seek a court ruling on overuse and contend the instrument existed in ancient times long before Nero. The source claims the bagpipe traveled from Ireland to Scotland, with Greek and Roman use noted.
AP reports in Chicago on April 17 that fan mail to radio broadcasters has fallen, though some stations still receive large responses. Iowa and Nebraska stations drew hundreds of thousands of letters during anniversary and ad campaigns, while a Chicago station offering 15000 dollars in prizes saw few replies. Names continue to be announced by southern stations but largely abandoned elsewhere.
Monday events include St Anne's Society ball hosted by Mrs Guern sey and Mrs Devine at 3 30 PM The W M S of the Methodist Church meets at the church at 4 PM The W M S of the Baptist Church holds a missionary program with a social hour at Mrs J J Rogers home at 3 30 PM Tuesday Mrs H Bf James entertains the Merry Wives at 3 30 PM
A Chesapeake spring poem is printed alongside local notices. General mentions name travelers returning from trips to Mexico and San Antonio. Community events include a bridal shower for Victoria Mustieles at K C Hall and a Penn-Leyendecker wedding reception. A Glee Club production of Love Pirates of Hawaii at the High School draws praise for cast and direction.
A gas explosion in the basement caused a fire at the Amarillo News-Globe plant. The blaze in Amarillo Texas caused damage estimated at $40,000 to $10,000.
The 77th convention opens with debates on medicine business and contract practice. About 10 000 doctors and visitors attend as delegates discuss curbing medicine brokers and the rise of contracted care for groups and factory employees through annual fees.
Formal notification from Washington states the United States will not participate in the world conference at Geneva set for September 1. The notice was sent to the American legation at Berne for delivery to the League of Nations.
Distinct shocks were felt in Calexico and nearby Imperial Valley towns this morning. The tremors lasted about 20 seconds, with eight distinct shocks reported, but no damage was reported.
New York April 17 report from training camps shows chronometer timing of throws. Catchers needed six tenths of a second to second base, infielders five tenths to first, four tenths by second basemen to the same bag, and pitches taking three tenths to reach the catcher.
Chicago spreads a wall of sound as 31 stations go silent each Monday to aid western and eastern listeners. The National Broadcast Listener's association calls the agreement a boon to DX fans and Chicagoans who seek nonlocal programs.
London clubs see billiards threaten bridge as the premier pastime with multiple championship events drawing strong interest. At the Forum Club Miss G M Saunders won the challenge trophy from Mrs James Eddowes who had held it five years, while at the Lyceum Club Eddowes reclaimed the cup from Miss Hilda Levy. Helen Roth, noted for the American handicap, plays often at the Lyceum alongside Lady Constance Childe Pemberton who trains daily.
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A New York Christian Temperance Union leader publicly opposes any modification to pending bills. She accuses committees of biased publication and stresses unity with national Christian groups in resisting changes across the country.
AP report from Dallas cites commerce department figures showing 60 percent of Texas farms, 465,642 in total, were tenant operated last year, up from 53 percent in 1920. The data also notes a decline in farm managers and a shift in ownership over five years, with 182,973 farmers owning their farms in 1920 and 301,210 operating their own properties earlier.
Austin April 19 holders of Texas road district bonds were told by Attorney General Moody to expect no county cooperation in collecting principal or interest from counties that repudiated bonds. Moody notified a New York bond company, a copy made public by Lavaca county’s attorney in a suit brought by Guy Dunn seeking $160000 proceeds of a road district bond issue.
Mexico City April 19 The government will postpone enforcing the order to close all schools with religious instruction Pending a special commission investigation before the department acts. Under the constitution religious instruction is barred in Mexican schools.
Ceremonies in Boston on April 19 marked the 161st anniversary of Paul Revere and William Dawes night ride. A parade of thousands and graveside decorations honored the riders.
Clark Shaughnessy, Tulane coach, urged students and prospective players to cut out theatres and distractions to focus on studies. He supported bringing players to spring practice, insisting those who aim to play must pass scholastic work. He warned that only twelve men would be taken to face Missouri New York and Georgia Tech if they meet standards.
Deputy chief of detectives John Stee stated eighty seven men including six policemen have been killed in Chicago over the past two years due to liquor traffic. He added murders driven by bootlegging have risen about threefold in recent months amid the liquor trade.
An administration bill prepared in Washington on April 19 aims to strengthen coast defense against contraband liquor. The proposal would empower the Coast Guard to search American vessels beyond the four mile limit.
Washington April 19 The Trmcher bill to extend credit to farmers cooperative associations was endorsed before the house agriculture committee by Secretary Jardine. He said the basic surplus problem is nation wide and legislation to affect farm prices must consider conflicting interests in all regions. He warned that a program helping some farmers cannot hurt others.
In Sacramento California April 19 a clash between Argentine ants and fire ants rages as authorities struggle to pacify the battle the Argentine ant spreads while fire ants resist. Entomologists long warned the Argentine would dominate the ant population in the state and early reports show the invader gaining ground though not yet sole survivor.
A to date unratified agreement now approved by five associations creates a pooled supply of winter wheat. The plan, designed to coordinate sales, will be put into effect to stabilize markets and facilitate global distribution.
In Houston a report describes a back shooting incident involving a woman identified as Mrs. Cora Léy and her relatives. Details are fragmented but the event centers on a violent shooting and subsequent family separation.
An Associated Press report notes a move to ban shops operated by the opposite sex within a certain area. The measure aims to curb flirtation and enforce propriety in public commerce settings.
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