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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1926
Page
3
The Garedo Times lists daily and weekly publication options with mail and carrier delivery across the United States Mexico and Canada. Subscriptions are payable in advance and the paper is entered as second class matter at the Laredo Texas post office.
The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to news dispatches credited or not credited in this paper along with focal news published herein, indicating republication rights for the content.
A large English women’s demonstration decried strikes and lockouts amid the wartime and peacetime economy. They urged a balance among brains capital and labor as a humane way to settle labor disputes without harming families or children.
Texas chiropractors lost a federal case in New Orleans seeking an injunction against Attorney General Moody to avoid arrest under the medical practice act. They will appeal to the U S Supreme Court to test the act’s constitutionality, arguing their methods as a non drug based manipulation.
Elinor Glyn's Soul Mates directed by Jack Conway comes to Laval Theatre with aerial voyage scenes between London and Paris. Cast includes Asheen Pringhe as Velma and Edmind Lowe as Lord Tancred. plot centers on a bridegroom seeking divorce in Paris while sharing a plane voyage with the heroine.
Forty three more carloads of Bermuda onions left Laredo over the past two days, bringing total shipments to 255 carloads. Saturday saw 36 carloads via Texas Mexican and L G N railways, Sunday added seven carloads via Texas Mexican and I G N. Diversified truck shipments reported four cars on Saturday night as part of ongoing activity near season totals approaching 1,200 car loads.
One half block consisting of six lots near the aviation field with water and gas line on one side. Quick sale price 750 dollars cash or terms. Also one lot on Galveston Street with water gas and lights in front, price 200 dollars cash or terms.
Mr and Mrs Henry W Morton arrived from Houston with the remains of their son Genaro Jose Morton aged eight years and four months who died there on April 4. The funeral left the railway station for the Catholic cemetery with interment in the Santiago Sanchez family plot as many friends and relatives attended and floral tributes were present.
Old fashioned bouquets in lace holders and rose arrangements featured for Easter. Blooming plants available with out of town shipments. For something different call 660 or 642. The Tarvers Florists. 3-31-1m.
Regular Miriam Chapter No. 86 O E S meets Tuesday at 8 PM in the Masonic Hall. Visiting members invited. Virg ie M Netzer W M. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends who assisted at the funeral of Genaro Jose and for floral offerings from Mr and Mrs H W Morton.
The residence of A. M. Brunt on San Bernardo Avenue will be remodeled and renovated at an estimated cost of about $9000. The project aims to create a striking, beautiful home and enhance its appeal in the city.
Constable Ed Villareal returned yesterday from San Antonio with the Ford coupe stolen in this city about ten days ago from Andy Troutman. The thieves have not been located, but the car was restored to its owner by the constable.
Mary Dabbs announces ownership and operation of the Sanitary Bakery seeking patronage and offering service and products of the best. Notice dated April 16 with 8t indicates a local business prospectus.
Border Gas Co baseball beat Anahuac 8 to 2 in a well played Sunday morning game at Legion Park. Stroud pitched effectively while Rodolfo starred with both hitting and fielding. Next Sunday Border Gas faces Alianzas who yesterday defeated the Laredos.
The Times announces a large rotogravure section featuring homes in Laredo Heights and Montrose. Residents are urged to submit photos as two pages will be for Laredo homes, one for the Heights, one for Montrose, with space filling on a first come basis.
Identification cards for crossing the Mexican frontier are available at the Nuevo Laredo Immigration Office. Present two photos and a certificate of Mayor of Laredo, Terag, proving one year residency in Laredo. Cards issued free of charge. Date appears as 4-12-12.
Will Wood Texas narcotics inspector visits Laredo to review border narcotics operations. Roy Adams, local navigator for the narcotics department, reports several recent arrests and seizures in the city. Wood is here examining the situation along the border.
The United States Court for the Southern District of Texas in Webb County convened this morning with Judge William B. Sheppard of Florida assisting Judge J. C. Hutcheson Jr. Juries were empaneled and narcotic cases heard. Fifteen to twenty naturalizations are expected as the term proceeds, with adjournment likely by Friday.
The Monroe Hopkins Players ended a two week run in a large tent on vacant lots south of the Texas-Mexican station in Laredo, drawing good crowds for the final night. The program featured The Man From Mexico, between acts specialties and a strong orchestra.
Classified items list baby chicks 20c each with May 10 delivery and eggs 1.25 per setting from E. J. Wormser. Also florists ads, pharmacy services, library books, and theater listings. Notable names include Crockett numbers, Wolf & Reuthinger, Laredo Drug Co, and White Horse Cafe promotions. Public notices reference radio scores and local events.
Yard indicates first class work for Mrs. del Bar rio at 118 Hidalgo Street with phone 1311. Times office lists Will W. Gregg Notary Public at 1020 Corpus Christi Street with residence phone 348. Dates noted 4 29 tf and 4 27 tf.
Both structures in Laredo, the former Laredo Water Co. corner property at Farragut Street and Convent Avenue and the east adjoining Serrano's Studio owned by A. M. Brunf, will be remodeled with plate glass fronts. The improvements are set to enhance Laredo's business district and add value to the area.
C Arthur Rugg manager of Long Bell Hardwood Sales Depart ment leaves Kansas City for a southern radio tour. He will sing from WFAA Dallas tonight 6 30 to 7 30 p m and from KPCR Houston tomorrow 10 to 10 30 p m. KFBM Beaumont April 23 8 to 10 p m. WSMB New Orleans April 26 8 30 to 10 p m. Rugg’s baritone will perform several popular songs from these stations. Tune in on WFAA Dallas tonight.
The Royal Theater showcased a fine program with the First National film Joanna and a vaudeville act The Pair of Jacks. The act closed its engagement last night and will be greeted warmly upon any return to town.
W. Y. Bunn of the Laredo Creamery Co. hosted inmates at Webb County jail yesterday. He provided ice cream from Laredo Creamery Co. and the prisoners enjoyed a Sunday treat, finishing a large freezerful and thanking the manufacturer for his kindness.
A promotional advertisement urges mothers to use McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to fatten thin children. It claims 9 year old boy gained 17 pounds in 7 months and promises 60 tablets for 10 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. City Drug Store and Laredo Drug Store are named as retailers.
Alianza of Nuevo Laredo beat the newly formed Laredo team 5 to 3 yesterday afternoon at Legion Park. Absences weakened the Laredo lineup while Alianza fielded its strongest lineup. Another game between the clubs is planned, promising a new chapter.
An ad urges camphor hydrastis and witchhazel mixed in Lavoptik eye wash for sore weak or strained eyes. One small bottle is promoted with a free aluminum eye cup from City Drug Co.
Miss Nell Walker arrived Friday on her world tour by foot and attended motion picture shows in Nuevo Laredo and Laredo. She plans to depart this morning toward San Antonio en route to Los Angeles Honolulu Australia South Africa and Europe. Walker says the outdoors changes a person who enjoys its benefits.
An old style advertisement promises a remedy for sore gums and pyorrhea with a money back guarantee. It proclaims availability at Windrow Bros Drugstore and La Botica Blanca.
First National’s upcoming film In Every Woman's Life tops Strand Theatre bill tomorrow with a daring scene a dinner on horseback using fifty thoroughbreds. Virg inia Valli stars with Marc MacDermott Stuart Holmes Lloyd Hughes and George Fawcett among the cast in this society life love drama.
Texas-Mexican trains depart Corpus Christi at 10 06 a m and arrive 3 38 p m. Through fast International & Great Northern to St Louis leaves 8 46 a m and arrives 3 60 p m. Night Train leaves 11 20 p m and arrives next day. Rio Grande & Eagle Pass runs Laredo 8 30 a m to Dolores 10 00 am and Dolores 1 20 p m to Laredo 8 00 p m except Sundays.
Twelve radio mikes installed in Illinois Central Railroad freight yards enable all twelve to hear orders from the train dispatcher, scale-master and switch-towermen. The system reduces switching force from 288 to 27, with automatic brakes slowing cars and a universal loud speaker circuit broadcasting instructions and responses.
John McGraw aims to build a seven pitcher staff to rival past greats Christy Mathewson and Joe McGinnity. He notes Matty and MacGinnity once could win near seventy games in a season, and says seven pitchers are needed now to match that output. He adds a left hander is desirable but dominant right handed pitchers prevail.
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