07 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1926
Page
1
A late 19th to early 20th century style column extols Laredo’s mild climate amid snow elsewhere, compares regional storms, notes residents’ comfort outdoors year round, and satirizes paragraphers who mock readers with pet dislikes. It suggests moving to Laredo for January warmth and garden work.
A Toledo Blade piece satirizes paragrapher roles in newspapers noting the drift of some writers from reporting tasks to polish and mystique. It contrasts old jockeys like Gene Field with newer staff who drift into the room and misunderstand core editing duties.
Advises that pimples blotches and red spots spoil looks and claims Black and White Ointment and Soap remove eczema ring worm itch and other skin conditions quickly. Promotes opera size value with three times the content of the 25 cent size and cites widespread recommendations.
Small contributors gain ownership voice in club management and policy. Units allow members to set rules and admit members, with the Rotary Club backing the plan. Citizens urged to subscribe to secure control, funding clubhouse and golf links for youth recreation and wholesome activity.
A brief promotion offering access to daily opportunities from THE TIMES with a subscription price of 0 cents per month.
A detailed weekly report lists numerous oil and gas operations in Laredo district and Webb county including Edgington Subdivision, Albercas Grant, Crown Central, and Reiser Field. It notes production totals across pools such as Schott Miranda City, Aviators, Mid-Ojuelos, Walcott, Andrews, Carolina Texas, Reiser, Brunt, Miranda Valley, Henne Winch Fariss, Randado, Jennings, and Shallow pools with counts of producing wells and gas wells. It requests corrections or additions via phone to Mr. Fanaler.
By order of the Webb County District Court a February 1926 sheriff sale will convey the interest of H L Myers and Mrs H L Myers in two Dodge touring cars to satisfy a Laredo National Bank judgment of 1190.44 plus costs and 10 percent interest. The sale is set for the third Tuesday in February at the Webb County courthouse.
A description extols a man of nerve energy whose strong nerves and vigorous health enable rapid, decisive work. With clear sight and a steady hand he completes great tasks, his rapid thinking and swift action driving notable success and admiration.
Classified item notes a money makeup amount of 94 dollars featured in the Times Want Ads. No further context or details provided.
The Washington's Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo announces a two city program for 1926 with events on both sides of the Rio Grande. Highlights include a grand street parade Frontier Days at Liberty Park and a large pyrotechnics show on February 22. Bullfights and rodeo occur in Nuevo Laredo while main events happen in Laredo drawing visitors by car and rail with special excursion fares.
Washington's Birthday event at San Agustin Plaza features Spanish Night with American and Mexican senoritas wearing Spanish Classic Manton outfits. Manuel Cruz announces the largest Mantón assortment yet on the border with prices from $60.90 to $2250 and urges customers to buy now while stock lasts.
Effective Monday February 1 1926 the company will operate from new offices at the corner of Farragut Street and Flores Avenue. Payments for water light and Consumers Ice accounts will be received and other business conducted at the new location.
Notice from the Office of the Deputy Collector of Customs Laredo Texas dated February 1 1926 states a bay mare and a black horse seized for violation of Section 493 Tariff Act 1922 will be sold at public auction in front of the Post Office at 10 A M February 15 1926 A R Kahn Deputy Collector in Charge.
A civic proclamation designates the remaining days before the event as Clean Up Days. Citizens are urged to paint repair and clean as inspectors will visit yards. The city will cooperate. flag display is requested and visitors should not face inflated prices. Do not pluck oranges until after the celebration.
Physicians and druggists recommend Calotabs to break up a cold or grippe, claiming one or two tablets at bedtime purify the system without salts or nausea. Next morning the cold vanishes and appetite returns. a family package with directions costs 85 cents at any drug store.
The eight story Robert J. Lee Hotel with 180 rooms opens tomorrow in Laredo with lessee Percy Tyrrell and manager John Hurst arranging a public inspection and banquet. A band will play from noon and roof garden dancing begins, underscoring the city’s new first class hostelry.
Narcotic Agent arrested Harry Randall at the LGN station on a northbound train. A search of Randall revealed tiny grains of morphine and cocaine and a vial secreted in his shoes and hat. He is held in the county jail awaiting examination on a charge of Violation of the Harrison narcotic act.
Two interclass games open the evening with Seniors vs Juniors and Sophomores vs Freshmen, starting at 7 45. The latter aims to even the series as the first match remains tight and contested. The St Marys Academy Five travel to face the High School Tigers in the feature contest. The Jaredo All Stars are set for a preliminary against Miranda Oilers or the High School second team, at 7 46.
Last night at eight oclock all 150 rooms of the new Robert E Lee Hotel in Laredo were illuminated, turning the eight story building into a glowing sentinel that signaled the border citys strides from a towns past to a thriving modern landmark.
The January report from the United States Weather Bureau via Fort McIntosh Station notes a record cold January in Laredo with frost on several dates and temperatures dipping to 25 degrees. Nine days below freezing and a total rainfall of 1.86 inches are recorded alongside 13 clear days and nine cloudy days. The high for January reached 83 degrees on January 19.
San Antonio architect Joh M Marriott, known for the Robert F. Lee Hotel and the Texas Central Power Co. building remodeling, travels to Laredo and then to attend the Robert E. Lee Hotel opening tomorrow, amid work on two hotlines.
Captain H S Wilkins Young Peoples Secretary of the Salvation Army will lead a special youth meeting at the Salvation Army Hall Monday evening at eight o clock All are invited to attend.
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