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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1926
Page
4
The article discusses funding the Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo, noting no citizen tax or gate receipts. It calls on merchants and business leaders to contribute more, praises past support, and warns of upcoming deadlines as organizers stress timely payments to cover rising costs.
An article quotes Elsie on organizing women workers for fair pay. It notes efficient women in legal work can earn 175 dollars monthly, while others may earn 15 dollars weekly or as little as seven dollars weekly, making a uniform scale unfair to skilled stenographers.
The piece argues unions hurt the least skilled by rewarding the unproductive and leaving efficient workers dissatisfied. It recounts a failed attempt to organize clerks and laborers in Laredo, noting shops preferred individual negotiations over collective bargaining and that only skilled tradesmen should join unions. It contrasts women workers with men, asserting merit and consistent work lead to pay, while social habits and attendance affect wages.
A community plea from BOM ALEXANDER, chairman of the Finance and Soliciting Committee, urges higher hotel and restaurant participation and subscriptions to the Washington's Birthday Celebration fund to attract more visitors and foster permanent settlement in Laredo. The letter stresses the event as a community venture, not personal profit.
In the Matter of M R Martinez bankrupt case No 62 a petition for discharge has been filed and will be heard February 16 1926 at 10 00 in my office Laredo Texas 215 216 James Moore Building all creditors may appear to show cause why the discharge should not be granted Jan 11 1926
Joseph Moser a native of Alsace Lorraine aged 78 and retired merchant of Laredo died at his home on Larragut Street after a long illness. He came to the United States 55 years ago and moved to Laredo 20 years ago with his wife who survives him. The funeral was held at 3 30 p m from Jackson Undertaking Chapel with interment in Hebrew Rest. Ed J Moser a nephew and his wife attended from San Antonio.
Idwin Falvey a Tampico oil operator crossed into the US at Nuevo Laredo and flew to Lufkin in about eleven hours using Bern Air Service reporting the dash as a race with death. It is unclear if he reached at his father Dr Falvey’s bedside before death as details remain unrevealed.
A playful local note claims a groundhog failed to see his shadow due to blindness, forecasting six more weeks of winter. The tale blames bright sun for a double shadow and urges residents to keep the heater ready.
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Texas-Mexican Railway Co reports January oil shipments total 817 carloads, up from December 812. Miranda City shipments reach 534 cars eastward and 157 westward via Laredo, while Noreda Field contributes 126 cars, largely from Humble-Walsh No. 1 before a shutdown.
The Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting in the company office at Laredo Texas on Thursday March 4 1926 at 3 o clock to elect directors and transact other business. Secretary J D Merriman announces.
A so called gentleman burglar entered the home of D. C. de Lachien on Saturday night about 10 o clock. He rifled the wardrobe taking 75 dollars in cash and a ring while leaving nearby a large sum of money untouched, apparently not knowing of its existence.
A dated note from L. Mullins dated 2 February 1931 references taking over a garage and Tepate department space, inviting friends and patrons to join at a corner near Illuston Street and Santa Maria Avenue.
Batio Wo Nelson an attorney in Los Angeles visits Laredo as guest of his mother Mrs R. KE Nelson. He meets many old friends and acquaintances during his stay, drawing a warm reception from the town.
Miss Ermine Gass selected to lead Indian celebration events with Jose Niteer. She will preside at Liberty Park February 22 and oversee parade and street events during the evening and parade day. She will announce her county slate in the coming days.
Notice says a regular meeting of the Catholic Daughters of America will be held at the K. Wall on Tuesday February 2nd at 7 45 PM Visiting sisters are invited to attend C Dallmer G R 2 1 121
A dated note urges coordinating a community event for Washington's birthday with guests invited from afar. It stresses avoiding terms that could trigger jail time and encourages securing hotel reservations to ensure a record crowd.
A grand Frontier Days in Texas fireworks spectacle will headline the Washington birthday celebration at Liberty Park on February 22. The event includes music by American and Mexican bands, parading scenes of Texas pioneers, aerial bombshells, and moving tableaux. The grounds now seat 12,000 with grandstand additions for 2,000 spectators.
A girl baby was born yesterday morning February 1 1926 to Mr and Mrs Edmund J Foster. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Other notices mention a library service ad and local events in Laredo Texas with hotel opening and Washington Birthday celebrations.
The Kansas state government has imported 5,000 quail from Mexico to aid farmers while avoiding immigration issues. The birds are expected to consume 125,000 insects next summer and, with their brood, destroy at least a quarter of a billion weed seeds by autumn. The quail are slightly smaller than native Kansas bobwhites, and interbreeding with locals is anticipated. Estimates suggest purchasing 6,000 birds could yield 25,000 young quail next summer.
A stockholders meeting for Hausman Bros Packing Company is scheduled between 3 and 4 oclock on Friday February 12 at the corporation offices in North Laredo.
Valente Gutierrez of 401 Iturbide St reports lasting kidney relief after using Doan's Pills from City Drug Co. He says his back pain vanished and kidneys stayed in order for four years. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The corporation name James, Moore & Co. is changed to JAMES MOORE & CO. The note thanks patrons for past confidence and hopes to continue conduct to merit their support. Laredo Texas January 26 1926.
An article warns youths about skin blemishes and improper remedies. It endorses Black and White Ointment and Soap as proven, dependable relief, noting the 50 cent size offers three times as much as the 25 cent. All dealers stock both products.
Ross questions the delay of a delivery boy, and a clerk reveals he’s out with Sal Soda, clarifying Sal’s identity in a brief humorous exchange from Progressive Grocer.
Hollywood fashion shifts from theatrical gowns to practical garments. Paramount Pictures designers say current gowns serve as street wear and reflect upcoming styles while still fitting the characters. The feminine fan relies on pictures for advance fashion tips as gowns used in production must be stylish and practical.
Paris tale notes Briand's haircuts predict cabinet moves. Briand, invited to form a government eight times, once returned to power after a barber visit while Herriot struggled to form a ministry. The Locarno signing in London followed, cementing Briand's return.
London report on Viccadilly Circus The Plaza London first American built moving picture house opening February featuring Nell Gwyn an English made film starring Dorothy Gish Miss Gish to attend the opening Lasky Famous Players Company began the project two years ago the stone building includes modern conveniences and a grand pipe organ.
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