Atlanta Ordinance Affects Negro Barber Service
A proposed Atlanta ordinance restricts Negro barbers from serving white customers, provoking white resentment and sparking protests from the chamber of commerce and regional church bodies. The piece recalls historic South attitudes toward Black workers and notes fears of job loss and social disorder if the measure passes.
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Atlanti
Georg
Alty Counel
Mondhy
Atlante
Old South
Sttmne
Atlanta
Ollica
Ita
Vty
South
Oman
Chamber of Commerce
Tha Nasocia
Manufacturers
Regional Conference
The
Methodist Church
Apatiu
Malehtations Ordinande
Leredo
Tagwomoe Plaecos
Nogroen
Apprenticeship Pride Returns Amid Industrial Change
A veteran recalls six years with a motor company and a craftsman’s shift from hand joinery to machinery driven auto plants. The story contrasts old skilled trades with modern factory work, noting workers must adapt as automation reshapes industry and opportunities in wood and metal jobs.
The Rise of Standardized Factory Labor
The piece argues that modern mass production makes workers mere cogs as specialization and machine pace drive efficiency. It notes hydraulic presses conveyors and consistent parts handling reduce need for skilled machinists and threaten worker individuality, forecasting few red machinists remain in decades.
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Ford
Word
Decoration Planned for Laredo Streets for Celebration
The Vent Texas Decorating Co under manager Cunningham with San Antonio HQs plans elaborate street decor for the upcoming event in Laredo. Cunningham set a Convery Bakery hub at Jarvis Plaza as the decorating work begins with many shapes, bindings, streamers, and designs ready.
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Vent Texas Decorating Co. Fons
Cunnningham
Whith Hina
San Atveto
Laredo
Cunningham
Convery Buttery
Jarvis Plaga
Connitaguanm
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Rotary for the Boys at Motary Meeting in Laredo
The Boys Work Committee of the Rotary Club discussed youth welfare at the Hamilton Hotel. Captain Stepp urged home life as the remedy for delinquency while a six month review of seven local burglary cases showed three reformable youths and three sent to reform school or relatives, with two succeeding. The club unanimously supported probation officer for Webb county and planned a floral tribute for the Robert J. Lee Hotel opening. Percy Tyrrell attended, and Mexico City’s president promised a large band for Washington’s Birthday event. A Rotary children’s play is planned for Central Plaza dedication.
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Rotary Club
Motary
Hamilton Hotel
Jim Moore
Arch McCulloch
Stepp
Fort MeInford
Ney Brower
Hay Work Committee
Cates Villa
Oatesville
Thi Raport
Inge
Waebb
Rotary
Laredo
Robert J. Lee
Robert FH. Lee
Percy Tyrrell
Roberto Leo Toles Corporation
Mating de Tolano
Carles
Mexica Dak
Mexico
George Washington
Europe
Amuartea
Doing Out Tonight With That Pimple Show
A faded ad promises relief from pimples with Blaack and White Ointment and White Soap. It claims use will make skin soft and attractive and repeats price and availability details in clumsy copy. The piece targets youths concerned with facial blemishes and social acceptance.
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Ty Blaack
Beenage
Notice to the Public on municipal repairs and take over
The police department and repair division have taken over the Guerre and repair department at 20b DaCavara. Plans call for service to continue with only Mende and patrons ends on Carter Dianeton Street and Santa Marigy Avenue.
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Polisvey
DaCavara
Mende
Carter Dianeton Street
Santa Marigy Avenue
Prominent Monterrey Businessman Visits Laredo on Trade Mission
Jose Trevisio of Monterrey visited Laredo on invitation of the Chamber of Commerce to advance a gasoline cooperative. He secured a price-reducing freight deal from Mexico to Monterey, helped form a cooperative, and arranged a Laredo purchase via Pioneer Oil Co. The report notes slight drops in American goods entering Mexico via Laredo in January 1926 but shows January values exceeding January 1925.
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Jose Trevisio
Monterrey
Alexico
Laredo
Mr. Trevisio
Mexico
Monterey
Co-Operative Society
San Antonio
Houston
Chamber To Commerce
Y. D. Vazquez
Big City
Chamber of Commerce
Roberts
Thaison Building
Notice by Publication in Webb County Texas Probate
Public notice commands publication for the estate of TP Hastings deceased. County Court of Webb County will hear February filing for letters of administration on the 6th day of March at the court house in Laredo. Interested parties must appear to contest or file claims as required by law.
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State of Texas
Webb County
Greening
TP Hastings
Peleus
Pryor Births and Obituaries Highlight Local Events
Local notices recount births and obituaries including Pryor residents and long service figures. The article honors aging community members and recalls careers such as John Marshall’s tenure and L. Mullins long service.
Decorate Homes for the Celebration in Laredo
The text urges Laredo businesses and homeowners to display patriotism with flags bunting and tri colored lights during the big celebration. It encourages homeowners to decorate their homes to match the public festivity and attractively enhance the streets.
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Laredo
St Mary's Academy Five To Play City Rival Tigers Saturday
The St Marys Academy Five of San Antonio visits for a two game series with the local Tigers on Saturday February 6 with a 7 45 PM preliminary and an 8 15 PM Saint Marys game in the High School Gymnasium. The event includes interclass games and a battle for the interclass championship amid a strong City Academic League showing.
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St. Mary's Academy Five
San Antonio
San Anuio
Saints
Tigers
All Stars
Miranda City Oilers
St. Mary's
Torment at Royal Theatre Promises Thrilling Earthquake Scene
Maurice Tourneur presents Torment at the Royal Theatre tomorrow and Saturday with a Hollywood United Studios shoot in which an earthquake and vault entombment heighten drama. Cast includes Owen Moore Tessie Love Joan Hersholt Maude George George Cooper Morgan Watlace and Joseph Ktgour with injuries minor and set destruction notable.
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Maurice ‘Pourneur
Royal Theatre
Ime Odvng
United Studios
Hollywood
Mr. Tourneur
Owen Moore
Tessie Love
Joan Hersholt
Maude George
George Cooper
Morgan Watlace
Joseph Ktgour
Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities
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the Times
Invitations Extended for Washington Birthday Celebration in Laredo
The Washington's Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo invites President Coolidge, President Calles, governors and military leaders to attend February 20 to 23 events. General Almazan of Mexico has agreed to attend with his staff, with Mexican and Texas officials expected to join, as bankers converge for their district meeting. Officials urge residents to provide extra lodging as crowds are anticipated to be the largest in Jedro history.
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Laredo
Coolidge
United States
Calles
Mexico
George Washington
Almazan
Monterey
Laredos
Tamaulipas
Ferguson
Texas
Texas Bankers Association
Jaredo
Farragut Street
Laredo Electrica Railway Company
Monterrey
Geo, Lake
Programs Ready Soon for Big Celebration Pamphlets
Official programs printing in a few days will list all events of the celebration. Pamphlets are to be distributed nationwide to attract attention and spread the schedule among Laredo residents and beyond.
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Laredo
Texas Central Power Co Moves to New Office Location
Effective Monday February 1 1926 Texas Central Power Co announces new offices at Parragut Street and Mores Avenue where payments for water light and consumer accounts will be received and for other business.
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Parragut Street
Mores Avenue
Texas Central Power CO
Opening of the Robert E. Lee Hotel Boosts Local Hotels
Hartman of San Antonio for the Texas Hotel Association arrives to represent the hotel group and Texas Hotel News at the Robert E. Lee Hotel opening on Saturday. The event generates buzz and support for the local hotel sector.
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Robert E. Lee
Aoow
Hartman
San Antonio
Texas Hotel Associaion
Texas Hotel News
Arived
Will
City
Associahero
Texas Uotel News
How Baxter Batted In. A Warner Classic of the Screen.
A lively comedy with Dorothy Devore and Halto Moore in a lighthearted plot about a shy newspaper helper who plans a prize scheme and falls into humorous trouble. Devore and Moore shine as a comic duo. Willam Reutering directs with skill.
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Baxter
Reah
Dorothy Devore
Alatt Moore
Warner
Math Moore
Henry Daxter
Ins
Cosmopolitan
Megs
Christie
Keulah Dyer
Stene
Mr. Moore
Taxter
Willam Reutering
Warner Bros
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Hausman Bros Packing Co
A meeting of the stockholders of Hausman Bros. Packing Company is scheduled between 3 and 4 Welock on Friday February 12 at the corporation offices in North Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hausman Bros. Packing Company
Welock
North Laredo
Local Ads Promote Nurseries, Seeds, and Services in Laredo
A collage of classified items from Laredo Texas advertising grapefruit and citrus trees, tomato seed, highway maps, stenography work, library offerings, office lease, bankers’ convention, honey delivery, dressmaking, floral arrangements, carpenters, pottery, and Notary public services. The notices urge purchasing, information gathering, and local hiring as communities prepare for a coming publicity push and events.
Gas illness relief product advertised in early 1900s notice
An advertisement features Mrs Tt Hrinkley claiming gas relief for herself and husband with Acherika or similar remedy. It touts stomach relief, removal of waste, and constipation cure, listing City Drug Co. and other druggists as sellers.
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Oon the
Acherika
Cleo
City Rug Co
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Viera
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Perth
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Vazquez
Phobate
Rodriguez Webb Co
Pryor
Spocker
John Marshall
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Robert FE. Lee
Justo S. Penn
Hh. F
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Fairview Farm & Nursery
Edna
McGee
M. C. McGee
San Marcos Tevyas
ABC Care
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Flidalgo Street
Ty Ecarmpaien
Afr
Crockett
Green
Thea Florist
Broadway
Stn St
Duco Dupont
Mlousts
Chihuahua St
Will W. Greeg
Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
Robert Ko Face
Chichester
Pdeastosa
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