NEWSPAPER RATES AND EDITORIAL FUNDING DEBATE IN TEXAS
The piece argues against lowering legal notice rates in Texas papers, defending fair pricing for publishing ads tied to courts, elections, and statutes. It dismisses claims papers receive public money and notes publishers face higher costs. it defends journalism as a legitimate business and questions political motives behind opposition.
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Texas
Freedmen’s Bureau
Lisher
Oreep
Campaien
Yhags
Polish girl to famed opera star Marcella Sembaich’s rise
A 64th birthday notice honors Marcella Sembaich once a starving ten year old in Poland who waited hours at an opera house for Patti. A kind note altered her fate and she later debuted in Athens at eighteen, conquered London in 1888, and became a enduring Met Opera favorite under Henry Abbey’s patronage.
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Poland
Marcella Kakhausky
Patti
Marella
Marcela
Wie
Francus Marcella Sembaich
Athens
London
New York
Henry Abbey
Metropolitan Opera Company
BAILY LESSON IN HISTORY FEBRUARY 15
Historical notes recall Laclede founding the Louisiana Post, John A. Sutter born in Baden and dying in Washington, Nathan Dane author of the 1787 Ordinances, the steamer Henry A Jones burned in Galveston Bay, a Lincoln demonstration for Gov James Poyd, 350 theater fire deaths in Acapulco, Welsh parliament tax rise, and Hugh C. Wallace appointed US ambassador to France.
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Louisiana Par Company
St. Louis
Igen
John A. Sutter
California
Baden
Washington, I
Nathan Dane
Beverly
Mass
Ipswich
Henry A. Jones
Galveston Bay
Crenat
Lincoln
James (. Poyd
Nebraska
Acapulco
Mexico
Ag- Gukh
Hugh C. Wallace
Seattle
France
Congress Contemplates Gift Mansion for Vice Presidents
Congress weighs accepting a half million dollar mansion to house future vice presidents in perpetuity. Critics note the vice president’s $12 000 salary strains to cover rent and entertaining costs, with past administrations renting hotel suites during sessions. Proponents argue the gift would solve lodging costs and improve official living standards.
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Hitt
Congress
Agre
Senate
Eeems
Staadpoint
Httle
Dent
Sulta
Washington
Henderson
Publication Citation in Webb County Court Case 6227
Public notice for Luther Foss against J M Garea filed 1923 in Webb County Texas seeks cancellation of an oil and gas lease on multiple land parcels 640 acres each and related reconveyance. Court summons require weekly newspaper publication for four weeks prior to March term 1928 in Laredo.
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Texas
Webb County
Luther
District Court
Ure Court House
Laredo
Ij. M. Garea
Foss
T. A. Coleman
Bexar County
T. C. Ry. Co
C. C
UL GR
Coleman
Phrintitf
Luther S. Foss
Luther §. Foss
C. M. de la Garza
Courtmartial Begins for L. S. Andrews in San Antonio
First Lieut. Leland S. Andrews faces a general court martial at Fort Sam Houston on charges of transporting liquor and using an army plane for bootlegging after being arrested near Laredo. The defense argues insanity and army bootlegging, with witnesses from Laredo attending the trial.
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Leland S. Andrews
Callahan
Laredo
Fort Sam Houston
Customs
A. R. Kahn
United’ S States
Allen Walker
Chamberlain and Smith
Oil operators smile as showers spur drilling plans
Widespread moisture from late yesterday and last night raises hopes of water supply for Webb and Zapata counties oil fields. With ample water drill activity could surge in Miranda City Sehott Aviators and Carolina Texas fields, delaying until rains replenish supplies. Also Borchers Bakery advertises a special sale on reait cake with Easter and April Fool's Day notes.
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Webb and
Zapata Counties
Miranda City
Sehott
Aviators
Carolina- Texas
Laredo
Borchers Bakery
Bruno Wolf
Sner
Notice to QJL Well Contractors for Mexican oil bids
The Federal Government grants a concession contract to exploit petroleum in national zones. Bids required within fifteen days to Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico y Anexos. Payments total ten percent at each milestone up to 20 percent on finishing. proposals from Mexican citizens or locally organized companies only. Drilling to be rapid with defined zones and capability to drill at least three wells simultaneously.
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Mexico
Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico Y Anexos
Advainistrados Por el Gobierno
J. C. Doria
General Rains Bring Wide Spread Benefit to Webb County
Following light rains in the past three days, a general rain last night covered Webb county east of Laredo to Hebbrowville. The rainfall benefits farmers, stockmen, and oil operators by filling water holes and tanks, boosting soil moisture, and aiding crops and grasses while forecasters predict more rain and a cold snap ahead.
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J. Pluvius
Laredo
Webb County
Hebbrowville
Wamba Coffee and Sterling Grocery Store Notices
Friday special at Sterling Grocery offers a free cup of Wamba Coffee with demonstration by our staff. Local ads reference turkeys and rubber heels, hemstitching, and floral services, plus a weather forecast and public notices about celebrations and losses.
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Sterling Grocery
Crean
Reform in Free State government expands courts and reform drive
Notice notes dissolution of M. T. Hanchett & Company partners with M L Hanchett assuming all obligations and continuing business at 716 Salinas Avenue. Hatley exits as partner. Hanchett to collect debts and operate the firm.
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Free State
Ireland
Law
Theo
M. L. Hanchett
Joe UD. Hatley
M. T. Hanchett & Company
Joe D. Hatley
Salinas Avenue
Miles L. Hanchett
Mof
D. Whatley
Russell Johnson No 5 Producing 100 Barrels Oil
Russell Johnson Oil Co expands output in Miranda City Schott Field Webb county. Russell Johnson No 6 reached 1585 feet with about 160 barrels daily. prior wells rose to 260 barrels then settled near 15. Other firms in Webb county fields anticipate three or four more producers as water becomes available after rains.
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Russell- Johnson Oil Co
Miranda City-Schott
Russell-Johnson No. 6
No. 4
Webb County
Map of Webb County oil fields by Harry Fansler completed in Laredo
Harry L Fansler has finished a detailed map of Webb County oil fields and adjacent areas from Miranda City to Randado showing drilling and producing wells, escarpment, and land boundaries. Additional maps detail elevations at derrick floor and property lines north of Laredo, within scale 1 inch to 2000 feet. W H Frasier of Southern Pacific visited Laredo to inspect onion crop shipments.
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Laredo Oil Fields
Harry , Fansler
Laredo National Bank
Miranda City
Randado
Jim Hogg County
Fansler
Laredo
8. W. Forrester
Nye Farm
International & Great Northern Railroad
Reliable dealer wanted for inner tubes in Texas
Advertisement seeks a reliable man to act as dealer or exclusive agent for inner tubes. Garpen ter Factory offers puncture and blowout guarantees and invites inquiries by phone before noon at 618. Address 1330-7 rez Avenue, Laredo, Texas.
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J. C
Garpenter
Rez Avenue
Lureda
Texas
District Court Adjourns After Short Evening Session
District Court in Zapata county adjourned after a four week Carrizo Springs term with light docket. Next term begins March 6 in Zapata for one week, then moves to Laredo for an eight week session and a subsequent eight week term. High arrest counts suggest a busy grand jury ahead.
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A. M. Wormser
George Washington
Laredo
J. F. Mullally
John A. Walls
Seb S. Wilcox
Carrizo Springs
Dimmitt County
Forty-ninth District
Zapata
Understanding Income Tax Deductions for Professions and Businesses
The article explains gross income and net income calculations for salaried workers and for professionals and business people. It lists deductible items such as business expenses, salaries paid, advertising costs, insurance premiums, rent, utilities, and delivery vehicle costs.
Weather forecast from New Orleans area
The United States Weather Bureau forecast cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with probable rain and a temperature drop to below freezing as far south as Taylor. The Times reports the forecast provided by the local Telephone Company.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans Re
Times
the Telephone Co
Taylor
Fort McIntosh Weather Observations
Observations for the 84 hours ending 7 am show temperature 56 with a 45 degree low. Wind from the north, cloudy conditions and 0.56 inches of precipitation recorded.
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Fort McIntosh
Manx
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