Poor Politics and Major White in Oklahoma
The Okmulgee Post questions the removal of Major White, Texas prohibition director, arguing veterans groups should not misuse influence. It cites White's praised enforcement record, support from Assistant Secretary Andrews, and press praise while noting possible animus behind opposition.
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Okmulgee
American Legion Hais
Major White
Texas v
Oklahoma
Biady
Many & Man
White
Laredo
Andrews
Ife
Legion
Okmulgee Legionnaires
Advancing Science Seeks Alphabet Reform for Speed Reading
The retiring AA S president proposed removing dots from I and altering T to speed reading. He argued ink waste and misreads justify changes though warned against costly shifts as most of the world uses the Roman alphabet. He cited a German theory linking long standing reading habits to nearsightedness.
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Association For the Advancement of Science
Rotary Club Luncheon Showcases Student Talent and Ties
The Rotary Club met at the Hamit on Cafe at 12 15 p m with fifty one guests due to bad weather. Cadet Captain Lewis Leonard of New Mexico Military Institute and students from Texas A and M and the University performed songs and speeches highlighting what Texas schools mean to their students. Wilbur Allen missed the welcome due to illness, and the group announced no meeting next Wednesday, planning a joint session with Kiwanis and the Tinna Merete group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Hamiton
America
Jim Skinner Songz
Jim Trout
Lewis Leonard
New Mexico Military Institute
Rosalia Wormser
Marjorie Powell
Kuld-Key College & Conservatory
Texas A. & M
Boys of Texas
Charlie Richter, Jr
Agricultural & Mechanical Collage
Texas
Girls of Texas
Pearl Coleman
Jere
Industrial Arts
the University
Boys and Girls of Texas
Paul Netzer
Texas University
Wilbur Allen
Kiwanis
Tinna
New Year 1926 Ushered In With Usual Din In Laredo
Fireworks bells and volleys marked the stroke of midnight as 1926 began in Laredo with celebrations on both sides of the Rio Grande. Revelers attended events, radio offered clear programs from multiple cities, and a drizzle gave way to showers while the day stayed milder than expected.
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Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo
Fronterizo
McCormack
Lucrezia Bart
Notice of Office Move and Star Six Coach Promotion
Notice shows move of office from Alexander Building to Ward Insurance Agency ground floor Samea Moore Ridg with phone 1410. It promotes The Star Six Cylinder 5 passenger Coach as roomy with 89 inches of leg room, wide seats, and comfort for tall or stout riders at 880.00 f. o. b. Lansing, displayed by Salinas Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Ward Insurance Agency
Samea-Moore
F. Od
Lansing
Salinas Motor Company
For Sale A Bargain Two Dandy Business Lots
Notice advertises two valuable business parcels on Jarvis Plaza for immediate sale. Contact Juston S. Penn at the Laredo Times Office for purchase details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Plaza
Juston S. Penn
Laredo
Fast Fightin Buddy Roosevelt at Strand
Buddy Roosevelt's Rough Riding romance films at the Strand Theatre for one day only. He plays Buddy Rawlins a cattle man who tracks a stolen herd and saves Rose Morrison before facing a robbery gang amid fast action stunts and romance with Dina.
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Buddy Roosevelt
Strand
Strand Theatre
Dina
Buddy Rawlins
Rose Morrison
Buddy
Koerk
Doctor Dickie moves offices to Suite 2
Announcement states Dr. Dickie relocates his offices to Suite 2 with office nurse Louisa Martin Builling in attendance. Includes a line reading 12 316¢, likely a payment or code reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie
Louisa Martin Builling
Automobiles Exported From Laredo to Mexico in 1925
Brennan and Corrigan report that about 9,000 American made cars crossed into Mexico via the port of Laredo in 1925, totaling 1,866 carloads. The year shows a strong rise over 1924 and growing American car popularity versus European models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan & Corrigan
Mexico
Laredo
Republic
Neeeiaa
Becwasag
For Sale Corner Lot in Block 29 W D 601 Iturbide Street
Corner lot No 6 in Block 29 located on Iturbide Street offers a good business location. Inquiry via R care Times with reference 12-26-86.
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Block
W. D
Iturbide Street
Apply R
Care Times
Las Animas Ranch
Kitselman-St. Albans
Derrick
Notice in Probate Webb County Texas Concepcion Moreno
Court to publish notice of Roberta de Moreno petition for probate and lottery testamentary for Es tate of Concepcion B Moreno deceased. Hearing set for February 15 1926 in Laredo Court House. interested parties may contest. Compliance required by clerk of Webb County Texas.
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State OF
Texas
Webb
Concepcion B. Moreno
Roberta de Moreno
Webb County
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
R. Molina
Weather forecast from Fort McIntosh Fort Holiday report
The Times Charlton weather page lists the United States Weather Bureau forecast for the day. It includes the Fort McIntosh station reading and notes no additional report for Holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Fort McIntosh
Doctors Simpson and Bass Move Offices in 1926
Doctors J A Simpson physician and surgeon and FP A Bass dentist announce changing offices from the Joseph Building to the 4th floor James Moore Building on November 26 1926.
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J. A. Simpson
FP. A. Bass
Joseph Building
James- Moore
Weekly Drilling Report for Laredo District Frid ay Jan 1 1926
The Webb County district lists multiple pools and wells in Laredo Webb Duval and surrounding areas including Schott Pool Wolcott Aviator Albercas and Edgington subdivisions with numerous Nos drilling locations derricks and movements. The report tallies production by pool with counts of producing oil wells and gassers across Webb and Zapata counties and notes a contact for corrections at 73 and gis azine to Mr Fausler.
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Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval Counties
Times
Harry L. Fansler
Webb County
Schott Pool
Laredo, Oil Co
Wolcott
Los Ojuelos
Ochoa
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Aviator
Edeington
Ball Et al
Albercas Grant
Edgington Subdivision
Crown Central Rydal
Albereas Grant
Crown Central-Keene
Edgington
Rydal Oil Corp
Kirkpatrick Et al
Relser
Miranda Valley
Zapata County
Henne
Winch & Fariss
Randado
Jim Hoge County
Jennings
Laredo
Mexican exports show big increase through Laredo in 1925
Mexican Consul Vasquez reports that in 1925 American-made goods exported to Mexico via the port of Laredo totaled 37,814,126 in value with consular duties of 1,899,802.01. This follows 1924 figures of 34,199,051 in value and 1,709,571.65 in duties, while 1925 consular fees reached 2,956.75. He expects 1926 valuations to top 40,000,000 as US–Mexico trade peaks.
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Laredo
Mexico
Y. M. Vasquez
Mexico City
Vasquez
United States
Nourishing Milk Drink For Children Keeps Diet Varied
Pediatricians urge variety in a child’s diet with a daily quart of milk in some form. They note whole milk supplies butter fat and vitamin A, and that skim milk lacks these. A suggested orange milk drink blends orange juice evaporated milk sugar lemon juice and a pinch of salt for a palatable alternative.
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Aries
New Year's Dinner At Render Hotel With Orchestra
A New Year’s dinner and dance will be held at the Render Hotel from 6 to 8 30 p m. An orchestra will provide music during the dinner and for the dance afterward. The price for dinner and dance is one dollar per plate. 12 20 31.
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Render Hotel
New Year Visit by A P Swallow in Laredo
Horticulturist A P Swallow of the A M College arrives in Laredo with Dr and Mrs EEs and friends in two autos. They spend the day there, and one car overturned near Catala due to bad roads with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
A. P. Swallow
A. & M. College
Big Wits
Danshier
Girl Injured When Struck by Auto Near San Bernardo Corner
Olivia Pefia, daughter of Avelino Pepa, was hit by a car driven by Mrs. Mary Anderson yesterday morning while standing on the sidewalk at the San Bernardo and Mata Moros corner. She suffered bruises and cuts and remains confined to her home.
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Olivia Pefia
Olivian Petia
Avelino Pepa
Mary. Anderson
San Bernardo
Matamoros
The Best People at Rialto Theatre
A study in contrasts the film The Best People shows a rich husband neglecting his children until love and scandal force reformation. Sidney Olcott directs with Esther Ralston and Warner Baxter leading a cast as the family’s fortunes and morals are tested.
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Reurais
Sidney Olcott
Paramount
Rialto Theatre
Wuarner Baxter
Esther Ralston
Mir
Kathryn Wiltans
Iedwards Davis
Daves
Margaret Amforris
Joseph Striker
William Austin
Margaret T.iy Ineston
Arnie Adams
Bernard McConville
David Grey
Avery Hopwood
Former Paving Engineer J. Owen Visits Laredo
Former Laredo city paving engineer J. Owen from San Antonio toured Laredo today. He has friends here who are glad to see him and note his continued affection for Laredo, often returning to visit.
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J. Owen
Laredo
San Antonio
Owen
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Mss Powell
Tresalie
Larelo
Old Mexico
Styx
Richter
Sames-Moore
East End
John T. Halsell
Wilcox Building
Sames-Moore Building
E. H. Sauvignet
the Weather Report
Carolina-Texas
Associated Oil Co
Associated Oil Company
Clint Chenault
Duggan Et al
Johnson DeTray
Morgan Oil Corporation
Moody, Seagrave and Morgan
Snowden-McSweeney
Borda Oil Co
United States Gas & Oil Co
Reiser
Wildcats
J. H. Winch
O. W. Killam
Seacord
Mariano Arispe Grant
Killam-Cole
Cintex Petroleum Company
Duval County Wildcats
Humble Oil & Ref. Co
United States Gas and Oil Company
Graham & Davenport
Gordon-Falwell-Dickson
Mesquite Ranch
Seagrave-Moody
Jim Hogg-Zapata
Henne, Winch & Fariss Pool
Rydal-Rycade Interests
Jim Hogg County
Andrews Petroleum Company
W. Division
E. J. Braswell
Conway, O'Byrne
Minahan-Bailey
Simms Oil Company
Fausler
Emeterio Mendoza
Hide and Animal Inspector
Zaragoza
Laredo, Texas
Rialto
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