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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1926
Page
3
In a reflective weekly note the author argues that climate varies by region and lauds Laredo’s generally warm, mostly frost-free climate. He notes rare cold spells, contrasts with Chicago and New England, and asserts eleven months of summer and year round planting with minimal frost, urging residents not to complain.
The article critiques fashion trends and imports like Russian boots and mantons noting impracticality for American women. It recalls cloche hats and the Gainsborough style, observing how Paris dictates trends and practical constraints affect styling choices.
The piece critiques exotic costumes and cloned trends driven by shopkeepers and importers. It contrasts local originality with imported styles, suggests playful yet sharp questions about consumer demand, and calls for practical American industry boost while citing a Texas court citation example embedded in the text.
In the matter of L G Cantu Bankrupt No 67 notice is given that L G Cantu was adjudged bankrupt on September 19 1925 and has filed for discharge. The petition will be heard January 18 1926 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at 215 216 Sames Moore Building Laredo Texas. Creditors and interested persons may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted.
The De Marco Harp Ensemble will perform January 6 at the Royal Opera House for the Rotary Playground Fund. Featuring three harps plus cello and violin, the program offers duo, trio and quartet textures under Elena DeMarco with Dwight Harned as musical director and Martha Eglin as harp soloist.
Classified brief announces two desirable business lots on Jarvis Plaza in Laredo. Marketed as cheap and must be sold at once. Contact Justo 8 at Penn Laredo Times Office for details.
E G Clingenpeel returned this morning from Stillwater Oklahoma where he attended the funeral of S J Collingpeel Mrs Clingenpeel's father. Mrs Clingenpeel and daughter will remain in Stillwater two or three weeks.
The Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo will hold its annual meeting at the bank on Tuesday January 12 1926 for election of directors and other lawful business. J Luis F Martinez secretary. 12 10 30t.
Evkart Indiana born Col C G Conn turned from defective instrument to rubber mouthpiece maker then founded a brass instrument firm. With Eugene Dupont and later partners, Conn expanded to all band instruments and attracted five more instrument companies. By 1924 Elkart wind and string makers sold over $8 million, employing 2,960 with a $3 million payroll.
A fragment from The Progressive Grocer reports a late night incident with a terse exchange about a firearm. The lines show implied suspicion and a wary conversation between individuals in a retail setting.
A mixed set of notes notes advances and norms affecting women in the early 20th century. Topics include women wearing short skirts facing arrest in Athens, women joining the Boston Life Underwriters' Association, blue laws in New England, Bjornson's widow turning 90 in Norway, hair and henna fashion in Turkey and Persia, dogs in London with fashion bonnets, Mme Moha's Covent Garden farewell May 10, lectures by Lady Muriel Paget on Balkan work, women Masters of Hounds in America, stewardesses earning up to 3000 dollars yearly, and plans for an International Fellowship Fund by the International Federation of University Women.
Duval county field map by Harry L Fansler the local oil field map maker and lease broker shows the Humble Walsh No 4 gusher. Fansler produced an up to date authentic map marking surveys and positions for operators and others in the Itval county field.
The Laredo area is highlighted in the 1926 Standard Blue Book Texas Edition focusing on South Texas and the Lower Rio Grande. Col A J Peder of San Antonio, president and general counsel of the Standard Blue Bank Co, visited Laredo to collect data and biographies, producing a creditable collection of material and photographs of local residents.
The C. O. D Grocery will be closed all day New Year's Day.
Temperatures rose from 28 to 37 degrees with drizzling rain overnight. Laredo area reports 26 degrees and northern farms about 22 to 23. Farmers await clearer skies. wet, unsettled outlook projected with slowly rising temps tomorrow.
The notice orders all automobile owners to obtain and display the 1926 license numbers by January 1 1926. Police will arrest drivers without the new license. Rush to get licenses as certificates of head light testing within the past thirty days are required. M Brennan City Marshal December 17 1912.
The C. O. D. Grocery will be closed on December 29, 1931, for a holiday observance. Business will resume after the closure as scheduled.
Public alert warns against use of cannon crackers and firearms during holidays. Violators will be arrested and punished to the full extent of the law.
Radio fans in Laredo nationwide await Friday January 1 1926 for John McCormack and Lucrezia Bori to broadcast from WJZ New York via linked stations KYW KDKA WBZ WGY WRC and more under Victor Talking Machine Co. No start time announced yet but listeners should tune into any linked station for New Year programs and the McCormack Bori vocal selections when they begin.
In Laredo district court the criminal docket moved forward with trials and bond forfeitures for missed hearings. Ed Young was found guilty of passing a forged instrument and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Luis Valdivia was convicted of driving while intoxicated and fined fifty dollars plus costs. Agustin Gomez, charged with transporting intoxicating liquors, did not appear and his bond was forfeited.
The Public Library announced a New Year display of new titles including West Is West Givers Queer Judgment The Red Lamp The Power and The Glory Little Ships Greatheart and Wild Geese among others Readings offer fast choice and the library features heating and a rest room The note also records Dr Holcombe Mastin moving offices to the James Moore Building third floor and lists 11 30 as the date line
hoards of items from EL GLOBO STORE advertise fireworks for New Year, while other notices mention school snow sightings in Laredo, New Year reservations at Bohemian Club, real estate ads, and local services. Personal notes reference festive watch parties and assorted classifieds across 1920s Texas.
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