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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1926
Page
3
The Laredo Times lists daily and weekly subscriptions for U S Mexico and Canada. Rates include one month sixty cents one year five dollars and fifty cents. Weekly Sunday edition offered postpaid with various term options and advance payment required.
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Corpus Christi fish traders press the federal government for an appropriation to open and maintain Gulf coast channels. They argue wide national need for breeding bays for fish oysters and shrimp, citing Texas coast diversity and the pivotal role of fisheries in markets from the East Coast to export ships. They compare international fisheries to show how improvement of breeding grounds would boost supply and national welfare.
A proposal notes the benefit of catching more fish near Mexico and bringing it to nearby bays for quicker capture and sale, avoiding long voyages. The plan envisions improved access for local people to markets and greater profits from the fishery.
A reflection on advertising ethics contrasts British and American practices. It cites a British postmaster general’s stamp trial and various misrepresentations by sellers, noting how truth in advertising builds trust and repeat business while bad claims harm publics.
Washington reports that army flight surgeons at the air service special school for doctors have conducted intense studies on high altitude cold and exhaust gas effects on pilots. They logged nearly 300 hours of high altitude testing last year, many sessions above 15 100 feet, and examined how low oxygen impacts airmen during strenuous work.
D B Colp president Tex Div invites D C Morris to organize the 15th annual Meridian Highway Association meeting in Laredo February 18 19 and 20 1926 with Mexican Division participation. The event pairs with Washington Birthday celebrations aims to attract 25000 to 100000 attendees and include a joint Mexico United States good roads congress with special train plans and international film coverage.
Cloudy skies avoid rain as crews prep for development in the Laredo district with Noreda Field activity rising in Duval County. A February 1 grand hotel opening and January 22 concert changes appear amid broad local notices on services, jobs, and ads from the era.
Catholic Daughters of America hold a regular meeting at the K C Hall on January 6 at 7 30 p m. DALLMER Grand Regent. DeMarco Harp Ensemble Tomorrow in Laredo performs at the Royal Opera House under Rotary Club aus tions a benefit for the Children s Playground Fund. Seat sales are heavy and reservations are advised at the Royal Opera House box office tomorrow.
Strengthens weak eyes claims with camphor witch hazel hydrastis and other ingredients in Lavoptik eye wash. Supposedly relieves strain soreness and weak eyes quickly. Aluminum eye cup offered free by City Drug Co.
Pioneer resident Luisa Martinez Vda de Salinas aged 75 died Friday night at 2 45 at her home 816 Houston Street Laredo. Funeral from her home to San Agustin Catholic Church Saturday at 4 20 PM with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
Webb County district court is heavily occupied with civil cases on the docket. Judges push hearings in order of filing as cases advance through the Forty first judicial district.
William Fox signs Flaine Hammerstein for the lead in the Maurice Elvey production Everyman s Wife opening tomorrow at Strand Theatre Hammerstein, a rising star of the younger generation, portrays a sextuous wife amid a cast including Herbert Rawlinson Dorothy Phillips Robert Cain and Diana Miller.
The famed Russian bass M. Chaliapine, now with the Metropolitan Opera, recalls a time he sang for nothing to prove his identity. While at a Continental post office a clerk refused the registered letter until he sang, then praised him and handed over the package.
Washington, Jan 4 Proclaimed federal legislation for farmers business organizations will top the agenda at the Business Farmers meeting in Washington next month. Advices to Secretary Walton Peteet say it will be the largest and most important such gathering. Co operatives already influence national policy, having opposed Federal incorporation and marketing board regulation last winter. Second in interest is agricultural credit focusing on production rather than marketing, as Federal banks and large lenders shift toward financing farm production.
Coach Zuppkepinpoints Forrest Frosty Peters of Billings Montana as a promising freshman with kicking prowess who may become a successor to Red Grange. Peters starred in high school with seven field goals in one game and impressed Illinois varsity candidates with booting from long range. He could be eligible next year and would be among the first in line to fill Red Grange’s shoes.
Today Utah observes the thirtieth anniversary of statehood while Congress meets after recess. Connecticut Valley tobacco growers gather in Hartford to discuss the industry crisis. Supreme Court actions anticipated as it resumes after Christmas recess. Malcolm Nichols begins as Boston’s Republican mayor with a $20,000 annual salary. The Methodist Episcopal Church South delegates convene in Nashville to discuss matters affecting about 3 million Sunday school students.
Two U S Army officers Lieutenant C S Thorpe and Lieutenant Marion T Pharr went missing while with a hunting party between Nuevo Laredo and Rodriguez. Civilian planes and local ranchers searched through Sunday but the pair returned safely to camp at Rodriguez near midnight. They said they found food and shelter with sheepherders and suffered no hunger or exposure.
Albert Offer announces relocation of his insurance agency to Room No 1 in the Luisa Martin Building and will conduct a general insurance business there.
Citizens in Laredo enjoyed a vivid sunset Sunday as clouds reflected a spectrum from purple to pink. The viewed spectacle inspired hopes for good weather, though it remains speculative.
Notice to tax payers Tam ready to collect taxes for the year 1925. The last day to pay taxes to avoid penalty is in January. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 6.
Plans for a four day Washington Birthday celebration in Laredo advance as committees map an initial program. The Washington Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo Inc and local committees, led by Matias de Idlane, vow a grand event to attract thousands from Texas and Mexico despite recent holidays delaying action. A meeting will finalize tentative plans as the holiday lull ends.
Annual meeting of the Merchants State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo set for Tuesday January 12 1926 in the banking room to elect directors and conduct other business. Secretary Luis F Martinez notes the notice.
Tonight and Thursday partly cloudy and colder with a high about 55 and low around 45. North wind. Cloudy conditions noted. Also a notice to pay Laredo Water Co. bills at the Laredo Electric and Ry. Co. office and Texas Central Power Co. 1-2-6t.
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