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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1926
Page
3
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A Washington discussion warns of a possible split with Mexico over new laws affecting foreign ownership. It defends treaties that promised fair treatment for foreigners, urges Mexico to honor property rights, and argues nationalization aims at personal gain rather than public benefit.
A fragment asserts the focus is on the people, not on aiding their recovery, challenging the notion that actions were meant to restore what favoritism and graft had alienated.
The article argues the Rio Grande Valley could become a major citrus power with extensive orchards and irrigation. It notes the United States leads world citrus production, California dominates orange output, and Laredo area has frost advantage, promising grapefruit and oranges for domestic markets. The Citrus Growers Association of Laredo supports rapid development and local investment.
The Beauregard house on Chartres Street in New Orleans will not become a macaroni factory. A fund raising drive by a local organization, boosted by a boxing show adding over 2500 dollars, will preserve the architecturally significant residence.
Jerusalem relies on annual rainfall for domestic and sanitary water. Some winters cannot meet daily needs of about half to one million gallons, leading to water rationing when supply runs short.
A compact notice urges readers to check THE TIMES daily for chances and opportunities with a promotional signoff promising value at five cents per month.
Laredo officials and civic clubs unveil a massive four day Washington's Birthday program with parades floats a pageant and rodeo. The plan includes Liberty Park pageant at night a national publicity push and expanded street illumination to showcase new city buildings.
Fort McIntosh hosts the season opening boxing show next Wednesday the 13th with pro semi monthly bouts. Promoter Jean Mone plans top American and Mexican talent including Kid Vondho Avalon Lencho and others as four preliminaries and a grand Battle Royal thrill fans. The 4th Field Artillery Athletic Association approves a semi monthly schedule on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays all year to boost local fights.
Celebrations mark significant anniversaries as notable figures reach milestone ages. Sir Charles Wo Macara, James ff Stustl, Dr Henry Mc Tory, and others are highlighted for long careers and ties to Britain, the University of Alberta, and Maine.
A motor car shipped from Philadelphia to Alaska for the Alaska Railroad has been placed on the rails at Anchorage for short distance work. It is a combination baggage and passenger vehicle with insulated walls roof and floor and storm sash.
The William Fox production of Owen Davis's Lazybones plays at Strand Theatre today and tonight. Charles Buck Jones heads an all star cast as a wholesome romance unfolds amid familiar townfolk and daily mail suspense.
Additional Attraction A Rodriguez and Bros and Carreno Bros announce a new feature at the Strand Tom and Wed. John Allemender a chimpanzee with a human brain performs eating drinking smoking piano roller skating and more. The act draws crowds nationwide without raising admission prices.
The report notes a large movement of homeseekers arriving in Laredo via special train from San Antonio, bound for Catarina ranch developed by Winter Garden Farms. It details 40 acre parcels at 50 dollars an acre, ongoing weekly excursions, and expansion of rail service to move settlers to Laredo and Catarina with O S V Ross guiding tours.
Louis B. Mayer at MGM announced Norma Shearer would headline and she proves the promotion with The Tower of Lies starring alongside Lon Chaney. The Serastrom directed feature plays at the Royal Theater tomorrow through Thursday.
Laredo Lodge 1018 B P O Elks holds a regular meeting Tuesday evening. All members urged to attend. Randall Nye, Secretary. 1-11-21.
An advertisement from City Drug Co promotes Lavoptik eye wash with camphor and witch hazel to keep eyes healthy and looking lively. A free eye cup is offered with purchase.
Ward A. Rice of Castle Rock Washington in the lumber business travels to Guatemala intending to drive through Mexico but roads force a sea route from New Orleans to Puerto Barrios. He will then drive to Guatemala City and considers investments in Laredo and regional real estate. He anticipates a tourism-driven boom once the Mexico highway is completed and hopes to return within a year or two to continue southward by car.
Regular meeting of Aztec Lodge No. 111 K of P is set for Tuesday at 7:30 PM in Castle Hall. All Pythians urged to attend the gathering and installation, by order of the Chancellor Commander Willard W. Gregg K R S.
Franklin Brothers announce the sale of their interest in the Royal Furniture Store at 1212 Hidalgo Street, Laredo Texas to partner A L Granoff. Granoff will continue operation and assume liability for all outstanding debts while honoring customer accounts.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast notes tonight will be fair with frost. Tuesday remains fair and colder with a maximum temperature of seven degrees and a minimum around thirty one degrees. Winds are generally light from the north.
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