Redfield critiques rubber monopoly and Philippine land rules
Former Secretary of Commerce Redfield attacks the rubber monopoly while arguing Americans owning plantations profit from high prices. He urges removing Philippines land restrictions to allow larger rubber tracts, arguing small holdings fail native and economic goals. The piece also rails at incompetent judges and humorous rulings in courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
America
Philippines
Fshing
Backache Warning Prompts Kidney Health Reminder
Local notice urges attention to kidney signs and warns of possible gravel dropsy and Bright's disease if untreated. It promotes Joan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic and cites Mrs. Josie Brown of 119 Hess St, San Antonio, Texas, claiming relief after using Dean's Pills. 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Milwaukee, Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Joan
Josie Brown
Hess St
Antonio
Texus
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Mirs
Buffalo, N.Y
Judge’s contempt ruling sparks review of criticism
A town judge halted a newspaper writer for contempt after criticism of the judge’s opinions. On appeal, the reporter was acquitted, the higher court ruling the criticism did not threaten respect for the court. The judge’s leniency was noted alongside historic cases of contempt and courtroom humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Roy Bean
Notice in Bankruptcy for M R Martinez
In the Matter of M R Martinez Bankrupt No 62 notice is given that M R Martinez was adjudged bankrupt on April 5 1926 filed petition for discharge to be heard February 17 1926 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at 215216 Samesa Moore Building Laredo Texas creditors may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted THOS H Ward Referee in Bankruptcy June 11 1926
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Martinez
M. RR. Martinez
Sid
Laredo
Texas
Samesa- Moore Duilding
Farragut Street
Laredo Electrica Railway Company
Laredo National Bank
the Presbyterian Church
I. Alexander's
Geo. Lake
I Alexander
Crockett
Green
Broadway
8Th St
San Antonio
Aziredo
Duco Dupont
Phona
Chihuahus
Rail timetable for Texas-Mexican and connected lines
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi departs at 10 08 pm Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives 3 38 pm International Great Northern El Loula departure 8 46 am arrival 8 60 pm Night Train departs 11 30 pm arrives 4 30 am Rio Grande Eagle Pass Train 1 Laredo 8 30 am arrives Dolores 10 00 pm Sundays exempt Train 2 Dolores 1 20 pm arrives Laredo 3 00 pm Sundays accepted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Dolores
Kaler Taken To Freeport Illinois To Stand Trial
Deputy Marshal Lyle J. Perking took Philp Kaler alias Van Cortland and his wife to Freeport Illinois to answer indictments for passing forged money orders. Mrs Kaler, released on bond, will join her husband in Freeport. They were arrested in Laredo on November 24 on auto theft charges and later linked to forged money orders through her confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lyle J. Perking
Freeport
Illinois
Ifn
Philp Kaler
van Cortland
United States Post Office
Kaler
Laredo
Joe Condren
Webb County
Neal Motor Co
San Antonio
John A. Walls
Condren
Hield
Ife
Ka'er
Arrival of Midgets Delights Local Youth
The Liliputian troupe arrived with the G N train at 3 30. A crowd of youngsters greeted them at the station and escorted them to a local cafe where Chief Thennan and his officers managed the lively crowd. The midgets ate dinner and plan to perform at the Strand Theater tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thennan
Strand Theater
Aztec Lodge No. 114 KK of P holds Tuesday meeting
Regular meeting of Aztec Lodge No. 114 KK of P convenes Tuesday evening at T180 in Castle Hall. Installation planned. all Pythians urged to attend by order of Chancellor Commander Willard W. Gregg K R S 1-11:2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aztec Lodge No. 114
Castle Hall
Willard W. Gregg
Severe freeze hits Mexico causing crop damage
A Mexico cold spell near Tampico caused ice coated scenes and damaged tomatoes and melons in highland areas while low lands escaped. The frost lasted ten days and cloud cover limited its impact, with heavy tomato and onion shipments resuming from Laredo after the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tamaulipas
Tampico
Mexico
Tower of Lies Delivers Unstinting Praise at Royal Theatre
MGM presents The Tower of Lies directed by Victor Seastrom and starring Norma Shearer and Lon Chaney. Adapted from Selma Lagerlof, the film features Ian Keith Claire McDowell William Haines Edward Connelly and others in a standout screen vehicle at the Royal Theatre today tomorrow and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro Goldwyn-Mayer
Victor Seastrom
Norma Shearer
Lon Chanry
Seastrom
Miss Shearer
Chaney
Selma Lagerlof
Agnes Christine Johnston
Lon Chaney
Ian Keith
Claire McDowell
William Haines
Edward Connelly
David Torrence
Anna Schaefer
Len White
Bodile Rosing
Royal Theatre Today
Freezing Weather Forecasted In North Texas
An old man winter mood shifts listing cold snap near the Rio Grande region with a forecast of tonight and tomorrow turning partly cloudy and freezing. Residents are advised to prepare as temperatures dip and a chilly pattern continues into the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilan
Reeiienca
Rio Grande
Terest
Webb County Plans High Grade Highway To Duval Line
Webb county commissioners discuss surveying a route from Dilton to the Webb Duval line east of Bruni to connect Laredo with the Duval border. A bond issue will be considered after right of way is obtained, paving the way for a major eastward highway toward Corpus Christi and a gateway to a broader Southwest port system. Local officials push for rapid progress to place Laredo at the center of new paved routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner's Court
Dilton
Webb Duval Counties
Bruni
Laredo
Hebbronville
Webb County
Corpus Christi
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
San Antonio
Laredo ads and notices collage from 1920s times
Local items include Blue Bonnet Tea Room lunch hints and a half price sale at The Economy Shop on Hidalgo Street. Notices invite church supper, sale announcements, rental offers, and business remodeling updates tied to Laredo 1925 1926 area commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bonnet Tea Room
Hidalgo Street
Indians Face 1926 Season With Largely Unchanged Roster
Cleveland manager Tris Speaker says the 1926 Indians will resemble the 1925 squad. He credits past misfortune for poor ball and expects a strong finish, with Joe Sewell Burns and Jamieson driving a line led by Speaker. The roster lists 31 reserves, 30 to spring training, including four catchers, twelve pitchers, seven infielders, and six outfielders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Trig
Indians
Speaker
Joe Sewell
George Burns
Charlie Jamieson
Doctor A T Cook Establishes Offices in Richter Building
Notice states Dr. A T Cook has set up offices in the Richter building above City Drug Store with a 1 7 10 cent price reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Cook
Richter Building
Notice of non-liability for road work in Webb County Texas
Notice states that no person, firm, or corporation performing labor on road 12-A in Webb County may incur debts unless a written order is signed by M. H. B. Zachary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Texas
Ma. H. B. Zachary
Teachers Examinations Dates and Subjects Noted
Examinations for teacher certificates will be held in Laredo on February 5 6 April 2 3 June 4 5 July 2 3 August 13 14 September 3 4 and December 3 4. Schedule lists Friday morning subjects Spelling Physiology Music Elementary Composition Higher English Composition Physical Geography Botany Friday afternoon subjects Texas History Elementary Grammar Descriptive Geography Plane Geometry American Literature Saturday morning Arithmetic Writing Methods and Management Reading Civics Modern History Psychology Saturday afternoon United States History Agriculture Drawing Ancient History Algebra School Law. Applicants must register at the County Superintendent office before the twentieth day of the month preceding the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Regular meeting of Laredo Elks Lodge Tuesday
Laredo Lodge No. 1-18 B P O Elks schedules a regular meeting Tuesday evening and urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Fifty Nine AL Games Ended Scoreless in year
Historical AL season tally shows fifty nine games where the losing team was shut out. White Sox pitchers blanked opponents twelve times, New York pitchers shut out twelve as the Yankees suffered twelve shutouts, and Herb Pennock threw a 15 inning 1–0 victory over the Athletics. August stood out with nineteen scoreless games and August 7 saw three scoreless outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
White Sox
Eddie Collins
Cleveland
New York
Yankee
Herb Pennock
Athletics
Red Sox
Senators
Tigers
Indians
Browns
Learns
National Parks Open to Motion Picture Production
Secretary Work and Stephen Mather arrange for nineteen U S national parks to be accessible as backdrops for films. In cooperation with major studios and industry groups, lands such as Yellowstone Yosemite Crater Lake and Grand Canyon will serve as locations while preserving natural scenery and wildlife for fictional and documentary uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Stephen T. Mather
National Park Service
United States
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc
Will. Hays
Association of Motion Picture Producers of California, Inc
Work
America
Crater Lake
Lassen Volcano
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Tot Springs
Ark
Liquoia
General Grant
Mt. Rainier
Wind Cave
Platt
Sully Hall
Mesa Verde
Guefer
Rocky Mountain
Hawaii
Mt. McWhintey
Grand Canyon
Lafayette
Zion
Aml
National Parks and Monuments
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pecos
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Choate
Swallow
Iim
Moody
the District Court of the United States
Southern District of Texas
Thos
Ward
Jun
Jith
Rio Grande & Eagle Pans
Centro Loval Fronterzo Oof
Nueo Laredo
Nery Ces
Skiles
Kansan City Jazz Orchestra
Genaro Jacobo
Bulding
Beck-Nor Company
Ledger
Fort Worth
TIMES
Tanpico
Serp
Khives & Shanks
Forst Natl Hank Bldg
Woosh
Duval County Line
The
Presbyterian Church
J. Alexander
Villegas
Texas Central Power Co
Laredo Electre & Ry. Co
Laredo Water Co
Consumers Ice Co
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Corpus Christ! Street
Randall Nye
Gonzales
Coma
Eustachia
Druegises
B.oj
Cheney de Co
Toledo
Oia
Esse Estes
George Beckelhymer
eTte
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!