Effective Hoover Move Impacts Rubber Prices Across Markets
The piece notes Secretary Hoover's call for public cooperation to cut rubber use and price drops from December to January show an artificial rise. it argues consumer action can curb shortages, cites wartime self restraint, and contrasts British and American trade practices with warnings about adherence to old methods in military and aviation fields.
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Hoover
Individua
Housewives League
Mr. Hoover
Mitchell Case Reprieve Altered in President Coolidge Action
President Coolidge approves the court martial sentence of Col. William Mitchell with modification. Mitchell receives all allowances and half pay while suspended, amounting to about 34 500 dollars yearly, while remaining out of active flying. The move preserves discipline but grants income to a wealthy officer, reflecting New England thrift.
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Coolidge
William Mitchell
New England
Col. Mitchell
Air Service
Laredo Celebrates Washington Birthday With Radio Tour
The Washington Birthday Association of Laredo plans a Texas radio tour by Mr and Mrs Robert Skiles in an Essex car to publicize the February 20 to 23 celebration. They will visit San Antonio Waco Dallas Fort Worth Houston Beaumont and back to San Antonio while promoting the event and distributing invitations. Publicity will extend into Mexico as the city aims to attract thousands for the festival.
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Washington Birthday Association of Laredo, Inc
Robert Skiles
Texas
San Antonio
Waco
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Beaumont
San Anton
Laredo
Skiles
Beckham Motorlo
Mexico
Oil Firms In Laredo District Elect Directors For 1926
Five oil concerns headquartered in Laredo held stockholders meetings in the city and elected boards of directors and officers for 1926. Directors include O W Killam Colon Schott Robert Hinnant and others with Killam serving as president or treasurer across the listed companies Misko Refineries Texo Oil Texpata Pipe Line and Nuevo Olga report prosperity and plans for extensive development in Webb Zapata and Jim Hogg counties.
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Laredo
Miranda Oil Co
Robert Hinnant
George F. Behlen
Charles P. Merrell
Colon Schott
T. C. Mann
Oliver W Killam
A. E. Gates
Clifford T Schlemmer
W T. Killam
A. B Gates
O. W. Killam
W. T. Killam
Misko Refineries, Inc
Jacob Klee
P Coblentz
W. Killam
P. Coblentz
John O. Garnett
Texo Oil Co
Coton Schott
S. P. Coblentz
George M Schott
Texpata Pipe Line Co
Nuevo Olga
W. T Killam
Robert FP. Peck
Robert F. Peck
Webb Zapata
Jim Hogg Counties
Notice of Lease for Mann Tank Hunting and Fishing Rights
The hunting and fishing rights to Mann Tank have been leased and all former permits revoked. N. A. Clark reports the action dated January 27, 1931.
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Mann Tank
Last Vestige of Snow Is Gone in Laredo Area
Snow covered the ground in Laredo and surrounding country from last Saturday morning and, with a heavy Saturday night fall, reached about seven inches in 24 hours. Freezes after the storm congealed the white mantle and by noon today the last vestige had thawed under bright sunshine.
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Laredo
Wild radio tale from Africa and a monkey show on air
An enthusiastic radio fan describes tuning into a foreign station around 11 o’clock local time. He notes hearing a South Africa program and a monkey-like sound, jotting call numbers and a Lincoln Nebraska station name as the show aired.
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Africa
South Africa
Pencis
Lincoln
Neb
Ward Luck
Weather Forecast From Fort McIntosh Station
The United States Weather Bureau forecast via The Times notes increasing clouds tonight and warmer temperatures. Thursday will be partly cloudy as conditions evolve at the Fort McIntosh station.
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the Times
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Fort McIntosh
Laredo Aims to Host First Texas Motion Picture Studio
The Times reports plans for the First Texas Motion Picture Corporation to establish a Laredo studio. Promoters promise equal access to all citizens and potential screen stars from across Texas, with Pathe as a partner and an expert director to guide productions.
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the Times
Laredo
Texas Motion Picture Corporation
Texas
Texas Motion Victures Corporation
Lrgest
Los Angeles
New York
Pathe
Alther
Laredo Welcomes New Eight Story Robert I Lee Hotel Opening
The eight story Robert I Lee Hotel in Laredo, leased by Percy Tyrrell, prepares for a grand opening on February 6. The Times will publish a rotogravure section around February 15 featuring photographs of local businesses, interiors and exteriors, to promote the hotel and the Washington birthday celebration. The edition aims to showcase Laredo commerce and home life with boosted solicitations for photo advertisements.
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Robert I Lee
Percy Tyrrell
Tyrrell i
Laredo
Will
Times Solcitor
W. Falvella
the Times
Redo sees frost-free morning as citrus sale begins
In Edna Texas Fairview Farm & Nursery advertises a January 26 1961 sale of Grapefruit Satsuma Kumquats and other citrus trees ready for planting with price list free while Alexander's Salt and Overcoat sale promotes a seasonal bargain.
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Laredo
Jack Frost
Alexander
Fairview Farm & Nursery
Edna
Texas
Proclamation Calls Clean Up Days Before Celebration
City urges citizens to paint repair and clean during designated days to present a sanitary city for guests. Inspectors to visit yards, national flag display urged, avoid inflated prices, oranges not to be picked before the event. McGee seed promotion and local ads noted among varied community notices.
James Moore & Co. Incorporation Name Change Notice
Notice announces the corporation name change from James, Moore & Co. to James Moore & Co. dated January 26, 1926, in Laredo Texas, with thanks to patrons and a hope for continued business.
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James, Moore & Co
James Moore & CO
Laredo
Texas
Remodeled Villegas Building Nears Completion in Laredo
The former Villegas building at Farragut street and Flores Avenue, bought by Texas Power Co, is remodeled with plate glass fronts and roomy offices for Laredo Electric & Railway Co, Laredo Water Co, and Consumers Ice Co. The three utilities plan occupancy on February 1 under Manager Alexander and staff.
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Villegas
Farragut Street
Flores Avenue
Texas Power Co
Laredo Electric & Railway Co
Laredo Water Co
Consumers Ice Co
Alexander
Publication Citation in Webb County Divorce Case 1926
Legal notice orders Meliton Rodriguez to be summoned by weekly newspaper publication for four weeks in Webb County to appear at the February 1926 District Court term in Laredo. Case 7380 filed August 28, 1925 by Minnie Ferne Butler de Rodriguez seeks divorce and custody of Enriqueta Lillie May Rodriguez. restoration of maiden name Minnie Ferne Butler. The notice is issued by Clerk J. R. Davis and Deputy Pedro Garcia.
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Texas
Webb County
Creeting
Meliton Rodriguez
Jaredo
Minnie Ferne Butler de Rodriguez
Moekiton Rodriguez
Tuxpan
State of Veracruz
Republic of Mexico
Enriqueta Lillie May Rodriguez
Minnie Ferne Butler
J. R. Davis
Laredo
People Trains Into Mexico Remain Busy Amid Transit Changes
Reports from Laredo indicate many travelers are boarding trains into Mexico from various parts of the region while return trains carry fewer passengers. Despite injunctions issues hampering big companies in Mexican courts, cross border traffic remains active.
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Mexico
Laredo
High Elks Official Visits Laredo Lodge Smoker
Walter T. Barnum district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Elks arrived in Laredo yesterday afternoon and was guest of honor at Laredo Lodge No. 1018 smoker. He delivered a message from grand exalted ruler William H. Atwell of Dallas and gave an address to Elks.
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Laredo
Pimply faced people learn new skin clearing method
The article promotes Black and White ointment and soap as solutions for skin conditions like pimples, rashes, and eczema. It notes over two million packages sold yearly and highlights economical pricing with a 50c size containing three times as much as the 25c size. Dealers stock both products.
Linen made from human hair to filter heavy oils
In Amiens on January 27 the industry reports the manufacture of strong linen from human hair for filtering extra heavy oils and fats. The supply of women’s hair is insufficient, so hair from China’s queues of Celestials is mixed in. The cloth is woven on special looms and must withstand high tension.
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Amiens
France
Milady
China
Encouragement for Weak Nervous Women in Dallas
Mrs. R Tyson of 2112 Gould St endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as remedies for feminine trouble and general health. She reports being rundown, weak, and nervous, then fully cured after using two bottles of each. She urges readers to obtain the remedies from local dealers and contact Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, N Y for free medical advice.
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Dallas
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Barred From Marriage List Planned By Iowa Officials
Des Moines Iowa January 27 state officials compile a list of Iowans unfit to marry and rear families under a new statute. The alphabetical roll may hold up to 100000 names to be shown to county clerks who will deny marriage licenses. Early entries include inmates of state institutions dependents and those with social diseases.
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Associated Pross
Des Moines
Iowa
Auction of Inherited Japanese Art Portfolio Totals 2.45 Million Yen
In Tokyo a large inherited collection belonging to Marquis K Inouye—over 3650 curios autographs and paintings—sold for 2,450,996 yen. The top lot was a Hesiza tea bowl from Korea about 250 years old, bought by Osaka millionaire T Fujita for 199,500 yen. Sixty items exceeded 1000 yen and over 83 surpassed 3,000 yen.
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Tokyo
Marquis K. Inouye
Japan
Korea
T. Fujita
Osaka
Today’s commemorations mark births and deaths across history
Centenary of Gen Richard Taylor birth and Audubons death noted. Wilhelm Hohenzollern birthday at Doorn. Verdi death anniversary marked. Tuskegee Institute hosts Negro Conference on farming and homemaking. First Retail Millinery Association of America convention opens at Hotel Astor with Spring fashion show.
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John James Audubon
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Doorn
Holland
Haly
Verdi
Tuskegee Negro Conference
Tuskegee Institute
Retail Millinery Association of America
Hotel Astor
New York City
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Amedeer Ligarda
First Texas Motion Picture Corporation
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L. Villegas
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M. C. McGee
San Marcos
ABC Care
Laredo Electrica Railway Company
Geo. Lake
Crockett
Green
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Stein Bloch
Kuppenheimer
I. Alexander
Rio Grande
Duco Dupont
Tarvers
Chihuahua St
Will W. Gregg
At Times Office
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Jor R
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Pedro Garcia
Fred Bruni
Zaragoza Street
Associated Press
Richard Taylor
Zachary Taylor
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