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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1926
Page
4
Tuesday's opinion piece attacks futures gambling in cotton and grain markets while praising the Watson bill. It argues brokers and gamblers profit from margin bets, warns against fake hedges, and advocates military training for youth as a democratic safeguard.
The piece argues that anti training sentiment in the United States mainly comes from non citizens or those who favor communism or anarchism. It contends that opposition stems from Europe’s militarism, while asserting that U S military training is not militarism but a check against it, offering every boy a chance to serve without endorsing imperial war.
Webb County Council scouts plan a February celebration marking the sixteenth anniversary of scouting. Events run Feb 7–13 with a featured program on Feb 8 at the Rialto Theatre. The Jamboree of 1924 film follows U S scouts from Bear Mt training to Europe and the Copenhagen cup victory. Capt P B Rupp will speak on A Fathers Privilege after the screening. Each in good standing receives four tickets plus a guest invite for a nonmember scout.
Laredo Texas council special session hears Texas Central Power Co managers pledge substantial future rate cuts and million dollar investments in lights water artesian wells and pumping plants. Aldermen vote to defer water rate action while approving cooperation and rate relief promises.
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment and Soap to treat pimples eczema blotches and rashes. It claims thousands found relief and highlights value pricing with 60c and 26c sizes and availability from all dealers in the market.
The Times will publish a two page rotogravure in mid February honoring the February 6 opening of the eight story Robert E Lee Hotel and the Washington Birthday celebrations. Pages will feature hotel views and construction materials plus space for Laredo business photos with short descriptions. Reserve spaces by calling No 43 and submit copy and photos by February 1.
Attention Elks Smoker. There will be a regular meeting of redo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks Tuesday January 26 at 8 00 pm. Jur District Deputy Grand Exalted Awer will make his official visit at his meeting. All members are urged to attend.
The appeal urges all Americans especially Southerners to buy Confederate Memorial half dollars to fund the Stone Mountain statue. It notes strong past purchases from the South and beyond the Mason Dixon line and mentions Lee and Stonewall Jackson as figures to honor. The sale time limit has been extended to allow broader participation.
Griffiths latest screen creation "That Royal Girl" screens at the Royal Theatre with Edwin Balmer's modern Chicago underworld tale brought to life by a stellar cast including Carl Dempecor Wa Fields James Work Wein Hourr son Ford and Milas Demper in a sympathetic title role. The drama blends romance pathos and humor as the old master reaches new heights with a vivid epic that captures American themes and the flapper era mood.
Emilio J. Puig departs Laredo on February 1 to become president of Compafila Electrica del Chapala in Guadalajara after Morrison McCall interests purchase the plant for 20 million dollars. William D. Alexander will succeed Puig as Laredo manager, arriving with vice-president E B Neiswanger.
Notice states no one may be liable for debts contracted for labor on road 12 A Webb County Texas without a written order signed by H. B. Zachary. The unsigned statement asserts authority over payments by any person firm or corporation performing such labor.
An advertisement promotes Dean's Pilla as a stimulant diuretic for weak kidneys and backaches. It cites Mrs. Wiley Dearmond of San Antonio Texas praising relief from persistent back pain nerve weariness headaches and irregular kidney action after using Dean's Pills, priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as the manufacturer.
In the Matter of M R Martinez bankrupt No 62 notice is given that Martinez on April 16 1926 was adjudged bankrupt and filed a discharge petition to be heard February 16 1926 at 10 in the forenoon in the 216-216 James Moore Building Laredo Texas creditors and interested persons may appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted THOS H WARD Referee in Bankruptcy January 16 1926
The United States Weather Bureau forecast, via The Times and the Chamber of Commerce, calls for tonight and Wednesday generally fair with frost. Maximum temperature 67, minimum 25, wind mainly southerly. Clear skies noted.
Several oil firms with headquarters in the city plan their annual directors and officers elections this week. Stockholders and directors from distant locations are present for the meetings amid related commerce activity.
American soprano Cusalina Giannini will guest with the Berlin and Hamburg opera companies this fall, with invitations to sing in Vienna as well. Her rise began after a substitute role at Schola Cantorum and rapid acclaim in London and German houses, where she earned 36 curtain calls for Aida. She says she prefers guest appearances abroad to joining an American opera company.
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