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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1926
Page
2
The piece argues producers gravitate to proven hits like Gilbert and Sullivan while rejecting mediocre new material. It notes audiences reward quality through box office, cites Moorish water engineering in Spain and Anglo Saxon adaptation, and laments wasteful use of scarce water.
A columnist laments Europe’s abundant water seen mainly as fountains and bridges for tourists. The piece contrasts European rainfall with arid regions, recalling Moorish and biblical scarcity and recalling how water holes in the Southwest were guarded as precious vaults.
Article promotes Black and White Ointment and Soap claiming they heal blemishes and erase pimples. It notes widespread popularity with over two million packages sold annually and advertises price points and dealer availability.
Frank Merrill stars in Battling Mason at the Strand Theatre. Merrill has won forty two national championships in running, jumping, hurdling, weight lifting and throwing, rope climbing and boxing. He was invited to the 1924 Paris Olympic Games but could not attend due to last minute business in the United States.
The annual Flag Day exercises of Siedg Lodge No. 1018 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will be held next Sunday afternoon at Elks Hall starting at 8 30. The program committee is finalizing the event details.
At a special city council meeting the Merchants State Bank and Trust Co was chosen as city depository for the coming year with a bid of 4.26 percent interest on daily balances of city funds on deposit.
A compilation of small ads and notices from Laredo, Texas, including business promotions for Gonzalez Sign & Adv Co and Green Florist, local job listings, flower and ice cream offerings, dog vaccination notices, onion shipping figures, and real estate activity. Also mentions a gubernatorial vaccination proclamation and a general boom in the Laredo district.
Both city and county boards of equalization are in session valuing city and county property. The city board meets daily at the city council chamber while the county board convenes in the office of County Tax Assessor Leyendveker.
Notice to dog owners announcing mandatory license tags with office hours from 9 a m to noon and 2 to 6 p m. City Tax Collector D C De Lachica signs the notice with the date 4 1 101.
Conway Pearle and Dorothy Mac star as the Dancer of Paris and Sir Roy Martel in The Dancer of Paris at the Royal Theatre. Robert Kane adapts the Michael Arion story with Miss Macknill facing Robert Cain in a clash of wits.
A brief note invites readers to monitor The Times daily for opportunities and announces a monthly OCC subscription plan offering access to listings and alerts.
For two days a rumor circulated that a well known religious institution in the city planned to sell its property to an outside party for a large modern building. The Times reporter learns the deal has not yet been consummated, more details to follow.
A grand military ball hosted by the officers club of the Nuevo Laredo garrison drew officers and their wives from the garrison and Fort McIntosh. Two Mexican orchestras provided the music for the evening.
Citation issued in Webb County Texas commands publication for ten days. Salome G de Gonzalez seeks letters of guardianship for Miguel Gonzalez with temporary guardianship appointed June 4 1926. Court term begins August 16 1926 at Laredo courthouse, all interested parties may contest.
Tokyo June 8 Foreign toy trade shows sharp expansion with Japan exporting about 8 million dollars in toys last year nearly doubling the prior year and surpassing wartime boom records. Major exports are cel luloid rubber and wood toys to foreign markets.
Rapid steps follow the Huntley murder in Zapata county with confessions on May 31 in Willacy county jail. A June 6 special term of court is ordered, June 7 venire summoned, and June 8 lawyers appointed for defendants Herminio Garza Williams and Cruz Martinez as the case shifts to Webb county for trial in Laredo. The investigation hinges on a $2000 bank deposit dated May 8 and items tied to the suspects.
Important to Elks there will be an important meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock All are urged to be present Randall Nye Secretary 7T 2t
Border Patrol agents in Laredo arrested Jose Sanchez after stopping his Ford truck near Artesia. Nine quarts of tequila and three quarts of aguardiente were found secreted in the vehicle. The truck and liquor were seized and Sanchez held for an examining hearing before U.S. Commissioner Mann.
The Laredo Oilers, third in the Gulf Coast League behind Victoria, depart for Corpus Christi to open a three game set with the Seahawks tomorrow afternoon. Manager Newberry plans new players on the road tour as Gutierrez strengthens the pitching staff, aiming to climb to second place and push for the league lead. From Corpus they will face Kingsville and Victoria before returning home.
Cin-Tex Petroleum Co. reports No 7 well in Cole Field reached 1804 feet and produced about 1500 barrels in the first twelve hours then 50 barrels per hour. The well is now about 1200 barrels daily. Vice-President Paul W. Tafel leads Cole Field operations and expects strong development in the Webb-4apata counties gas and oil region.
The Deputy Collector of Customs announces seized goods at Laredo Texas for violation of the Tariff Act. Items include perfumes jewelry rifles revolvers cartridges saddles baby dresses and ammunition. Claims must be filed at the office or items will be sold at public auction June 29 1926 at 10 A M.
Centrally located office space for rent in the Joseph Building. Modern amenities include ceiling fans and a Frigidaire with other conveniences. Contact Cal T or A Bunn at phone 756. 4-6-tf.
Mexican Consul Vasquez states the new immigration law must be obeyed to avoid problems. Tourists entering Nuevo Laredo may obtain certificates from the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and all entrants must carry identification. Night passes to Nuevo Laredo are cancelled except for urgent cases and will be issued by health officials and the Mexican consulate.
An old advertisement from Windrow Bros Drugstore promises Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy to treat sore gums bleeding gums loose teeth foul breath and pyorrhea with a money back guarantee. The text is presented in a vintage style typical of early pharmacy ads.
Laredo youths John I. Dickinson Gregorio P. Martinez Jr and Pete G Olsen were tentatively accepted for admission to the Webb County Citizens Military Training Camp officers at Fort Sam Houston notified L Brennan CMTC chairman advising acceptance for next month Those intending to apply should file applications at once.
Melcher Benavides drove a Ford touring car 275 miles from Brownsville to Laredo in twelve hours. He left Brownsville Monday at 4 AM and arrived home in the afternoon, with Lizzie reputedly keeping a brisk pace.
Work on the Nuevo Laredo Monterrey highway has resumed with 400 men at a point about 150 kilometers north of Monterrey. The force is reorganized and building north toward Nuevo Laredo, while the southern end will not resume due to material transport issues. The road will connect with the graded section about 18 kilometers south of Nuevo Laredo.
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