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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1926

Page

3

Laredo Times Subscription Rates and AP Copyright Notice

The Laredo Times announces daily and weekly subscription options with postpaid mail delivery to the United States Mexico and Canada. Rates include one month one year and six months options and state that the Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for news dispatches credited or not.

United States Mexico Canada Cartier Laredo New Laredo Associated Press

The Flag and Its Glory Through History

The passage recalls the flag's long voyage from John Paul Jones to today, carried by ships and troops across seas and lands. It quotes Hoar and Ware praising the flag as a symbol of freedom and national power, with sentiments from Margaret Sang.

Salem John Paul Jones Seven Seas Hoar Mount Blane Eugene Ware

Times to pass control of Laredo paper to Hanway

Longtime editors announce sale of The Times after 45 years under their management. J E Hanway will take over July 1st, converting The Times into a larger metropolitan paper serving Laredo and the surrounding region with world national and state news. The retiring editors praise readers advertisers and community support and express gratitude for loyalty and partnership.

Times Tme Luredu Glall The J. E. Hanway Laredy People of Laredo Hanway Casper Stl the Times Mr. Hanway Texas Southwest Mtening Worts Rip van Winkle Jan E

Flag of the Free and the Star Spangled Banner

The piece traces the flag’s history from its 1777 adoption to the Star Spangled Banner’s title given during Fort Henry bombardment. It notes earlier flags, mentions John Paul Jones, and describes patriotic lessons and alleged flag disrespect among some people.

Francis Scott Key Fort Henry

Head of Corporation Taking Over Times in Laredo

The Times announces J. K. Hanway as head of the newspaper group taking over The Times on July 1. Hanway, 16 to 23 years old in early career, has worked with major papers and now plans a strong, modern setup in Laredo with Associated Press reports via leased wire. James B. Griffith arrives from Casper as plant superintendent. The city welcomes the new management as Laredo grows as a gateway, oil district, and agricultural hub.

The Times J. K. Hanway Laredo Hanway Baker Montrose Tribone Casper Wyoming Casper Herald J. F Hanway EL Hanway Hunt la Mexico United States Hannaoy Aredo World News Qour Canvery Farragut and Juarez James B. Griffith Regenhaum Griffith

Paved Highway to the Sea Plan Advances

Webb County Commissioners Court approves paving plans for a highway from Laredo eastward to link with Corpus Christi road. Engineer Th. Stutimian to prepare complete designs by January 1. Estimated cost split one third Webb County and two thirds state and federal funds. Remaining funds to be arranged for 1927 work phases.

Commissioners Court Webb County cCommissioners Th. Stutimian Ihehway Laredo Corpus Christi Duval Tsa State Teolord We State Highway Commission

BOPEMLAN CLUB Schedules Event at Busties Avenue

A notice states Busties luneh Ave will be served from 1384 Moto 2:80 PLM starting Puowles dune doth BOPEMLAN CLUB on 6 14 21.

Fragmentary patriotic reflection on national standard and protection

The text offers a partial meditation on respecting the national standard, its symbolism, and the protection and defiance it represents for the nation. It notes that the flag embodies power and majesty, yet should not be held rigidly, implying liberty for the weak and a call to uphold rights.

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McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Claim To Strengthen Children

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a cure for rickets and weak teeth and bones in children. It promises rapid weight gain and health after thirty days and offers a money-back guarantee if no improvement, with outlets listed in Laredo and City Drug Co.

City Drug Co Laredo Drug Co McCoy

Eastern Star Notice for Mir.am Chapter 86 Meeting

Regular meeting of Mir.am Chapter No 86 O. E. S. Tuesday evening at 8 oclock in Masonic Hall. All visiting members are cordially invited. Annie Poe WM

Eastern Star Mir KL S SS O'eleek Annie 2 Poe

Public Health Inspector John Hardy Leaves for San Antonio

John Hardy, a United States Public Health Service sanitary inspector who spent the past year here fighting yellow fever mosquitoes, departed Saturday night for San Antonio to make his home.

San Antonio John Hardy United States Public Health Service

Laredo Oilers Rally On Road Trip For Gulf Coast Play

The Laredo Oilers have won four of six on a road trip boosting standings in the Gulf Coast League. They beat Corpus Sea Hawks twice and Victoria Rosebuds once, with a 4 3 win in the second game after a 10 0 defeat in the first. An exhibition at Corpus tomorrow, then Kingsville games and a long home stretch follow.

Corpus Kingsville Laredo Oilers Laredo Oilers Corpus Seahawks Victoria Rosebuds Hill Latelo Seahawks

Southwestern Bell Pays Quarterly Preferred Dividends

The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company announces a regular quarterly dividend of 1.75 dollars per share on Preferred Stock. The payment date is Thursday July 1 1926 to stockholders of record at the close of business Saturday June 19 1926, treasurer R A Nickerson states.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company R. A. Nickerson American Telephone & Telegraph Co. Bell System H. Blair-Smith

Durnall Death Reported in Corpus Christi

A letter to The Times from undertaker David T. Peel of Corpus Christi states James Durnall formerly of or near Laredo died in Corpus Christi on May 29. He leaves a widow and one child in Corpus Christi along with three sisters. Funeral held in Corpus Christi on May 30.

James Durnall Corpus the Times David T. Peel Corpus Christi Laredo

Bohemian Club Announces Midday Lunch Start

Business lunch priced at 50 cents will be served from 11 30 A M to 2 30 P M starting Tuesday June 15 at the Bohemian Club.

Bohemian Club

Flag Day Exercises at Elks Hall in Laredo

Yesterday at 3:30 p.m. Elks Lodge No. 1018 held flag day ceremonies in the Elks Hall Laredo with a small attendance. The program included ritual services and a musical program. Chaplain Rupp of Fort McIntosh gave the flag tribute and Rev Father John Dubourgél read the flag history.

Elks Hall Laredo Lodge No. 1018 The Elks Rupp Iort McIntosh John Dubourgél Dean

Two Men Sentenced to Death in Zapata County Murder Case

Jury in district court quickly convicts Herminio Garza Williams and Cruz Martinez in the Sterling Hubley murder case. Webb and Zapata county officials coordinate. Border Patrolman Sid Martin helps capture the defendants who confessed under Sheriff Condren and Sheriff Navarro. Sentencing to be held within days in Huntsville.

Herminio Garza Williams Cruz Martinez Sterling Hubley Pittsburgh San Antonio Alfred Matthews Joe Davis Herminio Garza Williama Williams Huntsville Garza Zapata Texas Yesteryears Webb County Rio Grande Border Sid Martin Cotulla Laredo Raymondville Willacy County Condren and Navarro John A. Walls

Ring Around the Sun Captures Laredo Onlookers

Eyewitnesses in Laredo report a large circular halo around the sun yesterday noon, with a leaden background and later iridescent rainbow hues. The event lasted about an hour before fading, visible only locally and sparking speculation about its meaning.

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Laredo Courthouse Notes and Local Happenings

Archbishop Orozco y Jimenez travels through Laredo en route to the Chicago Eucharistic Congress. Laredo Oilers perform well on the road and seek strong home support. Webb county jury quickly imposes the death penalty in Sterling Huntley murder case to keep crime away from Zapata. Mexico delegates bound for the Chicago congress expected soon, departing Mexico City by special train. Royal and Strand Theaters report strong programs and growing audiences.

Orozco Y Jimenez Guadalajara Mexico Laredo Chicago Laredo Oilers Webb County Sterling Huntley Zapata County Zapata Mexico City

Tebbe & Sons Move to Benton Harbor for Apple Crops

Force Goes to Benton Harbor Michigan as A J Tebbe and Sons close their Thaison building offices in this city. Tebbe and staff depart to handle apple and other crops in the Benton Harbor area while retaining large offices here and planning to return in November for the 1926 27 vegetable shipping season.

Benton Harbor Mich A. J. Tebbe & Sons Thaison Mr. Tebbe Michigan

Notice to City Delinquent Tax Payers in Laredo 1926

Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes from 1885 to 1925 inclusive to pay promptly or suit will be brought to foreclose the tax lien and sell property for taxes penalty interest and costs. Dated May 17, 1926. John A Pope City Attorney.

City of Laredo John A Pope

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