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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1926
Page
11
Advert says Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap reduce pimples blotches and rashes with rapid effects. Dealers report fast selling due to low prices and dependability. The 50c size offers three times as much as the 25c size.
The state historical department reports Wyoming's commercial oil began in 1849 not for fuel but to grease covered wagons on the Oregon Trail. James Bridger settled near a petroleum spring in Uinta county and made axle grease from oil and flour. By the 1850s Cyrus Iba found Poison Spring near Salt Creek. Wyoming produced 45,000,000 barrels in 1925.
Kansas bank commissioner Roy L. Bone writes a series titled Letters From a Banker to His Son to counsel state bankers without meddling. Posts include advice on diplomacy in lending, avoiding fake stock promoters, and not borrowing from one’s bank. He pays for printing and copyrights the letters.
National events unfold as the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Sweden reach Chicago for a grand welcome. The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce opens its seventh national convention in Jacksonville Fla. Fifteen thousand perform in America at the Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Byrd to receive Hubbard Gold Medal from the Royal Geographical Society for first air pole expedition.
Public notice requires the Sheriff or constable to publish this citation weekly for four weeks in a Webb County newspaper. Cleofus C Kennedy Stevenson sues for divorce from Hector Stevenson alleging severe mistreatment since 1922 and seeks restoration of her former name Cleofus C Kennedy. The case is to be heard at the Webb County District Court in Laredo on the six Monday after the first Monday in September 1926.
AP reports from Cheyenne that Wyoming female campaigners face hours of dancing after political meetings. Katherine Morton, state superintendent of public instruction, notes men may sit and discuss politics while women must dance with many men, including cowboys with rough boots, as part of campaign tradition.
Kansas City June 23. The state lacks a law protecting dogs from cruelty. Missouri courts ruled cattle include no dog, and domestic animal provisions did not cover dogs. Jackson County prosecutor notes the gap as a pilot allegedly tossed a fox terrier from a plane. Representative Charles R Wareden to push a dog protection bill next session.
A noon luncheon hosted by Mrs. R L A Muller was attended by Mrs. Sidney Jackman and other guests. The honoree received a delicate lingerie piece as a dainty token, served by hostess and two young daughters Mary and Ida Wright.
A mixed column blends a stylized poem excerpt from Pamela Travers with a long list of social notices. It records movements and visits of Mrs. Walter IF Doney and others, travel plans to Waco Fort Worth Boston Philadelphia and Marfa, and a forthcoming wedding of Miss Loline Grady Pullin to Mr Wahl.
Three vaudeville performers were killed and three seriously injured when their car en route from Stockton to Fresno overturned. The dead include Mrs B B Kincaid of New York, Bert Brown 17, and Harry Dodson of Springfield Missouri.
Wayne Wheeler testified at an open Senate committee session after a private meeting with members. He detailed Anti-Saloon League finances and activities and faced further questions on league politics.
Paris June 23 Aristide Briand completed formation of his tenth cabinet. The change followed Joseph Caillaux agreeing to take the finance ministry in the new government, signaling a sharp shift in French politics.
The Norbeck bill increasing pensions for Civil and Mexican War veterans their widows and widows of 1812 veterans passed the Senate today and moved to the House for action.
Associated report notes an event labeled Gathering with pre Denyst and references to Golo and lity in unclear context. No clear actions or outcomes are specified. Further readable details are needed to define participants or location.
Associated Press reports oil and liquor interests in East and North Texas back Moody Lynch and Davidson in campaign efforts. Dan Moody faced denials from Davidson on labor issues as Ferguson and his wife spoke about women’s right to hold office amid a grandstand collapse in Rockdale with no injuries. The governor’s party planned appearances in Marquez today.
Missouri Supreme Court ordered the forfeiture of the charter and ouster of the Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery. The ruling labels the institution a medical diploma mill and voids its charter powers and franchise privileges in the state.
Sherman Texas June 23 Mrs D G Hamilton aged 58 died at her daughter s home after her throat was slashed with a razor Her husband 61 years old is alleged to have attempted suicide with the same razor but was prevented by his daughter He had been in a hospital days for mental disease.
Louis Missouri June 23 W O Goshorn former chief federal prohibition agent here whose official conduct has been under investigation by the department of justice died unexpectedly today at his home in Belle Flower Missouri Mrs Goshornwald believes heart disease caused the death from a long distance call
French press era notes reporters may wear high hats to cover assignments while crowds threaten. Injuries to journalists during street frays rise as officials fail to distinguish reporters from others, leaving them behind police lines waiting for official news arrivals.
A man at the county jail hanged himself today. The body was found by Sheriff Mangun after a brief conversation with Fialla earlier. The Sanborn administrator faced charges connected to nine deaths shortly after the slayings. The man suffered a stroke about two weeks earlier, was treated, recovered, and returned to his cell.
July notes discuss the Southern Yacht Club long distance race from New Orleans to Mobile, listing fixed date adjustments. It mentions Japan athletes wearing separate large-toe shoes to improve grip and a Boston playground idea born in 1886 spreading to many cities. It notes Intercollegiate Rowing Association regattas since 1896 and Cornell's eight-oared varsity dominance with thirteen wins.
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