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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1926
Page
5
A discussion argues merchants should stock local goods and advertise in home papers to promote trading at home against mail order catalogs. It urges Texans in the Fourteenth district to elect a Democrat, criticizing Republican influence and calling for local self governance.
The San Antonio GOP quarrel sparks mirth among Democrats as disorder and slugging mark a recent Texas convention. A party official was beaten after the adjournment while records lay in a safe, amid fights over patronage and the federal offices, reflecting deeper factionalism in the state.
Corpus Christi prepares a grand Fourth of July with a bathing girl revue at a North Beach venue and a major calendar of events. A Fort Sam Houston military band is slated to perform, with boat races, baseball, concerts, swimming and diving contests on the breakwater and beaches drawing thousands of visitors. A Laredo crowd will travel by auto or the special Texas-Mexican division excursion train departing at 6:30 am and arriving the same afternoon.
Notice to the Public after July list my offices with Rooms 211 212 and 228 Thatson building where I shall be glad to receive my friends and those having business with me My phone number will be 202 and my post office box He Justo S Penn G 24 GT
On June 23 4926 Miles L Hanchett sold his interest in M L Hanchett Company to Nathan A Beard who will assume all accounts payable and collect all accounts due the company. Announcement dated 6 24 31.
The Laredo Oilers upset the Victoria Rosebuds 4 3, boosting Laredo and dropping Victoria from first. Corpus Christi beat Kingsville 7 5 in ten innings to reclaim top spot while Oilers aim to rise with two games today and a weekend set against Kingsville.
The May report by National Lines of Railways of Mexico and Laredo Chamber of Commerce shows total shipments of 778 carloads, up 38 from April. American commodities totaled 752 carloads to Mexican business men, with 26 carloads for the railways. Eggs shipments rose by 12 to 7 carloads, while automobiles and machinery declined.
Mayor Albert Martin spoke to the Rotary Club outlining a development program for Laredo. He emphasized paving upgrades, sewage work, an incinerator, growing water supply with lower rates, and efforts for lower electric and gas costs. He proposed expanded fire department resources and satellite stations to improve protection and insurance premiums.
Watch The Times tomorrow for an announcement of special rates for the Fourth of July. Rates are general to all points in Texas and Louisiana.
The partnership of Harold Mussey of Bexar County and I J Bissonet Jr of Webb County Texas under Harold Mussey dissolves by mutual consent on June 9 1926. Debts to Miranda Lumber Company will be paid half by Harold Massey and half by I J Hissonet Jr with specific allocations to F J Bissonet Jr and others. All other claims to Harold Massey for payment. notices issued at Laredo Webb County Texas on June 9 1926.
Notice that A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs will sell at public auction on June 26 1926 at 10 A M in front of the Custom House a Dodge automobile license 834616 motor 141107 under Sec 803 of Customs Regulations.
Disparaging conditions like pimples eczema and scrofula are urged to be treated with Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap. The ad claims rapid results and appeals to readers to improve appearance, noting the 50c Ointment size offers three times as much as the 25c size.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Eugenio Ramon deceased. Webb County Texas County Judge A Winslow appointed Thomas Worsham Jr temporary administrator. appearance required at Webb County Court Laredo August 16 1826 to contest or consent to permanent appointment. return required.
Leonides P. Hastings has filed to obtain letters of administration for the estate of Ben Hastings deceased. The Webb County Court will hear the application at the next term beginning August 16 1926 at the courthouse in Laredo. Interested parties may appear and contest. Judge’s seal and date shown.
Art Acord headlines the Universal Blue Streak Western Sky High Corral at the Strand Theatre today and tomorrow. Cliff Smith directs with Mar guerite Clayton Duke R. Les Jack Mower Tom Lingham among the cast.
In response to last Monday’s trip being canceled to Laredo due to Mexican vaccination rules, Mr. Chas. F. C. Ladd’s friends organized a goodwill visit to Catarina on Wednesday. Five cars carried attendees including W. B. Hamilton Oscar Johnson R. G. Tonkin and wives Charles Mumm and wives Johnny Williamson and family Mrs. Weeden and sister Robert Skiles and his orchestra. The group enjoyed Catarina’s barbecue and noted rapid development with new buildings a large school water works project valued at $100000 and a 100000 cubic foot concrete swimming pool for irrigation. Skiles’ orchestra thrilled guests while Laredo officials spoke about lifting vaccination restrictions. The party returned to Laredo at seven p m after a day of friendship with Ladd’s excursionists who now view Laredo people as friends.
A digest of misc losses and notices lists a black leather hand grip with clothing and papers, a gold link cuff button, and reward for return to the Times office. It also contains local ads for barbecue spots, signage, florists, flowers, floors, canes, homeseekers, car offers, and service stations, with dates and contact details.
Matilde Ontiveros a 19 year old laborer died from suffocation after a cave-in at a suction pipe pit on the O Keefe farm fourteen miles south of Laredo between the Espejo and Santa Rosa farms. Companions rescued him but could not save his life. The body was brought to Laredo for burial and the funeral held at the Heights Catholic cemetery.
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