Stock Market Chaos and Theosophist Controversy Across Columns
The piece critiques stock market fluctuations fueled by reports on a proposed merger and influence of brokers, likening it to “paper losses” and gambler gains. It then shifts to a critique of Theosophist beliefs led by Mrs. Besant and Madame Blavatsky, arguing reincarnation, Hindu-Christian syncretism, and a new Theosophist teacher clash with Christian doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srry
van Sweringen
Bir
Jay Gould
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi Delta
California
Blavszky
Judea
Income tax filing basics in 1926 nut shell
Individuals with $1,500 net income or $5,000 gross must file returns for 1925. Marital status affects thresholds. March 16, 1926 deadline in Austin Texas. Tax rates start at 1.5 percent on the first 4,000 over exemptions, 3 percent on the next 4,000, 5 percent on the remainder, with a surtax above 10,000.
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Internal Revenue
First District of Texas
Austin
Texas
YOUR INCOME TAX NO 5 DUE MARCH 16 1926
Taxpayers must file Form 1040 or 1040A for 1925 income with March 16 1926 deadline. Forms mailed to prior filers. nonreceipt does not excuse filing. Pay full tax or in four installments due March 16 June 1 September 15 and December 16.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Austin
Texas
Theosophy’s Krishnamurti Crowned Messiah By Annie Besant
The article describes Theosophy led by Annie Besant presenting Krishnamurti as the reincarnated Jesus Christ and the new Messiah. It outlines Blavatsky’s travels and Besant’s leadership at Point Loma California, noting Besant’s influence and the movement’s appeal to credulous followers seeking religious novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krishnamurti
England
Krish
Madame Blavatsky
India
Annie Besant
California
Point Loma
Jesus Christ
Mrs. Besant
Most Prosperous Year for Philippine Government Since War
The Philippine government reports 1925 as the most prosperous year since World War I’s slump with a projected annual surplus of about 3.5 million dollars. Beginning this year the Insular Government plans to divert surplus funds to Manila port works and the irrigation fund until the authorized total is exhausted.
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Manila
Pvt
Man
Laredo Booms as 1925 Records Shatter and 1926 Promises More
Southwest Texas enjoys a regional boom with Laredo leading growth. The 1925 construction total topped prior records including the Robert E Lee hotel and James Moore office block, exceeding $500,000 with many homes and cottages added. 1926 is anticipated to surpass all years with new business blocks, housing, and a growing citrus and oil presence driving Greater Laredo.
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Texas
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Laredo
James Moore
Luisa Martin
Hebbronville Masonic Lodge Installed During Laredo Visit
District Deputy Grand Master Sam Mackin led a Laredo party to Hebbronville to establish a new Masonic lodge. The group arrived at 6 p m and held a charter presentation and work session followed by a lavish banquet before returning to Laredo around 3 p m.
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Sam Mackin
Laredo
Hebbronville
T. LaMar
A. BK. McCulloch
Ww, T. Williams
W. L. Guyler
Wol. Arkles
W. F. Shutt
J.C. Netzer
Pof. Wright
M. S. Matthews
Jack F. Rowley
J. L. Crawford
Citrus fruit tree planting expands in Laredo area
Local Florida and regional citrus nurseries send thousands of one to four year growth trees to Laredo for transplanting. Residents order five to fifty trees per lot with some single orders reaching around one thousand. The effort covers oranges grapefruits lemons tangerines and other citrus varieties as plantings multiply across the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Florida
Messrs
Pratt, Tarver
Citrus Fruits Nurseriey
Onion Growers Meeting in Laredo Tonight
A Laredo onion growers meeting will be held at the Chamber of Commerce at 8 p m tonight to discuss inspection service. Attending will be Mr L A Seymour chief of the markets division of the department of agriculture at Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
L. A. Seymour
Department of Agriculture
Austin
Removal Notice Moves Henry Abstract Co Office
Henry Abstract Co announces relocation to 1211 Matamoros Street beside the James-Moore Building. The notice dated 2-27-61 informs clients of the new address and continued services.
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Matamoros Street
James-Moore Building
Henry Abstract CO
Mrs J J Dowling Dies in Houston After Bereavement
Mrs J J Dowling wife of veteran Texas-Mexican railway engineer J J Dowling died in Houston on Tuesday night at 9 o clock. Friends extend sympathy to Mr Dowling in his bereavement.
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J. J. Dowling
Houston
Mr. Dowling
Laredo Citrus Growers Meet At Chamber of Commerce
The Laredo Citrus Growers Association will hold a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce this Friday at p.m. Horticultural Agent Mr. Frank J. Wittman of the 1-G Railroad will attend. All interested in citrus culture are invited. A. B. Muller, President.
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Citrus Growers Meeting
Laredo Citrus Growers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Prank J. Wittman
G. N. Railroad
A. B. Muller
Adlerika Stomach Relief Promises Quick Gentle Cleanse
Simple buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients mix to ease stomach trouble in ten minutes by removing gas and old waste matter. It relieves bloating and creates a cheerful feeling. Useful for chronic constipation and marketed by City Drug Co and leading druggists.
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Adlerika
City Drug Co
Hands Up! Regency era romance meets civil war comedy
Raymond Griffith stars as a dashing Confederate aide torn between two loves in Hands Up a Western Civil War comedy. From Nevada gold to Union lines Griffith battles rivals saves a town and reaches a Confederate camp as Lee surrenders the day before the ribbon ending.
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Raymond Griffith
Paramount
Robert E. Lee
Lincoln
Lee
Nevada
Montagu Love
West
Washington
Griffith
Love
Mack Swain
Swain
Marion Nixon
Virginia
Corbin
Misfith
Griffiths
Reginald Morrig
Mont Brice
Lloyd Corrigan
Clarence Badger
the Royal
Red Cross First Aid Car Arrives in Laredo March 8
The American Red Cross First Aid Instruction Car No.1 arrives in Laredo at 6 30 am March 8 over the International Great Northern Railway and remains until 8 45 am March 9. Dr Grant F Hartzell and assistant Herbert Young Jr will conduct talks and demonstrations for railroad workers and the public on accident prevention and life saving first aid. The car serves as a moving base for instruction rather than exhibits.
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American Red Cross
Laredo
International-Great Northern Railway
Grant F. Hartzell
Herbert Young, Jr
Red Cross
International Great Northern Railway
United States
International Great Northern R. R
Hartzell
Mr. Young
Webb County
Duco Dupont
Lion Jewelry & Music Store
I-G. N
Tarvers
Chihuahus St
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
Water Street inspection prompts plan to beautify drive
City council members with the mayor, city engineer, and street commissioner inspected Water Street from Convent Avenue to San Leonardo Avenue to determine opening and beautification plans. They saw opportunities to terrace premises along the route and convert the street into a pleasant Rio Grande driveway. The project, ordered in February, gains momentum after last week’s engineer report.
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Water Street
Convent Avenue
San Leonardo Avenue
Rio Grande
Railroad timetable for Texas and Mexico routes
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 1008 a m and Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 336 p m for the International and Great Northern line Through fast train to St Louis leaves 846 a m and arrives 860 p m Night Train departs 1130 p m arrives 520 a m Rio Grande and Eagle Pass service shows Train No 1 leaves Laredo at 030 and arrives Dolores at 1900 both TM Sundays excluded Train No 2 leaves Dolores 120 pm arrives Laredo 200 pm except Bundaya
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Corpus Christi
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Dolores
Bundaya
Black and White Ointment Promoted for Pimples and Skin Ailments
An advertisement urges readers to use Black and White Ointment and Soap to improve appearance and attract affection. It claims pimply skin causes social and family distress and pitches the 60c ointment as three times larger than the 25c size, available from all dealers.
Wall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Relief and Blood Purifier
An advertisement claims Wall's Catarrh Medicine quickly relieves catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh. It includes an ointment and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces, restoring normal conditions. Sold by druggists for over 40 years. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Wall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Onion shipment observers organize for rail lines
Looking after onion shipments, L. J. Hausman of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway of Texas with San Antonio headquarters, H. C. Franks, general agent, and W. H. Frazier of the Southern Pacific Lines with San Antonio offices, inspect the onion shipping situation and arrange to handle their portion of shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Hausman
St. Louis Southwestern Railway of Texas
San Antonio
H. C. Franks
W. H. Frazier
Southern Pacific Lines
Inauguration of Coolidge and Dawes Follows March 4
One year ago today the nation marked the inauguration of Calvin Coolidge as President and Charles G. Dawes as Vice President on March 4, 1925.
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Calvin Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Georgia Great Seal Uses Wax Pendant Method
In Atlanta on March 4 a description explains the long process of affixing the Great Seal of Georgia to documents. The wax wafer, gilt circular paper, ribbons, and die plates create a wax pendant on state papers. The 1868 re engraving law never took effect, leaving the original seal in place. The seal's designer is believed to be Charles Fraser, a 16 year old from South Carolina, chosen in a governor's competition with a $30 prize.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Charles Fraser
James Jackson
Laredo Trades and Local Advertisements Highlight Citrus and Onions
Laredo ready for shipments as Bermuda onion crops near market while citrus trainloads are anticipated. Local florists offer cut flowers and plant offerings as shops advertise services and hours. Listings include auto livery, library promotions, real estate, stenography, dressmaking, and Red Cross First Aid event with details for March.
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Laredo
Bermuda
Crockett
Green
the Florist
Broadway
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
Weather Forecast From Fort McIntosh
The Times reports United States Weather Bureau forecast via the Chamber of Commerce. Tonight and Friday cloudy with probable rain, warmer tonight. Max 71 degrees, min 60. Winds from the south.
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the Times
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Fort McIntosh
South
Oudy
Ken Maynard Demonstrates Horse Talent in 350000 Reward
Ken Maynard star shows off Tarzan the cow pony in the Strand Theatre engagement of 350,000 Reward. Tarzan, a highly trained, lively animal, excels in speed and versatility, having work roundups and herd duties before joining Maynard in circus days.
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Ken Maynard
Strand Theatre
Tarzan
Maynard
North America
Circus
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Laredo Masons
Grant Street
ED. Gonzalez
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Lke
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Eveready
Lion J Jewelry & Music Store
Hidalgo Street
Jose Nieto
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Gillette Blades
ABC Care Laredo Times
Farragut Street
Laredo Electrica Rail Way Company
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Geo. _ Lake
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