Texas Industry Growth Boosts Lone Star Manufacturing
Friday’s page argues Texas is rapidly growing beyond agriculture with over a million dollars in annual manufacturing value. It cites favorable conditions in Laredo for plants, water, cheap power, labor, and transport. The piece contrasts New York wages, praises local markets, and envisions Taveda as a future industrial center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas State Manufacturers Association
New York
Mexico
Taveda
Name Change Debate for North Dakota Sparks Regional Rivalry
An article argues for renaming North Dakota citing negative associations with cold and hardship. It discusses regional pride, prairie identity, and comparisons to neighboring Dakota states, Canada, and past misnomers, noting cultural and political tensions.
Probate Notice for Guardian Oil and Gas Lease in Jim Hogg County
In Jim Hogg County Texas guardianship matter No 26 notice is given that W P Allen guardian to the estates of Florence Clara Allen John Houghton Allen and Wilbur George Allen seeks court authority to lease wards estates for oil and gas. The hearing before the County Judge in Hebbronville is scheduled for March 28 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Clara Allen
John Houghton Allen
Wilbur George Allen
Jim Hogg County
Texas
W. P. Allen
John Houghon Allen
Jim Hugg County
Jim Tlopg
M. A. Owens
Rufdosa Mfg Co
Meles
Hebbrowville
Zionists sail from New York on Palestine voyage
One year ago today on March 12 steamship President Arthur departed New York carrying 500 Zionists bound for the Holy Land pilgrimage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Arthur
New York
Holy Land
Plans for Camp Richter displayed in Laredo
Blue prints show the proposed Camp Richter Boy Scout site in Webb county funded by A C Richter. The plan includes troop cabins, a central mess hall, a swimming pool, athletic field, council ring, and at least one log cabin and stone building with landscaping by the scouts. Budget for 1926 is 6020, aims for a year round camp and donor canvass slated for March 16 led by M W Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
Boy Scouts of
Webb County
A. C. Richter
Laredo
National
Boy Scout Camping Committee
Gaen
M. W. Brennan
Duncheon
Patrons Offered Two Good Pictures at Laredo Theaters
Manager Jack Rowley brings photoplay to three Laredo houses the Royal Strand Rialto. A midweek Phantom of the Opera shows alongside The Gold Rush at the Royal. The Strand features Phantom on Tuesday and today. Corinne Griffith stars Declisė at the Royal for Sunday and Monday. Irish Luck plays today and tomorrow at the Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rowley
Laredo
the Royal
Strand
Rialto
Charly Chaplin
Royal Theater
Strand Theater
Corinne Griffith
The
Royal
Thomas Meighan
Prospectors Need to Act as Estate Land Goes to Private Sale
An estate in Webb County Texas offers 640 acres in Survey 33 Block 2 for private sale. The land is clear with no leases and bids must be sent to William G C Worley attorney Lewistown Illinois. right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
California
Gulf Coast
Alabama
Florida
North Dakota
Texas
North
Crook
Miles
McCook
Cater
Fargo
Mandan
Pine Ridge
Rosebud
Webb County
Wm. GC. Worley
Lewistown
Illinois
Laredo Seeks Franchise In Reformed Southwest League
Corpus Christi Beeville Victoria Robstown Kingsville Brownsville and other towns approved joining a revived Southwest Texas League with Laredo showing interest. Jesus Wise coordinates with Val Newman and others to secure a Laredo franchise citing past team strength and strong fan support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Beeville
Victoria
Robstown
Kingsville
Brownsville
Jesus Wise
Val Newman
New League Movement
Penney Store Opens Soon in Laredo
Local manager of the J C Penney Cy prepares the Titte building at Parkment Street and Convent Avenue for a new Penney store. Mechanics have renovated the interior and exterior for a well lighted and ventilated space. A courteous manager will head the operation once it opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Cy
Penney
Parcarnt Streat
Convent Avenue
Getlise
Ble
Laredo
Catholic Daughters Urge Hope Chest Donations
Members who have not yet donated for the Hope Chest event to be given away Wednesday March 17 at the K Hall should contribute immediately. Please submit money and tickets to Maria Juarez or Corinne Dallmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. ©. Hall
Maria Juarez
Corinne Dallmer
Notice of seized touring car at Laredo
The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs at Port of Laredo Texas issues a notice about a Mord touring car motor No 6090781 license No 40848 seized February 26 1926 for violating Tariff Act of 1922 section 593. Claim within twenty days or car will be sold at public auction March 19 1926 at 10 A M at the Custom House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Laredo
Texas
Laredo
Custom House
A. R. Kahn
Customs
Two Years Suspended Sentence For Randolph Robert Son
Federal court imposed a two year suspended sentence on Randolph Robert son for misappropriation of funds while in consular service. No other case against him was tried, and the sentence runs concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Robertson
Senreqien
Owas
Notice of seized car in Laredo under Tariff Act
March 17 1945 notice from the Office of the Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas states a Word touring car motor No 11337630 license S18 698 was seized March 10 1945 for violation of Tariff Act section 601. Occupying owners must file a claim within twenty days or the vehicle will be sold at public auction April 2 at the customs house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Ute Cugtam House
A. R. Kahn
Bermuda onions to be rushed from Laredo district
Preparations underway as gales agents and A R T Co arrange refrigerator cars to move Bermuda onions. Crop in good shape despite February freezes, with 1500 to 1800 carloads expected. Shipments start within two weeks, then nightly trains to market with pro rata daily shipments to avoid price slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Laredo
Southwestern Bell Twenty-Third Dividend Notice
The regular quarterly dividend of one dollar and seventy five cents per share on Preferred Stock will be paid Thursday, April 1, 1926, to stockholders of record at the close of business Saturday, March 20, 1926. R. A. NICKERSON, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Bell System
H. Blair-Smith
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
R. A. Nickerson
Soldier Captured With Booze
Chester Jolly an enlisted man in the Fourth United States Field Artillery was arrested by the sheriff on the charge of unlawfully selling intoxicating liquors. He was held to the grand jury in bond of 500 dollars after an examining hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Jolly
Fourth United States Field Artillery
Sheriff's Department
Jolly
City Map By Texas Central Power Co. Completes Laredo Layout
H. J. Seaman of the Texas Central Power Co. has finished a detailed up-to-date map of Laredo showing all blocks streets and avenues with names. Copies are available for purchase at the company offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Seaman
Texas Central Power Co
City of
Laredo
Montrose Street Improvements Progress Noted
City Street Commissioner Eugere Christen and crew advance grading and paving in Montrose addition. Work promises better thoroughfares in the fast growing residential area, encouraging lot owners to build homes along improved streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Eugere Christen
Kansas City Baby Beef at Depot Market
Tender juicy steaks and roasts cut from U S Government inspected grain fed steers and young heifers ordered by Armour & Company for this market Pay us a visit and inspect these cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Armour & Company
Lecture Draws Large Crowd On Glasses Debate
Large attendance at a lecture in Laredo led by Dr. Dickie on why people should not wear glasses. The talk covered the Bates System and health questions focusing on headaches related to eye trouble. Attendees urged more future lectures.
Women in Middlesbrough pubs allowed to drink again
The Associated Press reports that Middlesbrough licensing magistrates will lift the ten year ban on women purchasing alcohol in pubs. Licensed victuallers had urged removal of the regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Middlesborough
Eng
Victuallers
Weekly Drilling Report for Laredo District March 12 1926
Webb county pools list by district shows Schott Miranda City Aviators Mid-OroUelos Walcott Andrews Carolina-Texas Bruni Miranda Valley Randado Jenninga Shallow fields with counts of producing wells gassers shut ins and rigs. Readers urged to report errors or additions to 873 for Mr Favaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schott Pool
S. EL
Laredo Oil Co
Midojuelos Pool
Neal, Layne & Ramsland
Aviator
Edgington Subdivision
Ball Et al
Derrick
Albercas Grant
Edgington
Puig Branch
Crown Central Rydal
Puig Ranch
Crown Central-Keene
Carolina-Texas
Associated Oil Co
Johnson DeTray
Morgan Oil Corporation
Moody, Seagraves, Morgan
Snowden-McSweeney
T. G. Binney
Survey
J. C. Hale Et al
Webb County
Aviators
Mid-Oruelos
Walcott
Andrews
Webb Couty
Bruni
Webb-Duval Counties
Miranda Valley
Zapata County
Henne, Winch & Farisa Wield
Jim Hogg County
Randado
Jenninga
Laredo
Zebra Skin Slippers Arrive For Spring Wear
London reports zebra skin footwear for spring includes slippers and street shoes. Only the zebra’s face marks are used to reduce pattern size, making the items expensive and fashionable for household and street wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
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North Dakotas
Villa
Kipling
Our Lady of the Snows
Canada
Dakotas
Pune
Grant Street
ED. Gonzalez
BOY Scouts
Boy Scouts Council
Cin-Tex
Mariano Arispe
Magnelia Petroleum Co
Cole Field
Magnolia
Wilton
S Vuu
Attention
Catholic Daughters of America
the National Cash Register Co
A. J. Larraster
Purraut St
Bermuda
Kansas City
Depot
Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval Counties
Times
Harry L. Fansler
Cole-Brunifield
Cole Patroleum Company
Mariano Arispe Grant
True White Et al
Cintex Petroleum Company
Mariano A Arispe
Houston Oil Company
Morgan Et al
Seagraves-Moody
Sun Oil Co
Duval County Wildcats
Humble Oil & Ref. Co
Graham & Davenport
Gordon-Falwell-Dickson
Simms Oil Company
JIM Hogg-Zapata
Henne, Winch & Fariss Pool
O. W. Killam
Rydal-Aycade Interests
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Las Animas Ranch
Kitselman-St. Albans
Andrews Petroleum Company
Jennings Ranch
Texas Company
Cullinan and Clark
Gleason Et al
Hill & Perkins
Favaler
Gebhardt
Dunlex
Gebhardt Chili Powder Company
San Antonio, Texas
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