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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1926
Page
3
Daily publication offered every evening except Sunday with mail or carrier delivery across the United States Mexico and Canada. Rates listed show one copy for one month fifty cents and one copy for one year five dollars and nine cents.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP dispatches and locally credited news in this paper, covering both It credited material and locally published items.
The piece recalls the 1876 telephone debut when Bell spoke to Watson from another room and traces the device’s rise from toy status to world changing essential. It notes early leasing terms, private connections, and the evolution toward a global network enabling long distance conversation and rapid communication.
The Box bill to bring natives from American and West Indian countries under the immigration quota faces opposition, especially from border states. Representative John Garner argues Mexican labor supports agriculture, noting higher wages, return remittances, and temporary work patterns that do not economically harm American workers. He cites border familiarity, locale demand, and the transient nature of many Mexican workers as reasons to permit continued temporary entry under existing restrictions.
Public probate notice in Webb County Texas appoints Bismark Pope as temporary administrator for the estate of Douglas Pope deceased. Court in Laredo to hear contest on May 17 1926. failure to contest renders appointment permanent.
A fragment noting that the telephone formed the foundation for later advances in which time and space are annihilated, reflecting on its influence on communication and progress.
London March 8 The first Grand Prix auto race in Britain will be held at Brooklands on August 2. Five Grand Prix events are planned in Spain France the United States and Italy. The overall winner secures the title of world champion for himself and his country. The Brooklands race covers 300 miles.
City of Laredo voters will choose on April 6 1926 whether to adopt a charter amendment. Ward polling places list presiding and associate judges with authority to conduct the election under Texas law.
A Mexican cabinet member, J. Casaurano, was arrested in Laredo after arriving from Mexico City on a train. Bond of 500 dollars was posted through R B Creager, with Casaurano facing a Webb County libel charge stemming from a 1925 article.
Classified items include a Saturday Sunday barbecue at 1503 Hidalgo Street Big EZ with contact 1784-W, library notices about new books and reading, movie listings at Laredo theatres including Fine Clothes at the Royal Theater, Jose Nieto Auto Livery offering storage gas oil tires with phones 6516 905, and a stenographer seeking afternoon work via Laredo Times. Real estate sale of 1211 Farragut Street by Laredo Electric Railway Co. and Perkins & Shanks closing sale of M. Joseph building for $85,000. Additional ads cover honey delivery, Star Car, dressmaking, and local utilities projects on Guadalupe Street. Floral offerings by Tarvers Florists, and Moody Seagraves oil prospects in Cole Field noted. Notary Will W. Gregg listed. electrical comfort ads conclude.
An ad touts camphor witch hazel hydrastig and other ingredients in an eye wash called iavoptik to strengthen sight. Claims faster results and improved reading or work ability with a small bottle and free aluminum eye cup from City Drug Co.
Tender steak and roasts cut from government inspected grain fed steers and young heifers, ordered by Armour and Company especially for this market. Visit to inspect these cuts.
The United States Civil Service Commission seeks applicants for immigrant inspector positions in Arizona Arkansas California Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Spanish knowledge required. Exams planned after April 17 at convenient locations. Contact the civil service board or Alma Scrutheyivy local secretary for details.
Regular testing op Laredo Lodge Noo TIS BOP invites members to attend the Elks meeting Tuesday evening March 5 for election of officers and initiation ceremonies.
New Hudson Brougham Sedan with five balloon tires bumpers motometer trunk and spare tire cover offered by Moser Auto Company at Corner Convent and Houston. See to appreciate the value and details at this location.
J L Crawford and W M G E Tennisson are listed as secretary and official contacts in a historical notice or organizational record. The fragment names two individuals and a secretary role, indicating a formal or administrative function within a group.
Lon Chaney stars in Universal’s Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Theatre in a midnight show that withholds his face. Director Rupert Julian crafts a tale told by shadows and hands, offering circumstantial evidence rather than direct action and creating one of cinema’s most artistic loves stories.
All Prospectors Take Notice must be sold at once to close an estate. The 640 acres in Survey 33 Block 2 are clear with no leases and will be sold at private sale. Mail bids to William C. Worley Attorney Lewistown Illinois. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
An open letter from Father John to The Times expresses gratitude on behalf of 47 exiled Visitation Sisters of Mexico City. He praises immigration and customs officers for their politeness and courtesy, stating the nuns now feel welcomed in the United States and proud to be American citizens.
Manager Rowley touts Duped at the Strand based on John 3 Clyme tale. The plot centers on John Morgan and Dolores Verdugo amid mine fraud and a family feud with supporting roles from William Desmond and Helen Holmes.
Henry Freuler, a former well known Laredo resident, died Saturday at his Berkeley, California home. Henry Borchers received a telegram this morning with the notice of the 5:30 p.m. death on Saturday. No further details were furnished.
A cold norther affected Laredo on Sunday with ominous clouds from the northwest Saturday night though only a light norwester arrived. The chill remained and rain prospects lingered.
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