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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1926

Page

12

Guardianship Notice for Minors John and Barbara Biggio

Webb County Texas issues a weekly publication notice for ten days to inform interested parties of J Ward’s application for guardianship of John Edward Biggio and Barbara Rebecca Biggio. The temporary guardian appointment is dated March 12 1926 with a May 17 1926 court term at the Laredo courthouse.

State OF Texas Webb John Edward. Biggio Barbara Rebecca Biggio J. Ward Webb County John Edward ~ Biggio Laredo

Notice of Guardianship Real Estate Sale for Minors

Guardian J Ward seeks court approval to sell minors John Edward Biggio and Barbara Rebecca Biggio estate real estate. The court hearing is set in Webb County on March 30 1926 in Laredo Texas. The wards hold Lots 1 and 2 in Block 28 Bluff Portion Corpus Christi Nueces County.

State OF Texas Webb County John Edward Biggio Barbara Rebecca Biggio J. Ward Corpus Christi Nueces County Laredo A. D

Greatest Athletes to Compete in Indoor All Around

The Knights of Columbus games at Madison Square Garden host a historic indoor all around track and field event featuring Charles Hofé of Norway Harold Osborn of the Illinois A C Emerson Norton and Anthony Plansky of Georgetown University. It is the first such competition and may draw a record crowd.

Associated Press New York Charles Hofé Norway Harold Osborn Illinois A. C Emerson Norton Anthony Plansky Georgetown University Knights of Columbus Madison Square Garden United States America Hoff

Guest drinks seventh cup. landlady mocks coffee urge

In a humorous exchange from The Progressive Grocer a guest tells a landlady he drinks coffee avidly or else would have endured drinking lots of water to satisfy a craving. The line underscores a comic craving and the guest’s wry reply.

Nehl Poised For Pastime Comeback With Giants

New York reports Arthur Nehl entering his twelfth major league season and slated as the club’s left hand ace. Manager John McGraw fortifies the staff by adding Jimmy Ring from Philadelphia and smoothing relations with Hugh McQuillan, aiming to restore top NL form after a wobbly 1925. Nehl’s past strength stems from early Giants years while 1924-25 arm troubles reduced his role and wins.

Associated Press New York Arthur Nehl Giants McGraw New York Pilot Jimmy Ring Phillies Hugh McQuillan Nehl Nehf Art The

Odd and Interesting Facts From an Older Era

A collage of curious statistics and anecdotes covers topics from New Jersey mosquito control costs to US rail cargo, Danish pharmacy ownership, and the first automatic fire sprinkler. It notes diverse trivia about snuff in Congo, snail shells from lime, postal misdirections, and quirky customs, including Sultan sneezes and Alberta twine usage.

New Jersey United States Palestine Denmark Goverment United States Steel Corporation America Congo Africa Henry Parmelee New Fragen, Conn New York Post Office Boap Savona Italy

Doctored Noted Horses

Associated Press reports Dr. R W McCully a New York veterinarian who has spent thirty one years caring for thoroughbreds from Canada to Mexico and the Everglades. He treats both wealthy and poor horse owners and inspects nearly all imported thoroughbreds before they race in America. His work includes treating famed stables of Haggin Daly Whitney and Joyner, and he has developed remedies for common racing illnesses.

Associated Press New York R. W. McCully Canada Mexico Puget Sound Everglades Florida Dr. McCully J. B. Haggin California Turfman Rancho del Paso Salvator Firenzi Marcus Daly Bitter Root Farm Harry Payne Whitney Newmarket England Jack Joyner McCully Atlantic MccCuly

From School Teacher To Great Eminence

A farm raised youth became a district school teacher then saved to attend medical college. He moved to Buffalo and gained world renown as Dr. R. V. Pierce. His Golden Medical Discovery, a blood medicine and tonic, sold over fifty million bottles. If unavailable locally, send 65c to Dr. Pierce Clinic Buffalo NY for tablets or free medical advice.

Buffalo N. Y R. V. Pierce

Social Calendar Notes for Friday and Saturday

Friday events include the Peter Pan Players meeting with Mrs. Robert Munro at 3 16 p m and an Elks Club Blanket dance at Elks Hall at 9 p m The postponed D A R meeting will be held tomorrow at 3 30 p m at Mrs Harry B Sames residence Saturday features a Parish Guild Wood Sale at the Royal Furniture Store at 9 30 a m

Robert Munro Elks Club Elks Hall Harry B. Sames Royal Furniture Store

Silent Night and Late 19th Century Travels

Poetic reflection opens with a moonlit dusk as an ancient live oak shadows a speaker. Then a dated local update lists residents traveling and visiting relatives from Benavides to Corpus Christi, Tampico, and Kingsville with expected returns and visits.

Times Ad Seeks Readers for Daily Watch Offer

Classified notice advertises a daily watch opportunity in The Times with a 60 cent monthly rate. The reader is invited to subscribe or join a program offering ongoing access and benefits.

Rates on Texas export cargos not unduly prejudicial

The Interstate Commerce Commission found cotton seed and vegetable cake rates and menus in carloads from Texas to Galveston for export not unduly prejudicial and dismissed the complaints.

Associated Press Washington Texas Galventon Interstate Commerce Commission

Women and Work News From Across The World

In twenty-two states women can serve on juries. Britain faces pension forfeitures for war widows who remarry. English women golfers adopt plus fours. A Kansas woman breaks a butter record with 1100 pounds in a year using an old churn. Alexander Kulonta may resign as Soviet Minister to Norway. Durant Oklahoma sees twenty high school girls donate skin for a burned classmate. Paris fads include monograms on dance slipper toes. English theater owners report patrons bringing lunches all day. Mrs. B. M. Bolton, kin of Sir Humphry Davy, invents a concertina stall carpet sweeper. Florida’s Mrs. Bessie Gibbs Porter is active secretary to the Governor and to State boards.

Great Britain Kansas Alexander Kulonta B. M. Bolton Humphry Davy Florida Bessie Gibbs Porter State Board of Pardons Board of Commissioners of State

Veterans charged in hospital project fraud case

A two year 86 charges of defrauding the government relate to a construction project for hospitals for disabled war veterans. The case centers on alleged misappropriation tied to the program's funding and procurement.

Associated. Press Mall Ouel Forbes

Massacre at Beijing protest leaves thirty dead

Reported by Associated Press from Peking details a march of 2000 students and citizens protesting foreign powers demands. Soldiers opened fire after beating participants with rifles, bayonets then gunfire for five minutes, killing 21 students including two girls and wounding about 80 others.

Peking Tentain Atudante

Former broker Radding hangs himself in state prison

Ho ward Radding, a former real estate broker awaiting forgery trial, killed himself in his prison cell today. A guard found the body as he remained in default of 087, 600 bond.

Associated Press. Co Providence, R.L Howard Radding

Cotton Traders Gather for 15th Texas Convention in Galveston

Galveston hosts the 15th annual Texas Cotton Association convention opening with cotton magnates of national and international prominence in attendance. The gathering will discuss grading and acreage issues among other topics.

Associated Press Galveston Texas Texas. Cotton. Association

Coundouriotis Resigns as Greece President

Athens Greece March 19 Admiral Coundouriotis resigns the Greek presidency and an election will be held in April to choose a successor. He had held the regency since King George left the country in December 1923.

Athens Greece Coundouriotis George

Bridgeport Man Passes After Prolonged Struggle

Col. Coolidge died yesterday after a week of steadily failing health. He faced a long and valiant battle with strength waning until his peaceful passing at midnight. The report notes his death followed a heart attack, ending a life marked by perseverance and quiet dignity.

Awithi Il

Presidential party returns to Woodstock after Plymouth funeral

The presidential party including Mr and Mrs Coolidge arrived in Woodstock after leaving Bridgewater Corners in snowbound conditions. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 o clock tomorrow in Plymouth with burial in the local cemetery after an overnight stay at the president's father's home. The couple planned to remain in Woodstock, likely not returning to Plymouth until tomorrow.

Plymouth Phy Eeuthet Woodstock Buin Qoolidge

Governor Ferguson Announces Extended Message

Governor Ferguson delivers an extended message from Avatin Tex on March 19, outlining policy priorities and state concerns with emphasis on public welfare and governance.

Fergunda Measage Avatin Tex Ferguson Her

Seven sentenced in alcohol ring case across three states

In Columbus Ohio on March 19 seven men received federal sentences in Atlanta penitentiary and county jails with six others fined as part of the government’s alcohol ring prosecutions. Thirty five were indicted and 26 pleaded guilty last week in a grand jury investigation spanning Pennsylvania Michigan and Ohio.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Atlanta Pennsylvania Michigan

Aviator Killed in Camp Bullis Plane Crash

San Antonio March 19 Corporal 8 P Rush was killed and Lieutenant L P Holcomb seriously injured when their airplane crashed at Camp Bullis this afternoon.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex 8. P. Rush Liett L. P. Holcomb Camp Bullis Here

Embezzlement Scandals Hit Soviet Cooperatives

Moscow reports embezzlements totaling six million dollars in the Soviet cooperative societies over the past year. More than 13,000 officials connected with these bodies face trial, with similar irregularities seen in the trade unions. Widespread corruption and fraud prompt long prison terms for many already sentenced.

Associated Press Moscow Mar Central Union of Cooperative Organizations

Centenary events mark Gen McGinnis birth and rail line founding

Today observes the centenary of Gen George F McGinnis Indiana Civil War commander and recalls the 75th anniversary of the Central Railroad Company’s New York founding. The Northwest Conference of Credit Men opens its annual two day session in Tacoma and the first research conference on commercial education begins at a university under the Federal Bureau of Education with representation from Middle West schools and colleges.

George F. McGinnis Indiana Linels Central Railroad Company New York Northwest Conference of Credit’ Men Tacoma University of Jews Federal Bureau of Education Middle West

Times Ad Offers Daily Watch Opportunities

Advertisement notes daily watch opportunities with a monthly rate of sixty four shillings per month. Further details unclear due to fragmented OCR.

the Times

City Council Votes Against Night Tail Lights for Horses

The Chicago city council rejected a proposed amendment requiring horses to wear red tail lights at night, ending consider­ation of the measure.

Associated ‘Press Chicago

Open Chinese Minister's Bath Report Sparks Regular Openings

A terse Associated Press dispatch from Peking notes regular bathing openings as the minister leads a Chinese delegation. The incomplete text mentions a scheduled opening and references ongoing ceremonial procedures.

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J. A. Rodriguez Webb Co C. R. Molina Fr. A. Rodriguez Banff Canadian Royal Northwest Mounted Police Alberta Massachusetts Violet S. Oberfeldt Clinton Scollard New York Sun R. G. Tonkin Bertram Callahan Benavides Mr. Callahan Mr. Tonkin Wilbur Hoyt Washington, D. C J. P. Craven Harry Neilson Tampico, Mexico Ecola Mexico City City Ira O'Meara Kingsville Mrs. Edwards Sam’ Yates Pearsall Carlos Tichter Strators Associated Preas COURT Tucumoari Waftoas Oes Ihe
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