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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1926
Page
3
Publication details show pricing for daily and weekly editions with rates for United States Mexico and Canada. Subscriptions due in advance and post office classification noted under March 3 1879 act.
In Monday's Daily the Fashion Myth argues American girls chase Paris and Hollywood trends while naive imports from abroad fade locally. It urges pride in American craft and innovation, noting dye trends and beauty fads spread via magazines and press agents, and calls for authentic American style.
A fragment notes fashion patterns shaping global trends, contrasting with dyed nails and originality. It cites Cleopatra as an example of prevailing fashion influence across eras.
Mrs. Emmeline Harbison of the Presbyterian National Board of Missions argues that teaching children to play baseball could curb feudism among Kentucky mountaineers. She notes their isolation, poverty, and lack of play lead to distrust and aggression, and urges playgrounds and supervision to foster sportsmanship and social integration.
Tulsa World oil editor Paul Hedrick arrives in Laredo with Asher Carson and other oil men to tour Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. He plans a series of illustrated articles detailing development prospects, production and investment opportunities in the Laredo oil and gas district. He will remain several days gathering firsthand information.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast notes partly cloudy skies tonight with colder air. Tuesday should see generally fair conditions with a high near 87 and a low around 68, east winds.
Railroad timetable shows Train No. 1 leaving for Corpus Christi at 10 06 a m and Train No. 2 arriving from Corpus Christi at 3 86 p m.
The fast train to St Louis departs at 8 46 a m and reaches 3 50 p m The night train leaves at 11 30 p m and arrives at 6 30 a m
Train No. 1 runs from Laredo to Dolores except Sundays leaving at :30 a.m. and reaching Dolores at 10:06 p.m. Train No. 2 runs from Dolores to Laredo except Sundays leaving at 1:20 p.m. and arriving at Laredo at 3:06 p.m.
Sanitary Grocery Co. received Apricot Cordial Peach Cordial Ojen Cocktail Grenadine Syrup and Creme de Menthe from Jung & Wolf Co New Orleans. Prices listed at $1.25 per bottle with phone tag and date 3-19-8¢.
A new action drama The Fearless Lover stars William Fairbanks and Kya Novak with Tom Kenney Ruby Lafayatte Frankie Darrow and Arthur Raukin. The plot follows a young policeman pursuing a gang leader to save a girl and rehabilitate a troubled brother in a dramatic rooftop confrontation.
Gloria A Warser stars as Catherine Habseher a French laundress who rises through the French Revolution to become Duchess of Wopitre in Napoleon's court. Charles de Roche portrays a young sergeant. The Paraneau film was shot entirely in Paris and opens at the Royal Theatre for a three day run.
The article revels in a spring panorama along highways toward North and South Laredo and Zapata, noting wild daisies buttercups bluebonnets and other blooms. It describes Bermuda onions lettuce spinach fruit blossoms and fruit trees loaded with blossoms, with bovines by the roadside and general appreciation of nature's handiwork.
The Bermuda onion growers in the Laredo district and Southwest Texas plan to organize a shippers protective association. A meeting of all Bermuda onion growers brokers shippers and buyers is set for tomorrow at 7 30 PM at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to discuss railroad rates law reforms weighing bureau abuses tariff embargoes and cooperative distribution.
Local notes report the San Agustin Juvenile Band showing off their new uniforms in a recent photo. The brief mentions a successful appearance and a public interest in the group’s activities at the church events.
Friends of Miss Bruna Mig daughter of Mr and Mrs Valentin J Paiswin are pleased to learn she is much improved and able to be up and about. She will continue to recover at home in Lareda before returning to her studies.
Beginning Monday March 22 The Tarverg Mloriats hold a week long Flower Sale featuring fresh blooms at affordable prices. See the selection and find bouquets and arrangements to suit every need and budget.
Laredo Bey cites Judson Neff of the A. & M. College class as earning 49 points in the first term with six A grades and one main miss while his roommate achieved a perfect score. Both are sophomores and praised by Carela Rags for Neff’s performance.
Colonel A F Humphreys, a leading Southwest wildcatter, becomes a factor in the Laredo district. He takes a half interest in 277 acres in Duval county and additional acreage in Webb and Duval counties with Moody & Seagraves, forming Moody Seagraves Humphreys to pursue extensive development.
J. N. Worsham, delegate from Rio Grande Lodge No. 373 ICI OF, attended the grand lodge meeting in Austin last week and returned to Laredo. He notes many delegates and substantial business completed. Governor Ferguson delivered the welcome address to delegates.
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No 1018 B O E Elks scheduled Tuesday at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend. Randall Nyb, Secretary. 3 22 21.
The Te Depot Market announces new stock including baby beef and genuine spring lamb and veal. A Monday shipment of corned beef and vinegar-pickled pigs feet will arrive, guaranteed by Armour and Company to be Government inspected and of the Veribest quality.
City Drug Co. advertises Lavoptik eye wash with camphor witch hazel hydrastis to soothe sore red or watery eyes. One bottle claims rapid relief and includes a free eye cup.
Laredo Creamery Company completed installation of new machinery and is ready to fill all orders for fresh ice cream and ices. The firm serves the public and thanks customers for patronage. Phone 287 for latest milk, butter, cream and ice cream.
Mrs J M Hammonds of Dallas California provided a testimonial for Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming it relieved her daughter's side pains after tried middle life use. The ad urged purchase from neighborhood dealers or trial packets sent to Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.
The Hague dispatch notes Princess Juliana, daughter of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry, will be seventeen next April and enters royal debutante circles. Critics in the Dutch court view bobbing or shingling as daring, though Juliana resembles her mother at a similar age. Her wealth and upbringing mark her as a strong match prospect, with a German heritage viewed cautiously and a Scandinavian alliance favored. On her eighteenth birthday she will take the title Princess of Orange Nassau.
London report notes a hair trimming disparity as shingled hairstyles among women drive up prices. Women pay about ten shillings for a haircut while men pay roughly one shilling, prompting assistants to move to female shops and leave men’s shops understaffed.
Harold S. Colee of St Augustine Florida will impersonate Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles at the Ponce de Leon Celebration set for April 1 7 and 8 in St Augustine. A statue at Aviles Spain also depicts the conquistador. Colee works with the Florida East Coast Railway Company as the event draws hundreds in historical costumes.
London reports that silver fox furs have overtaken red fox in fashion for Muayfair this season. White fox dyed in champagne and chelsea shades matches street suiting. Farm bred pelts become common with prices easing, while wild fur remains preferred. Other popular furs include stone and heam martens and a new Lesch ansky resembling mink.
I Hal L Brennan president of the Laredo ISD orders an election to be held on the first Saturday in April 1926 for four trustee seats. Voting places listed at 807 Hurbdie street Central School Urbano and Lincoln Street with named officers. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm under Texas General Laws and the proclamation is signed March 11 1926.
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