Fresh News at The Times Applies Courtesy to Readers
An article defends timely fresh news over week-old papers, praising The Times for printing current world events and avoiding stale content. It discusses the value of news freshness, the role of telegraph reports, and the impact of editors on reader trust. It also touches on women's roles in wartime labor and future support roles.
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Newai
Thea Benemaen
Posaiil
True Mwather Limited
New
Times
New York
San Antonis
China
Timbactos
Spitzbergen
Associated Press
Laredo
Sitka
Inman
Focal
Anbecribera
Women Demand Training Camps For Girls Nationwide
A Brooklyn girl calls for training camps for women similar to those for men with Congress funding. She argues women should be prepared for military field service, noting many served as ambulance drivers and in clerical roles during the war, despite no formal training.
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Thaghag
Mias Meoloney
Ikem Seriotaly
Ieee
Prooklyn
Anil
Congress
Kiwanis Cinco de Mayo Program Honors Mexican History
The event featured lectures on H d alzo and the Puebla battle with Enrique Marg and J Paymond speaking. Mrs Elvira Cardanaa de Saenz opened with the Star Spangled Banner and Mexican National hymn sung by Anita Beandar and Dora Santos. Performances included Miss Santos and Miss Deandar, Jarabe Tapatin dances, guitar solos by Mr Tallabas, and guests Mexican Consul Y M Vasquez and New Laredo Customs Collector Gen Fatevan B Calderon.
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Ciab
Apsrit
J. Paymond
H.dalzo
Washington
Sfexico
Misa Deandar
Miss Santos
Mr. Tallabas
Y. M. Vasquez
New Laredo
Fatevan B. Calderon
Magers
Pla Richer
Enrique Karg
Quick Relief for Itching Eczema With Black and White Ointment
Advert says Black and White Ointment relieves eczema rapidly and is highly popular. It claims over two million packages sold yearly and notes the accompanying soap is in demand. The 0.0 ounce package allegedly provides three times the content of the 4bc size.
Fresh Air Advice Sparks Candid Exchange
A Progressive Grocer column quotes a burglar joking about sleeping with windows open and challenging the notion of needing a doctor. The witty exchange highlights attitudes toward health and crime in a humorous street conversation.
Wildcats Resume Killam-Harston Well in Starr County
The WilDEST of Wildcats will resume operations at the Killam-Harston well located in Starr County Starr County site activities are slated to restart following a pause in local oil production pending further assessments by the operators and state authorities.
Geology promises wildcat drill in Starr County Texas
The Killam Harston well in Starr County begins wildcat drilling on the La Providencia structure after a Christmas spud. Contractors Danby and Bryant plan completion within 60 days with expected oil in the Yegua and Cook Mountain formations around 900 and 1800 feet. Kilam Harston under a 36040 bond to finish by July.
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United States
Real Harnest
Killam-Harston
Starr County
la Providencia
Torreciias Aplitz
Danby & Bryant
Frio
Fayette
Yegua
Cook Mountain
Henne, Winch & Farris
Randado
Killam
Harston
Public notice appoints clerk for cross border ID cards
Albert Martin mayor announces a temporary clerk in his office to issue identification cards for crossing into Mexico. The service is free and available only this month.
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Mexico
Albert Martin
Resolutions in Memoriam for Mrs Mary Pratt
A church committee notes the loss of Mrs Mary Pratt and resolves to inscribe a memorial page in the minutes. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to her son F S Matt and to the Laredo Times. Committee members include Miss Lee and G L Hatley.
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Mary Pratt
F. S. Matt
Laredo
Lee
G. L. Hatley
Sterling Sales Company Limited Partnership Formation Notice
Notice of a limited partnership under Texas law. Sterling Sales Company will conduct buying and selling of automobiles and accessories in Laredo, Webb County. General partner Arturo J. Puig with special partners Macedonio S. Tamez and Manuel Cavazos Jr. contributions total $2,500, starting April 5, 1926 and ending April 7, 1931.
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Frm
Sterling Sales Company
Automobile
Paris
Laredo
Weod County
Texas
General Partnership
Arturo J. Puig
Macedonio S. Taumez
Manuel Cavazos
S Jr
Webb County
Macedonia
Tamez
Manuel Cavazos, Jr
A. D
M. S. Tamez
M. Cavazos, Jr
Randado Basin hits big oil strike in Jim Hogg County
A new well Moody Seagraves and Morgan No 4 in the Randado Basin of Jim Hogg County produced over 5 000 barrels daily after a shallow 1 260 foot strike. The gusher, located two and a half miles southwest of the old Randado cemetery, is tied to a pipeline and marks the fifth bit oil producer in the Randado field near the Laredo district.
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Randado
Jim’ ‘Hogg County
Ald Randado
Moody, Seagraves and Morgan No. 4
Carlos Palacioract
el Randado
Jim Hogg County
Randado Basin
Laredo
Moody, Seagraves and Morgan No
Beauty Shoppe Moves To Hamilton Hotel Building
Removal notice states Hyatt Beauty Shoppe moves from the Joseph Building to the Hamilton Hotel Building Entrance 1218 Meta moros street. Contact Hamilton Beauty Shoppe at the listed phone for details.
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Hyatt Beauty Shoppe
Joseph Building
Hamilton Hotel
Metamoros Street
Hamilton Beauty Shoppe
Last Photos To Be Taken Sunday For Laredo Homes
The rotagravure section will feature photos of many beautiful Laredo homes and nearly three pages are filled. Photos must be taken this Sunday to avoid further delay. Astrated ads will also appear in this edition, likely issued toward month end.
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Laredo
New reinforced concrete garage leased on Houston Street
Alfredo Garcia Pellegrin local Nash Ajax distributor leases the new reinforced concrete garage opposite the federal building. Deleganis Brothers will occupy the space as soon as construction completes. The hall will serve as garage and store in a spacious building now under construction.
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Alfredo Garcia Pellegrin
Nash
Ajax
National Muicer Co
Deleganis Brothers
Houston Street
Federal Building
Home on Market Street Stuns Laredo With Distinct Style
The residence of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Simpson on Market Street attracts wide notice for its exterior Spanish design and an interior described as a veritable palace. Neighbors praise its ventilation, light, and coziness, distinguishing it from other local homes.
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Market Street
Laredo
J. A. Simpson
Local Marriage Licenses Reported By County Clerk
The county clerk issued several marriage licenses since the last report. Jiug Hernandez wed Anita Galvan, Harry Kirkman with Victoria Mendiola, Howard Hawking with Nellie May Sharpe, and ?bert Burk with Lois Tomblin. Arturo Medina married Eva Hernandez, Leonardo Moran with Moura de Jesus Guerrero, Eduardo Gardia with Francisco Trejo, Joseph Crossley Jacobs with Adelfa Garcia, and Concepcion Padron with Monica Delgada.
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Cupid
Jiug Hernandez
Anita Galvan
Harry Kirkman
Victoria Mendiola
Howard Thomas Hawking
Nellie May Sharpe
Bert Burk
Lois Tomblin
Arturo BE. Medina
Eva Hernandez
Leonardo Moran
Moura de Jesus Guerrero
Eduardo Gardia
Francisco Trejo
Joseph Crossley Jacobs
Adelfa Garcia
Concepcion Padron
Monica Delgada
Purification Health Ad Promotes Calotabs
A drugstore advertisement touts Calotabs as a complete system purifier and base for health, claiming physicians endorse purification of the entire system. It urges a thorough course once or twice weekly for several weeks and offers a family package for 35 cents with directions.
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Nature
Magnolia Petroleum Opens Laredo Land Office District
Magnolia Petroleum Co. establishes a district land office in the James-Moore building with Don Dunaway in charge. The office serves Webb Dorval Jim Wells Nueces counties to the east and south to the Rio Grande, consolidating matters that previously went to Houston. Mr and Mrs Dunaway plan to relocate to a Heights cottage.
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Magnolia Petroleum Co
Laredo
Land Office
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande
Don Dunaway
Wewoka
Oklahoma
Dunaway
James-Moore
Webb, Dorval
Jim Wells
Nueces Counties
Magnolia
Houston
Laredo Office. Mr. and Mrs. Dunaway
Heights
Trial Under Way In Gonzalez Versus Pesia Suit
Taking testimony in the Maria Gonzalez versus Ernesto Pesia breach of promise damages case proceeded in district court. The case entered its third day of trial. judges expect a verdict to be given to the jury late today.
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Miss Maria Gonzalez
Ernesto Pesia
Rush Construction of New Brennan & Corrigan Display Room
O'Conor Brothers will rush the construction of a reinforced concrete sales and display room and garage at the corner of Lincoln and San Bernardo. Ground cleared after razing the old structures. The project aims to create one of the city’s most spacious establishments for Brennan & Corrigan.
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O'Conor Brothers
Lincoln
San Bernardo
Brennan & Corrigan
Oil development report details Webb Zapata and surrounding counties
The Times publishes Harry L. Fansler weekly drilling report with scout notes on Webb Zapata Jim Hogg and Duval counties. It provides a complete operations summary including new wells started and production since the last report.
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Harry L. Fansler
the Times
Webb
Zapata
Jim Hogg
Duval Counties
Times
Trains Resume Schedule After Robstown Cloudburst
Cloudburst at Robstown floodwaters delayed Texas-Mexican trains, both passenger and freight, for several hours. Conditions have improved and service is returning to normal schedule times.
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Robstown
Playing With Souls at Royal Theatre in Paris Adventure
The First National picture Playing With Souls from the Thomas H. Ince Corporation plays today and tomorrow at the Royal Theatre. Jacqueline Logan and Mary Astor star in a Paris set drama about an American family abroad with Olive Brook and Buster Collier in key roles. Ralph Ince directs an adaptation of Countess de Chambrun's novel.
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Paris
Royal Theatre
First National
Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Seine
Jacqueline Logan
Mary Astor
Belle Bennett
Olive Brook
Buster Collier
Ralph Ince
Countess de Chambrun
Weekly Drilling Report Covers Laredo District Details
Production and drilling activity across Webb, Duval, Jim Hogg and Zapata counties list numerous blocks and surveys with numbers for barrels, gas volumes, derricks and locations. The report notes existing wells and gassers in multiple pools including Aviator, Carolina Texas Gas, Andrews Field and Jennings Field, with totals by pool.
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Webb County
Aviators
Walcott
Andrews
Hrelser
Cole
Webb-Duval Counties
Miranda Valley
Zapata County
Henne, Winch & Farias Wield
Jim Hogg County
Randado
Jennings
Laredo
Odd and Interesting Natural Facts and Myths
A compilation notes that Greenland Eskimos cannot count above twenty, Chinese cuisine uses caterpillars as a delicacy, Brail wood yields violin sound, Lewistown Montana sees troublesome deer, infants gain one fifth weight in six months, Kakapo wings do not fly, coach whip snake is harmless, and the Royal College of Surgeons owns a 6000 skull collection spanning back to 9 B C.
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Greenland
Lewistown
Mont
New Zealand
Royal College of Surgeons of Great Britain
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Crown Central Keene
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Rydal Oil Corp
Simms Oi Co
Three Rivers Oil Co
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Corpus Christi Oi & Gas Co
O. W. Killam
Carolina-Texas
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United States Gas & Oi Co
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J. H. Winch
Aitchison, Et al
Lane Texas Company
W. M. Sterling
Mariano Arispe Grant
Cintex Petroleum Company
Houston Oil Company
Barkley-Meadows-Morean
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Duval County
Humble Oil & Ref. Co
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Henne, Winch and Fariss Pool
Magnolia Petroleum, Co
Las Animas Ranch
Kitselman
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Magnolia Pet. Co
Las Animas Grant
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