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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1926
Page
3
The notice lists subscription options for Laredo Times and its weekly editions with prices for United States Mexico and Canada, including one month sixty cents, annual eight dollars, and various six month and three month terms. It notes payment in advance and second class mail status under March 3 1879 act.
Communications should be directed to Penn Publishing Co with telephone number 48 in Laredo Texas. The note instructs senders to address inquiries to the Texas publisher for correspondence and business matters.
A standard AP copy note appears stating AP entitlement to republication of all news dispatches credited to AP and local news published in the paper. The notice emphasizes exclusive rights for AP material.
Federal agents say some officials may have collected protection payments to let a steamer with $1,200 worth of raw alcohol pass New York harbor and up the Hudson to Yonkers. A memorandum book showed $20,000 had been paid to get through, raising questions about integrity and accountability in enforcement.
In Lissey Ireland the former Goldsmith home faces repurposing as a cattle shed. Irish Free State declines a $25 000 restoration grant while American supporters are urged to fund the memorial. Americans note Goldsmith's influence and call for preserving his site and memory.
The article notes officials may have aided lawbreakers for a price, complicating efforts by enforcement officers who already face heavy harassment. The piece implies corruption within authorities is hindering prohibition enforcement.
Lawrence Kan May 3 AP Dr FP C Ren Kansas University physical education director has coached seventeen basketball quintets to championships in nineteen seasons. He originated the five man zone defense and has built champions in the Missouri Valley for four straight years. His zone assigns a 14 foot guard area to each player and he relies on short passes pivots and accurate short shots. The Kansas squad typically fields the largest lineup in the Valley.
An advertisement promises rapid weight gain for frail children using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. It touts quick flesh growth, especially after illness or suspected rickets, claims easy, candy like tablets with no need for cod liver oil, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at City Drug Store and Laredo Drug Store for 60 tablets at 60 cents.
Publication summons issued to Clemente Romanos Adolfo Romanos Margarita Romanos Cejudo and Albino Cejudo to appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on May 10 1926 regarding suit no 7723 by Southwest Bithulitie Company alleging a $244 61 assessment plus 7 percent interest and attorney fees with property Lot 10 City Block 80 in Laredo and related defendants and guardians of minors listed.
On Tuesday evening May 4 the Methodist church parlor hosts a box supper with lunch for two in each box. Ladies provide the boxes while men and boys purchase them. Boxes cost 60 cents for ladies and 25 cents for children. Talent from Holding Institute and city readers perform. Proceeds fund a local fund. Call 1017 for details.
Brennan and Corrigan report 124 car loads about 800 automobiles were shipped from Laredo to Mexico in April, one third less than March. Through four months of 1926 about 4 300 autos crossed, with 3 500 in Q1, signaling potential 1926 total near 12 000. American cars gain preference over foreign makes as demand rises.
Weather delays in the Laredo district limit harvest, but sun could boost output. Over the weekend 15 carloads left Saturday and 23 Sunday, split between Texas-Mexican and I G N routes, bringing total shipments for the season to 643 carloads.
A brief notice promoting daily vigilant reading of The Times to catch opportunities, priced at 600 per month for access.
Removal notice states Elliott Beauty Shoppe relocates from the Jsseph Building to the Hamilton Hotel Building Entrance 1218 Matamoros Street. Contact Hamilton Beauty Shoppe at phone 1218. Date 5-3-6.
Prominent Laredo district oil operator Frank Ketch was celebrated at a White Horse Cafe birthday banquet in Nuevo Laredo on a Saturday night. Oklahoma friends attended as speakers lauded Ketch and pledged support for hard surfaced roads. Cole Petroleum’s C R Cole cited New York and Chicago financiers eyeing Laredo with predictions of major oil development and a 100000 barrel daily output by 1927.
An advertisement promises cure and guarantees for sore gums bleeding gums loose teeth foul breath and pyorrhea with Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy from Windrow Bros Drugstore La Botica Blanca. The item also notes T Tooke's Crystal Wax Bermuda onions grown in his Heights home garden shipped to Dr Edginton for California display proving Laredo backyard gardening potential.
Regular meeting of Miriam Chapter No. 86, OES, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at Masonic Hall. All visiting members are cordially invited.
Simple camphor and witch hazel mix in Lavoptik eye wash keeps eyes healthy and vivacious. Includes a free eye cup and is advertised by City Drug Co.
Colleen Moore delivers a standout Irene with superb color photography of fashion and gowns. The Pacific coast beauty contest winners enhance the fashion show amid scenic effects. Radio pianist Al Johnson and contralto Fay Johnson performed numbers to applause, and the duo is on stage again tonight.
The Laredo area is praised for citrus and varied fruit cultivation. A box of Dolores apricots from Joyce Webb county highlights sweet large fruit after a April hailstorm damaged young apricots, urging locals to plant more apricots and boost regional fruit production alongside oranges lemons and peaches.
From this date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted for the Travelers Motel without written order.
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