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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1926
Page
6
A reflective essay argues music is a universal art with recurring dynamics yet notes regional influences. It contrasts American appreciation and salaries for foreign artists with a perceived inferiority complex and the paradox of global strikes and labor solidarity.
The Mexican National Confederation of Electrical Workers calls a nationwide sympathy strike against the British government over its labor stance. The action affects only private home electrical work, with minimal impact on British subjects. Radical labor groups back tying up ships under the British flag, and Mexican dock workers pledge not to load or fuel British cargo during the dispute. The piece decries the move as vanity fueling world coverage.
Laredo plans a seven story annex costing about 100000 on the east side of the Hamilton Hotel with a garage on the lower floor facing Houston street. If engineering reports permit, three more stories may be added to make a ten story Hamilton Hotel, expanding capacity to handle growing guest arrivals.
Two large gas wells were brought in within twenty four hours in the Randado Basin of Jim Hogg county. Magnolia No 1 operated by Magnolia Petroleum Co produced 35 million cubic feet daily from a depth of 1218 feet. Simms No 2 from Simms Oil Co yielded 25 million cubic feet daily at 1265 feet. Moody Seagraves Morgan Co will complete an eight and a half mile pipeline from Henne Winch Fariss Field to Randado Pool, enabling stored oil to be sent to market early next week.
The Missouri Pacific baseball team will reach Laredo this evening or tomorrow morning for two games at Legion Park against the Laredo team. Games start at 10 AM and 3:30 PM, promising fast action and a boost for local support and future matches with outsiders.
The Pan American Round Table held a Cinco de Mayo banquet at The Hamilton Hotel with Mexico and United States flags, red and white floral decor, zarapes, and Latin American pennants. Orquesta Tipica performed as guests Don Martinez Major Rogers and Consul Vasquez spoke, and Miss Adela Bertani and Miss Carmen Guardiola received applause for singing and dancing.
The article spotlights Rosa Lozano of 109 Market Street showcasing abundant apricot trees in her yard. It argues apricots thrive in Laredo as citrus do, encouraging locals to plant more trees and offering smaller saplings for sale, with mentions of nurseries like Frank S. Pratt and BE. R. Tarver.
Farmers benefited from two days of sun boosting Bermuda onion harvests near Laredo. Last night 51 carloads shipped, including 18 via IGN and 33 via Texas-Mexican line, bringing total to 785 carloads for the season, far above 1925 totals. Diversified truck shipments rise to 1,232 carloads with carrots and other produce, signaling a record season ahead.
Removal notice states Elliott Beauty Shoppe relocates from the Joseph Building to the Hamilton Hotel Building Entrance 1218 Mata moros street Call Hamilton Beauty Shoppe at 1218 for details.
The Gateway Radio Club, led by Adolph R. Kahn with A. R. Kahn as president and Mr. Baird as secretary, gathers six members and aims to grow. The amateur transmitter group uses international code and a telegraph ticker to send and receive messages, aiding local farmers and oilers when other communications fail.
Local map maker Harry L. Fanster has completed a three section map scaled one inch to 2777 feet, covering Webb County from Leaseholders Field through Cole Field to Rio Grande City. The extensive work includes Caroline Texas Miranda City Schott Aviator Mid-Ojuelos Andrews Poola Mirands Valley Field Za pati county and Randade fields in Jim Hogg county.
The district court of Webb County completed its term and adjourned. On Monday at 9 o'clock Judge Mulhity will convene a new eight week term and empanel the grand jury for the next session. Names listed include P Leyendecker, Sam Mackin, Francisco Farias, R B Murn, Antonio Valls Armengol, D H Sanchez, A L Vidaurri, G P Farias, Manuel Cruz, Ike Hirsch, M S Ryan, H W Johnston, W B Heaner, R K Mims, S E Woods and George W Derby.
A collage of local ads and notices mentions Mother's Day cards from Mildred H. Hiatt Shop and Queen Candy Company boxes, church services by Chaplain Rupp, rotogravure space filling, and upcoming base ball games for the Laredos versus Missouri Pacific. Also noted are onion harvest progress and oil industry activity with no major events.
Notice from Mayor Albert Martin states a clerk is issuing identification cards for crossing into Mexico. The service is free but available only this month.
Saturday features bridge luncheons hosted by Mrs Hal Brennan at 706 Rosario street and Mrs J Ed Cluck at 3 30 pm. The Lucy Meriwether Chapter DAR hosts a meeting at 3 30 pm with Miss Amar Penn and Mrs Ernest Aldridge at 1606 Farragut St. Sunday sees multiple church groups meeting in the early evening. Monday lists circle meetings and missionary society gatherings at 3 30 to 4 pm across several locations.
Local clubs are urged to submit weekly reports to the Society Editor at No 70. Meetings should be phoned in to update the daily society calendar. Typewritten copy is requested and readers are informed of events as they occur. Various social notices list engagements travel and visitors among area residents with names and destinations.
The column reports Mary Paul Goldmann and Horace Carlin Hall Jr plan marriage later announced dates. Emilie Halsell and John Halsell Jr visit Waco. several families return from San Antonio trip. Also church auxiliary birthday, Catholic Daughters benefit dance, Harding School class party, educators from Laredo attending national meetings, Heights Civic Club planning summer projects and convention attendance.
Attorney General Moody departed Austin at noon for Taylor to deliver his opening gubernatorial speech tonight guiding his campaign remarks and plans.
Rapid City May 7 Chauncey Yellowrobe son of a Rosebud chieftain and Indian school teacher presents a Sioux creation legend. He describes the Great Spirit shaping and baking figures in stages until a red and sound figure is formed and set into the western wilderness as mankind multiplies.
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