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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1926

Page

3

Laredo Daily Publishing Company Subscription Rates

Daily evening edition except Sunday and mail postpaid to U S Mexico and Canada. One copy monthly six months or one year prices listed. Second class matter at Laredo Texas. Communications to PENN PUBLISHING Co. Telephone LB. Member of The Associated Press. Local news published herein.

Mail United States Mex Canada Laredo New Laredo Mexico Unites States Texas Penn Publishing Co. ‘Telephone MB Associated Press Associated Prese le

Mother's Day Tribute Highlights Sacrifices and Love

Monday's Daily extols mother love as universal and divine, citing Abraham Lincoln Napoleon and biblical mothers. It celebrates maternal sacrifice, influence on sons, and enduring faith, noting mothers nurture, comfort, and guide through peril and failure.

Creation Mary Abraha Lincoln Napoleon Lfe Ued

Laredo Chamber appeals to maintain mosquito control along border

The Laredo Chamber of Commerce urges the U S Public Health Service not to discontinue Stegomytit control along the Texas Mexican border citing health, immigration, and economic concerns. It asks for adequate federal funding and support, acknowledges local officials Dr Nat I King and J M Billingslea, and notes the resolution passed May 7, 1926.

United States Public Health Service Laredo Texas Witereas United States Nat I. King J. M. Billingslea Department Congress Bud Ot Partier Resolven Elrigh S. Cummins Washington D.C Laredo Chamber of Commerce Charles Martin

Mother love remains eternal in every heart

A reverent reflection extols the enduring power of motherly love as the guiding force in life, asserting that no one deserves devotion more than mothers now and forever.

Ranges Flourish From Heavy Rains Across Counties

The region reports ranges in fine condition with plentiful young grasses and blooms aiding cattle fattening. Webb Zapata Jim Hogg Duval LaSalle and nearby counties see strong market shipments from Hebbronville Laredo and Licinal as cattle prices rise. Cotton prospects look excellent with good stand and promising yield for the season.

Webb Zapata Jim Hogg Duval LaSalle Hebbronville Laredo Encinal

Laredo Team Sweeps Doubleheader From San Antonio

Laredo annexed both games from the Missouri Pacific team of San Antonio. Morning win 6 to 4 at Legion Park with Laredo holds, Stroud and Trout on mound. Afternoon 10 to 8 slugfest, Rodolfo Jefferies and Trout excel in fielding as Laredo again dominates the visitors.

Laredo Missouri Pacific San Antonio Legion Park Lyle, Priest Wiggins Stroud Trout Gut Rodolfo, Jefferies

Grand Jury Empaneled as Webb County District Court Opens

The Forty-ninth Judicial District in Webb County resumes an eight week term led by Judge Mullally after a Sunday recess. Foreman P P Leyendecker heads a grand jury including Sam Mackin and Antonio Valls Armengol as they begin investigations for the term. Court recessed until 2 PM for civil docket actions.

District Court Forty-ninth Judicial District of Texas Webb County Mullally Webr County Laredo P. P. Leyendecker Foreman Sam Mackin R. B. Martin Antonio Valls Armengol D. H. Sanchez A. L. Vidaurri G. P. Farias Manuel Cruz Ike Hirsch M. S. Ryan W. B. Heaner Harry W. Johnston Walls

Jury Verdict Set Aside in Breach of Promise Suit

After a three day trial in district court Maria Martinez versus Ernesto A. Pesia, a verdict for the defendant was set aside as contrary to law and evidence. The court granted a new trial and allowed sixty days to prepare bills of exception and statement of facts for appeal.

Maria Martinez Ernesto A. Pesia Inpen Court of Civil Appeals Fourth Supreme Judicial District of Texas San Antonio

Mexican Players at Radio Hall Evening Talent

A musical program at Radio Hall, 1507 Il Rosario Street, Tuesday at 8 30 P M. The event invites everyone with seats available.

Radio Hall Il Rosario Street

Leio's Pyorrhea Remedy Offered by Windrow Bros Drugstore

An advertisement promises Leio's Pyorrhea Remedy for sore and bleeding gums, loose teeth, foul breath, or pyorrhea with a money back guarantee. It appears under Windrow Bros Drugstore and Spanish label La Botica Blanca.

Leio Windrow Bros. Drugstore la Botica Blanca

Administration Building Planned At Holding Institute

Dr. J. M. Skinner, president of Holding Institute, unveiled plans for a $75,000 brick administration building to be built on the institute grounds. The two story modern structure, 250 by 100 feet, will house twenty eight rooms and a 45 by 54 foot auditorium, with fireproof construction and good ventilation. Bids will be sought soon and work to start shortly with completion aimed for the September term.

J. M. Skinner Holding Institute Faith Hall Institute Woman’s Home Mission Council M. EB. Church Nashville Tennessee Skinner

Local ads boast bargains and services in Laredo

Classified blurbs from Laredo Times list promotions for garden produce honey and creamery deliveries, includes notary public, dressmaking, and hotel rooms. Multiple ads promote sales at M Joseph store, plus a real estate listing and electric railway company office space.

Duco Dupont Joseph ABC Care Laredo Times Chisca Farragut Street Laredo Electrica Railway Company M. Joseph

Bermuda onion shipments from Laredo reach 850 carloads

Report shows 850 carloads of Bermuda onions shipped from Laredo this period, with 48 carloads Saturday and 17 Sunday nights split between LGN and Texas-Mexican routes. Total diversified vegetable shipments reach 1,234 carloads, with cantaloupe and corn expected soon, aiming near 2,000 carloads.

Laredo Bermuda

Dr F K Canseco's Heights Home Noted For Lush Fruit Gardens

The Times reporter toured Dr F K Canseco's grand Heights residence revealing a garden filled with orange grapefruit lemon and other citrus trees. Visitors also saw yielding peaches plums apricots and other fruits illustrating Laredo's suitability for diverse fruit cultivation.

F. K. Canseco

Free Employment Agency Opens With Chamber Partner

A State Free Employment Agency, in cooperation with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, offers no cost job placement for employers and workers. Contact via phone at 845 to access this service immediately.

Laredo

Oil and Gas Lease Assignment in Webb County

A. M. Bruni and O. W. Killam assign to J. J. Staley and J. C. Wynne the west half of Block 42 Alberca de Arriba Webb County 86 acres on a six year lease. The sum of 16000 dollars is to be paid from one quarter of the first production on this lease.

Las Albercas A. M. Bruni O. W. Killam J. J. Staley J. C. Wynne Alberca de Arriba Webb County Lcres

Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promoted As Flesh Builders

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as the best source of vitality and flesh, claiming large gains in weight in 36 days. The spot promotes availability at City Drug Store and Laredo Drug Store for 60 cents a box of 60, with a money back guarantee if no gain is achieved.

City Drug Store Laredo Drug Store

Mary Pickford to Star in Little Annie Rooney at Royal

Mary Pickford stars in Little Annie Rooney a comedy drama of tenement life in New York. The film comes to the Royal Theatre tomorrow Wednesday and Thursday under a United Artists release. The story blends comedy and drama with a pretty love story and a spirited child’s conflict emphasizing Pickford’s unique charm.

Mary Pickford Annie Rooney New York Royal Theatre United Artists Corporation Little Ragamuffin

May Rainfall Surpasses April Highs In Early Month

Weather notes show April total of 1.94 inches while May, with only a third of the month passed, nears three inches. Ongoing cloudiness suggests May will break previous rainfall records. Despite frequent showers, the country remains in good condition due to the rains.

Sunken Gardens Under Construction Near Water Reservoir

Henry Borchers once Laredo's top baker now a real estate developer builds sunken gardens and an aquarium at the Heights near the water reservoir. Water is piped from mains and fish and watercress inhabit the aquarium. Borchers has sold the lot to Mr. Kepley who plans a handsome residence there.

Henry Borchers Laredo Texas Borchers Kepley

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