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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1926
Page
4
A reflective column discusses immigration limits targeting Italians and Japanese, the Monroe Doctrine, and colonial history. It critiques diplomatic rituals and trifles shaping international relations, noting debatable reactions to Mussolini and a temperate Belgian stance amid global tensions.
A newspaper discusses diplomatic paradoxes sparked by Mussolini being shot and wounded by a British subject and the Belgian crisis after an Italian envoy left Brussels. It notes socialists burning a Mussolini effigy, while both British and Belgian governments avoid direct responsibility for the actions.
A San Antonio resident testifies to kidney relief after using Dean's Pills. He details nocturnal urination, backache, and fatigue from kidney weakness and credits the product with improved comfort. The ad cites Foster-Milburn Co as manufacturers and 60 cent price.
Thirty six carloads of Bermuda on ions left Laredo last night for markets nationwide eighteen by over the L G N and eight by the Texas Mexican line. Season shipments reach 36 carloads with 1 672 carloads shipped to date last year. South and North Laredo committees Roy Campbell R M Johnson J Blake Alexander and James O Keefe Joe Rosenblum S N Johnson prorate daily shipments for the South Texas Growers Association to maintain a good market price.
The Texas Highway Commission approved five thousand dollars to LaSalle County to gravel the highway from Cotulla south to Ensenal and address bad spots on the Meridian Highway section in LaSalle. Transport critics in the region will welcome the aid for the local route.
The National Oil Scouts Association plans its San Antonio convention May 17 and 18 with delegates invited to visit Laredo May 19. Local oil leaders including O W Killam will attend and invite delegates to cross the river, enjoy a barbecue at the White Horse Cafe, and partake in amusements.
District Attorney John A Walls reports a March term total of 1625 in forfeited bonds and fines allocated to Webb county road and bridge fund. Seven indictments for intoxicated driving at the grand jury suggest continued fund growth as fines and costs flow to the roads.
Field representatives W Looney and H A Price of the American Automobile Association visit Laredo to gauge local business support for a new automobile club. The move aims to form a Texas affiliated group under the A A A and state association leadership, with potential to funnel tourists into the city.
Pursuant to Article 2 of the bylaws the Texan Mexican Oil Refining Co will hold its annual meeting at its Laredo Texas office on May 26. The notice states the meeting location as Welodk PLM.
Bill Patton buys a Pinto Pony and a pair of spurs that inspired a western adventure. L. V. Evarts submitted The Lucky Spurs, a story Patton read and immediately produced. The thrilling western will be shown at the Strand Theatre today and tomorrow.
The district court grand jury returned nine indictments on its first day, seven for driving an automobile while intoxicated. Named defendants include Mrs. M. Wessner K C Dillard Leonardo Barajas H A Parks Raul Yaguirre Hilario Vallejo Geronimo Cortez and Luis Cuillen. The panel continues deliberations and may issue more bills tomorrow morning.
Nodca states it will not be liable for debts contracted by any person firm or corporation performing labor on road No 12 A in Webb County Texas except on a written order signed by H B Zachary.
The Kitselman & St. Albans Corpora tion brought K. & S. A. No. 30 to depth 2 182 feet in Las Animas Holbein tract flowing 700 barrels daily through a two inch tubing. The report notes a major gas crater incident at Johnson & DeTray well in the Carolina Texas Field Webb county and mentions active drilling across Laredo district fields.
Public notice to the sheriff to publish probate of the last will of Marion Greigg deceased. David Walter Greigg filed in Webb County Court for probate and letters testamentary. Hearing set for May 17 1926 at Webb County Courthouse Laredo Texas. contest permitted.
An advertisement urges readers troubled by pimples eczema blotches and rash to try the Wonderful Black and White Ointment with Black and White Soap. It claims thousands improved and notes economical pricing with larger sizes and availability from all dealers.
The First Methodist Church hosts a Wednesday 8 o'clock banquet in the social room to organize the Men’s Brotherhood. All church friends are invited to attend and join the new group.
The water mains to Hillcrest Colonia Hidalgo and Riverside Additions are private property and for the exclusive use of the property in these additions. Date 5 10 31.
The bamboo organ built by Augustinian fathers in Las Pinas near Manila remains in use after more than a century. Made entirely from bamboo, the pipes were seasoned in sand for six months to withstand climate and white ants. Damaged by an 1863 earthquake and 1882 typhoon, it lay silent for 29 years until 1917 when Father Faniel oversaw repairs and it has served continuously since.
Attention Elks. Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No 1018, B P O Elks, tonight at 8 30 o clock. All members urged to be present. Secretary notes that handall nyr.
For sale Bargain items include two Liberty trucks and two trailers in first class condition. Contact Jal P Obournier. Sale on Thursday and Friday at the Bender Hotel. 5-11-3t.
Mr and Mrs A M Bruni and daughter Adela returned from Mineral Wells where they spent about two weeks. They reported an enjoyable trip and came back in high spirits and good health.
Mexican players present a musical program at Radio Hall located at 1507 Rosario Street on Tuesday at 8 30 PM. The public is welcome with free seating and no charge for admission.
U S Post Office Laredo Texas invites sealed proposals for interior painting services. Bids due by 2 PM May 29 1926. Public opening of proposals after deadline. Copies of specifications available from the Custodian only.
Paris May 10 Madame Catherineau of Bordeaux is declared the world light rifle champion with a 164 foot mark at Rheims during the Olympic shooting events. She has posted scores of 397 400 and 1395 396 on various occasions and runs a house painting business with her husband.
A collage of small ads and public notices shows onion harvest activity and shipping controls, white leghorn chicks for sale, floral offerings, creamery deliveries, drugstore services, and a driving while intoxicated indictment. Numerous business offers and classifieds highlight local commerce and services in Laredo.
County Judge A Winslow and Highway Engineer T S Kuffman returned from Austin where they asked the Texas Highway Commission for two thirds state and federal aid totaling 550000 to build a hard surfaced highway from Laredo east to the Duval county line. The plan calls for an eighteen foot paved main with gravel shoulders, linking to roads to oil fields and Corpus Christi.
Mary Pickford stars in Little Annie Rooney shaping a ragged, lively figure as a twelve year old daughter of a policeman. She leads a gang of boys in kid battles and secretly loves Joe Kelly, the truck driver, amid a shift from fairy tale roles.
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