The Strike's Failure and a Vision for Cheaper Homes
An editorial review of the general strike in the United Kingdom, noting government's decisive action that kept transport and food supplies moving, the strike's high costs to miners and workers, and its impact on future negotiations. It then discusses housing innovation through steel frame and prefab methods as a path to cheaper, durable homes with mass production benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rade
Congress
Thy
Germany
England
Scotland
Perforvid Hyde Pari
United Kingdom
Leas
Steel Homes Promise Mass Produced Houses for Moderate Income
An early article notes the rise of steel framed housing using bolted standardized units and steel sheets for interior walls. The system mirrors mass production advances in industry with quick assembly and minimal skilled labor, drawing on Edison’s concrete house concept and promising rapid construction though cost details are not provided.
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Edison
Thomas Edison
Black and White Ointment and Soap Promise Clear Skin
Embarrassment from disfiguring skin like eczema and rash prompts sales of Black and White Ointment and Soap. The 60c ointment size offers triple content versus 26c, and both products are sold by nearby dealers with no explanations needed.
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promoted for Children
An advertisement urges readers to give McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to frail children to aid bone and teeth growth. Claiming rapid weight gain and health benefits, it notes a money back guarantee if no improvement after 20 days and lists City Drug Store and Luareda Drug Store as sellers.
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McCoy
City Drug Store
Luareda Drug Store
Death of Baby Daughter in Worsham Home
Mr and Mrs Melton Worsham mourn the loss of their infant daughter Ethel Kath ering who died yesterday morning after a week long illness. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at five with pallbearers C J Gorman P F Martin SS V Edwards and W D Alexander serving. interment followed in the Knights of Pythias plot at the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. V. Edwards
W. D. Alexander
Laredo Expands Hotels as Population Grows Rapidly
Laredo shows rapid growth as M Little plans a ten story annex to the Hamilton Hotel and adds three stories to form a ten story building. The Robert E. Lee and Hamilton Hotel, plus smaller hotels, are taxed to capacity signaling a rising population and more newcomers locating in the city.
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M. Little
Hamilton
Laredo
Robert BE. Lee
Notice in Probate Guardian Seeks Oil Lease for Minor
Servando Benavides as guardian petitions Webb County Texas for an oil gas and mineral lease to Gulf Production Company on estate lands of Maria Benavides Volpe a minor in Duval County with 640 acres Keing Survey 178 Certificate 41s G G SBR RK. Co. hearing set May 21 1926 at 10 AM in Laredo Court House. royalties specified including one eighth of oil and gas net profits and other royalties with a one tenth minor share.
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Servando Benavides
Maria Benavides Volpe
Webb County
Texas
Gulf Production Company
Marian Benavides Volpe
Duval County
Keing
Laredo
Getting Up Commercial Directory for Laredo
P Douglas advertising director works on a city commercial directory. He gathers data and information to be included, aiming to complete valuable local commercial details for Laredo.
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P. Douglas
City of
Laredo
Douglas
Times advert offers 600 per month opportunity
An advertisement notes opportunities to earn 600 per month through a listing in The Times. It presents no additional specifics about the job, requirements, or locations.
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the Times
Laredo to Corpus Christi Highwayadvances toward paved east link
The proposed 4414 mile Laredo to the east highway would connect Webb Jim Hogg and Duval counties with a paved main road to the sea at Corpus Christi. State aid is sought as Webb county lags, while most counties along the route are already paved or bond-funded. Traffic to the ocean port and seaside trips would rise, potentially cutting the Laredo Corpus Christi trip to five or six hours once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Duval County
Webb
Jim Hogg
Duval Counties
Corpus, Christi
Nueces
Webb County
Rio Grande
Corpus Christi
Corpus
For Sale Bargain Two Liberty Trucks and Trailers
For Sale Bargain two Liberty trucks and two trailers all in first class condition. Call P. H. Fournier Thursday and Friday at Bender Hotel.
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P. H. Fournier
Bender Hotel
Mexican vice consul Obregon arrives in Laredo
Francisco Obregon from Eagle Pass arrived at the Laredo consulate under Consul M. Vazquez and is quickly making friends. He is a nephew of ex President Obregon of Mexico and is described as a young man with strong administrative ability who will be a valuable addition to Laredo's diplomatic presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Obregon
Eagle Pass
Laredo
M. Vazquez
Obregon
Mexico
Sterling
Mayor announces temporary ID cards for crossing into Mexico
Albert Martin, the mayor, announces a temporary clerk will issue identification cards to cross into Mexico. Cards available this month with no charge. Citizens are urged to apply now rather than later.
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Mexico
Albert Martin
Beautification Project Near North Heights Grows
Henry Borchers constructs sunken gardens and an aquarium on a property recently sold to Mr. Kepley by Central Power Co. The site, near the water drilling area, showcases planned landscape work and a future modern residence by Mr. Kepley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Heights
Central Power Co
Henry Borchers
Kepley
Rain Fails to Materialize After Cold May Night
A gentle norther swept in yesterday afternoon causing temperatures to fall. Clouds gathered last night but moisture did not materialize, leaving a crisp and cool morning as one of the coldest May mornings in years.
Opening of White House Garden in Nuevo Laredo
Frank Williamson hosted a grand opening of his White House Garden with a three crowd in attendance. The Tom Cook eight piece orchestra provided music and visitors enjoyed dancing on the tile floor. Williamson invites Laredo friends to make the venue their headquarters during visits to Nuevo Laredo.
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White House Garden
Frank Williamson
Tom Cook
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Conference in San Antonio on cattle movement restrictions
Leaders from Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission and Mexican officials meet in San Antonio to bar cattle movements from southern to northern Mexico and to prevent foot and mouth disease in the Houston area, which has already cost the state money due to slaughter and disposal.
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San Antonio
Lee Callan
Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Mexico
Houston
Card of Thanks for a Mother’s Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to many friends both American and Mexican who offered help during our mother’s illness, death, and funeral. Your kindness is deeply appreciated by our family.
Laredo Onion Shipments Show Slight Rise
Onion shipments from Laredo last night rose slightly from the prior week with forty three carloads. Thirteen cars used the L G N line and thirty used the Texas-Mexican route. Total sea shipments reach 962 carloads, compared with 1 593 carloads last year. One carload of tomatoes and two carloads of carrots also left Laredo for Eastern markets. Diversified truck shipments total 1 241 carloads, a notable increase over 1925 levels.
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Laredo
L G. N
Mexico
Two More Indictments Return by Grand Jury
The grand jury in district court returned two more bills this morning, bringing the total to eighteen. Simon Rodriguez faced unlawful possession of intoxicating liquors and Ralph Zimmermann faced forgery. The jury may return another batch tomorrow morning as they resume deliberations.
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John A. Walls
Simon Rodriguez
Ralph Zimmermann
State Free Employment Agency Opens in City
A State Free Employment Agency, in collaboration with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, opens to help employers, farmers, merchants and manufacturers hire workers at no cost. Call 845 to access the service immediately.
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Laredo
Explorers Suspected to Have Tilted Pole Weather Shift
The morning section shows a sudden weather change likely tied to Lieut Byrd and other explorers lingering near the north pole who may have hit the pole causing cold air to sweep south. The Laredo area feels muddled by the shift though the cold provides novelty.
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Lieut. Byrd
North Pole
Laredo
Intertor Painting Sealed Proposals Opened May 29 1926
U. S. Post Office Laredo Texas invites sealed proposals for interior painting work at the building. Proposals will be received until 2 PM May 29 1926 and publicly opened. Copies of specifications available from the Custodian only.
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Intertor
Band Concert by San Agus tin Juvenile Band
An evening concert by the San Agus tin Juvenile Band at 8 o'clock features a lively program suitable for general audiences. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy the musical showcase presented by youth musicians.
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San Agustin Juvenile
Adlerika Relief Claims From Woman After Diet Fears
A testimonial from Mrs. A. Howard describes fear of eating due to prior stomach trouble and credits Adlerika with relief. The ad claims one spoonful removes gas, eases bloating, clears old waste from intestines, and improves appetite. Sold by City Drug Co. and other druggists.
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A. Howard
City Drug Co
Bereaved family thanks supporters for baby Ethel Katherina Mellon A
The Mellon A Worsham family expresses heartfelt gratitude for floral tributes and help during the illness and death of their beloved infant Ethel Katherina.
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Ethel Katherina
Mellon A
Worsham
Local sales and notices fill Laredo Times classifieds
Community ads announce fundraisers and sales at the Joseph Building, markers for graduation gifts and cakes, new Henckel scissors, a library book row, floral offerings, and signage services. Public announcements include a Banco party, hotel meals, and a luncheon club query.
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Joseph Building
Henckel
A. Deutz & Brother
Joseph Bldg
Important notice to the public about grey Home Ice trucks
The Home Ice Company proclaims its trade color grey and warns customers not to be fooled by a rival red color now used by Consumers Ice Company. It urges readers to look for the words HOME ICE CO on grey trucks and to insist on Home Ice Company service, signed P. A. Neff, manager.
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Home Ice Company
Iee
Consumers Ice Company
Consumers
Texas Central Power Co
Home Ice Co
Home Ice Coo
P. A. J. Neff. Menager
Bathing Girls Excursion From Laredo to Galveston
The L G N railroad announces excursion rates at nine dollars round trip from Laredo to Galveston and back. Departure from Laredo on May 14 with return from Galveston May 17. Both trains operate for this special trip.
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Galveston
L G. N
Laredo
Billion and Half Saved by Better Roads
W H Connell, president of the American Road Builders Association, says U S motorists save about 1.63 billion annually in operating costs due to 133 000 miles of hard surfaced and 153 000 miles of gravel roads built since 1904. He notes net annual savings of roughly 1.022 billion after deducting replacement costs and cites Pennsylvanian analyses.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
United States
W. H. Connell
American Road Builders Association
Connell
Pennsylvania
Boss and office boy clash over lateness in comic exchange
A witty exchange in the American Legion Weekly shows a boss reproaching an office boy for arriving late three mornings in a row. The boy retorts he does not watch the clock, highlighting a humorous clash over punctuality.
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Office Boy
American Legion Weely
Queen Alexandra's Boudoir Reserved By Prince
The Prince of Wales directs that Queen Alexandra's boudoir at Marlborough House remain untouched as it was during her last use. The bright room overlooks the Bardens and was a favorite of the late Queen Mother.
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Associated Preas
London
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Queen Alexandra
Bardens
Queen Mother
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Steel Homes
W.tress
Bermudas
Grand Jury
State Free Employment Agency
U. S. Post Office
W. A. Perkins
Farragut St
Gonzalez Sign & Adv Go
Farragut Street
San Agustin Ave
Royal Theater
Milton Sills
Buenos Aires
C. D. of A
Banco
K. C
Madlem
Bunn
Times
W. Big E. Z
Circle 1
The
Presbyterian Auxiliary
ABC Care
Laredo Drug Co
Geo. Lake
Duco Dupont
A. J. Condren
Duco
Border Garage
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Chriati Street
Chichester
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