23 May 1926
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1926
Page
1
A historical column compares doomsday predictions and weather forecasting by prophets and scientists. It notes public anxiety about the end times, critiques on scientific limits, and recalls ancient methods from Native American and other cultures while discussing voter intelligence and governance.
The Chicago Tribune excoriates city politics noting a card index system and voting under control of professional bosses. It cites voters with minimal intelligence who follow orders to pay poll taxes and support a corrupt machine that governs through figurehead aldermen and compliant officials.
Oil field notes report activity at Laredo and surrounding counties. Albana Corp on Hlaca Aig tract in Laa Animaa is drilled to 233 feet, producing 355 acres of oil per day. A & SAL 34 of Kitael- Tian & Bt Aiana Corp at Binek Soib of Surveis Th of Laas Animas shows 47 feet depth with 15 percent gas. Staley Wynn on Cn block Nea 12 in Webb county is tapped at 172% feet with 10 barrels per day.
A funeral train accompanying Harry Moonenhaum’s body returned to Houston this morning. He had been transported from Temple to Laredo for burial and was brought back to Houston with a small escort.
A vintage ad promotes Calotabs as a universal purifier for the entire system. It claims physicians endorse cleansing to restore health and vitality, recommending a thorough course once or twice weekly for several weeks. A family package with directions is sold for 26 cents at drug stores.
A 1924 production report lists oil and gas wells across Webb Duval and surrounding counties. It details Aviator Pool Webb county 94 oil wells 7 gas, Mid-Ojuelos 76 wells 1 gas, Walcott 22 wells, Andrews Field Wood county 2 gas wells, Carolina Texas 21 gas wells, Berger 13 gas wells, Cole Field 25 gas wells 3 oil, Miranda Valley Zapata 19 oil wells 1 gas, Henne Winch Farina Jim Hogg 2 oil wells 19 gas, Randado Pack Jim Hogg 4 oil wells 3 gas, Jennings Miald Zapata 3 gas, Shallow Pool Zapata 20 oil wells.
Notice of a limited partnership under Texas law for Sterling Sales Company to conduct business in Laredo Webb Texas. Partners listed include Arturo J Puig as general partner and Macedonio S Tamez and Ma Cavazos Jr as special partners with cash contributions totaling 2500 dollars. Partnership begins April 4 1926 and ends April 11 1931.
Estimates place total shipments at about 1 350 carloads of Bermuda onions plus 175 carloads of Bar Muda onions and 1 450 garloads overall for the 1926 season. Through yesterday 20 carloads of Bermuda onions moved by the EGN road and Texas-Mexican road, with carrots remaining strong as a diverse truck crop.
One brown mongrel picked up for violation of stray animal ordinance. A pound sale will be held at public auction in front of City Hall Tuesday May 25 1928 at 7 00 a m unless the owner calls before that hour and pays all accrued costs. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas May 21 1928.
Border Gas Co faces Laredo in a Sunday afternoon game at Leging Park starting at 32:30 p m. Laredo stars Juan Rodriguez and Sixto, while Border Gas Co counters with Salinaa Streed Ruble Moreno Frenchy J Guer ra and Radaita for a fast, clean contest.
A sizeable group from Laredo headed to Corpus Christi by private car yesterday and tonight to view the annual bathing revue. Among the travelers were several bachelors who recently got new eyeglasses to better watch the mermaids in the surf during the summer season.
A State Free Employment Agency with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce offers free help to employers and workers to secure employees. Call 845 to access the service at once. 5-4-1m.
Senior Ezequiel Velasco representing the Mexican government arrives in Laredo to meet Leo Calan of the Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission. They discuss a quarantine by northern Mexico against southern Mexico to prevent movement of cattle infected with foot and mouth disease. The Nueva Laredo conference opened at 10 a.m. but no details had been released by noon.
W B Johnson of Miranda City has canceled a deal with O H Guinn of Ward Insurance Co to buy from J Maxcy Pace and wife Lot 10 Block 63 Western Division on the northwest corner facing Laredo Auto Sales and Buick Co. The consideration was not stated. Johnson plans major improvements on the property.
Refugio Sanchez an elderly Laredo resident was struck by a Ford truck at Washington Street and San Agustin Avenue. Prudenciano Vasquez driver and sole occupant was arrested after claiming it was an accident. Sanchez remained in critical condition undergoing skull surgery at Mercy Hospital.
A telegram to B G Clingengeel from Bern Brothers Air Services says the Laredo Air Messengers planes are now in Shawnee Oklahoma for a day or two. They will disseminate literature about Laredo and offer aerial journeys while collecting clippings praising the venture from across the region.
Local classified notes list handmade embroidered handkerchiefs and vanity items for girls and boys linen and pongee pieces. Also promotions for Laredo Creamery, library books, room and board at Chisca Hotel, sign services, floral orders, real estate deals, and oil field updates. Includes vaccination notice for dogs and a 1926 high school commencement at Royal Opera House.
The record notes Major Rogers commander at Fort McIntosh and Fourth United States Field Artillery was omitted from the official list of attendees when the Federal Business Association formed on Wednesday. He was a principal factor in organizing the new group.
Mrs Dolores Alanis widow of Almaguer dies at 94 in her lifelong home Villa de Santiago Nuevo Leon. The community honors her memory as a devoted mother and longtime resident. Her son Fernando Almaguer of Laredo mourns her passing after arriving too late to say goodbye.
A benefit show is set for Emilio Aldape who suffered a burnout and financial loss. The Compania Azteca will perform June 3 with local amateurs at Teatro Jura. Organizers Sofia Negrete and Edan E Barbosa announce Carlos Otal as manager. further program details to follow.
An old advertisement promises a remedy for sore gums bleeding gums loose teeth foul breath and pyorrhea with a money back guarantee. The Windrow Bros drugstore under La Botica Blanca promotes the product as a cure all for dental issues.
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi leaves at 10 08 a m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 3 36 p m Through fast train for St Louis leaves 8 46 a m arrives 8 50 p m Night Train leaves 11 30 p m arrives 6 30 a m
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Dolores leaving at 3 . m and arrives 10 08 p m except Sundays Train No 2 departs Dolores for Laredo at 2 25 p m and reaches 3 00 p m except Sundays
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