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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1926
Page
4
A Tuesday Daily excerpt rebukes idleness and dole policies as a New England town debates charity. It cites England’s unemployment relief as a dangerous experiment, argues work and self reliance curb pauperism, and praises road works over welfare while praising workers who earn their living.
Border Gas Co. defeated Wort Mac Intosh 3 to 0 in the first game and edged Alianza of Nuevo Laredo 1 to 0 in the second. The Sunday double-header at Leston Park showcased fast play as the Gassers secured two victories.
Pursuant to by law Article No 2 the annual stockholders meeting will be at the company's Laredo office on May 26 at 4 PM. Secretary A Lattig signs the notice.
I will not be liable for any debts contracted by any person firm or corporation performing any labor on Road No 12 A in Webb County Texas unless there is a written order signed by me H. Th. Zachary.
For Rent. Offices in centrally located building with ceiling fans Frigidaire and conveniences. Call oT A Bunn at 755 Joseph Rulld Ing. 4.6-tf.
Monsignor Caruana says he proved falsity of Mexican charges about birth and religion after reaching Nuevo Laredo. He reports positive documents to U S Consul Walsh and plans a tour through Corpus Christi San Antonio St Louis to Washington, in good spirits.
Heirs settle the estate offering Lot No 6 Block 29 W D at a sacrifice price of 3000 dollars cash. The property fronts on Laredo's main street with corner at San Francisco Ave. Taxes paid and abstract furnished. First come, first served. I J Dryden agent.
The Texas Central Power Company expresses gratitude for cooperation from superintendents principals and teachers of Laredo schools in the Safety First program led by Mr Seaman. Encouraged by the response the company plans to continue Diapped Work next year and will present First Aid Kits to all schools at the new term opening.
The Paramount release For Heaven's Sake comes to the Royal today tomorrow and Thursday. Star Johyna Ralston adds decorative charm while James Mason Noah Young and Paul Wiegel also appear. Lamaster directs with Ted Wilde John Grey and Clyde Bruckman as writers.
The Laredo Library changes its hours to 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The update informs patrons of the revised schedule and potential impact on services.
A Eagle Grove Iowa public schools official sent a letter to a Laredo Texas drug store with a diagram of a block and three store counters. The postal carrier delivered it to the Laredo Drug Co due to the drawing. The writer sought camera film and proposed exchanging No 2 and No 2A cameras after a mixup. The episode highlights keen eyed postal workers in recognizing a sketch.
T P Morean Sr aged 78 father of Herbert Will and T P Morgan Jr arrived from Houston to visit his sons. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday evening while on the Moody Sea Braves and Morgan lease in Jim Hogg county and died yesterday at Mercy Hospital. Interment to be held in Buda Texas this afternoon.
On your way home stop by the Laredo Creamery for a pint sanitary package of the finest ice cream. A gift is offered and you will want more after you try it. Date 6 18 3t.
At a meeting held at the Elks Club last night automobile dealers of Laredo and Webb County organized the Laredo Automobile Trade Association. Elected officers include J. B. Damasa as president, Joe Moser as vice president, and Mrs. T. E. Blowers as secretary. The group will include all county auto dealers and meet twice monthly.
Seventeen carloads of Bermuda onions rolled out of Laredo last night to markets nationwide with ten more via the Texas-Mexican rail line. The total shipments for the season reach 1,107 carloads, the lightest in days but continuing per farmer allotments until season's end.
A late night storm battering Laredo brought heavy lightning and a 25 mph northwest gale. Fort McIntosh records .78 inches of rain with higher totals on the Heights, minor temporary plant damage but no serious harm reported.
Harry M. Rosenbaum of the South Texas Realty Co. and member of the Elks dies at 8 30 AM in Temple Texas Scott and White Hospital after influenza complications. He was born October 2 1884 in Mobile Alabama lived in Laredo six years with wife Susie Goodwin and daughter Anita. He leaves a brother Morris Rosenbaum of Houston. Funeral Wednesday at 6 PM from the Baptist church with Rev J L Hill. burial in Elks cemetery.
Fire of unknown origin yesterday afternoon destroyed three homes on San Bernardo Avenue. The Aldape residence at 1905 San Bernardo burned after return, with adjacent structures and contents lost. Fire hydrants were too distant to reach in time, hindering containment and spreading to a third house over a block away.
Mirando City Baxball Club announces opening for games after May 1 and invites contact by phone, letter, or wire. CoH UR Mirando City Texas. May 15, 6t.
In a playful exchange, a teacher asks Betty what goes about mooing and she replies a cow. The next question about what goes about butting yields hum and she suggests a buttonhole, adding humor to the scene from The Progressive Grocer.
Mrs Mary E Neal Naranjo a certified teacher will conduct special summer classes for high school students who failed the year and for primary intermediate and commercial work at the English Spanish Business Academy 1018 Flores Ave San Antonio Texas Phone 200. Also notes library reads and local notices including rentals and business ads.
Texaco officials announce next week the new gasoline is not a discovery but a result of gradual refinery developments led by Holmes-Manley process. The formula promises better volatility, higher distillation range, and anti knock qualities with no added chemicals.
A High School exhibit in the Blue Bonnet Tea Room window showcases relics and antiques owned or loaned to the newly organized museum. The display runs through Wednesday with staff on hand to answer questions and collect donations. The collection includes firearms WWI era items and other historical pieces. students canvass the city seeking donations, and loans can be arranged by calling phone 568.
A compact notice inviting readers to subscribe to The Times with a promotional rate of 0c per month, highlighting daily access to opportunities, news, and updates.
Local ad touts Dean's Pills as a kidney stimulant diuretic. A customer from Rosario Street testifies the product relieved dull kidney pain, fatigue, and dizziness after one box, with relief lasting. Store listing and manufacturer details included.
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes from 1885 through 1925 inclusive to pay promptly or face foreclosure and sale for taxes penalties interest and costs. City Attorney John A Pope signs this 17th day of May 1926.
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