Mexican constitution debate shocks American readers
A recent national secth distributor convention in New York sparked debate over Mexico's constitution. Critics warn it threatens foreign property rights and raises fears of seizure while praising socialist support for the document. Government policies on rail freight and wages are also discussed, with calls to restore prosperity through traditional policy.
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New York
Biideataia
United States
Mexico
Secutiern
Eceiabieny
International Botesty
Faye Meredy
Bardas
Zane Ching
Messeg
Roitieddis
Farmers Fight to Cut Railroad Rates and Consolidate Lines
The drive by Chatta enue farmers aims to force pre war railroad rates and push consolidation across the agricultural belt. Leaders say some lines will be abandoned reducing revenue and wages, while proponents claim fewer lines will lower costs. The broader impact on industrial peace and worker demand remains debated.
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Chatta
Enue
Mysterious pains blamed on kidney weakness cure
Local readers report relief from backache dizziness and fatigue after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Ed Sanchez of 705 Rosaria St says persistent kidney pain and blurry vision ceased after one box. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the remedy.
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Dean
Laredo
Ed. Sanchez
Rosaria St
Doun
Jacob Gould Schurman Turns Seventy in Public Service
May 22 notes Jacob Gould Schurman reaches his seventieth year as United States minister to China. The veteran educator diplomat and author rose from Prince Edward Island farm roots to study at London Paris Edinburgh Heidelberg and Gottingen. He taught at Acadia and Julbouste before joining Cornell in 1900 and becoming president in 1922.
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Jacob Gould Schiurman
United States
For
Schurmian
Prince Edward Island
University of London
Paris
Edinburgh
Heidelberg
Terin
Gottingen
Acadia University
Julbouste College
Cornell
University
Evils of Constipation Warn of Appendicitis Risk
A brief note warns that severe constipation can cause appendicitis. It urges keeping bowels regular and touts Chamberlain's Tablets as an easy and gentle remedy.
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Chamberlain
Oddities and gossip mix in Laredo column satire
A fragmented Laredo gossip column recalls daily quirks and social mores. The piece lampoons prices, fashion, and local characters from Louise the stenographer to Uncle Abner, interspersed with quips about reformers and a Sunday school lesson.
Not a sign she could not be a good wife
A humorous column debates appearances and romance noting pigeon toes, edginess, and social expectations. It argues that surface flaws do not determine worth and warns that overconfidence or disappointment can mislead readers.
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Eros
Vaudeville Patter Line Comedy About Jo
A short vaudeville patter mentions wishing Jo were an artist to paint her charms and jokes that she could do it herself. The quip reflects the playful, cheeky style of the stage banter.
Army Munson fast shoes sale at U S Stores Co New York
Tremendous stock of Army Munson fast shoes offered direct to public at 2.76 dollars. 100 percent leather with double soles and waterproof uppers. Sizes six to eleven all widths. Pay on receipt or money order. refund if unsatisfactory. 1441 Broadway New York City. February 22 tax free.
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Army Shoes
Army Munson
U.S
Broadway
New York City
Trial of Criminal Rocket Opens in District Court
District court began the criminal docket with several liquor law violations and theft cases. Two defendants drew one year in prison for liquor violations. William Stoner received two years. Manuel and Ricardo Ferenstein faced theft charges with fines. Arturo Kevine had bond posted. Roberto Garza’s case reset. This morning John Brady faced auto theft charge with a verdict of two years in the state penitentiary.
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William Stoner
Manuel G. Ferenstein
Ricardo Ferenstein
Vuider Rsg
Arturo Kevine
Roberto Garza
John Brady
Brady
Cowpeas For Sale and Revival Meeting Notice
A small surplus of cowpeas for sale by S. N. Johnson with contact phone 28 5 2 6. The Revival at the Baptist church features Pho Andrews addressing a large crowd and daily talks at 11 am and evening sessions. Mr Cawher leads music as a Wardle chorus performs. guests are invited to bring friends.
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Cot
N. Johnson
Pho Andrews
The
Baptist Church
Lu A. m. and & Co
Cawher
Laredo Candy Company
Riverside Dairy Milk
Tomas Rivera
Vicenta Olivares
Tomas P. Lopez
Josefina Rivera
Pablo Briones
Maria Alla Gracia Castillo
Nueces Valley Rio Grande and Gulf Railroad Plans 135 Mile Extension
Nautees Vatlbyy Bee County to Webb County submits notice to the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking a certificate for the construction or extension of a radio line across Beeville to amdo through McAchullen and ha Salle Counties to Webb County. President W A Mattilat signs.
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Rio Grande
Gault
Winshinetoi
Te C
Beeville
Bee County
Througiyedoh
McAchullen
Ha Salle
Amdo
Webb County
Hee Sauter
Texsas, Nueces Valley, Rio Grande and Gulf Railroad Company
W. A. Mattilatl
Notice of seized goods at Laredo under Tariff Act 1922
The Office of the Deputy Collector of Customs Port of Laredo Texas announces seizure of various items including 4 revolvers 4 pistols 1 cartridge belt 1 centerpiece 2 yarapes 1 doily 8 lace yokes 19 handkerchiefs 2 pieces of lace 7 gold filled chains 1 embroidered gown 1 chess set 1 perfumery 5 lb cajeta 1 necktie 1 saddle 1 pair leggings 1 bridle 1 silk scarf 1 paper knife. Claimants must file within twenty days from first publication. if not the articles will be sold at 10 A M June 13 1928 at the Custom House.
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Jaredo
Texas
Laredo
A. K. Kuhn
Campbell Brings Family to Laredo From Junction City
Frank R Campbell and his family arrived in Laredo by auto from Junction City to establish their future home. Campbell is regarded as a leading ecologist in the district and is occupied with interests of the Boston Miranda Leaseholders and related concerns, who trust his geological investigations.
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Laredo
Frank R. Cmpbell
Junction City
Campbell
Boston-Miranda
Frank Campbell
Bids Sought for School Additions in Laredo Texas
Call for bids to construct one Junior High School, additions to Central and Heights Schools, and rooms at First and Fourth Ward Schools. Separate contracts for general work plumbing and wiring. Bids due 4 p m May 31 1928 in Wilcox Building. Deposit $10 per plan set. Bids may be rejected.
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Wilcox
Central School
Heights School
First
Fourth Ward
M. 8
Ityan
Laredo
Texas
Cole No 3 Spuds At Forrester Well In Bruni Area
Cole No 3 spudded this morning about 300 feet west of Cole No 2 on the Cole lease one mile north of Bruni. No. 2 returns to 1700 feet to test rich oil sand but cannot be saved past 3285 feet. Cole Petroleum Co president says No 3 will reach 3400 feet and likely produce in about forty five days. Bor Tex rig moved to Forrester No 1 site. Forrester No 2 may start with the installed rotary rig.
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Cole No
Cole No. 3
Cole
Bor-Tex
Forrester No. 1
Bor-Tex Oil Co
Laredo
Forrester
Nye
Forrester No. 2
Oil find reported west of Dilton by Magnolia No 1
A report from Survey No 261 west of Dilton states Magnolia No 1 drilled to 2600 feet and yielded a favorable oil and gas showing. The company wired its general superintendent to arrive before further drilling, suggesting potential new territory east of Mirando City. Community No 1 near Dilton continues a deep test.
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Laredo
Magnolia No
Dilton
Magnolia
Mirando City
Judge Winslow vows cleanup of probate docket in Webb county
County Judge A Winslow announces a August term move to clear decades old probate cases. He warns lawyers to settle old matters or he will remove dead issues from the docket, promising a busier probate court with fewer lingering files.
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A. Winslow
Webb County
Winslow
Close In Home For Sale In Laredo On Best Street
Two story brick home with 14 rooms a large brick garage two brick servant rooms laundry room fully equipped near Post Office on best street in Laredo two percent lots on corner plenty of room for another residence or apartment house priced at 15000 on terms contact Hal Hailey 235 Joseph Bldg Phone 1108 June 21 1931.
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Best Street
Laredo
Hal Hailey
Joseph
Thundering Tale Of Skeletons From Rio Grande Hoax
A sensational report from Laredo claimed thirty one skeletons were removed from a deep Rio Grande hole near Colombia Mexico. The item cites no reliable correspondents and is dismissed as buncombe by local press.
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Laredo
Rio Grande
Colombia
Mexico
Buncombe
Forward Paving and Local Notices in Laredo
Street work progresses on Matamoros street with curbing and grading ahead of paving. Dr. Rayner returns to Laredo and works from Herrera Pharmacy. Local ads include Gift Shop Lincoln street, Miss Sallee, and Ye Beauty Shoppe with phone numbers. Oil district tests and drilling continue to reach 1500 to 1650 feet. Various services listed: electrical contractor A M Wormaer, Cantu auto painting, notary Will W. Regg, Golden Gilnt Shampoo.
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Sanitary
Matamoros Street
Rayner
Laredo
Herrera Pharmacy
Lincoln Street
A. M. Wormaer
Laredo Oil District
Fide Cantu
Catholic Daughters Meet at K C Hall Tonight
Catholic Daughters of America hold a regular meeting this evening at 8 o clock in the K C Hall. All members urged to attend.
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Catholic Daughters of America
K. C. Hall
Impressive Memorial for President Venustiano Carranza
A large crowd attended a velada at the Royal in Laredo honoring Venustiano Carranza. The event featured music, recitations, and speeches by Gen. Ireneo Villarreal and Gen. Marelano Gonzalez, with floral tributes from Carranza’s family and dignitaries.
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Velada
the Royal
Venustiano Carranza
Leonor Tagnon
Carranza
Candldo Aguilar
Col
Alberto Salinas
Laredo
Ireneo Villareal
Marelano Gonzalez
Elks Lodge Posts May Meeting With Social Smoker
Laredo Lodge No 1018 B B O Elks announces Tuesday evening May 22 meeting followed by a smoker. All visiting Elks are cordially invited.
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Laredo Lodge No
B. B. O. Elks
Elks
Home Garden Tools That Lighten Home Labor
Seth W Shoemaker of The School of Agriculture at International Correspondence Schools urges a varied toolkit for medium sized gardens. He lists spade or digging fork a dibble hoe wheelbarrow roller measuring stick spray pump and planting attachments noting early tool inventory saves time and moisture conservation improves yields by reducing weed competition and soil depletion.
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Seth W. Shoemaker
School of Agriculture, International Correspondence Schools
Scranton, Pa
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertises Local Relief
Catarrh is described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. Hall's Catarrh Medicine consists of an ointment for external relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to aid healing. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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