Official Maps of Highway Give Much Information
The Chamber of Commerce has secured official maps of the new Mexican highway from Laredo to the City of Mexico. They show each city and town along the route and the exact mileages. The total distance New Laredo to the City of Mexico is 1260 kilometers or 781 miles. A straight stretch south of New Laredo to Vallecillo runs 51 miles, currently suspended with plans to resume after staff reorganization. Inspect maps at the James-Moore Building ground floor.
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Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
City of Mexico
New Laredo
Monterrey
E& Point
Vallecillo
James- Moore
How Skinny Kids Gain Weight and Strength
An old advert claims Cod Liver Oil is a bone and weight helper for underweight children. It promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a sugar coated candy like alternative and offers money back if not satisfied. Available in local drugstores for 60 tablets at 60 cents.
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McCoy
City Drug Store
Laredo
Docket to Open in District Court Tomorrow
District Attorney John A. Walls announced the criminal docket will begin in district court tomorrow morning after the court convenes and will continue daily until all cases are disposed of, per the docket’s settings.
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John A. Walls
Laredo Listens In On Gubernatorial Campaign Speeches
Radio fans in Laredo heard speakers from the campaign though static hampered reception. Dan Moody spoke in San Antonio with clear reception while the Fergusons at Sulphur Springs were barely heard and Lynch Davidson in Colorado was not heard due to missed connections.
Mule Auction Notice in Laredo City Pound
One brown mule picked up for violation of the astray animals ordinance will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall on Tuesday May 25 1826 at 10 a m unless owner calls before that hour and pays all accrued costs. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas May 21 1926.
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M. Brennan
Laredo
Texas
Onion Shipments Light as Season Totals Rise
Bermuda onions moved from Laredo in 19 carloads on Saturday night with 15 via the I G N and 4 via the Texas Mexican. Sunday night 6 carloads went out via the I G N totaling 1227 carloads for the season. An additional ~100 carloads are expected, possibly ending the season by week’s end.
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Bermuda
Laredo
I-G. N
Notice to Delinquent Tax Payers in Laredo 1926
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes from 1885 to 1925 inclusive to call and pay promptly. Failing payment will prompt suit to foreclose the tax lien and sell property to cover taxes, penalties, interest and costs. City Attorney John A Pope signs this May 17 1926.
Three Men Killed in Car Crash at Tri-City Park
Three men die when their car is crowded off the pavement at Tri City Park Cairo Illinois May 24. The victims are Homer Gal breath 25 of Tanims Samuel Caigle 30 of Mound City and James Carroll of Mound City.
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Cairo
Tll
Tri- City Park
Homer Galbreath
Tanims
Samuel Caigle
James Carroll
Mound City
Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor Acclaimed Columnist
Society editor Violet S Oberfeldt of OCETY is noted by staff in a brief society column with contact details and page reference.
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Violet S. Oberfeldt
Social Calendar Highlighted Week Activities
Monday events include a kitchen shower and bridge party at 3:30 at Mrs Lafon's home honoring Miss Esther Penn. Presbyterian Church Woman's Auxiliary circles meet at 3:30 at Mrs Pue and Mrs Ribe st homes. Anne's Society meets at 3:30 in its hall and Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society holds a voice program at 4.
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L. A. Lafon
Ed. Pefia
Esther Penn
Presbyterian Church
Dan Pue
QO. E. Ribe
Anne's Society
Italian Celebration Marks 11th World War Anniversary
Italy marked the 11th anniversary of entering the world war with nationwide patriotic ceremonies. Veterans played an active role as millions participated in the events across the country.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
When May Makes a Moon Poem in Baltimore Sun
The column opens with a poetic verse about May making a moon and silvery imagery. It moves to local social notes: Mrs. J K Nixon visiting in the city, Mrs. Mattie Ward returning from San Antonio, plans of Royle K Mims attending a Houston bankers convention, and a party of Laredo residents visiting Mexico City. Also mentions Miss Mary Paul Goldman’s wedding prospects and various visits and travel among local residents. A Penn Leyendecker wedding bridesmaids host a bridge party and a student recital by Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn’s pupils are announced with invitation.
Bluefields Captured Without Fighting Ends Revolution
The government announces Bluefields was taken today without resistance after days of revolutionary control. The move is seen as the end of the revolt in the city and marks a pivotal political shift.
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Amagua
Nic
Bluefields
Supreme Court blocks prosecutions for illegal sales records
The Supreme Court ruled that bootleggers and their customers cannot be prosecuted under the prohibition enforcement act for failing to furnish permanent records of illegal sales, including customer names, in a Pennsylvania case decided today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Not A Candidate for Governor in Texas
Fort Worth May 24 A B Spencer of Fort Worth one of five Republicans named as a possible governor candidate announced definite today that he would not be a candidate He said it is an honor but other men in the Republican party are more ably qualified to serve as governor than I
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Fort Worth
Texas
A. B. Spencer
Psychological Spotlight Technique In Films By Mauritz Stiller
Culver City California May 24 The technique adds focus on principals in crowd scenes without special lighting It uses makeup or dress contrasts and timing of action to draw viewer attention The director says it is more effective than standard lighting for guiding spectators through the scene
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Culver City
Cal
Mauritz Stiller
Stiller
The Garbage Moonshine Plot
A cook named George befriends a rough visitor who asks for daily garbage and later delivers home made liquor. The visitor claims the garbage yields moonshine, and George, impressed by his enterprising burglar, keeps accepting bottles while noting coffee grounds should be kept separate to avoid spoiling the moonshine's flavor.
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George
Everybody's Magazine
One Riot in a Southwest Town Sparks Armed Aid Request
A notorious Southwest town reels in a first class race riot as the mayor seeks state aid. A train arrives with soldiers amid fires and gunfire while a lone sheriff Bill McDonald steps off, challenging city leaders with his single riot claim.
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Bill McDonald
Texas
Bit
Everybodys Magazine
Laredo Proclaims May 29 1926 Tag Day for Salvation Army
Laredo Texas Mayor Albert Martin proclaims May 29 1926 as Tag Day to raise funds for the Salvation Army. The notice lauds the Army’s wartime service and urges good people of Laredo to contribute to the charitable cause.
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Laredo
Texas
Salvation‘Army
Albert. Martin
International Women Swimmers Set for Extreme English Channel Run
In 1926 a record wave of entrants from Europe and the Americas, including eighteen women, train for a rough crossing from Cape Gris-Nez to Dover. Gertrude Ederle plans a second attempt with Helen Wainwright and Helen Gannon, while English and French rivals prepare to challenge extreme currents and distances amid world attention.
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Presa
London
Quenpel
Europe
Americas
Cape Gris-Nex
France
Gertrude Ederle
Misa
Ederle
Ederleth
Helen Wainwright
Florida
Helen Ganon
Baltimore
South
England
Canada
South America
Egypt
Madame Jane Lion
Dover
Lilian Harrison
Buenos Aires
Ikewise
Eva
Morrigan
Pictou
Suzanne Wurtyg
Ishak Helmy
Gertrude Ekderle
Lillian Harrison
Normal Ross
Detroit
Dick Howell
Erat
Northwestern University
America
Omer Perrault
Jean Demleville
Geneva
Georges Michel
Georgen Poilley
Language and Geography Oddities Across Nations
Notes describe Japan’s limited cultivated land about one sixth, Mexico where men speak first to acquaintances, and the Danube flowing through many languages. It mentions London telephone wires could circle the world fifty times, and Canada hosts two giant ore hoists lifting 560 tons hourly from 3200 feet deep. It also discusses Tibetan preference for lofty building sites and Chinese tones where pitch changes meaning, with up to five tones per word.
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Japan
Mexico
London
Canada
Jrock
Odd Facts From a Bygone Era
A collection of quirky notes: newspaper print runs about five miles long, summer weight slight rise, the ear shrinking with a growing body, and the Port of London Authority building’s outer railway for window cleaning. Also a peat fire in a medieval English inn burns for 130 years, with embers raked and peat replenished nightly to keep the blaze alive.
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Port of London Authority
England
Missing woman reported after trip and car crash
A missing woman named Mrs Virgin Pe Antonio was identified by Associated Press notes. A large diamond ring was found, and Mrs Patty claimed a maid drove her car into a garage late yesterday. The maid says Mrs Petty left home Saturday for a pleasure trip to New Braunfels.
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Virgin Pe Antonio
Bulla
Alain
Patty
Petty
New Braunfels
Population Up in 229 Cities With 30 000 Inhabitants
Washington May 24. The estimated population of 229 cities with 30 000 or more inhabitants was announced today by the department of commerce. The census bureau figures run to July 1 this year and assume the 1920 to 1920-20 period growth. New York remains first with 5 920 000, Chicago second with 8 048 000, Philadelphia third with 2 800 000 and Detroit fourth with 1 290 060.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Census Bureau
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Texas Cities Over 30000 Population in 1920 Census
The census bureau estimated Texas cities over 30000 in 1920 show large populations. Houston and Wichita Falls are so fast growing the department can not estimate and awaits the 1930 census. San Antonio remains the largest with 20000 and Dallas close behind with 200000. Other cities listed include Austin 38200 Beau mont 62600 HI Pase 109000 Fort Worth 169000 Galveston 49100 Waco 44800.
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Washington
Texas
Census Bureau
Houston
Wichita Falls
San Antonio Bui
Dallas
Austin
Beaumont
HI Pase
Fort Worth
Galveston
Waco
Oklahoma City Youth Dieing After Train Incident
Police probe death of Roy Smith 19 of Oklahoma City after he was struck by a passenger train last night He sustained two gashes on the forehead and a head wound leading investigators to suspect robbery assault and throwing onto the track The victim died minutes after the incident in Oklahoma City on May 24.
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Oklahoma City
Roy Smith
Smith
London dancing master promises thick ankles after Charleston
Santos Casani, a London dancing master, guarantees that two weeks of Charleston dancing will make any girl find her ankles thickened by at least one and a half inches.
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Associated Press
London
Santos Casani
Impossible Boss Call Showdown
In a brief Progressive Grocer line a frustrated supervisor orders Sam to wake up and debate being unable to sleep. The exchange hints at a clash over duties and readiness in a retail work environment.
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Sam
Southwest railways urged fair rate inquiries in western U S
Associated Press report from Washington on May 24 notes Ernest May of the state utilities council urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to create a Western rate inquiry. He argues oil and cotton growth supports Southwestern carriers with sufficient traffic for a fair return and that regional rates should not follow orders for the rest of the Western district. He cites that a 22 percent valuation increase could still yield a six percent return.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southwest
Ernest Muay
Coumpien
Interstate’ ‘Commerce Commission
Yoxag
May
Hea
Commission
Argentine sportsman sails toward Buenos Aires on 6000 mile flight
Bernardo Duggan, a wealthy Argentine athlete, begins a 6000 mile flight from Miller Field on Staten Island to Charleston, then onward to Buenos Aires, with two companions aboard a flying boat.
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Frega
New York
Bernardo Duggan
Miller Field
Staten Island
Charleston
8. C
Buenos Aires
Postmasters Meet Opens in Dallas With Air Mail Debate
The Texas Postmasters Association and the National League of District Postmasters hold their annual conventions in Dallas starting May 24. Key topics include large and small town post office challenges with air mail as the likely centerpiece of discussions.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas’ Postmasters Association
National League of District Postmasters
Birthday Marked by Notable Births Across Professions
May 24 honors include sculptor George Grey Barnard born in Bellefonte Pa 63 years ago, Chicago & Alton Railway president William G Blerd born in Baltimore Md 62 years ago, Newton W Gilbert former Vice Governor of the Philippines born in Worthington Oh 64 years ago, and famed French tennis star Suzanne Lenglen born in Compeigne 27 years ago.
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George Grey ' Barnard
Bellefonte
William G. Blerd
Chicago & Alton Railway
Baltimore
Newton
W. Gilbert
Philippines
Worthington
Mile
Suzanne
Lenglen
Compeigne
Warsaw reports on leadership and troop orders
A fragmented AP dispatch from Warsaw dated May 24 states the country will not seek a dictatorship. Marshal orders five regiments to move to provincial garrisons from Warsaw as part of security measures.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Preas
Marsh
Waresaw
Had No Jurisdiction In Property Rights Case
Associated press report states Washington on May 24 holding lacked jurisdiction over a case involving property owners in the capital and the right to enforce barring redevelopment in certain residential sections.
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Washington
Lin
Madison teachers to receive pension fund gains
A May report indicates Wisconsin farmers expect to generate three million dollars for a pension fund intended for teachers. The plan outlines that the fund will be paid out to teachers over time, supporting retirement benefits.
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Associated ‘Press
Madison, Wis
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Zene Planche Seal
Augusta Planche
Royle K. Mims
First State Bank & Trust Co
O. W. Killam
J. B. Roark
R. S. Duggan
Mexico City
Mary Paul Goldman
Goldman
Cecil Nethery
San Antonio
H. C. Hall
Guy Trout
McKinney
Belton
Anne
Baylor
Carol Griffin
Romayne
Paul Swancoat
Miss Foote
Paul Jr
Geo. Sturgis
Travis Bruce Bunn
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