Memorial Day reflections on duty and debt across nations
The piece praises Memorial Day as a shared duty to honor fallen soldiers from all sides and care for their families. It contrasts U S sacrifice with British and French debts and credit, arguing nations earn stability through honest payments and prudent finances, not debt avoidance. It notes looming veteran hardships and the need to support widows and orphans.
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Southland
Trme
Lincoln
England
Great Britain
United States
Bank of England
France
Scotland
Wales
Channel
Lessons From British Debt Policy In Postwar Exchange
The article compares postwar exchange values showing Britain’s stable debt policy supports higher credit, while France and Italy faced inflation and repudiation talk. It notes Britain and other nations’ wartime and postwar debt practices influence currency values and investor confidence.
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America
Great Britain
Germany
Mussolini
France
Italy
Criminal docket disposed in order by district court
The district court disposed of several criminal docket items this morning. Manuel Gonzalez was fined ten dollars and costs for selling lottery tickets. A J Fields was fined twenty five dollars and costs for failing to stop and render aid. J Q Pope received a similar fine for failing to stop and render aid. Hichario Vallejo was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for theft over fifty dollars, with the sentence suspended. Maria G G de Orth’s case for practicing medicine without a license remained pending on the docket during good conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Gonzalez
A. J. Fields
J. Q. Pope
Hichario Vallejo
Maria GG. de Orth
Mexican candidates boost activity near border
Tomorrow at 8 10 p m the Mexico City train will bring Gregorio Garza Salinas former Tamaulipas governor and Ing Aurelio Leal Trevido ex congressman both seeking seats in the Mexican Congress and Senate. A welcoming band concert is planned on Juarez Plaza near the international bridge to greet them.
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Mexico City
Nuevo Laredo
Gregorio Garza Salinas
State of
Tamaulipas
Ing. Aurelio Leal Trevido
Juarez Plaza
International Bridge
Start a Date Palm Survey in Laredo District
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce asks residents to fill out date palm questionnaires, three per address, to identify suitable varieties for cultivation. Government support hinges on accurate data and community co operation, with questionnaires obtainable by calling secretary No 374. The project aims to transform date farming into a major, productive local industry.
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Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Europe
Bermuda
Dame Nature
United States
Rotogravure Section Showcases Laredo Homes
The Times publishes its rotogravure section featuring downtown Laredo homes on the first two pages and Heights homes on the third, with Montrose underrepresented. The green-spread feature, the first of its kind in Texas, aims to attract people to a city famed for beautiful homes.
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Texas
Laredo
CatarinA Homeowners Visit Laredo Trade Ties
About fifty five Catarina homeowners arrived in Laredo with Charles Ladd to learn about the town and its merchants. They toured and dined at Shamrock Winter Garden where Ladd hosted talks and praised Laredo for hospitable people and business links. The group then returned to Catarina delighted with the visit and potential trade ties.
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Catarina
Laredo
Charles Mr. Ladd
Mr.add
M. W. Brennan
JW. Ward
Charles Mim
Mr. Add
Mr. Ladd
Laredog
Odd Fellows Convention Returns to Laredo in November
J N Worsham was elected president of the Southwest Texas Odd Fellows Association at the San Antonio district meeting. Laredo won and will host the full convention in November with about 150 to 200 delegates from fourteen counties expected. The event will coincide with the Rebekahs gathering and promises a cordial welcome.
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J. N. Worsham
San Antonio
Southwest Texas Odd Fellows Association
Worsham
Laredo
Odd Fellows
Mr. Worsham
Times
Postmasters Tour Mexico City Guests of Cosme Hinojosa
Postmaster Roy B. Nichols of Houston and Mrs. Nichols visited Laredo yesterday with I H Ligarde and left for Mexico City this morning. They will spend about a month visiting points of interest in the republic with Mexico’s Postmaster General Cosme Hinojosa guiding them.
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Mexico
Roy B. Nichols
Houston
Nichols
Laredo
I. H. Ligarde
Mexico City
Cosme Hinojosa
Republic
Tag Day Postponed by Salvation Army
Owing to adverse circumstances the Tag Day has been postponed to next Saturday June. Further announcement will be given.
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Salvation Army
Laredo Presses Into Gulf Coast League Debut at Legion Park
The Laredo professional baseball club opens its Gulf Coast League season at Legion Park this afternoon at 4 oclock. Victoria and ex Beeville squads arrived, with local boys bolstering the lineup. The Victoria series continues tomorrow at 10, followed by a Sunday finale. Seahawks from Corpus Christi visit next week for a three game set.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
Kingsville
Victoria
Beeville
Legion Park
St. Anthony
Wise
Seahawks
Laredos
Ames
Summer School Begins May 31 In Laredo Public Schools
A six week summer session approved by the Laredo Public School Board will start at 7:30 a m Monday May 31 under the same supervision as the long term session. Courses include English Two Spanish One Algebra One Two American History and Geometry with credit granted on completion. Report to the High School Building at 7:30 a m Monday. Superintendent L J Christen.
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Laredo
L. J Christen
Missouri Pacific unveils rapid freight schedule
New Fast Freight by Missouri Pacific Lines via W C Ryan announces a new fast freight schedule effective tomorrow May 380th adding fourth morning arrivals from St Louis and Chicago and twenty four hours quicker service from all points beyond San Antonio. The service aims to boost Laredo as a key gateway to Mexico and is touted as the quickest yet offered in the region.
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W. C. Ryan
Missouri Pacific Lines
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Chicago
Memphis
Houston
Gylveston
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Chica
Laredo
Ryan
Mexico
Timeg Watch Daily Opportunities Per Month
The notice highlights daily opportunities to watch THE TIMEg for monthly opportunities. It emphasizes consistent engagement and per month cadence.
Laredo Beginnings News Recap and Local Happenings
Local notes cover a peach rum flavor promotion at Laredo Creamery, onion shipments totaling 1338 carloads to market, and plans for Valley Roofing Co to open in Laredo by June 1. The Royal Strand theaters show Douglas Fairbanks in Don Q, Nuevo Laredo screens at Concordia, and Decoration Day half-holidays are observed. Laredo joins Gulf Coast League pending support. Beeville loses franchise for attendance issues. weekly and home owners excursions run by Charles F C Ladd.
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Laredo Creamery Co
LG. N
Valley Roofing Co
Laredo
Royal
Strand
Nuevo ‘Laredo
Concordia
Douglas Fairbanks
Don Q
Beeville
Charles F. C. Ladd
Ladd
Charles I. C. Ladd
Dancing recital at High School draws Saturday crowd
Miss Josephine Brewster presents her pupils in a dancing recital at the High School Auditorium at 8 15 PM. Friends are cordially invited. Circle 1 of the Woman's Auxiliary holds a 9 AM food sale at C O D Grocery. Sunday activities at local churches follow with meetings and socials.
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Josephine Brewster
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
Society notes urge weekly reports and calendar submissions
Clubs and societies are urged to submit weekly reports to the Society Editor at No 70 and phone meetings to keep the daily society calendar accurate. Contributions should be typed. The piece lists local residents departing or visiting places such as Miranda City Bryan Bonita San Marcos Dallas Fort Worth and Mexico City and mentions Montgomery Ward and Co. readers are reminded to phone dates to inform the public.
Store Closed Monday for Decoration Day Observance
The store will close Monday at noon in observance of Decoration Day. Holiday schedule notes indicate limited hours and early closure for the observance.
Mildred Leyendecker Wins Laredo Team Sponsor Vote
Up to noon today the sponsor contest for the Laredo Gulf Coast League team closed with Mildred Leyendecker winning by ten votes out of twenty cast among five candidates. Suggested team names included All Stars Bermudas Oilers Gateways Exporters Oilions and Comets. Leyendecker will christen the team from one of these names before the series with Victoria opens at 4 o clock Sunday.
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Mildred Leyendecker
Laredo
Gulf Coast League
All Stars
Bermudas
Oilers
Gateways
Miss Leyendecker
Victoria
Notice of Seizure of Ford Truck in Laredo Texas 1926
Port of Laredo announces seizure of a Ford truck motor number 6611013 license 10852 N L for violation of tariff act. Claimant must file within twenty days. if not, vehicle to be sold at public auction June 21 1926 at 10 A M at the Custom House. A R Kahn Deputy Collector of Customs.
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Laredo
Texas
N. L
Custom House
A. R. Kahn
Customs
Bridesmaids Fete At Robert Lee Hotel In Laredo
A hospitality themed bridal party at the Robert H. Lee Hotel featured Miss Esther Penn June bride and fifteen tables for auction bridge whist and fan tan. Guests included Evelyn Ryan Angela Casso Hortense Leyendecker Josefina Guajardo Angelina Farias Olga Ferrara Aurora Perez and other local notables. The event honored Miss Penn with a cherry silk lace negligee as the prize.
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Robert H. Lee
Esther Penn
Evelyn Ryan
Angela Casso
Hortense Leyendecker
Josefina Guajardo
Angelina Farias
Olga Ferrara
Aurora Perez
Maria Luisa Ostos
Frances Alexander
C. M. de la Garza
Blanca Casso
Penn
Edgardo A. Gonzalez
Alice Penn
Senate sends 16 nominations to finance committee
After an hour long executive session the senate sent back to the finance committee 16 nominations for the board of appeals recently submitted by President Coolidge.
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Washington
Senate
Finance
Board of Appeals
Coolidge
Massachusetts Supreme Court Refuses Rehearing in Sacco Vanzetti Case
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court denied a rehearing of arguments on defense exceptions in the Sacco and Vanzetti murder trial. The court had dismissed exceptions on May 3 and upheld the trial jury verdict.
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Boston
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Memorial Day Proclaimed by Governor Ferguson
Governor Ferguson issued a Memorial Day proclamation designating May 30 for national tribute to the dead. The note from Austin stresses fitting ceremonies and observance across the state.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
General Federation of Women's Clubs Reaffirms Child Labor Stand
In Atlantic City on May 29 the 18th biennial convention reaffirmed its two year old stance in favor of a federal child labor amendment. A resolution expressing faith in the federal department of education also passed.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Department of Education
Victorian Styles Return to Fashion and Decor
London observers note side whiskers reappear and short tailcoats plus brimless top hats echo Victorian dandies. Decorators report a revival of Victorian furniture and accessories as wax fruits and green glass vases fetch high prices in antique shops.
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London
England
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