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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1918
Page
18
In a wartime editorial a Laredo Times piece condemns anti American rhetoric and calls for loyal service. It warns locals against dissent or attempts to aid the Kaiser and vows swift action against violators while urging unity and patriotism.
The notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of AP stories or any dispatches credited to it, and that reprinting in this paper is restricted to those terms. It underscores copyright control over local editions and requests proper credit for AP content.
A Monday Daily note describes a Coshocton incident where about twenty five to thirty alleged pro Germans were forced to kiss the U S flag and cry out against the Kaiser. The piece questions whether such vigilantism achieves justice and urges proportional punishment for disloyal acts.
A writer praises U S volunteers serving in the army and Y M C A, noting high salaries for a volunteer lieutenant and the broader loyalty across social classes. It argues wealth does not erase patriotism and calls Americans the most patriotic people, highlighting sacrifices for humanity and democracy.
The notice invites readers to subscribe to The Times with a rate of 50 cents per month. It emphasizes ongoing opportunities and access to content through regular daily issues.
The Right Hon. James William Lowther MP veteran Speaker of the British House of Commons turns 63 today. He has represented Penrith since 1886, served as Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs in 1891, and chaired the Ways and Means Committee 1895 to 1905. He helped Britain at the Venice conference in 1892 and has longtime Russia interests. He is a hunter, fencer, and former Russia Society president. Also advertised Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism.
April 1 1781 Robert Lucas born Shepherdstown Va later Iowa territorial governor died 1853 1815 Bismarck born Brandenburg died 1898 1843 Gen John Armstrong dies 1758 Carlisle Pa 1863 Admiral Farragut passes batteries 1869 Royal visit to Constantinople 1872 1949 Mataafa’s Samoa attack 1913 Turkish peace terms 1915 General Botha campaign 1916 Zeppelin raid 1917 French British advance toward St Quenin
An endorsement from G. Vasquez, police officer at 608 Houston St, claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney trouble. The ad urges readers to buy at 60 cents from all dealers and credits FosterMilburn Co of Buffalo, NY.
Mrs. S. N. Finch of Batavia New York reports prompt relief from chest pains and shoulder rheumatic lameness after using Chamberlain's ointment, expressing satisfaction with the results.
The Southwest Texas Onion Growers meet in Laredo with a telegram from Washington showing Uncle Sam will buy Texas onions for camps if prices are reasonable. In Christ Church, Mme Virginia Colombati D Acagna, Mr Juan Macias, and Mrs David Franklin Anderson performed sacral and concert works impressing local audiences at Easter services across St Peters and St Agustin churches.
Official casualty accounts confirm Jose Ybarra of Laredo Webb county died when the Tuscania was sunk by a German submarine. Son of Romulo Ybarra, the local butcher, the tragedy follows earlier reports of doubt and misperception about his fate. The notice also mentions a Mattoon Indiana reader praising Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation relief.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is marketed as healing and antiseptic with price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and sold by all druggists.
Dr Edna Olive Tablets, a substitute for Dr Edwards, are a gentle vegetable laxative that eases constipation without calomel. They promote normal bowel and liver action with no griping and are taken at bedtime for quick, pleasant relief. available in 10¢ and 25¢ boxes.
The first Texas onions of the 1918 season rolled out of Laredo on Saturday night. John Armengol from the San Rafael farm in South Laredo shipped 223 crates and 286 bags of crystal wax and yellow onions to a Fort Worth commission firm. The stock, all good grade, will likely fetch a fancy price at market, possibly reaching Camp Bowie soldiers.
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