War Persists as Allies Fight to Heavy German Losses
The article argues the war hinges on killing, noting German methods like gas, submarines, and terror fail to deter Allied forces. It praises Allied strategy, condemns German civilian casualties, and warns Germany will seek peace once outnumbered. It also defends ongoing social efforts and Liberty Loans, urging society to keep up patriotic fundraising and morale activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hon
Alexander
Napoleon
Social whirl shifts to war benefits events
The article notes a post Lent shift to benefit gatherings for war support. It highlights the nation's one year of war, growing civilian and military contributions, and the emphasis on manpower over armaments as allies urge more fighters. It reflects a hopeful view of preparedness and unity.
Municipal election in Laredo sees light early vote
Voters in four city precincts opened polls at eight for mayor and aldermen with incumbents running unopposed. By noon turnout was light, with expectations of a stronger afternoon. The notice also promotes John O. Buenz Lumber Co offerings for heavier screen doors and patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laredo
Laredo Planing Company
John O. Buenz Lumber CO
Womanless Wedding at Royal Opera House Friday Benefit Show
Program for The Womanless Wedding at the Royal Opera House next Friday April 5 8:30 pm directed by Mrs T A Austin as a Red Cross benefit features Signor Caruso Geraldine Farrar Theda Bara Dolly Sisters Doris Lauder Lauder comedy numbers and a finale with the entire cast including Signor Caruso and John Barrymore among others.
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Royal Opera House
T. A. Austin
Laredo
The
Red Cross
Signor Caruso
Doris
Wewenverurs
Harry Lauder
Charlie Chaplin
Jack Pickford
John Barrymore
de Gogorza
Cte
Sefior Arevalo
Bara
Chorus
Guardian appointment request for Flores minors in Webb County
Webb County Texas court issues writ directing publication in a newspaper for ten days before a May guardianship hearing. Petra Ochoa de Fiores seeks letters of guardianship over Manuela Eudesia Elidia and Aurora Flores, minors, with hearing at the Webb County Court House in Laredo on the third Monday of May 1918.
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State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
State of
Texas
Manuela
Eudesia
Elidia
Aurora Flores
Petra Ochoa de Fiores
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Man praises Tanlac after long illness and costly failed treatments
S. W. Curlin of 292 King William Street San Antonio Texas says Tanlac restored his health after two decades of malaria chills and fever and extensive, costly therapies. He reports feeling better than in seven years and plans to tell others about Tanlac. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co Ad.
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S. W. Curlin
King William Street
San Antonio
Texas
Hot Springs
Gulf Refining Company
Beaumont
Tanlac
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Ady
Notable Birthday Today April George E Poster
The passage notes April George E Poster a University of Chicago professor of philosophy of religion involved in brewing and distilling controversy over federal prohibition, highlighting a long career across West Virginia Germany Canada and Chicago and mentioning his book The Finality of the Christian Religion and his advice on not overvaluing one’s methods. It also promotes Chamberlains Tablets for biliousness or constipation.
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George E. Poster
University of Chicago
Foster
West Virginia
Rochester Theological Seminary
Germany
Gottingen
Berlin
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
McMaster University
Divinity School
The
Pru
This Date In History Apr 2 Highlights From 1745 to 1917
A compact history listing notable events and births from 1745 to 1917. Highlights include Thomas Jefferson’s birth in 1745, the US Mint establishment in 1702, Copenhagen bombardment in 1801, Petersburg actions in 1865, aluminum patent in 188, and WWI era events in 1916 1917. Names include Jefferson Pike Wilson and leaders tied to US and British actions.
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United States Mint
Philadelphia
Lord Nelsey
Copenhagen
Grant
Petersburg
Open Competitive Exam for Quartermaster Checkers
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for checker positions limited to men. The test will be held on April 18. Vacancies exist at Fort McIntosh in Laredo Texas with annual salaries listed as 00 and similar roles in any service branch across the Tenth Civil Service District. Reinstatement transfer or promotion may fill vacancies if deemed in the service interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Quartermaster Corps
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Texas
Tenth Civil Service District
Deafness Cure Claim Promotes Constitutional Remedies
Advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be treated by local applications. It promises a $100 reward for a catarrh caused deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for free circulars from CHENEY Toledo Ohio. It also touts Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney
Drugelsia
Constipation CO
Toledo
Ohio
Rheumatic Pains Relief Endorsement in Batavia Ad
Mrs S N Finch of Batavia New York endorses Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic chest and shoulder pains. She states it has never failed to give prompt relief. The testimonial supports the product's reputation for quick soothing effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S N Finch
Cardui Claims To Relieve Woman’s Back And Side Pain
Marksville Louisiana resident Mrs. Alice Johnson details a year of severe back and side agony. After trying medicines she found relief with Cardui, reporting restored strength and ability to work. The testimonial urges others with female complaints to try Cardui. NC-133
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marksville
Alice Johnson
Cardus
Cardui
Watch THE TIMES daily for subscription opportunities
TheTimes advertises a monthly subscription rate of 60 cents. It promotes daily issues and urges readers to subscribe for regular access to the newspaper content.
Body Found in Rio Grande Believed To Be Missing American Boy
A fifteen year old American boy’s body was found in the Rio Grande opposite the farm of Louis J Christen on the Mexican side. The boy wore a blue shirt black trousers and no shoes. He was presumed to have floated downstream from a distant fall and was interred on the Mexican bank. The Adams family had reported a missing son near North Laredo. the missing child was later found in Encinal and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Johnson
Rio Grande
Louis J Christen
Encinal
Johnson
North Laredo
Time Change Creates Hour and Thirty Minute Gap
The article notes a Sunday shift to American standard time causing a 1 hour 36 minute difference with Mexican time. It explains the new alignment affects U S immigration and customs schedules and confuses Nuevo Laredo residents used to a different clock.
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Rio Grande
United States
Nuevo Laredo
Immigration Customs
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