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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1918
Page
22
Saturday's Daily discusses a new Texas law from a special session mandating English for all public school children below high school. It imposes penalties on teachers and critics argue it targets German and other languages. Supporters call it a patriot move to improve schooling and prevent multilingual instruction.
The Federal Reserve again cuts the amount of money passengers may carry into Mexico, effective in Laredo. Previously travelers could carry 5 000 in bank notes plus 200 in gold and 200 in silver. The new rule allows only 1 000 total, with 100 in silver and 100 in gold.
A quoted pledge by 500 hotel men to use fewer wheat products until the new crop arrives is scrutinized. The piece questions whether patrons bear the burden, noting prior loyalty displays like meatless Tuesdays and arguing hotel profits may rise when substitutions cost diners more.
The remains of Miss Sallie Dodd died in Abilene were brought to Laredo yesterday afternoon and taken to the Canvery undertaking parlors. The funeral was conducted at the chapel by Rev. C. W. Cook of the Episcopal church and at the grave. Interment followed in the family plot at the city cemetery. Pallbearers included Harry W. Johnston J. B. DaCamara Harry G. DaCamara Albert Offer J. B Morton and C. C. Biggio.
A note of gratitude from Mrs Norman Polkinhorn thanks the cast and others for helping make The Passport a grand success. Special thanks go to Mrs Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald Sergeant Anderson Sergeant MacKenzie and Private Clark for their work in the program.
The Womanless Wedding benefit for the American Red Cross at the Royal Opera House in Laredo sold out, with all seats filled and many standing. Local business leaders impersonated female roles to comedic effect, a bridal procession wowed the audience, Theda Bara and Cupid parodied figures, Rev Hitchem performed the burlesque ceremony, and the event featured the new march The Texans Are Ready.
Ten more carloads of onions left Laredo last night bringing season total to forty four cars. The Texans Are Ready song sold two hundred copies after its introduction at the Womanless Wedding and is in high demand at local stores. Rain reports vary across the county, with some areas receiving good moisture while others see little to none. Washington ordered the Nuevo Laredo telephone exchange cut off, severing lines into the border city.
The E. W. Rose Co announces Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid for skin problems including eczema pimples and blotches. Available at drug stores for 35c or a larger bottle for $1.00, it is described as non greasy easily applied and dependable. Cleveland Ohio.
The April 1 federal market report shows Houston the only Texas Bermuda source so far with Bermuda shipments scarce elsewhere. Memphis reports moderate demand and fair market values around 1.76 to 1.90 per unit, New Orleans offers red globes around 1.50 to 1.60 with no Texas Bermuda supplies, and New York notes very poor demand though movement remains active with a wide quality range. St Louis describes slow demand and weak market with no Texas supplies. Kansas City shows yellow and red varieties exhausted and mostly even quality. Chicago reports yellow best sacks at 1.00 to 1.25 and Valencia crates at 11.15 with no Texas supplies.
Mrs Isabel de la Garza de Ugarte widow of Andres Ugarte a pioneer resident dies at 711 Zaragoza street after a lingering illness aged 40 She leaves other relatives in the city Funeral services begin at 6 pm at the family home then at San Agustin Cathedral and proceed to the Catholic cemetery for interment.
The Red Cross Knitting Circle meets at 4 PM with Mrs. W. W. MacGregor. Junior Scouts gather at Methodist Church club room. Boy Scouts Troop No. 2 meet at Firemen's Hall 7 PM for Ladies Night. Epworth League meets 6:30 PM at Methodist Church. Christian Endeavor at Presbyterian Church 7 PM. B Y P U Senior and Junior meet at Creath Memorial Baptist Church 6:45 PM. Christian Church meets 7 PM. Red Cross Surgical Room opens 2:39 PM. Junior Red Cross Surgical Room at High School opens 8:30 PM. Executive Board of Woman's Club meets Library Market Hall 2:20 PM. Sunbeam Band meets 4 PM at Baptist Church.
A strong airstorm visited Laredo around 6 30 PM with hail about the size of two marbles lasting several minutes. Rain followed briefly and clouds cleared. Reports show light rain and hail in areas near Laredo Hebbronville Bruni. Lightning and thunder suggested a larger storm south of Nuevo Laredo, but it did not cross the boundary. Further rain indications were favorable but moisture remained held back.
Voters in Laredo Independent School District elect three trustees today as polls open at Central School for First and Second ward residents and at Gramar School for Third and Fourth ward residents. Incumbents Molina Ligarde and Cullinan face no opposition for reelection.
The Times invites readers to send weddings parties visits and social news to the society editor at No 70 between 7 and 8. Names must be signed. Recent items include Mr and Mrs R A Millar moving to the Heights, Dr and Mrs Hiatt at Barnet home, Mr D G Lattimer visiting from Rockdale, and a San Antonio business trip by Mr Clemens. The piece also covers saloon closing April 15 amid acts affecting zones and a note on a bill’s final form and April 16 enforcement, plus a Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Ramsay hosting and attendees listed.
Villar's orchestra will play at the Imperial Cafe from 12 m to 2 20 p m Sunday. Enjoy a good meal while listening to choice music in the Southside of Market plaza area.
The Swastika Chapter met with Mrs. W G Butler to sew clothing for Belgian Babies. Participants included Belva Bergman Marguerite Sechlever Celeste Hamilton Madonna Sorrell Arvilla Seaman and Mrs Butler. The Nopales Chapter enjoyed a hike to the Holding Institute with Mrs Burnett Mary Josephine Moore and Misses Ruth and May Netzer Jessie.
Florence Hale and Margaret Luiz attend a lavish ceremony at the Royal Opera House as Theda Chaplin wed Charlie Chaplin. The room features a U S flag backdrop, Easter lilies, and a punch table. Caruso, Melba, Pavlova, and many stars perform and enjoy dances and songs, ending with a Texan chorus and a one-step.
A Baltimore parade marks the third Liberty Loan campaign opening, with twenty thousand troops from Camp Meade to march in a grand procession. events list early U S milestones from 1776 to 1917 including Washington’s election, Wordsworth’s laureateship, Shiloh, and U S war entry.
An advertisement touts Musterole as a white mustard oil ointment that eases neuralgia and other pains by reducing inflammation. It claims fast relief for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma rheumatism lumbago and more with 30¢ 60¢ and hospital size $2.50 jars.
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