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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1918
Page
14
The Westminster Gazette declares Germany and all its states share responsibility for the war and its costs. It condemns German actions toward civilians and prisoners, asserts universal financial liability, and predicts a future marked by suspicion, restricted emigration, and a return to orderly government under elite authority.
An editorial argues Bolshevism was crafted in Germany to betray Russia and serve German aims. It claims the Kaiser’s intellectuals manufactured the idea, Lenine and Trotzky accepted it for gold and power, and that German rulers prefer orderly authority under the current regime.
A letter from a Laredo resident in France includes a German circular urging American soldiers to quit fighting. The pamphlet questions liberty and democracy slogans and advises soldiers to avoid dying in France, suggesting it is better to live and return home.
Boies Penrose senior United States senator from Pennsylvania leads the stalwart conservative wing as GOP organizing begins for the next Congress. A Philadelphia native and Harvard graduate, he rose through Pennsylvania politics under Matthew S Quay and has been elected to the Senate in 1911 and reelected twice. In national GOP conventions he is a prominent regular. Texas Mexican and other rail timetables follow, then an anecdote about Mrs P O Stuchell praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her son Wilks.
Today’s anniversaries highlight Tanlac testimonials from C. K. Cartwright of Chattanooga praising renewed health after decades of illness. The column lists historical events from 1729 Charles Thomson birth to 1916 Admiral Beatty’s rise, including Poland insurrection in 1820 and the 1906 Southern Railway wreck that claimed President Samuel Spencer.
Contractor Clarence Jefferies is now at work in the West Partition installing foundation and framework for sixteen new lock boxes and drawers at the postoffice. The improvement will supply additional facilities for mail handling near the elevator shaft to meet heavy demand.
Watoga West Virginia Mrs S W Gladwell testifies at age fifteen suffering headaches backache bearing down pains and loss of appetite. After one bottle of Cardus she improved and finished three bottles gaining strength and three children. Now married with three kids she never needed a doctor for female trouble and credits Cardui as the medicine she needed.
A tramp, wandering south of Ireland, approached a well seated elderly woman. He explained he had not eaten for two days. She offered him a kind alternative directing him to the back of the house where longer grass grew, then apologized for not having food to share directly.
In front of about 2000 spectators civilians and soldiers, the Thirty-seventh Infantry beat Fourth Field Artillery 13 to 12 on Thanksgiving Day. The infantry led 13–0 at halftime after a 35-yard TD by Lieut Lea and solid defense. Artillery rallied in the third and then drove deep into the fourth before Hesselden’s interception and a final answer by the infantry halted the drive as time ran out.
Webb County Exemption Board announces revocation of regulations requiring passport permits for registrants leaving the country. No further permits needed under draft requirements. Also notes marriage license issued for Francisco Jasso and Josefa Villareal. Miguel Ruiz returns from France to Newport News after enlisting in the army. Importations from Mexico include zinc lead baskets and garbanzos. Rev. L H Wharton at Baptist church preached on end of war to a crowded audience. Sergeant Robert Shaw of the 111th Ammunition Train wrote from abroad that all is well with his command and they are resting, indicating safety of Laredo troops.
Corporal Jack Correll of Co L 141st Infantry 26th Division a Laredo boy who fought in the Mexican troubles and in World War I was killed in action in France October 5 1918 Thanksgiving Day message from Washington to Mrs M Correy confirms the loss. Survived by mother three sisters and two brothers all in Texas. A San Antonio officer praised Texas boys of the Lone Star Division for their bravery in battle.
Dramatic cold remedy advice promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial attacks and Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle laxative. Both sold by druggists, 60¢ to $1.20 and 25c respectively, with warning to treat coughs at home and sleep to recover.
A Thanksgiving matinee at the Royal Theater drew large crowds as Nazimova, famed Russian actress, starred in Toys of Fate. The performance showcased her versatility and dramatic intensity through a tale of a daughter’s rise, a mother’s downfall, and gripping suspense.
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