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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1918
Page
20
The article argues German democracy is weak and warns of soviet style rule in Germany and Russia. It contrasts class systems, praises American immunity to such divides, and stresses duty to returning soldiers. It notes home front changes, rising prices, and the likely warm but sober welcome for veterans.
In a reflection on the song When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again the piece celebrates returning soldiers after four years of war. It notes the broad, non sectional appeal and foresees many veterans returning home within weeks, with Christmas at home possible for some.
A Webb County Chapter Red Cross meeting canvassed the November 20 election and announced eleven directors for the coming year. The slate includes Mrs. W W MacGregor Mrs Hal W Greer Rev C W Cook Prof F W Mally R A Millar Mrs KR A Millar W J Sames Mrs A S Tucker Mrs Clarence Jefferies Charles Deutz and Mrs CW Hellen. The new board will elect officers soon.
Laredo National Bank has teamed with Lerdon and Paria Banks to facilitate sending money to soldiers overseas. The bank offers direct connections with London and Paris to pay in pounds, sterling, or francs, with free mail transfers or cable payments at actual cabling cost.
Letter from Lieut Ed J Moser Det 111th Amm Train recounts Laredo youths in France fighting bravely. Old Milmo Rifles Co I now Co IH 141st Infantry endured hard combat with valor. some Laredo boys killed. He praises division and notes reunions with Ninth Infantry and field artillery units once in Laredo.
FE C Benavides has sold his interest in Laredo Plumbing to Clemente Tellez. they form Southern Plumbing Company with an office at 1210 Hidalgo Street and phone line 606. Contacts are Ed H. Sanchez and Clemente Tellez, dated 11-25-31.
Advert says Sloan's Liniment eases sciatic pains neuritis lumbago and muscle strains with swift relief and economy. It touts cleanliness and universal preference.
A notice for Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B. P. O. E. calls all members to attend a regular meeting tonight with GR WEber as secretary. The item appears amid a holiday notice from the Laredo Independent School District. Thanksgiving will be a holiday for Laredo schools.
An advertisement for Calcerbs calcium tablets claims to remove warning coughs or colds and build health. It cites Eckman Laboratory of Philadelphia as the manufacturer and mentions B0c boxes sold at druggists with a monthly price of 4 cents.
Mrs. Robert McComb learns her son Private Roscoe Burbank has arrived in New York on home leave from France. He served with the 141st Infantry, 36th Division, after transferring from Milmo Rifles and participated with the Lone Star Division praised by a French general. He hopes to spend Christmas in Laredo with family.
Mrs O Stuchell of Homer City Pa recounts curing her son Hillis of a cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says it helped at once and quickly broke up the illness. The ad touts the remedy as long used and widely proven, pleasant and safe to take.
R R Wilkes manager of the Rio Grande Buick Co uncovers a large diamond inside a Globe Automobile casing during unpacking. He will not remove the diamond and will pass it to the purchaser. The Globe casing carries a 6000 mile guarantee and Ford products 7500 miles. Also mentions probate court actions for Leonardo Arispe and Arthur E Derby estates with appointed appraisers and administrators.
Queen Maud of Norway born in England today marks a royal birthday. Sir Ralph Pacet the new British ambassador to Brazil is 54. Dr Mary alker, a women’s rights advocate, is 86. Albert B. Pall, U S senator from New Mexico, is 57. William H Day, moderator, is 52. Thomas J Sharkey, once a heavyweight boxer, is 45.
Perry Florida pastor Rev W C Norton of Wesley Memorial Church Jacksonville testifies Tanlac restored his health after years of indigestion gas pain dizziness and insomnia He slept well ate freely and found his overall condition improved The product is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co Adv
Major General Clarence R Edwards U S A the guest of Massachusetts led the 26th New England division in France and organized the division early in the war. An Ohio native and West Point graduate his career includes command in Boston Panama Hawaii and the Texan border with notable work creating and administering the Bureau of Insular Affairs.
A collection of early 20th century items including importations from Mexico a henequen carload notes a marriage license issued for Edward Fondren Shaffer and Julia Frances Leyendecker. Various ads for Horlicks Malted Milk plumbing services a rectory sale and parish guild events. Also mentions weather forecasts missed, a notary public Wit W Gregg, a moved residence, a busy Crescent Garage, and remarks on jaywalking and driver conduct.
Notice to taxpayers that the City Hall office is open to receive city taxes for 1918. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. City Tax Collector Lachica announces hours and location.
The man of nerve energy stands out in his successes to the admiration of every one. With strong healthy nerves and good rich blood pulsing through his body, he accomplishes great tasks. With clear active brain and steady hand, he thinks quickly and works fast. He has the tremendous energy which ensures success.
A garbled OCR block lists multiple professionals and firms with partial addresses and phone numbers. Appears to be a directory snippet including an attorney at law in New Alexander Building near Laredo Nat’s Bank, a dentist, an architect in Monterey and San Antonio, and a funeral director at Jarvia Plaza, with scattered phone digits.
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