01 Dec 1918
Page 6
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1918
Page
6
The Laredo Times lists subscription terms for daily and weekly editions. Prices include one copy monthly 60 cents, yearly 6 dollars, and weekly rates for Sunday editions with postpaid mail options to the United States Mexico and Canada. Subscriptions are payable in advance.
The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to republication of its news dispatches credited to AP or not otherwise credited in this newspaper, including local news published herein.
An analysis contrasts Allied and American WWI losses with German and French figures, praising the U S Army's methods and low disease deaths. It argues socialism and Bolshevism threaten liberty, citing Kipling’s Imperial Rescript and a critique of Kaisers Germany. The piece links labor as a moral urge to national strength.
The passage reflects on nursing during wartime, noting the limited role of religious bodies as nurses, widespread supply failures, and improvised care. It contrasts past medical ignorance with present gains, praising army achievements and reduced losses while condemning the barbarity and cruelty of war.
A daily column lists historic events on November 25 from 1781 Cornwallis surrender to 1916 Greek war entry. It notes deposements and births, including Ernest Louis of Hesse and Princess Louise. The item includes an old digestive remedy advertisement for Herbine at 50 cents.
The German scheme, traced to Legation Counselor Von Chemitz and outlined by Dr. Albert Zimmermann, sought a Mexico Japan alliance to confront the United States. Zimmermann urged conquests of New Mexico Texas and Arizona as part of a broader war aim. The plot surfaced publicly in February 1917 as U S entry into World War I approached.
An old advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment to soothe sore throats with one or two applications claimed to cure. Pricing listed as 25c, 50c, and 1.00 per bottle, with sales through druggists.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a non calomel laxative option for chronic constipation and torpid liver symptoms. The sugar coated olive colored pills claim no griping and normalize bowel and liver function with one or two tablets at bedtime. Available in 10c and 25c boxes from all druggists.
A persuasive essay argues that true progress requires unequal effort and that socialism undermines achievement. It asserts that superior individuals drive civilization, citing cathedral, art, and literary feats achieved through intense labor and long hours. The author warns against universal sufficiency and advocates personal toil.
United States Consul Randolph Robertson reported a state department telegram authorizing relaxed passport rules at the Mexican border. Border permits and identity cards may be issued to reputable persons with photographs, allowing multiple crossings without prior stamping, with oral applications accepted for those unable to write.
Mylus Little son of Mr and Mrs M Little of this city was killed in action in France on November 4. He left here last year as a member of Webb countys national army contingent, spent time at Camp Travis, then went to France with American troops. He was about 22, in the medical department of the 843d Machine Gun Battalion. Francisco Garcia, another local soldier, was also listed as killed in France.
A Laredo citizen Rk. E. Sadler, a railroad conductor, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pains and weak kidneys after buying at Homner's Drug Store. He later notes continued good results and recommends the same remedy. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
State Game Warden Huddleston and State Ranger Kean arrested two men named Villareal and Parish for headlight hunting in Laredo. They pled guilty and paid fines of ten dollars plus costs each this morning.
Christmas shopping urged as one month remains with warnings about crowds and busy clerks. A church sale at the Rectory of Christ Episcopal Church offers infant items and Thanksgiving cakes and pies. Mrs Rose Shaw notes her son Robert Shaw, in France, is safe and well, with cousin John R. Shaw newly arrived. Passport relaxations hint border conditions improving. Zapata War Fund list corrected. subscriptions total adjusted. Lawler T C Mann and family relocate to 1219 Cortez Street.
The article urges a Thursday Thanksgiving as a day of genuine thanks and prayer for the end of hostilities. It notes church services across the country, prayers for peace, and remembrance of those who died for liberty. It also mentions a scarcer turkey supply and wishes for safe return of soldiers.
After an eight week first session, Webb County District Court will adjourn next Saturday afternoon. District Judge J F Mullally will convene a second eight week session Monday morning with grand jurors summoned to appear. Names include I Alexander Sam W Brown T A Austin Gus D Becker John O Buenz Leonard Nelson Zack Windrow John Colman Ed Denike Henry Borchers G P Farlas Leopoldo Villegas J B DaCamara R K Mims J R Moore F A Lattig.
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