Return of Johnny Comes Marching Home in Shadow of German Politics
The piece argues German democracy is flawed by class factions and petty politicians while praising returning soldiers. It predicts upheaval as soviet style rule falters, urges living soldiers be welcomed and employed, notes higher prices, and contrasts past homecomings with a sober, celebratory reception.
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Germany
New England
Feneral
Working Men's Council
Russia
Ward
New York
France
Uncle Sam
Johnny
When Johnny Comes Home Again
A nostalgic note on the popular song When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again praising soldiers returning from war. It envisions homecomings within weeks and Christmas at home for many, calling the veterans conquering heroes and celebrating national unity.
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Johnny
North
South
Webb County Red Cross Elects Eleven Directors
Webb County Chapter of the American Red Cross held a meeting to canvass the November 20 directorate election. Eleven members were elected to serve for the coming year: Mrs. W. W. MacGregor, Mrs. Hal W. Greer, Rev. C. W. Cook, Prof. F. W. Mally, R. A. Millar, Mrs. R. A. Millar, W. J. Sames, Mrs. A. S. J. Tucker, Mrs. Clarence Jefferies, Charles Deutz, and Mrs. C. W. Hellen. A meeting will soon elect officers: chairman, secretary, and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
The
American Red Cross
W. W. MacGregor
Hal W. Greer
C. W. Cook
F. W. Mally
R. A. Millar
W. Jj. Sames
A.S. J. Tucker
Clarence Jefferies
Charles Deutz
C. W. Hellen
Laredo National Bank offers direct overseas money transfers
As shown in the issue, the Laredo National Bank has set up direct connections with London and Paris to send payments in pounds sterling or francs to Americans abroad. Transfers can be made by mail at no cost or by cable at the actual cabling expense.
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Laredo National Bank
London
Paris
Texas Boys Brave in France Letter Reveals Valor
Lieut Ed J Moser writes from France dated October 24 about Texas troops in action. He praises Company I Milmo Rifles now in 1411st Infantry and notes Laredo soldiers who died bravely. The unit fights alongside Ninth Infantry and 3d Field Artillery after a reunion recalling Laredo days.
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Times
J. Moser
Det
Laredo
Co. I
Milmo Rifles
Second Texas Infantry
Co. B
Ninth Infantry
Taredo
Third Field Artillery
Southern Plumbing Company opens at Hidalgo street
Ed H. Sanchez and Clemente Tellez announce sale of interest in Lo relo Plumbing to partner C. Benavides and continue a plumbing gas fitting and tinning business under the name Southern Plumbing Company at 1210 Hidalgo Street with orders to be phoned to No. 606 dated 11 26 31.
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Lorelo Plumbing Company
C. Benavides
Clemente Tellez
Southern Plumbing Company
Hidalgo Street
H. Sanchez
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches
The advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as easing sciatic pains, rheumatic twinges, neuritis, lumbago, and related joint and muscle ailments. It emphasizes easy application, fast relief, cleanliness, and economical use, claiming universal preference.
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Sloan
Laredo Elks Lodge Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No 1018 B P O Elks to night. All members requested to attend.
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Elks
Laredo Lodge No
Thanksgiving Holiday Proclaimed for Laredo Schools
The Laredo Independent School District board declared Thanksgiving Day a holiday for all public schools. Pupils and teachers may attend church services and festivities on Thursday and are not required to attend school. A Thanksgiving football game at Fort McIntosh features the 387th Infantry versus the Fourth Field Artillery in the afternoon.
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Laredo Public
Laredo Independent School District
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
387Th Infantry
Fourth Field Artillery
A Tonic and Health Builder Watch THE TIMES everyday
A brief note indicates a tonic and health builder product is advertised as a daily health aid with a monthly pricing prompt.
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the Times
Soldier Roscoe Burbank Returns From France To New York
Mrs. Robert McComb reports telegram from her son Private Roscoe Burbank of the 141st Infantry 36th Division that he has landed in New York on his way home for Christmas. He served with the Milmo Rifles and the Lone Star Division in France praised by a French general for bravery. Also Mrs P O Stuchell of Homer City Pa extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her son Ellis.
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Robert McComb
Roscoe Burbank
141St Infantry
New York
Laredo
Burbank
San Antonio
Army
Milmo Rifles
Camp Bowie
France
Lone Star Division
Wilkes Finds Diamond in Globe Auto Casing
R R Wilkes, manager of the Rio Grande Buick Co, uncovers a large diamond while unpacking Globe Automobile casings. He will not remove the gem and offers the purchaser the diamond under the casing guarantee of 6000 miles. Ford claims 7500 miles, and a purchaser may win the diamond. Separately, Mrs Rose Middleton of Greenville, Ill, endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and adults. Probate court reports estate matters for Leonardo Arispe and Arthur E Derby with appointed appraisers and administrators.
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Globe Automobile
R. R. Wilkes
Rio Grande Buick Co
Leonardo Arispe
F. H. Ligarde
B. J. Leyendecker
John A. Walls
Cipriano Esquivel
Arthur E. Derby
J. S. Penn
L. J. Christen
T. A. Austin
Pastor Norton Endorses Tanlac For Digestive Restorative Healing
Rev W C Norton of Perry Florida a longtime pastor at Wesley Memorial Church Jacksonville testifies Tanlac restored his health after years of indigestion gas pain dizziness and poor sleep He says he can eat anything sleep well and feels as well as ever Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co adv.
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W. C. Norton
Perry
Florida
Wesley Memorial Church
Jacksonville
Norton
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Henequen arrivals and local notices in brief
Importations from Mexico consisted of one carload of henequen. The issue notes a marriage license for Edward Fondren Shaffer and Julia Frances Leyendecker. Local ads include Frederico Cantu auto services, Christ Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Sale, and landmarks like The Crescent Garage. Weather prognostications misfired while other items mention plumbing, moving, and crime commentary on jitneys.
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Horlick
Edward Fondren Shaffer
Julia Frances Leyendecker
Edward Green
Florist
Ave C
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
Maj Gen Clarence R Edwards Led New England Division
Maj Gen Clarence R Edwards U S A guest of Massachusetts and commander of the 26th New England division in France. An Ohioan and West Point graduate, he organized the division and led the Northeastern Department in Boston before serving in Panama Hawaii and the Texan border. His record highlights administrative roles including creation of the Bureau of Insular Affairs.
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Clarence R. Edwards
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
New England
France
Edwards
Boston
West Point
Panama
Hawaii
Bureau of Insular Affairs
City Tax Office Open for 1918 Taxes
Notice from City Tax Collector D C de Lachica stating City Hall office hours for receiving 1918 taxes are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 6 pm. Posted with date 11-1-30t.
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D. C. de Lachica
Man of Nerve Earns World Admiration
Describes a man of nerve energy admired for his strong nerves and healthy blood. Highlights his quick thinking, steady hand, active brain, and fast work leading to notable successes and a high energy style.
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Tuesse's
RED Cross
Elks Hall
Moser
Old Milmo Rifles
New Plumbing Firm
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Eckman
Texas Boys
Globe Auto
Rose Middleton
Greenville
Chamberlain
Wesley Memorial Speaks
Tanlac
Mexico
Christ Episcopal Church
Juarez Plumbing
Matamoros Street
Parish Guild of
Bellmont
Main Ave
Fidel Cantu
Leonard Craig
Houston Street
Victoria Street
Crescent Garage
Gregg
Will W Gregg
Times Office
Farragut Street
Crescent
Suset
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Charles Ernst
Poteet
Mercy Hospital
Lawrence Nelson
Queen Maud
Norway
Hadward VII
England
Ralph Paget
Brazil
Mary Walker
Oswego
N. Y
Albert B. Fall
United States Senate
New Mexico
Frankfort
William Horace Day
National Council of Congregational Churches
Bloomingdale
Thomas J. Sharkey
National Service
Ireland
Ww. S
Morgan Yatter CO
Southwestern Life
Dallas
Wmdr
Iti
Sidney Res LM
J. J. Carney
Iturbide St
M. Salleer
Lincoln St
Chieg
Mcrae
Lee Fuller
ROY Campbell Company
City Drug Co
ICE Factory
P. M. Sauvignst
Joba
Buenz Lumber
Laredo, Texa
Physicians, Surgeons and Specialists
Webb Co. Medical Society
H. M. Austin
Richter
Honrs
ORS. C. F
H. E. Kenney
Osteopaths
Matamoros
Tel
Hicks, Phelps, Dickson and Bobbitt
Attorneys-at-Law
Hicks Building
Walls
John L. George
Ffice
Alexander Bldg
Ira O'Meara
Alexander Bidgover Woolworth’s
E. A. Atlee
Alexander Building
Nat'l Bank
A. E. McCulloch
Wilcox Block
J. K. Thompson
Richter Building
N. W
Corner Market Plaza
W. J. Wilson
People’s Pharmacy
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Alfred Giles Co, Architects
Monterey
Undertakers
John Convery
Jarvis Plaza
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Alexander Bid
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