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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1918
Page
11
Friday's Daily touts a famous reliever of rheumatic aches and sprains. It claims rapid relief with no rubbing, penetrating action, and a clean refreshing feel. Available at all drug stores with a large bottle offering economy.
Dr Henry John Cody, marking his fiftieth birthday, is entrusted with solving postwar educational problems as Ontario Province Minister of Education. A Toronto Anglican clergyman deeply involved in church and educational work, he hails from Ontario and studied at the University of Toronto, later serving on its senate. He has held major church boards and civic roles, including a term on the Ontario Government’s Commission on Unemployment. In office he advocates higher teacher wages and emphasis on technical and vocational training.
E T Ramon of 1619 Lincoln Street reports relief from repeated backache and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes dull throbbing pains, difficultysto stoop, and states the medicine removed the trouble and improved his condition. Available for 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
Notice to taxpayers announces City Hall office hours for 1918 tax reception from 9 am to 12 and 2 pm to 5 pm. D C de Lachica signs as City Tax Collector. Also includes an ad blurb praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with a testimonial from Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York and a claim of no narcotics.
Marksville Louisiana resident Mrs. Alice Johnson recounts a year of persistent back and side pain. After taking Cardui she regained strength, could straighten up, and nearly all pain disappeared, praising Cardui for improving her health. Thousands of women share similar results. NC-134
Society note from Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor. Phone line appears as 43 in the department column and reflects routine society column contact details.
Friday activities include Blue Bird Campfire Girls at 4 PM at Mrs. Alfred Poggenpohl, Swastika Campfire Girls at Miss Belva Bergman’s home, Boy Scouts Troop No 1 at 7 PM in the Methodist Church, 2 at 7 PM, a dance at Elks Hall at 8 30 PM, and a Latin American Club dance in the evening. Saturday features Busy Bees meeting at Miss Emilie Halsell’s home at 2 50 PM and a Soldiers Club dance in the evening.
A series of social notices list residents and visitors in Monterey and Vancouver including Lieut. Seymour Denike, Mrs. Wilhelmina Werner and son, and Miss Elsie Werner. Messages mention promotions, arrivals, and Christmas plans as families travel or stay with relatives across San Antonio, Poteet, Seguin, and Washington D. C. plus church society meetings and Red Cross board changes.
Mrs Clarence Jefferies resigns as membership chair to take the Refugee Garments post. Mrs R A Millar, Women’s Work chair, announced the new appointments of Jefferies to Refugee Garments and MacGregor to knitting. Christmas Package Committee thanks the chapter as boxes head overseas soldiers. Members present listed. Isley’s letter praises Chamberlain’s Tablets for stomach disorders and constipation.
One year ago today in the war December 6 Russo German armistice announced. Six German aeroplanes captured in raid on London. Berlin reported capture of 11 000 prisoners in the new offensive in Northern Italy. German U boat sank United States destroyer Jacob Jones with six officers and men missing.
Washington reports debate in official circles over a potential war between Chile and Peru after recent reports of escalating differences. The piece notes Chile's prosperity, military and naval strength, and regional ambitions, with background on geography, population, and economy. It also references German propaganda findings linked to Hearst papers via Bernstorff and Hale.
A Missouri reader from Jefferson City reports rapid relief from stomach trouble and fatigue after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She notes noticeable improvement within a week and increased energy and well being.
New York officials report no contact by wireless with the United States hospital ship Comfort bearing wounded troops since yesterday afternoon. The ship’s status and location remained undisclosed as authorities sought word from the vessel on duty during wartime operations.
The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reports Allied and American forces will temporarily occupy Berlin to supervise and police, with Mannheim to follow, citing a intercepted American wireless dispatch. The move allegedly follows a prison camp incident in which a supervisor shot three French prisoners. Lord Cecil calls for personal responsibility of officials for mistreatment of British POWs.
On December 6 the American Army of Occupation moved toward the Rhine amid reported German indifference. General Dickman resumes march at daylight while General Pershing issues a proclamation urging civilians to resume normal life if military actions stay orderly. In Treves 150 aircraft were found ready for Allied delivery.
Dec 6 report says Prince Adalbert third son of former German emperor has joined the present government and is now in Potsdam. In Washington Walter Hume former secretary of state for the colonies urged colonial natives seek British rule.
Paris reports that President Wilson is set to arrive in Paris on Friday December 13, as noted by Marcel Hutin of Echo de Paris, highlighting the upcoming visit and its timing.
London reports serious disturbances in Berlin with considerable shooting in principal streets. The dispatch notes unrest spreading through the central area as authorities respond with measures.
Memorial exercises mark the Halifax powder-ship disaster anniversary. A postwar building industry conference convenes in Atlantic City. Marshall cancels Omaha speech. MIT hosts an engineering education conference with Britain and America. Taft Schwab and Wilson headline the Academy of Political Science meeting in NYC on industrial victory and labor relations.
An aged bishop visiting Bournemouth for health rests on a parade seal. A kind girl offers help and the bishop compliments her gently while she reveals she has helped her drunk father before. The exchange preserves the bishop's warm smile and the girl's bold honesty.
An Amsterdam dispatch reports rising friction at the Dutch German frontier. The trouble is attributed to the influence of the German Bolsheviki, signaling heightened postwar instability and cross border strain.
Washington reports in Major General Harris adjutant general annual report that bodies of American soldiers who died in France will remain there until after the war, following an agreement with the government of France. The decision outlines cooperation between the two nations on burial matters during hostilities.
Paris reports British warships have entered the Russian port of Reval to aid Estonia’s government and says similar intervention will follow if any other Baltic nation seeks allied protection. The Petit Journal notes the action answers an urgent Esthenian request.
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans provided to The Times by the Telephone Co notes tonight and Saturday fair weather. Fort McIntosh observations show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum of 79 degrees and a minimum of 47 degrees. Winds are generally southeast and conditions partly cloudy.
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