Uncle Joe Cannon on socialism and Red Cross drive
The piece cites Uncle Joe Cannon defending against socialist agitation in a Saturday Evening Post interview. It argues socialism is a minority, cites AFL strength, and criticizes IWW. It also praises Red Cross chapters, highlights Laredo’s efforts, and urges Christmas membership drives, noting past gains and the value of personal work alongside funds.
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Uncle Joe” Cannon
Abraham Lincoln
Saturday Evening Post
Uncle Joe
United States
American Federation of Labor
Cannon
Germany
Ll. W. W
Paul
Thessalonians
Laredo
Red Cross
New York
Chicago
Gertrude B. Lane
Woman's Home Companion
Universe
Sed Cross
The
Illness, deliveries, and wartime notices in Laredo diary
A set of brief notices and small items from the Laredo area covers illness, local services, and port activity. It notes A Hamilton confined to bed, requests for packing crates, Mexican import shipments through Laredo, a florist listing, and censorship updates on motion pictures, with Christmas planning and a Fort McIntosh football doubleheader prompting local interest.
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A. Hamilton
Papayull
C. C. Ulmer
Woman overcomes stomach illness after Tanlac cure
Mrs. O. F. Sandidge of Adair Oklahoma says Tanlac gained her twenty one pounds and restored health after a year of stomach trouble and weakness. She traveled forty miles for the first bottle and soon felt better eating sleeping and strengthening. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.
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Tanluc
Tanlee
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Adv
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Endorsed by Leading Doctors
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as they do not reach the seat of the disease. Internal remedies like Hall's Catarrh Medicine act through the blood on mucous surfaces. This preparation, trusted by physicians for years, combines tonics and blood purifiers to treat catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials free. R F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. All Druggists 76c. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Murguia Defection Spurs Mexican Revolt Fears
Reports from Chihuahua and Mexico City claim General Francisco Murguia defects after to be relieved of command in Chihuahua. Castro to replace him as Carranza aides prepare a large force as Pancho Villa remains elusive. The move sparks concern of renewed conflict and peace threatened in Mexico.
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Chihuahua
Mexico City
Mexico
Francisco Murguia
Carranza
Castro
Murguia
Francisco Villa
Pancho
Villa
Villa, But He Failed In the Task, and So It Was Decided To Try General Castro
Union invites Laredo workers to Strand Theater meeting
The Retail Clerks Union No. 317 asks all mercantile employees and office workers in Laredo to attend a Sunday morning meeting at 10:30 at the Strand Theater. The aim is to unite workers and share benefits of the American Federation of Labor.
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American Federation of Labor
Strand Theater
Retail Clerks Union No. 317
Buick Building Displays New 1919 Model Cars
Wilkes of the Rio Grande Buick Co states it is evidently a fact that the war is over within thirty days. A display room in the Buick Building shows a car load of 1919 Buicks. The 1979 Buick features significant improvements over prior models and invites customers to inspect the new vehicle.
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R. Kd. Wilkes
Rio Grande Buick Co
Buick
Manuel Cruz Sells Samples On Sale At Wholesale
Manuel Cruz of Laredo's Smallest Store announces a sale of silk satin georgette jersey dresses and 101% styles. Due to space limits the items are not for permanent placement and will be shown on the store's second floor Saturday Monday and Tuesday at wholesale cost offering customers an attractive and unusual concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Cruz
Laredo
Indications Favor Prosperous Year For Texas Mexico Trade
News from Laredo predicts a return to old time border conditions with Mexico early in 1919. Merchants expect renewed friendly relations and resumed business between the two nations, foreseeing a year of great prosperity for area traders and citizens reliant on cross border commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Texas
Germany
Laredo
Thanksgiving services for Pythians at PO Hall
Grand Chancellor Pat M Neft proclaims Thanksgiving services at PO Hall on Sunday December 8. All members and families are expected to attend. visiting members and friends are invited. R W Belden C C 12 6 21
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Pat M. Neft
of PO Hall
Hom
Private William H. Lake Succumbs to Meningitis
Young private, son of Mr and Mrs George T Lake, joined the U S Marines four months ago and was stationed at Paris Island, S C. He died from spinal meningitis, aged 17, with burial plans and military honors to honor his service. He has brothers Earl in France and Marl and Norwich, and sister Merceil, all in Laredo, Texas, where the family awaits funeral arrangements.
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George T. Lake
U. S. Marines
Mms
George
Lake
William Henry Lake
United States
Paris Island Training School
Sou
Carolina
San Antonio
Earl Lake
France
William
Houston
The
S. Marines
Pari Island
S.C
Laredo
Lak
Marl
Norwich
Merceil Lake
North Laredo
Leredo
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Praise
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for stubborn coughs and colds, claiming prompt relief and pleasant taste. It emphasizes a fifty-year reputation, urging purchase from all druggists at 60 cents or 1.20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Gentle Relief
A compact 20th century patent medicine pitch promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild corrective laxative. The ad emphasizes gentle bowel action and daily relief at a low price of 25 cents.
Mexican Laborers Return Home for Winter
The article notes about 300 Mexican men women and children pass through Laredo with passports to return to Mexico for Christmas and the winter. They typically emigrate back to the United States in spring for unskilled work with railroads and plants, then return south for the winter.
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Laredo
Mexico
United States
Conservation list reduced as War Trade Board broadens removals
Marie Williams, local War Trade Board representative, announced a Washington list showing many articles and goods removed from the conservation list. The list is being updated rapidly and the aim is to reduce export prohibitions to a minimum. Officials may call at the War Trade Board office in the federal building to view the new list.
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War Trade Board
Marie (. Williams
United States War Trade Board
Washington
The
Federal
Laredos War Sacrifices Peace to Their Ashes
A list of fallen soldiers from Laredo is presented with ranks including Lieut. E. J. Cousineau Lieut. Luke W. Loftus Sergt. Percy R. Winch Sergt. George Bigden Sergt. Charles Woodul Sergeant Gustin K. Smith Sergeant Adam Bold Corporal Jack Correll Corporal Miles Little Private Edmundo Lopez Private Benjamin Hastings Private Moises Carrero Private Francisco Garcia Private Lorenzo Rendon Private Jose Ybarra Private Thomas White Private Maurice Akabass Private William Lake U S M Private Jose Zamora commemorating their sacrifices.
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E. J. Cousineau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
George Bigden
Charles Woodul
Gustin K. Smith
Adam Bold
Jack Correll
Miles Little
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Carrero
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Jose Ybarra
Thomas White
Missing in Action Alejandro Trejo from Laredo
Casualty list released yesterday includes Alejandro Trejo of Laredo as missing in action. The county native joined the national army, went from Camp Travis to France, and his status remains undetermined until further notice.
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Alejandro Trejo
Laredo
National Army
Camp Travis
France
Night School in Central School Building Notice
Parents urged to send boys to night school if day attendance is impossible. This public notice cites compulsory education law and directs enrollment guidance from John Reynolds, Teacher, Central School Building.
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. They claim to act quickly without harming teeth or causing after effects, priced 10c and 25c a box and sold by all druggists.
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Mel
Dr. Edwards
Monument Fund Starts With Secretary Woodman
Secretary Woodman reported to The Times that monument subscriptions for dead soldiers in Laredo are coming in slowly. Notable donors include Mayor Robert McComb at 250 dollars, Richter Brothers at 250, De Carlos Garza Cantu at 100, Rev. Walter J. Barr at 10, and M A Speapdor at 5, with total contributions continuing to grow as patriotic citizens of Laredo and Webb County respond. A separate note extends heartfelt thanks from Mrs. Carl Cook to those who aided during illness and funeral arrangements.
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Monument Fund
the Times
Woodman
Laredo
Robert McComb
Richter Brothers
Carlos Garza Cantu
Reena
Hier Ie
Korea
Walter J. Barr
My A. Speapdor
Webb County
Carl Cook
Your Troubles May be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
Nine failures out of ten are due to personal physical conditions. The causes are usually not far to seek at first a little braining, weakened memory, insomnia, nervous indigestion and increased irritability, nerves become unstrung final ly there is a complete breakdown of the nervous system.
Today’s anniversaries December six list of historic events
A compact chronicle marks diverse events from 1851 to 1916. The British Parliament funded funeral expenses for the Duke of Wellington in 1851, Rothschild founder Anselm Mayer Rothschild died in 1855, and Confederate president Jefferson Davis died in 1389. Other entries note Gladstone’s Irish talks in 1890, a statue unveiling in 1893, a Reichstag scene in 1894, Wilson’s 1915 note to Austria, and Bucharest’s 1916 fall.
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Anselm Mayer Rothschild
Great Financial House of
Rothschilds
Frankfort
Germany
Jefferson Davi
Confederate States of America
New Orleans
Christian County
Mr. Gladstone
Parnell
James Shields
Statuary Hall
National Capitol
Washington
Todays Birthdays Highlight Notable Figures and Ages
General August von Mackensen born in Saxony 69 years ago today. Rt Rev Thomas J Walsh installed as bishop of Trenton New Jersey 45 years ago today. Dr Henry J Cody minister of education in Ontario born Falco Ontario 50 years ago today. Howard Kott born New York City 58 years ago today. Prof Olin Templin born Camden Indiana 57 years ago today. William S Hart noted film actor born Newburg New York 42 years ago today.
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August von Mackensen
Balkans
Saxony
Thomas J. Walsh
Trenton
N. J
Butler County
Henry J. Cody
Ontario
Falco
Ont
Howard Kott
Northern Pacific Railway
Grand Jury Continues Busy Indictments in District Court
After a Wednesday forenoon recess the district court grand jury resumed and returned three more bills of indictment this morning. Nine indictments have been returned to date, with two defendants not yet arrested. Names will be supplied later as they are identified. District Attorney John A. Valls directs the ongoing investigations.
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John A. Valls
Railroad Timetable for Texas and Mexico Routes
Timetable shows Texse Mexican and International Great Northern trains from Corpus Christi to St Louis, with departure and arrival times. Laredo connections on Rio Grande and Eagle Pass lines list daily departures except Sunday from 8:00 am and 1:00 pm with arrivals at Minera and Laredo. Also notes cash price offers for Liberty Bonds and stock trades by Morgan Yatter Co. Plumbing firm notice: Sanchez no longer with Laredo Plumbing Company. same crew remains for plumbing, tinning, and gas fitting in Laredo.
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D. H. Sanchez
Laredo Plumbing Company
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