Government humane practice in returning wounded soldiers
Wednesday's Daily notes the plan to send returning wounded soldiers to hospitals within 300 miles of their relatives, reducing distance for many and reflecting government care. It praises safer, closer care, warm public support, and the aim to bring soldiers home for burial and reassurance, while warning on railway costs and postwar control.
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United States
Great Northwest
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Middle West
Southwest
Montauk Point
The Railway Problem and Possible Ownership Change
President Wilson in a message to Congress marks the railroads as the era's great domestic issue. The piece notes service under government control declined during wartime and questions government ownership as a remedy, while acknowledging officials do not push for it.
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Congress
Wilson
Today’s anniversaries December 4 in history events
December 4 marks a set of historic notes from 1808 to 1916. Suppression of the Inquisition in Spain under Napoleon. Illinois first U.S. senators seated. abolition of sati in India. US ship collision on the Ohio River with loss of life. London’s Royal Courts opened by Queen Victoria. Congo Railway first section open. Audacious sinking news. Allied war council in Calais. Bucharest defenses attacked by Germans.
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Spain
Napoleon
Ninian Edwards
Jesse B. Thomas
United States
Illinois
America
Ohio River
Lfe
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Queen Victoria
Congo
Kitchener
Asquith
Balfour
War Council
Calais
Bucharest
Stomach upset sufferers find relief with Olive Tablets
Thousands seek Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for indigestion caused by a sluggish liver and disordered bowels. The purely vegetable mix with olive oil stimulates the liver and bowels, easing bad taste, coated tongue, poor appetite, and low energy without pain.
Guadalajara Young Man Joins French Army In Europe
Corporal Luis Fauchon of the 277th French Infantry, visiting Laredo on leave from Guadalajara, Mexico, recounts that about 150 young Mexicans from his hometown joined France in 1914. He served in Belgium, Verdun, Argonne, Lorraine, and Champagne, notes only he survives among eight comrades, praises American troops and says he will return to France to aid reconstruction. He welcomes Mexican and Mexican American soldiers in the American army.
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Luis Faudon
Guadalajara
Mexico
France
Laredo
Corporal Fauchon
Verd Cruz
Germany
Luis Fauchon
Belgium
Verdun
Argonne
Lorraine
Champagne
Corporal Faudon
New York
Laredo Plumbing Co Announces Sanchez Departure
The Laredo Plumbing Company states Ed H. Sanchez is no longer connected with the firm and that the same workmen remain available for plumbing tinning and gas fitting at short notice. December 4, 1910.
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Ed. H. Sanchez
Laredo Plumbing Company
Texas Receives Honors By Work For War Fund
Texas is acknowledged for oversubscription in the United War Work Campaign Webb county's Charles Deutz reports Texas earned a second Victory hut status and a high placement in the percent oversubscription New rulings on sugar distribution remove certificate plans starting December first allowing manufacturers to buy on demand while consumers are urged not to exceed four pounds per person monthly Mrs Isley of Illinois praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach disorders and constipation relief
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Charles Deutz
United War Work Campaign
Webb County
New York
N. Y
L. A. Coulter
Sumpter Building
Dallas
Texas
John R. Mott
Peden
H. F. Bishop
District Food Adm
R. 15Th District
Sewerage Question Brought Before Council In Laredo
The city council meeting led by Mayor McComb authorized hiring an engineer to draft plans for a sanitary sewer system and precede street paving. A public subscription was approved to fund a monument to Laredo and Webb county soldiers. The mayor refuted claims of arrests for children playing on plazas and explained trash is burned and ponds treated to control disease in the city.
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McComb
Laredo
City of
Webb County
France
The
Heights Civic Cub
Childs’ Welfare Circle
Notice to Creditors of H A Sauvignet Estate Deceased
Original letters of administration were granted November 18 1918 by Webb County Court to T K Hamilton Administratrix. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period. Residence and post office address: Laredo Webb County Texas.
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H. A. Sauvignet
Webb County
Lareed
Texas
T. K. Hamilton
Marriage License Issued For Perez Navarro Pair
The county clerk reports a marriage license issued since the last notice to Nabor Perez and Mrs Maria Navarro. Additional notices include local business ads and happenings from Laredo Texas, with service listings for plumbers florists and auto repairs, a school board meeting, football at Fort McIntosh, and import arrivals through Laredo port.
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Nabor Perez
Maria Navarro
O. C. Ulmer
Edward Green
Florist
Crocket
Ave. C
8Th St
San Antonio
Texas
Mrs Ada Elizabeth Nelson Ernst Dies After Illness
Ada Elizabeth Nelson Ernst, wife of Charles Ernst and daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Nelson, died at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Born in San Antonio she moved to Laredo as a child then to Poteet with her husband. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 at the family home with services at Christ Church.
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Ada Elizabeth Nelson Ernst
Charles Ernst
Leonard Nelson
Mercy Hospital
Cuban General Gomez Announces Presidential Candidacy
Gen Jose Miguel Gomez, former Cuban president from 1909 to 1913, has declared his bid for the next presidential race. He aligns with the Liberal faction, opposing the Conservatives now governing. A celebrated military figure, he led troops in the 1895 insurrection against Spain and served as governor of Santa Clara during American administration.
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Jose Miguel Gomez
Cuba
Republic
Gomez
Liberal Party
Spain
Santa Clara
Palma
Grand jury returns four indictments in district court
By morning four bills of indictment had been sent to district court against Julio Rodriguez Isidro Ortegon Gavino Flores and Tiburcio Gonzales for violation of the ten mile dry zone law An additional two bills followed Florentino Martinez for assault with intent to murder and Longino Solis et al for ten mile dry zone violations A civil suit slated for trial was postponed to Friday Morning Beginning Jan 1 1919 the force will move to a cash basis Border Foundry and Machine Co.
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Julio Rodriguez
Isidro Ortegon
Gavino Flores
Tiburcio Gonzales
Florentino Martinez
Longino Solis
Rev Alfred F Beddoe Arrives As New Pastor In Laredo
Rev Alfred F Beddoe formerly pastor at Floresville Baptist church and chaplain of the Fifth Cavalry at Camp Stanley arrived with his wife and two children to accept the Creath Memorial Baptist church pastorate. He is a grandson of Rev Rh C Buckner founder of Buckner's Orphan's Home and is expected to win many friends in Laredo.
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Baptist Church
Camp Stanley
Alfred F. Beddoe
Baptist
Floresville
Fifth Cavalry
Creath Memorial Baptist Church
Rev. Beddoe
Rh. C. Buckner
Buckner’s Orphan's Home
Laredo
Fifty Year Old Remedy for Colds Popular This Year
A true blue period feature touts a fifty year old family remedy for colds and mild bronchial attacks. The item promises rapid relief and enduring popularity with purchases priced at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.
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Ogee
Remains of Arthur F. Hiatt Sent to Vernon Texas
Telegraphic instructions from his brother directed the burial of Arthur F Hiatt who died in this city Monday morning after a short pneumonia illness. Hiatt formerly resided in San Antonio and his remains were shipped to Vernon Texas for interment.
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Vernon
Arthur F. Hiatt
Texas
San Antonio
City Tax Office Opens for 1918 Receipts
D C de Lachica, City Tax Collector, announces City Hall office hours for the year 1918 taxes from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. at City Hall. The notice records the opening of the tax reception point and the official contact.
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Dr. Edwards
Corporal Luis Faudon
Times Office
Work For the War Fund
Bellans
Juarez Plumbing
Matamoros Street
Bellmont
Main Ave
Fidel Cantu
Laredo Independent
L. J. Christen
Crescent Garage
Gregg
Will W. Gregg
Farragut Street
Soldier Boys
Fort MclIntosh
Crescent
Notary Public
Times
Chas
Ernst
Windrow Bros
Windrow
Firestone, Goodyear and
U. S
Firestone
Citizens Auto CO
NEW Books
Holiday Books
Boys Books
Girls
Sonora News Company
Union Mercantile Company
Earnest-Lattig CO
Kelly
Springfield
Braender
Grand Jury
Border Foundry and Machine Co
John Reynolds
California
the Times
Dr. King
FOX Typewriter
J. W. Falvella Times Office
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