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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1918

Page

5

Miami woman credits Tanlac for recovery and weight gain

Mrs Mamie Hall of 1317 Eighth Avenue Nashville Tennessee says years of stomach trouble and weakness ended after taking Tanlac. She gained nineteen pounds and now weighs five pounds more than ever before. After four bottles she was relieved and felt well, with her husband also benefiting. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.

Tanlac Mamie Hall Eighth Avenue Nashville Tenn Laredo Windrow Drug Co

Inter Allied War Conference closes with House address

In Paris a wartime conference concluded with an address by Col. RE M House. The United States Government issued war savings stamps for the first time. Britain now occupied all of German East Africa signaling the effective end of Germany's colonial empire.

Paris Col. RE. M. House United States German East Africa Germany

Resolutions of Respect for Lieutenant Luke Loftus

A committee of the Laredo High School Athletic Club expresses heartfelt sympathy to the family of Lieutenant Luke Witt Loftus who fell in action serving his country. Loftus was a charter club member and a Laredo High School graduate whose influence touched the club and community. The resolutions are to be enrolled in minutes and copies sent to the family and local papers.

Joseph O'Hara Laredo High School Athletic Club Luke Witt Loftus Laredo High School J. P. Maher, Jr ST. Elmo Trout Katherine Tarver George H. Bigden Percy R. Winch Charles E. Woodul

Resolutions of Respect for Sergeant George H. Bigden

The club proposes resolutions honoring Sergeant George H. Bigden who fell in action. He served three years as a member and was president when he left high school to join the service. He exerted a lasting influence for good on the club and community, and his family will receive copies.

Joseph O'Hara Laredo High School Athletic Club George H. Bigden

Resolutions of respect honor fallen sergeant Winch

The article notes a resolutions of respect for Sergeant Percy R. Winch who fell in action while in service. It recalls his eleven years as a public school student and a Laredo High School graduate, and mentions his family and local paper notices. It also lists obituaries and community announcements from the period.

Sergeant Charles E Woodul Feted By Local Club

Sergeant Charles E Woodul, a local student and friend to many in our public schools, is honored by the club as the family of Woodul and the community donate a tribute to his memory for local papers.

Croup Relief Endorsed by Frankfort Mother

Mrs Ed ward Hassett of Frankfort New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is splendid for croup and quickly relieves attacks. She notes the preparation contains no opium or narcotic and is safe for both children and adults to use.

Chamberlain Edward Hassett Frankfort N. Y

Social calendar highlights church and club events

The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the Rectory at 4 PM. Community Singing at the Soldiers' Club at 8 PM. Miriam Chapter No 86 OES meets at the Masonic Hall at 6 PM with visiting members welcome. Wednesday includes Woman's Auxiliary at Christ Church at 3 30 PM and a Y M H A Hall dance at 8 15 PM hosted by Mrs. Purwin and Mrs. Ilfeld.

Christ Church Soldiers’ Club Miriam Chapter No Masonic Hall Y. M. H. A. Hall Purwin Ilfeld

Most drastic Washington prohibition law goes into effect

Olympia officials announce a sweeping prohibition measure will become operative this month. It bans possession of a half pint of liquor with penalties up to 250 dollars fine or 90 days jail. Personal use possession differs from sale, and a finder with liquor for sale is a felon facing 1 to 5 years in the penitentiary.

Olympia Wash Anti- Saloon League United States Washington United States District Attorney Seattle

Non-Partisan League Holds First National Conference

In St Paul Minnesota delegates from a dozen states gather for the first National Non Partisan League conference called by A C Townley. The meeting aims to map campaign plans and policy on reconstruction issues and widen organization beyond past reach.

Today’s events and meetings around the nation

The Pacific Logging Congress meets in Portland for a three day session. The Missouri State Poultry Show opens in St. Joseph as one of the nation’s largest exhibitions. Northwestern Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association holds its annual meeting in Minneapolis to discuss postwar lumber issues. The Non-Partisan League begins its national conference in St Paul with action on the 1920 election. Delegates from nearly all states attend the Farmers’ National Congress opening in Jacksonville. The U S judiciary subcommittee resumes its probe of brewer activities linked to German propaganda. The League to Enforce Peace NC branch conference in Raleigh features James W. Gerard. In Boston, Methodist leaders convene a world reconstruction conference at Tremont Temple.

Illinois Pacific Logging Congress Portland Ore America St. Joseph Northwestern Hardwood Lumbermen's Association Minneapolis League St. Paul Jacksonville Fla Farmers’ National Congress United States Judiciary Subcommittee North Carolina The Raleigh James W. Gerard Germany New Zengland Tremont Temple Boston Methodist

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted For Internal Remedy

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated with an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Prescribed by leading physicians, it combines tonics and blood purifiers. Send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Aills Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo

Demand for Surrender of William Hohenzollern to Netherlands

London reports the allied cabinets will submit a formal demand for the surrender of William Hohenzollern to the Netherlands government. The British government has fully communicated views to France and Italy, and President Wilson has proposed procedural suggestions for handling the case.

London William Hohengollern Netherlands France Italy Wilson

Revelations Spark Debate on War Origins in Berlin

Paris reports the German foreign office burned damage records tied to the Brussels government and Berlin files that could place blame for the war on Germany. Former Reichstag socialist member Melkenburg spoke in Berlin, casting new light on Dr Solf’s proposal for a neutral commission to probe the war origin.

Paris Brussels Berlin Germany Herr Melkenburg Reichstag Melkenbuhr Dr. Solf

Protection for Diplomats in Berlin Demands Protection

London December 3. The diplomatic group in Berlin has asked the German government for protection against the anarchistic Spar tacus group propaganda. The group fears agitation as calls for general arming of the proletariat grow.

London Berlin Spartacus Amsterdam

German Locomotives Delayed, Armistice Schedule Uncertain

Paris reports Germany likely cannot hand over all 5,000 locomotives by December 7 under the armistice. Allies may extend the deadline, delaying peace negotiations as allied delegations prepare to begin discussions at the conference.

Paris Germany

Steamers Return Troops From Europe to United States

Two ships the Empress of Britain and the Adriatic sailed from Liverpool to New York with returning American troops including 156 officers, 10 nurses and over 4,500 men. Plans order wounded from France to hospitals near relatives within 300 miles. Over 100,000 men turned to surgeon general and 50,000 to be sent to hospitals in four months. Night school urged for boys. education law cited.

Associated Press Washington Britain Liverpool New York War Department France

Saskatchewan Legislature opens with heavy session ahead

Regina reports the Saskatchewan Legislature convened today under formalities and anticipates a long session through January. Proposals include amendments to school laws to strengthen English language supremacy, with possible bills on land settlement labor and provincial finances.

Regina Sask Saskatchewan

Meeting of American Universities at Harvard Discusses Postwar Reconstruction

Cambridge December meeting of the Association of American Universities gathers university presidents trustees and faculty to discuss postwar reconstruction and peace oriented reforms. Public sessions will feature educators of international prominence and special guests include the British Educational Mission touring the United States and Canada.

Cambridge Mass Association of American Universities Harvard America United States Canada

President Wilson Attends Event in Person on December 20

On December 20, President Wilson attends the event personally, driving the appearance and signaling direct involvement. The gathering highlights executive presence and the administration's active engagement with the public, with anticipated discussions and policy emphasis.

Wilson

Dutch to halt exports to Germany in reprisal

London reports the Dutch government will stop all exports to Germany in retaliation for Germany halting coal exports to Holland. An Amsterdam despatch notes the action as a government decision in this escalating trade dispute.

London Germany Holland Amsterdam

Paris report on Alsace Lorraine prisoners refuse return

From Warsaw 1500 Alsace Lorraine soldiers held by Russians refuse to go home via Germany. They are housed in barracks provided by Polish military authorities. American occupation troops in Germany begin marching toward the Rhine after a night’s rest, moving along the Moselle toward Coblenz.

Paris Dec Warsaw Alsace-Lorraine Germany Army of Occupation The Rhine Coblenz Moselle

American in unknown German camp reported from Washington

Prisoner Carlton Kay of Fort Worth Texas is listed among Americans held in an unidentified German prison camp in a dispatch from Washington dated December 3.

Germany Washington Carlton Kay Fort Worth Texas

Weather forecast from New Orleans for Tonight and Wednesday

The Times carries a daily United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight is fair with frost overnight. Wednesday is expected to be fair with continued mild conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Local Kort McIntosh Weather Report Summary

Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 a m report a max temperature of 62 degrees and a min of 35 degrees at Kort McIntosh. Wind direction from the southeast with clear skies.

Kort McIntosh

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