Democracy and discipline in liberty under law and Bolshevism
A fragment essay argues liberty means discipline not license, defining democracy as rule of law with equal rights for all. It traces democracy from New England town meetings to the U S, contrasts it with Bolshevism, and contends rulers and elites lose privilege under popular rule. It notes naval waste and proposes scrapping or repurposing ships. includes a Texas guardianship notice for Beatrice Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
United States
Cracy
A Dog in the Manger on Sinking German Warships
The piece argues against sinking captured German ships as wasteful and explores the envy over division among allied nations. It notes Americans abroad advocate destruction to avoid jealousy and asserts the value of the vessels for future navies, with no fear of Britain or Japan gaining superior ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Paris
Great Britain
Japan
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted As Internal Cure
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as the internal remedy addressing catarrh through the blood, claiming local applications cannot reach the disease. Describes ingredients as tonics and blood purifiers and cites physician endorsement, with testimonials available and pricing 76 cents. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Hell
Joyful Fort Worth woman credits Tanlac recovery
Mrs. Emily McKenzie of Fort Worth Texas reports losing thirty four pounds since starting Tanlac. She describes prior catarrh stomach troubles gas and back pain with swelling in feet and ankles. She says kidney disorders disappeared and Tanlac restored strength. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Emily McKenzie
East Second Street
Fort Worth
Texas
Taniac
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Ady
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Notable Figures Across Nations
Prince George marks 16th birthday as he pursues a naval path. David B. Hanna turns 60, new president of Canadian Northern Railway, born in Scotland. Samuel McRoberts, noted New York banker and wartime “dollar a year” man, born Malta Bend Missouri 49. John Livingston Lowes, ex dean of Washington University now Harvard faculty, born Decatur Indiana 51. Robert Lee Williams, Oklahoma governor, born Brundidge Alabama 50. Theodore E. Burton, former Ohio senator, born Jefferson Ohio 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George
David B. Hanna
Canadian Northern Railway
Scotland
Samuel McRoberts
New York
Sam
Malta Bend
John Livingston Lowes
Washington University
Harvard
Decatur
Ind
Robert Lee Williams
Oklahoma
Brundidge
Ala
Theodore E. Burton
United States
Ohio
Jefferson
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a fast remedy for cold symptoms. It claims the medicine loosens phlegm relieves irritation and soothes a sore throat, urging faithful use for a quicker road to recovery. It notes the product is over fifty years old and priced at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bac
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Bowel Training
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as bowel trainers that cleanse the system surely and comfortably. The copy promises regulation of the diet if needed and frames the product as a reliable remedy for torpidity with gratifying precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dr Harry Pratt Judson Turns Seventies At Chicago University
Dr Harry Pratt Judson marks his 70th birthday and serves as president of the University of Chicago. Born in Jamestown New York he studied at Williams College and taught before joining Minnesota then Chicago in 1892. He took lead of the university in 1907 guiding its growth and international relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
China
Persia
Commission of Relief and Investigation
Judson
Jamestown
N. Y
Williams College
University of Minnesota
Funeral of Mrs Mary C Reed Held at Local Methodist Church
The funeral for Mrs Mary C Reed mother of Thomas Reed was held this morning from her home 1720 Farragut street to the Methodist church and burial in the city cemetery. Rev Walter L Barr conducted services with numerous floral tributes and a large gathering. Pallbearers included E K J Wiggins Charles Deutz Clarence Jefferies Justo S Penn M W Brennan Oscar Staben. honorary pallbearers were A W Thompson C G Brewster B E Denike R McCulloch F M Ramsay and R P Woodard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Reed
Thomas Reed
Farragut Street
Kofi
Walter L. Barr
EK. J. Wiggins
Charles Deutz
Clarence Jefferies
Justo
S. Penn
M. W. Brennan
Oscar Staben
A W Thompson
C. G. Brewster
Denike R. McCulloch
F. M. Ramsay
R P. Woodard
Notice to the Public Cash Basis Policy Change
Beginning January 1 1919 Border Foundry and Machine Co announces a switch to cash basis for all work. Customers must pay upon receipt of services and should report any nonconforming work to the company at 12 6 1m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Border Foundry and Machine Co
Letter From Over There From Laredo Soldier Boy
Mr and Mrs Y O Coleman report a letter from their son Private John FE Coleman of the 111th Trench Mortar Battery. He describes August voyage from New York to a French port aboard the Leviathan and notes no submarine sighting aboard the transport. He recounts details of the country he serves in and a meeting with Captain J R Lobdell, but says no other Laredo boys are with him over there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. O. Coleman
John FE. Coleman
111Th Trench Mortar Battery
New York
Coleman
J. R. Lobdell
Laredo
Croup Remedy Praised by Frankfort Woman
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is splendid for croup and quickly relieves attacks. The remedy contains no opium or narcotics and may be given to children or adults with confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Edward Hassett
Frankfort
N. Y
Jury Deadlock and Two-Year Sentence in Ten Mile Zone Case
In district court two criminal cases were heard. Gavino Flores faced a ten mile zone law charge and the jury disagreed after deliberation, resulting in a mistrial. Francisco Bolanos was found guilty on the same charge and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Gavino Flores
Francisco Bolanos
Bolanos
State Penitentiary
Justice of the Peace
Benavides
Luis Davila
Fidel Cantu
Constipation Testimonial From Meadowsville Patient
Mrs Pearl Patrick of Meadowsville writes that after failed doctor prescribed pills she found relief with Thedford s Black Draught praising its gentle easy laxative action. She notes sour stomach digestion improved bowels normal and no griping while taking a dose occasionally keeps her in good shape. The ad promotes Black Draught as a long trusted remedy for stomach liver and bowel troubles with no after effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowsville
Pearl Patrick
Local notices and ads from Laredo dated 1911 1951 and 1961
A collage of short classifieds and notices from Laredo including turkey prices six carloads of imports from Mexico, a Christmas sale offer with free trousers, a plumber advert, a jeweler open late, a florist, a car shop, a funeral notice, a shorthand teacher, and a notary public. It mentions individuals such as O C Ulmer and Edward Green and places like Farragut street and Main Ave.
Bankruptcy Sale In Laredo Under Forseck Case
Notice of public cash sale of all merchandise store fixtures and accounts of J K Forseck & Sons et al bankrupts. The sale by trustee F M Ramsay under U S District Court order will occur December 30 1918 in Laredo between 10 AM and 4 PM. Sale free of liens to highest bidder. items include store inventory, fixtures, and accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Scott
U. S. District Court
District of
Texas
Laredo
J. K. Forseck & Sons Et Als
J. K. Forseck & Sons
J. K. Forseck
Sandor Forseck
John Forseck Jr
Lisandro Forseck
Contract Plan Rescinded Anent Mexican Laborers
Immigration Service in Laredo announces that the contract labor measure was revoked effective December 18. Importation of alien labor under contract is no longer permitted. The Department of Labor orders cancel all contracts and no new contracts will be accepted except for those already authorized. Penalties of up to $1000 apply for each alien imported under promise of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Immigration Service
Laredo
J. &. Trout
U. S. Immigration Service
Department of Labor
Teaxs
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Two Are Adjudged Insane And One Discharged
County Judge Geo R Page presided over examining trials for three persons restrained on grounds of unsound mind. General Escobedo and Jose Andrada were found mentally unbalanced and will be referred for asylum admission. Leonora Rodriguez was adjudged not of unsound mind and discharged. trials used the old law governing the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escobedo
Jose Andrada
Leonora Rodriguez
Geo. R. Page
General” Escobedo
Conservation list further reduced and U S War Trade Board notes removals
The local War Trade Board office announces a continued reduction in the conservation list with many goods dropped from the list. The move is welcomed as Mexico’s seasonal need for American products grows and the latest Washington list reflects the easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Trade Board
The
U. S. War Trade Board
Washington
Mexico
Few Escape From Cold With Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The article extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and colds in winter. It notes many families rely on it yearly and follow directions on each bottle, claiming proven merit and favorable results for minor illnesses.
Influenza Outbreak Varies Across Texas Cities
Reports from the Southern Department show many influenza cases at army posts in several Texas locations including San Antonio, yet Laredo is described as unusually healthy with few cases recently. The piece notes repeat outbreaks in San Antonio but a disappearance in Laredo, inviting San Antonio readers to boast about Laredo’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Southern Department
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Texas
Bids Sought for Local Well Drilling Near Laredo
The notice invites bids for drilling a well on land three miles from Laredo. Details available from L. M. Benavides at 307 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, Texas. Bids should be sent to Mrs. L. B. Benavides at 212 KE Cypress Street, San Antonio, Texas, by December 19, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
L. M. Benavides
San Bernardo Avenue
Texas
L. B. Benavides
Cypress Street
San Antonio
Your Troubles May Be a Warning of a Nervous Breakdown
A health warning notes that nine of ten nervous breakdowns stem from personal physical issues. Early signs include brain fatigue weakened memory insomnia nervous indigestion and irritability. If unchecked the nerves may become unstrung leading to a complete nervous system breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irou City Drug Co
Dec 20 anniversaries span embassador, laws, and leaders
On December 20 events across years include the Porte envoy arriving in London in 1793, anti Corn Law agitation beginning in Manchester in 1838, Louis Napoleon proclaimed President in 1848, John W Kern born in Indiana in 1849 and dying in 1917, George P Putman a New York publisher who died in 1872, and Roosevelt being asked to arbitrate Venezuela disputes in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester
England
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
French Republic
John W. Kern
United States
Indiana
Howard County
Ind
Asheville
N. N
George P. Putman
New York City
Brunswick
Roosevelt
Venezuela
Memorial Monument Fund Grows Slowly in Laredo
Subscriptions for a memorial monument to local dead soldiers report slow growth, with Mayor Robert McComb contributing 250 dollars and others including the Richter Brothers, Carlos Garza Canty, Mrs. B G Salinas, Uncle Johnny Thompson, and I P Leyendecker among donors. City Secretary Woodman invites further contributions at the city hall to support the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Woodman
Laredo
Robert McComb
Richter Brothers
Carlos Garza Canty
Walter i Bare
Harpers
B.G. Salinas
Ois Ks
Johnny” Thompson
Air Ingon
Saorsors
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Democracy and Discipline
State OF Texas
Webb County
Webb
State of
Beatrice Baker
J. B. Baker
J. A. Rodriguez
London Tattler
Mrs. McKenzie
Tanlac
Money Makers
Knights of Pythias
John E. Coleman
France
Joe
O. C. Ulmer
B. Laredo
Zaragoza
Carranza
Scotch Woolen
Edward Green
Crocket
8Th St
Ixtle
Juarez Plumbing
Matamoroc Street
Bellmont
Main Ave
L. Daiches
the Jeweler
Ramon Ramirez
Thomas Ramirez
Borchers Bakery
Santa Clotilde Avenue
Scotch Woolen Mills
Crescent Garage
Gregg
Will W Grege
Times Office
Crescent
Alec Trimble
Benito Trevino
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times
J. K. Forseck & Sons, Et Als
Immigration Department
Bzura River
St. Mihiel
Wilson
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