Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Needs Wakeup Call
The article laments Laredo’s weaker Christmas Red Cross drive compared with Corpus Christi and Eagle Pass. It urges timely giving, explains the Red Cross role and neutrality, and argues for forming a league of nations at the peace conference to prevent future wars. It highlights the courage of noncombatant members and calls for a dollar donation as a civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Red Cross
Corpus Christi
Eagle Pass
Nun Avog
Fowever
Janity To
Juarez
Mairsoin
Npparent
American Red Cross
Congress
United States
War and Navy
Desolai Mts
Notice hearing to appropriate public waters Texas 1918
Notice announces an application by 8 N Johnson to appropriate waters from the Rio Grande Webb County for irrigation of 200 acres. A hearing is set in Austin on January 6 1919 drawing all interested parties. Also included is an advertising blurb for Ballard's Snow Liniment with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Johnson
Laredo
Texas
Board of Water Engineers
State of Texas
Rio Grande
Webb County
Porcion No
S. N. Johnson
Porcions
SN. Johnson
Austin
Travis County
Wyer Unber
Death of Mrs A J Condren in Yuma Arizona
Telegram confirms Mrs Mamie Da Camara Condren dies at 6 30 p m Christmas Eve in Yuma after Spanish influenza relapse. native of Corpus Christi aged 39, wife of A J Condren conductor of Texas Mexican Ry Co. funeral plans from Laredo and San Antonio. Remains en route with Da Camara brothers. Prisoner restrictions on German aliens largely lifted Christmas Day per marshal and justice department notices, govern internment limits remain for dangerous aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Arizona
A. J. Condren
A. J
Joe) Condren
Corpus Christi
Mamie da Camara
Laura B. DaCamara
J. B. da- Camara
I. & G. N. Railway
Harry G. da- Camara
Rio Grande
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass By
U. S
Allen
United States
J. Herring
Houston
Texas
Allen Walker
Laredo
Herring
Marshal
Department of Justice
Washington
John Lord O'Brien
District of Columbia
Panama Canal Zone
McAdoo Urges Quick Settlement of War Savings Pledges
Secretary McAdoo instructs state War Savings director Lipsitz to ensure immediate liquidation of War Savings pledge payments with a year end deadline. He stresses high government borrowing needs, honoring pledges, supporting troops, and prompting continued saving and additional purchases.
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United States Treasury Department
William G. McAdoo
Louis Lipsitz
War Savings Committee
Congress
McAdoo
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES AND HISTORICAL DATES
A compact list of notable dates: December 26 1805 Venice annexed to Italy by Presburg treaty. 1809 Gen William Pendleton born Richmond Va died Lexington Va 1883. 1851 Lagos captured by British Commodore Bruce. 1861 Tybee Island captured by Federals. 1886 Lt Clarence C Thomas first U S naval officer lost in WWI. 1890 Belgian independence acknowledged. 1914 Austrians defeated at Deckla Galicia. 1915 Turks encircling Kut El Amara. 1916 Braila Matchin bridge major WWI battle.
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Venice
Kingdom of Italy
Presburg
William N. Pendleton
Richmond
Lexington
Lagos
Commodore Bruce
Tybee Island
Clarence C. Thomas
Grass Valley
Cal
Deckla
Galicia
Kut-El-Amara
Braila-Matchin Bridge
Local notices and ads mix in San Antonio paper
A dense Cleveland style roundup lists Red Cross button appeals, plumbing ads, funeral notices, marriage licenses, clothing promos, and holiday announcements. It notes prices for baskets and hampers in Laredo, a forthcoming Methodist Sunday School event, school recess through January 2 1919, and a U.S. Engineer abroad report from Luxemburg with Gus Buttron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
C. Ulmer
Farragut Street
F. O. B. Laredo
The League of Nations Debate at Peace Conference
The article argues that the peace conference should discuss and potentially form the league of nations as a path to lasting world peace, not merely set penalties on Germany. It cites opposition within the Republican ranks and asserts Wilson’s view that a league offers the best future security against aggression.
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Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
League of Nations
Knox
Senate
Wilson
Europe
Laredo Plans Grand Washington's Birthday 1919 Celebration
After four years of war, Laredo considers a bold February 1919 Washington's Birthday observance to match its famed past celebrations. Town leaders urge immediate action, call for an executive committee, and warn against delays and a repeat of 1916's fiasco. The piece stresses strong organization, extensive public participation, and avoiding a lackluster event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Washington
Charley Chaplin
Christmas Day in Laredo Brings Cold Yet Joyful Observance
Laredo marked Christmas with near white overnight, a cold spell dipping to freezing, yet churches filled for midnight and day services. Prisoners shared a holiday meal, Fort McIntosh units held dinners, and local theaters, including the Royal Theater, drew large crowds with Chaplin and Kellermann films. A late-morning sleet gave way to moderating, with fair conditions expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Sociedad de Obreros
Fort Mclintosh
Thirty Seventh Infantry Regiment
Royal Theater
Charley Chaplin
Annette Kellermann
A Splendid Tonic Cardus Ad From Hixson NC
A Tennessee advertisement recounts Mrs. J B Gadd of Hixson praising Cardus as a splendid female tonic. She describes left side pain, sleeplessness, and weakness improved after taking Cardus, noting no recurrence years later. The ad urges other women to try Cardus for headache backache and nervous symptoms.
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Cardus
Mary E.veste
Madison Heights
Hixson, Tenn
Aldruggista
Birthdays on December 26 Highlight Notables and Officials
December 26 marks birthdays of Forrest Dryden Prudential president born Bedford Ohio aged 54 William Stephens former California governor born Eaton Ohio aged 59 William McCombs former Democratic chair born Hamburg Arkansas aged 43 Rev Henry Restarick Honolulu bishop born England aged 63 Carl MapesMichigan congressman born Eaton County Michigan aged 44. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertises cough relief.
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Forrest F. Dryden
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Bedford
Ohio
William D. Stephens
California
Eaton
William F. McCombs
National Demoratic Committee
Hamburg
Ark
Henry Bond Restarick
Honolulu
England
Carl B. Mapes
Michigan
Eaton County
Mich
Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Colds This Winter
Many families rely on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lingering winter coughs and colds. The piece highlights its proven merit and ease of use, urging readers to follow directions and expect favorable outcomes.
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Tecat News
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Pedro Campos
Eluteria Ruiz
Scotch Woolen Mills
Edward Green
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Juarez Plumbing
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Bellmont
Main Ave
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Mexico
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Gregg
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
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Kelly Field
J. B. Buttron
Gus Buttron
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Argonne
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