German War Struggle Discussed as Allied Outlook Grows
The article reviews German weakness in attacks on London and hospitals, notes strikes and food shortages in Germany and Austria, and highlights Allied momentum with Italy’s recovery and a rising American force. It argues for a speedy Allied victory as German resources dwindle and American shipping expands.
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France
London
Geney
Germany
Berlin
Austria
Russia
Vienna
Reichstag
Junkers
Italy
Our Merchant Marine and the U S Shipping Record
The article notes gains in the U S merchant fleet with 515 495 tons net after losing 6 of ships to submarines totalling 171 061 tons. It cites 24 834 400 gross tons in ten months of foreign trade with few losses and details ship requisitions by the shipping board including 426 ships over two million tons and 393 ships over 2500 tons dead weight. Also mentions stoves building on the Great Lakes were requisitioned.
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Atlantic
Welland Canal
Dept
Ihe
Actecn
Adams
Onaco
American Ag
Central
South America
Germany
United States
Shipping Board
Great Lakes
Barn Destroyed by Fire on Heights Farm
Fire at the W. T. Hill home on the Heights destroyed a two story barn with six rooms and a garage. Loss exceeded $2,000 with no insurance. An old Mexican worker was present and is believed to have ignited hay with a cigarette butt. the Hill home remained undamaged despite nearby exposure. Firemen fought the blaze as strong norther winds fed the flames.
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the Heights
W. T. Hill
The
Heights
Hill Place
Hill
Winter winds fade as Laredo sees cool day weather
Local notes report a cool northwest wind in Laredo with the day’s weather milder than expected though talk of a late winter cold snap persists. Items mention milk service, language lessons, a Valentine’s Day cold snap myth, Jitney car service, real estate abstracts, officials’ health updates, a pneumonia complication, sick friend Matias de Llano, and a draft evasion arrest with $1,000 bond.
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Laredo
Weather Bureau
St. Valentine's Day
Texas Real Estate & Abstract Co
Farragut Street
Webb County
M. G. Benavides
Rodriguez
Will W. Gregg
Times
J. J. Haynes
Bellmont
Main Ave
Matias de Llano
la Grippe
Amador Aguilar
Mexico
U. S
Foster
The Song of the Shirk and the Still Small Voice
Poem excerpt in which a narrator resists worldly calls for Honor Wealth and Fame deciding to jog along and follow a still small voice to seek a reign of peace. Signed Mrs. Paul W. Evans of Laredo Texas.
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Paul W. Evans
Laredo
Texas
Notable Birthdays Today January 31 Major Willard D Straight
Major Willard D Straight of the U S Army Reserve Corps turns 38 today Born in Oswego New York he is noted for being named to supervise the overseas branch of the war insurance risk bureau He has a background as a banker and financier and earlier served as the U S representative in China for an American banking group seeking European and American loan shares Later he worked with Chinese Maritime Customs and served in Korea Manchuria and Japan before joining the State Department as acting chief of the foreign affairs division
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Willard D. Straight
U. S. A. Reserve Corps
France
War Insurance Risk Bureau
Oswego
N. Y
Straight
China
United States
Wilson
Far East
Korea
Manchuria
Japan
Seoul
Mukden
State Department
Division of Foreign Affairs
Taxes Due By January Thirty-First Warned
County Tax Collector LIGARDE reminds residents to pay state and county taxes by January 31 to avoid penalties. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 6 pm at the county courthouse.
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Ligarde
This Date in History Highlights Major Events Across 1606 to 1917
A compact chronicle lists key milestones from 1606 to 1917. It notes Guy Fawkes execution, Gouverneur Morris born, Zachary Taylor and Hamilton R. Gamble events, the 13th Amendment, the loss of the Atlanta, O'Brien consecration, Gladstone oath, and World War I actions including La Bassée and Zeppelin raids.
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Guy Fawkes
Gouverneur Morris
Morrisania
N. Y
Zachary Taylor
Hamilton R. Gamble
Missouri
St. Louis
Winchester
United States
House of Representatives
Atlanta
Bermuda
Cornelius O’brien
B. C
Halifax
Gladstone
la Bassee Canal
England
Germany
Stomach Troubles Relief with Chamberlain's Tablets
If you have stomach trouble try Chamberlain's Tablets. Many have been restored to health by their use and the cost is only 25 cents, making a trial worthwhile.
Army officer to retire after 42 years service
Col Frank N Jones of the Seventh Infantry will be placed on the retired list of the army tomorrow due to age after more than 42 years of service. A Mississippi native and West Point 1879 graduate, he has recently been stationed at Camp Greene North Carolina.
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Washington, D. C
Frank N. Jones
VII. 8. Infantry
Col. Jones
Mississippi
West Point
Camp Greene
North Carolina
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Offered For Cough Remedy
A remedy for a bad cough, Ballard's Horehound Syrup, claims to heal the lungs and quiet irritation. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Special Election Notice for Webb County Texas 1918
Governor Hobby orders a special election on February 15 1918 to fill the unexpired term of Walter F Woodall for the 7th District state representative seat. Precincts 1 to 12 designate specific streets and property addresses in Laredo and surrounding areas as polling places. GEO. R. PAGE Webb County Co Judge signs the notice.
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W. P. Hobby
Texas
Webb County
Walter F. Woodall
Iturbide Street
Laredo
Hidalgo Street
Lincoln Street
Dennis O’brien
House of Cannel Coal Co
Dolores
House of Santo Tomas Coal Co
Minera
J. A. Rodriguez
Red. Ranch
House of Martin Estate
Martin Ranch
A. M. Bruni
Bruni
Amador Garcia
Aguilares
House of J. Armengol
Armengol Farm
GEO. R. Page, Co
Judge, Webb Co
Liver stimulant herbine for digestion and vigor
An old advertisement notes herbine as an effective liver stimulant that purifies the bowels strengthens digestion and restores strength vigor and cheerful spirits. It is offered at 50cc and sold by all druggists.
Public hearings set on North Atlantic fisheries disputes
Boston hearings mark the transfer of commissions from Washington to Boston to adjudicate long standing U S and Canada fisheries disputes. The commissions will visit Gloucester and then travel to Canada for further sessions.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Canada
Washington
Gloucester
Spaniard Camara Exiled After Mexican Debt Revenge Plot
Jose Camara a 26 year old Spaniard long based in Mexico, arrived in Laredo after being expelled from Toluca and Mexico City. Officials deem him propaganda linked to Felix Diaz and he was deported across the border, with his Toluca business confiscated and pending property information.
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Jose Camara
Burgos
Spain
Mexico
Laredo
Carranza
Camara
Mexico City
Toluca
Felix Diaz
Nuevo Laredo
Boundary Monument
United States
City Treasurer's Notice for 1917 Warrants
J. A. Ortiz city treasurer announces readiness to pay all outstanding warrants of the City of Laredo for the year 1917. Interest to cease January 31, 1918. Laredo Texas January 31 1918.
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City of
Laredo
J. A. Ortiz
Texas
Death of Mrs Chas Cook former Miss Lula Rivera
A telegram from San Antonio reports the sudden death of Mrs Charles Cook, née Lula Rivera, in Clarksville Tennessee. Born and raised in Corpus Christi she was a prominent figure there and in nearby communities. She visited Laredo last year as a guest of friend Mrs Boyle K Mims. Her sister in law attended the funeral. cause of death was not disclosed.
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R. K. Mims
Marshall Hicks
San Antonio
Charles Cook
Clarksville
Tenn
Hicks
Cook
Lula Rivera
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Boyle K. Mims
Mims
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Jimmy
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
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Ulwaeyet
Times Office
Marion Holcomb
Nancy, Ky
Thedford
Nathalina
Express
San Antonio Drug Co
Tex
Warner Drug Co
el Paso
Shelby Theriot
City Hall
W. HH. Baker
Chas. Cook
Tennessee
the Co
Cleveland, O
the Times
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