Socialism and Efficiency in War Time Policy
A Friday Daily editorial argues that postwar government controls on oil, railroads, and utilities are not true socialism. It contends centralized rule benefits state power and efficiency while offering limited worker gains, predicts ongoing government management rather than full transfer to workers, and notes price disparities in fish and oysters. It questions consumer costs and calls for scrutiny of price practices amid wartime controls.
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Europe
United States
Thent
Caesar
Charlemagne
Wilhelm II
Mr. Lorimer
Russia
Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Fisheries
Chicago
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Texas
New Orleans
Pensacola
Gaveston
Killing the Goose and Laredo Price War
The piece criticizes Laredo merchants for price gouging on staples calling it foolish profit seeking that harms trade. It cites dairy butter priced at 55c versus 60c and advertised salmon cans at 20c versus 26c as examples of alleged unequal pricing harming customers and risking forced sale notices.
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Laredo
President Wilson urged farmers to support winning the war this year
A letter from President Wilson to farmers argues the war’s outcome must be decided within the year. Respondents counter that defeat would imperil all true American citizens, but still favor a strong effort to secure victory this year.
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Wilson
Pres ‘Dent
Italian Advance vs Austria Reported By Berlin
The article notes Italian gains against Austria with Berlin counterclaims that the enemy has been defeated and 600 Italian prisoners taken, highlighting propaganda and conflicting reports on wartime progress.
Berlin says Paris air raid was reprisal
Berlin claims the Paris air raid was a reprisal. The remark is contrasted with a fable line about a fox killing a goose. The note suggests reprisal stems from obstructing a drive on the British channel, per the observed context.
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Berlin
Paris
Notable Birthday Today Maddin Summers At 41
Maddin Summers United States consul general in Moscow marks 41. Tennessee native, Vanderbilt and Columbian educated, he joined the consular service in 1899 and rose to high posts including vice consul and acting chief for the bureau of South American affairs. He has served in Barcelona Madrid La Paz Belgrade and Santos and contributed to Pan American Congresses and Spanish treaty evidence work.
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Maddin Summers
United States
Moscow
Russia
Mr. Summers
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Columbian University
Washington, D. C
Barcelona
Madrid
la Paz
Belgrade
Santos
State Department
Mexico City
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Washlington
Bureau of
Times advert alerts readers to daily opportunities
A brief Times notice promotes daily opportunities with a subscription offer of 50 cents per month, inviting readers to engage and explore available options.
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Watch the Times
War Savings Stamps urged to build national thrift and sacrifice
Mr. Frank Vanderlip, chairman of the War Savings Committee, warned in Dallas that only three uses exist for a dollar hoard it or spend it or invest it. He said a hoarded dollar harms the war effort and urged nationwide thrift through War Savings Stamps costing a quarter to $4.12 with a target of 2 billion dollars, promising 40 million stockholders and a rising monthly stamp price to encourage immediate purchase, especially among women.
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Frank Vanderlip
War Savings Committee
Dallas
Germany
United States
Prize Essay on Thrift Offers $100 To Texas School Child
Louis Lipsitz states that on April 15 1918 a War Savings Certificate of $100 will be awarded for the best thrift essay by a Texas schoolchild. County chairmen will send winning county essays by April 1, 258 counties compete, one national winner chosen. Essays limited to 500 words, ink, one side, with a signed no-help declaration.
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Louis Lipsitz
War Savings Committee
Texas
Lipsitz
War Savings
Thrift Stamps for Tips Plan in Texas Hotels and Restaurants
Dallas captain Jesse Johnson launches a campaign in Texas hotels and restaurants to replace cash tips with War Savings and Thrift Stamps. He urges asking workers if they have a thrift card and giving a stamp or card to begin participation in the war savings effort.
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Texas
Jesse Johnson
Dallas
Johnson
BARGAINS IN STAMPS OFFERED BY VAN DER LIP SPEECH
Frank A. Vanderlip former National City Bank president and National War Savings Committee chairman spoke in Dallas on December 16 saying the United States Government has never before offered such stamps or savings plans.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of
New York City
National War Savings Committee
Dallas
United States
War Savings Stamps priced to buy later value
Louis Lipitz, state director of the War Savings Committee, explains that $5.00 War Savings Stamps cost $4.12 this January and rise by one cent each month. He urges people to buy now to earn 4 percent interest and have money available in five years for essentials.
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United States
Louis Lipsitz
War Savings Committee
Kaiser
War Savings plan uses Kaiser drawing in schools
County War Savings chairman R H Alexander proposes a scheme to engage pupils in War Savings Stamps. State Director Louis Lipsitz endorses placing a Kaiser picture in each school room and rewarding 26 cent Thrift Stamp purchases with a pin in the Kaiser image to show children supporting the fight against autocracy and poverty.
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R. H. Alexander
Coleman County
Louis Lipsitz
Alexander
War Savings Stamps Drive Aims To Save Children From Autocracy
The War Savings Committee urges Texas residents to buy 91 million dollars of War Savings Stamps. Stamps mature January 1, 1923, with a 4 percent quarterly compounded interest. The drive promotes thrift in homes, schools, and churches to combat autocracy and poverty, echoing President Wilson’s call for national wartime finance.
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War Savings Committee
Texas
Wilson
England Succeeds in Saving Billions for War Effort
English workers curb luxuries and buy War Savings Stamps, boosting deposits by over one hundred percent in eighteen months. Public cues urge thrift, and critics warn extravagance will draw attacks in the streets.
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Great Britain
England
War Savings Schemes Promote Thrift Stamps in Amarillo
In Amarillo boys pledging to buy Thrift Stamps receive a poster and a card signed by Potter County Chairman. Abe Sobel, twelve, won a $5 prize in Beaumont Thrift Contest after earning $3.79 in five days and now owns two Government securities that will be worth $10.06 in 1922.
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Amarillo
Uncle Sam
Mr. Mayer
Potter County
Army of Boys
Abe Sobel
Beaumont
Tex
Jas. F. Weed
Laredo Loses Prominent Citizen James J. Haynes
James J. Haynes, long time Laredo businessman and Republican stalwart, died of pneumonia after a week in bed. Born July 22 1853 in Rio Grande City, he served as U S customs official and broker, living in Laredo since 1881. He was 64 and survived by wife Angela M. Arizola, brothers Leonard and Robert, and many friends. Funeral at Episcopal church 1:30 pm with Elks burial.
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James J. Haynes
Laredo
Haynes
Texas
Rio Grande
Point Isabelas
South
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Rio Grande City
Starr County
Rio Grande Country
John L. Haynes
Angelica Wells Haynes
First Texas Cavalry of Volunteers
Austin
Brownsville
Federal Service
United States
Mier
Cortina
Garza
Corpus Christi
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Frank Krabb
Angela M. Arizola
San Antonio
Leonard Haynes
Robert A. Haynes
Enlks “Lodge
Episcopal Church
Elks
R. K. Mims
Justo
Penn
H. H. Jefferies
Jesse Cobb
W. P. May
P. P. Leyendecker
M. T. Cogley
C. G. Brewster
G. C. Woodman
Shelby Theriot
Francisco Alegria
Francisco Vizcaya
A. M. Bruni
D. Sanchez
John A. Walls
J. F. Mullally
A. C. Richter
L. J. Christen
W. N. Young
Albert Urbahn
FE. Denike
S. V. Edwards
Thos. O'Connor
Col. H. T. Ferguson
Marshall Hicks
Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestive Ailments
Chamberlain's Tablets are promoted for stomach, liver, and bowel disorders. They claim relief for heartburn indigestion and constipation and are marketed as beneficial for these digestive troubles.
Laredo Shows Solid War Department Pledge and Reform
Citizens praise police efforts to stamp out vice in Laredo following a War Department call to clean up the city. Mayor, marshal, and Abel Cantu led a quiet, effective campaign that closed disreputable houses, drove out 300 plus women of ill repute, and created a clean environment for troops and citizens alike. Strong praise came from Major General Buckman and federal officials as cooperation among city officials, Chamber of Commerce, and military authorities remained steadfast.
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War Department
Police Department
Chamber of Commerce
McComb
Brennan
Abel Cantu
Laredo
U. S
J. W. Buckman
San Antonio
Washington
U. S. Department of Justice
Fort McIntosh
Girl’s statement aids Laredo in crisis relief
A local girl describes relief from years of dyspepsia and constipation after using Adler-i-ka buckthorn remedy. She claims one spoonful provided instant help and credits the product with flushing the entire alimentary tract and preventing appendicitis, per City Drug Co.
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Adler-i-ka
Adler Ika
The
City Drug Co
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Mr. Haynes
Jeff: McLemore
Marvel
Union Mercantile Company
Bill Thompson
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Vivian Martin
Hart
Jim Griggs
Great West
Chester Conkling
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