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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1918
Page
8
The article defends President Wilson against calls for a war council, praising his leadership, moral character, and wartime governance. It argues Congress should not supplant the president, notes dissent from the Democrata, and cites alleged German propaganda about U.S. intervention plans. It also touches on Mexican politics, press bias, and opposition to Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman.
A shift in Mexican opinion toward the United States is noted as food shortages and likely Allied victory influence temper anti American sentiment. A Mexican journalist known for flip flopping sides has campaigned against the U S in his paper Hi Democrata, while a Laredo correspondent faced draft scrutiny before a local exemption board. The Universal, Mexico City's major anti German paper, has played a role in shaping this stance.
Constable Eduardo Herreras and Immigration Inspector M. G. Delling seized Rafael Mendez, a Dolores coal miner born in Mexico, charged with tearing down and stomping an American flag during El 16 de Septiembre celebrations at Joyce near Dolores. He disappeared after the act and reappeared days later, leading to his custody by federal authorities.
Local want ad notes opportunities to invest and earn profits through advertised schemes. It highlights potential returns and invites readers to contact the listed operator for details.
John D Rockefeller Jr born January 29 1874 in Cleveland Ohio marks forty fifth year. He entered university then joined the family business learning corporate methods while earning respect among peers. He shows strong religious interests and humanitarian work aiding policies of his father’s philanthropic foundations and seeks equitable industrial solutions.
The timetable shows Train No 1 leaving Corpus Christi at 1 20 p m and Train No 1 again at 8 30 p m. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 2 10 p m and Train No 4 at 7 05 p m. International Great Northern Through fast train to St Louis departs 11 00 a m and arrives 4 15 p m. Night train departs at 9 p m and arrives next day. Rio Grande Eagle Pass service lists Train No 1 from Laredo at 8 00 a m to Minera 10 20 a m and Train No 2 from Minera at 1 00 p m to Areado 2 16 p m.
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M at 8 p m to perform F C degree work. All visiting brethren invited to attend. J L Dannelley W M.
Musterole is a white ointment made with mustard oil that relieves sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia rheumatism and more without blistering. Rub on directly. no cloth needed. Jars 30c 60c hospital size 2.50.
Webb County court to hear Regulo Flores executor's application for probate of Eulalia Vela Vda de Flores’s last will and letters testamentary. Hearing set at the Webb County Court House in Laredo on the third Monday in February 1918. interested parties may appear to contest. Also notes a historical date list and 1910s events.
Mrs. George Lewis of Pittsfield New York reports her five year old son recovered quickly from a two to three week cold after trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes rapid improvement and complete recovery following use.
At the Webb County Court in Laredo Texas on January 21 1918 the clerk J A Rodriguez and deputy C R Molina signed the record under court seal.
Mr James J Haynes has pneumonia and fever but is improving under his physician’s care at his home 1704 Matamoros Street. Friends express hope for a swift recovery and an early return to his usual health.
Taxpayers must pay state and county taxes by January 31 to avoid legal penalties. County Tax Collector LIGARDE announces hours at the county courthouse from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. Addressed to residents of NH. Dated 1-10-20t.
Mrs G P Cartwright of Whitwell Tennessee reports four years of dizziness eased after taking Cardus. She used two bottles, stopped, then remained well with no further medicine. Cardus described as a purely vegetable gentle tonic for female troubles. NC-128
Mrs G A Andrews of 6007 Missouri St El Paso says rheumatism kept her bedridden for over four years. Swelling faded and nerves steadied after Tanlac, with three bottles restoring appetite energy and mobility. Advertisement notes Windrow Drug Co in Laredo sells Tanlac.
A remedy advertised for itching and skin irritation promotes Zemo as an antiseptic liquid that clears acne eczema itch pimples and rashes. It claims overnight blemish improvement and instant itching relief. Priced at 35 cents or $1.00 for extra large bottle, safe for tender skin and non staining. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland O.
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