Laredo examines war time limits on public works
The editorial urges delaying sewerage and street paving bonds in Laredo to support the war effort. It argues government must conserve labor and materials, notes Mexican immigration restrictions, and praises city leaders for suspending the project. It critiques Carranza’s stance and predicts possible troop moves to warmer camps like Laredo. It also mentions a St. Louis streetcar strike, shooting incidents, and coffee price speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becguse
Texas
Laredo
Foolish Act by Carranza Draws Uproar and Mockery
The article blasts Venustiano Carranza for sending birthday congratulations to the Kaiser, a public snub to the United States during wartime. It accuses him of duplicity, noting his praise of Germany while claiming friendship with the U.S. and hinting at political vulnerability amid Mexico’s export embargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Carranza
Washington
Huerta
United States
Funeral for J J Czar Wednesday Afternoon
The funeral for J J Czar, who died suddenly at his home on Tuesday morning, was held at 4 p m from 09 Farragut Street and drew large attendance. The burial occurred in the city cemetery. Pallbearers were J N Worsham Solomon C Freed I Werner Paul W Evans J W Correll and Sam Mackin with a list of honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Czar
Farragut Street
J. N. Worsham
Solomon C. Freed
I. Werner
Paul W. Evans
J. W. Correll
Sam Mackin
A. M. Bruni
Valentin Puig
Joe Barberio
Tom Guernsey
R. Zaffirini
Joe Granato
Regulo Benavides
J. R. Ortiz
Ridgely Drug Ad Promises Quick Relief with Herbine
When bowels become irregular you feel uncomfortable and the longer this condition lasts the worse you feel. You can get rid of this misery quickly by using HERBINE. Take a dose on going to bed and see how fine you feel next day. Price 5c. Sold by all druggists.
Notice to Pistol Carriers in Laredo Texas
Beginning this date the Intelligence Officer will not issue permits for the purchase of any ammunition without you have an order from Mayor Mc Comb of the City of Laredo Texas. CAPT A L CHEEK 2-5-51.
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McComb
Laredo
Texas
A. L. Cheek
Laredo Ordinance Regulates Malt Liquor Dealers 1918
A city ordinance from January 25 1918 prohibits wholesale and retail malt and spiritous liquor dealers in Laredo Webb County Texas from selling beer whiskey or wine to anyone except licensed retail dealers or under mayoral permit. It establishes permits to sell to heads of families for personal use with safeguards against sales to soldiers or prohibited individuals. Violations carry fines from five to one hundred dollars or imprisonment. The ordinance was approved February 6 1918 with signatures of local liquor dealers and city officials.
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City of Laredo
City of
Laredo
Texas
United States Army
Wench County
State of Texas
Webb County
John Gilligan
Mateo Lopez
S. N. Johnson
Sanchez & Henry
E. V. Iguguirre
Rt. J. Donavan
Francisco Chapa
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted for Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for heavy lung colds that tend to cure themselves, claiming it checks the disorder and aids nature. It lists prices of 25, 50, and 1.00 dollars and notes availability at all druggists.
Little Locals and Notices From The Times
Local items include Mr Matias de Llano of Mexican Products Co and a repeated notice about Representative Paul W Evans special election February 15 1981. Also mentions New Gage Hats fashions Miss M Sallee and a requiem mass for Mrs Narcisa Garza de Rivera at San Agustin on February 12. Community notes cover court sessions in Webb County motor services Jitney cars and a police enemy aliens registration drive with details on deadlines.
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Matias de Llano
The
Mexican Products Co
the Times
Paul W. Evans
Narcisa Garza de Rivera
San Agustin Church
Rivera
Brennan
Relief of Mexico hide import restrictions in Laredo settled
Laredo Chamber of Commerce and Congressman Garner acted after complaints from hide and goatskin dealers. Tanners Council and Textile Alliance eased rules requiring bills of lading endorsements. Cars from Mexico released in Nuevo Laredo and arrangements made to forward bills to Fox in San Antonio. Three days from movement start to full relief, boosting local hide industry.
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Laredo
Tanners’ Council
U.S. A
Textile Alliance
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Garner
Mr. Peterson
J. R. Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Tanners Council
C. B. Pox
Congressvian
Congressman Garner
Fox
Notice to Enemies to Register At Office Week of Feb 4
During the week commencing February 4 all alien enemies must appear at my office to register. This includes all natives citizens denizens or subjects of Germany and Austria males of 14 years of age and upwards who shall be within the United States and who are not actually naturalized American citizens. 2-1-81
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Germany
Austria
United States
Royal Cigar Stand advert in daily Austin American
Daily Austin American delivery notice requests readers to contact the Royal Cigar Stand by phone or stop in for service. The notice is dated to the current carrier day of publication.
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Austin American
Royal Cigar Stand
Bed Rest and Chamberlain Cough Remedy for Quick Recovery
If people past sixty could be persuaded to go to bed at the onset of a cold and remain there for one or two days they would recover more quickly. The note suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and warns there is less danger of a cold leading to serious diseases.
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Chamberlain
Constipation Diet Tips and remedies from early advice
The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowel movements while raw fruits especially apples and bananas graham and whole wheat bread promote movement. For severe constipation it recommends taking one or two Chamberlains Tablets after supper.
Military Funeral Today for Private Edmundo Lopez
The body of Private Edmundo Lopez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mateo Lopez, arrived in Laredo after dying of pneumonia at Camp Green, N C. The funeral at 4 PM from 707 Victoria Street will have military honors with Captain Harris arranging the escort. sympathy is extended to the family.
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Edmundo Lopez
Mateo Lopez
Camp Green
N. C
Laredo
House of Sorrow
Victoria Street
Lopez
Webb County
Camp Travis
Harris
Texas Mexican Rail Timetable With Corpus Christi Runs
Railroad timetable lists Train No 1 at 1 20 p m and No 3 at 8 30 p m to Corpus Christi. Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 2 10 p m and No 4 at 7 06 p m. International and Great Northern through fast train to St Louis leaves 11 00 a m arrives 4 15 p m. Night Train departs 9 p m arrives next morning.
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christ
Rio Grande and Eagle Posse Train Schedule Ad
Train No. 1 runs daily except Sunday from Laredo at 8:00 a m to Minera arriving 10:20 a m Train No. 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 1:00 p m arriving in Laredo at 2:15 p m
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Rio Grande & Eagle Posse
Laredo
Minera
Evans named candidate for Webb County representative
The Times announces Paul W. Evans as a candidate for Webb County to fill the vacancy in the Texas House caused by Walter Woodul's resignation. A special election is called by the Governor to be held in Webb County on February 15, 1918.
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the Times
Paul W. Evans
Webb County
Texas
Walter Woodul
A. D
Atlee Named Candidate for 79th District in Feb 15 Election
The Timess reports that L. A. Atlee is authorized to announce his candidacy for Representative from the 79th District. A special election is set for February 15, 1918.
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The
Timess
L. A. Atlee
Attorney General writes DA Walls on club liquor sales
Two weeks after a Texas supreme court ruling limited social clubs rights to sell intoxicants, the Attorney General's Department informed District Attorney Walls that no club, bona fide or other, may sell liquor under its charter. The note explains the Austin Country Club case, its status, and that county attorneys may proceed against non bona fide clubs as nuisances without AG involvement.
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State Supreme Court
Walls
Attorney-General’s Department
State of Texas
Attorney General's Department
Austin
John A. Walls
Laredo
Texas
Country Club of Austin
Court of Civil Appeals For
Third District
Supreme Court
Merchant's Wife Advises Laredo Women In Health Talk
A woman from Laredo shares a health testimony praising Adler-i-ka for stomach distress relief. She claims quick improvement after using buck thorn bark glycerin and Adler-i-ka, asserting it empties both intestines and prevents appendicitis. The City Drug Co promotes the product as the fastest acting remedy they offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
City Drug Co
Latin American Club Monthly Hop Adds Feb 8 Date
The Latin American Club announces its regular monthly hop for Friday evening February 8. No invitations are issued. All members and their families are invited. Entertainment Committee.
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St Louis
Missouri
Uncle Sat
Jacinto J. Czar
City Cemetery
William Henry
MO. V. Sommerville
Robt. McComb
A. V. Woodman
Gage
M. Sallee
Grege
W. Gregg
Times Office
Commissioners’ Court
Page
Texas Real Estate & Abstract Co
Will W. Gregg
Boyle K. Mims
Times
Lumbago
Ise
Union Mercantile Company
North Carolina
F.M. Ramsey
AGT
Burbide St. Laredo, Tex
Patsy
Bill Thompson
Earnest-Lattig CO. Distributors
Strand Theatre
Mary Fuller
Charlie Chaplin
Sessue Hayakawa
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Fatty
Coney Island
W. A. Keeling
WSS
Merchant
Corns
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
People’s
Pricy
Flavio Vargas
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