The Bread Ration War Bread Policy Explained
The piece outlines a wartime bread ration plan requiring hotels and dining venues to limit patrons to two ounces of wheat bread or four ounces with mixed flour. Beginning March 1 bakers must pair each wheat loaf with a mixed loaf and gradually raise rye or corn content to fifty percent to save wheat for allies. It reflects on bread varieties from cornbread to graham and brown breads, discusses cultural preferences, and links bread savings to France and democracy. It ends noting critics like Wadsworth and Hitchcock in opposition to the government’s policies.
The French Alliance 140 Years Ago and Today
A retrospective note marks the 140th anniversary of the French alliance with the United States and Lafayette at Versailles. It recalls Rochambeau and De Grasse aiding Yorktown and links to modern aid given by Americans to France in the current conflict, urging ongoing support against a common foe.
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France
Lafayette
Germain
General Pershing
Joffre
Washington
United States
Marquis de Lafayette
Court of Versailles
Rochambeau
de Grasse
Yorktown
Kaiser
Bread and dynamite talk ends in a grim warning
The speaker warns against eating bread on Wednesday and laments the waste of a week’s savings. He cites Francis Heney’s reported orders permitting broad action, noting Heney’s familiarity with dynamite and bullets and implying a readiness to deploy force if needed.
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Francis Heney
Chicago
Heney
Abandon Sewer Question Postponed Until After War Ended
Mayor McComb led a city council vote to indefinitely postpone a special election on bonding for a Laredo sewerage system. The move follows patriotic calls to curb spending during wartime and directs funds toward supporting the war effort.
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McComb
City of
Laredo
This Date in History February 6
February 6 entries include 1778 treaty of alliance US France. 1815 full pardon to Baratarian pirates for defense of New Orleans. 1818 birth of lawyer William M. Evarts. 1828 birth of Gen J E B Stuart. 1862 Fort Henry captured. 1874 Wolseley with Ashante town. 1886 Edinburgh Courant last issue. 1895 boundary decision Brazil over Brazil Argentina. 1904 Japan Russia break. 1915 Carpathian drive halted. 1916 Romania near break with Central Powers. 1917 Congress boosts defense appropriations.
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United States
France
New Orleans
William M. Evarts
Boston
New York City
J. BE. B Stuart
Virginia
Richmond
Fort Henry
Tennessee
Gen. Grant
Commodore Foote
Sir Garnet Wolseley
The
Ashan
Local notes on marriages and town events in Laredo
County clerk reports marriage licenses issued to Jose Cuellar and Viviana Rodriguez Manuel Montes and Asuncion Ruiz Sebastian Cavazos and Maria Gonzales. Local notices include new Gage Hats display Miss M Sallee 1-4-61. Reports mention a dawn shooting near the international foot bridge, a slacker arrest in Laredo, and various local business ads and notices.
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Jose Angel Cuellar
Viviana Rodriguez
Manuel Montes
Asuncion Ruiz
Eusebio Cavazos
Maria de Jesus Gonzales
Gage
M. Sallee
Noted Shakespeare Scholar Wallace Reaches 55 in Hopkins
Charles William Wallace born in Hopkins Missouri today marks 55 years. A professor of English literature and dramatic art at the University of Nebraska since 1910 he joined as an assistant in 1901. He gained global renown for archival work with European governments and Shakespearean research.
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Charles William Wallace
Hopkins
University of Nebraska
Wallace
Shakespeare
City Council Halts Sewers and Paving Amid War Urgency
The Laredo city council, led by Mayor McComb, voted to suspend plans for sewer and street paving until the federal war effort is supplied. The meeting also approved liquor-sale regulations, addressed a land ownership dispute, authorized a police uniform purchase, and adjourned after routine business.
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Laredo
McComb
City of
Times
Sofia G. Vda
de Cerna
J Ko Moore
Thirteen as a wartime talisman and symbol
Washington February 6 The article extols the number thirteen as a patriotic talisman in the wartime United States noting thirteen stripes on the flag thirteen arrows and stars on the seal thirteen feathers on the eagle and thirteen letters in Woodrow Wilsons name and in Robert Lansing. It links the digit to national unity and victory.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Lansing
City Treasurer's Notice from Laredo Texas 1918
J A Ortiz city treasurer announces readiness to pay all outstanding warrants of the city for 1917. Interest ceases January 31, 1918. Laredo Texas dated January 41, 1918.
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City of
Laredo
J. A. Ortiz
Texas
American women adopt war orphan in Paris scene
A French soldier rescues a baby from a burning farmhouse hit by German shells. The infant, rescued to Paris, is adopted by two wealthy American women, illustrating the personal impact of the war on civilians and the charity of American citizens.
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Aris
Paris
Constipation and dietary aids noted
The article lists cheese tea and boiled milk as foods that slow bowels while raw fruits especially apples and bananas plus graham and whole wheat bread promote movement. For severe constipation it advises taking one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper.
Bed Rest and Cough Remedy Promote Quick Cold Recovery
Older adults over sixty could recover faster by going to bed as soon as a cold starts and staying there one or two days. Rest combined with Chamberlains Cough Remedy reduces danger of the cold developing into more serious diseases.
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Chamberlain
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass By Stockholders Meet In Laredo
Notice states the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass By stockholders will gather at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 7 1918 at 3 p m to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. The board of directors meeting follows immediately at the same location and date. Secretary C C Biggio announces the notice dated February 5 1918.
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The
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass By
Laredo
Texas
Latin-American Club to Host February Hop Night
The regular monthly hop of the Latin American Club will occur Friday evening February 5th. No invitations are required. All members and their families are cordially invited by the Entertainment Committee.
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
City of
Laredo
Texas
A. L. Cheek
Weather Brief From New Orleans Forecast
Tonight and Thursday partially cloudy as forecast by the U S Weather Bureau, The Times reports via the Telephone Co. Fort McIntosh observations show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum of 73 degrees and a minimum of 50 degrees. The wind posted as north and the sky clear.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Red Cross Laredo Chapter Special Meeting Notice
A special business meeting of the Laredo Chapter Red Cross is called for Thursday evening February 7 at 8 o clock P M at Elks Hall. Full attendance is desired by order of the Chairman. Miss Anita Brulard, Secretary.
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Laredo
Red Cross
Elks Hall
Anita Brulard
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
The Times promotes daily opportunities for readers at a rate of 50 cents per month, encouraging subscriptions and ongoing engagement with regular notices and potential offers.
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Watch the Times
Edmundo Lopez Dies After Illness at Camp Green
Edmundo Lopez aged 22, drafted from Webb County, died after a illness at Camp Green near Charlotte. His father Mateo Lopez travels from San Antonio to receive the body in Laredo. Funeral with military honors will be held from the family home.
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Laredo
Camp Green
N. C
Edmundo Lopez
Mateo Lopez
San Antonio
Webb County
National Army
Camp Travis
Charlotte
Compromise Seen For Burns Seat As Texas Senators Split
Vacancy on the Southern District of Texas grows as Judge Walter T. Burns dies. The two Texas senators debate nominees Colonel Thomas Ball and Robert Culberson with a compromise option, Judge Gordon Boone, favored to fill the post. Laredo term next month may precede appointment and qualification.
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Walter T. Burns
Southern District
Texas
Burns
Sheppard
Thomas H. Ball
Houston
Senator Culberson
When You Have a Cold
Mrs. Frank Crocker of Pana NL shares how a severe child cold settled on lungs and caused brutal coughing. After trying other medicines, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly eased the boy's symptoms and led to full recovery.
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Chamberlain
Frank Crocker
Pana
Paul
Regular Meeting of Rio Grande Lodge No 373
The Rio Grande Lodge 373 will hold a regular meeting on Thursday February 7 at 8 30 PM Work in the first degree Local members are urged to attend and visiting brethren are invited to come
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Rio Grande Lodge No
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