Federal license set for all saltwater fishermen after February fifteenth
News from the food administration explains that after February 15 all saltwater fishermen and seafood distributors must operate under a federal license. The bulletin notes wholesale dealers already require licenses and forecasts uniform national regulation to replace conflicting state laws, with potential price benefits and expanded markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
United States Food Administration
Bulletin
Texas
Louisiana
Berlin Battles Hunger as War Delays End
A Berlin dispatch notes strikes postponed by military authorities and the public remains hungry. The causes of the strike persist, and while a peace terms offer is hinted, a long war ahead looms. Both sides plan a big spring drive, with Germany pressing a last desperate effort and Allies preparing for hard fighting along a retreat toward the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Frontier
German Awakening and Peace Terms Debate Amid War Fatigue
The piece argues Germany will accept no peace but unconditional surrender while its people grow disillusioned with wartime leadership. It notes shortages and class disparities fueling unrest, the erosion of imperial authority, and a cautious outlook on democracy spreading from Russia. It also mentions political criticisms, the Malifax explosion reference, and a St. Louis streetcar strike amid wartime costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Ione
Prussia
Baltic
Bagdad
Notable Birthday: Simeon F. Baldwin Honored
February marks the birth of Simeon F. Baldwin in New Haven. Former Connecticut governor and chief justice, he taught at Yale Law School, authored substantial legal writings, and chaired state commissions since 1873. He led statutory reform, aided tax procedures, and heads the American Bar Association's bureau of comparative law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon F. Baldwin
Connecticut
New Haven
Yale Law School
Baldwin
Savants
Bureau of Comparative Law
American Bar Association
A Hint to the Aged on Early Bed Rest and Cough Remedy
Aged readers are advised to retreat to bed at the onset of a cold and stay there for one to two days. The suggestion emphasizes quicker recovery and reduced risk of subsequent serious diseases, aided by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Jacinto J Czar Dies After Short Illness At 2019 Farragut
Jacinto J Czar 45 a Crkze nica Austria native living in Laredo for 17 years and a saloon operator died at 2019 Farragut street from heart failure after a brief illness. A former US Army hospital corps member he worked as a bartender before starting his own saloon near the GN station. He married Herlinda Tamez of Lampazos Mexico and left four children with his wife. He was a Mason. Funeral will be held at his home on Farragut street at 1 pm Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacinto J. Czar
Crkzenica
Austria
Laredo
Farragut Street
Hospital Corps
United States Army
Army
Charles Moser
Herlinda Tamez
Lampazos
Mexico
Masonic Lodge
Rheumatism relief with Tanlac highlights Dallas man’s revival
J M C Johnston of Dallas says nine years of crippling rheumatism vanished after using Tanlac. He reports better sleep, restored arm movement, nerve relief, and renewed strength after five bottles, hoping to work again once cooler weather returns. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co. (Adv.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. C. Johnston
North Howard Street
Dallas
Texas
Tanlac
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Adv
Wortham Shows Set for Ten Day Engagement Here
The Wortham Shows return to the city for a ten day engagement starting February 14. Potter and Morris, local representatives, announced new and attractive features for this year. The carnival travels on its own train and cars and is due to arrive mid next week with tents ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Washington
Wortham
St. Valentine’s Day
Messrs
Potter and
Morris
Laredo
War Savings Stamps Held by United States Government
Two men bound over to the federal grand jury on charges of smuggling merchandise from the United States into Mexico. Antonio Rojano and Anselmo Leal Chapa arrested near the city by Customs Inspectors Rumsey and Chamberlain. Preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Foster set bond at $500 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Rojano
Anselmo Leal Chapa
Rumsey
Chamberlain
United States
Mexico
Foster
Federal Grand Jury
Longtime Pennsylvania factory inspector Mrs Leisenring retires
After nearly a quarter century of service Mrs Annie F Leisenring of Allentown, the senior factory inspector in Pennsylvania, was retired on a pension by order of Governor Brumbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie FE. Leisenring
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Regular Meeting of Rio Grande Lodge No 373
The J O O F Rio Grande Lodge No 373 holds a regular meeting Thursday February 7 at 8 30. Work in first degree. Local members urged to attend and visiting brethren invited. F S Pratt Secretary. 2 5 31.
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Rio Grande Lodge
Thedford's Black Draught credited with saving life
In Rossville Georgia Mrs Kate Lee Able recalls her husband’s siege of severe abdominal injury and weight loss from heavy lifting. Three doctors failed to relieve his constipation until a strong dose of Thedford's Black Draught brought relief and a rapid recovery. The letter ends urging Thedford's use to stay fit for daily work.
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Rossville
Kate Lee Able
Thedford
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
An advertisement promotes daily access to THE TIMES with a subscription offer priced at 60 cents per month, highlighting ongoing opportunities for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Local notices from Laredo section highlight new hires and community events
The Times lists items about Prof J M de Villar and the Strand Orchestra, a new baby, Advices from Mateo Lopez about Edmundo Lopez in North Carolina, milk hotline, Chief Deputy M G Benavides back at work, Will W Gregg teaching shorthand, Miss Lorenza Benavides recovering from appendicitis, Jitney service and vulcanizing at City Garage, a marriage license for Jesus Garza and Teodora Garcia Baltazar, real estate abstracts in Webb County, seasonal illnesses, onion crop outlook, The Bellmont rooms and apartments, a note correcting a prior error about three arrestees as Mexican Americans, smart home comforts with electric lights and fans, enforcement of smuggling cases by federal officers, and a Red Cross meeting notice.
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Jesus Garza
Teodora Garcia Baltazar
Texas Real Estate & Abstract Co
Farragut Street
Laredo
Webb County
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Women and railway snow duties and church order in Baden
Mrs E P Brown of Regina rode a snowbound line near Burlington Iowa and helped shovel snow with railroad staff. A Cologne woman gains ministerial status from Baden supreme church council to serve women heavy institutions. Emma Cameron Van Sickle dies at McGregor Iowa and is buried beside seven of her nine husbands in her front yard on the Mississippi bluffs.
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E. P. Brown
Regina
Sask
Oklahoma
Burlington
Iowa
Cologne
Supreme Church Council of
Baden
Emma Cameron van Sickle
McGregor
Mississippi
Six Warehouses Sold At Auction In Laredo
Six large warehouses owned by the Laredo Track Growers Association were auctioned in front of the courthouse this morning. Bidders crowded the sale, and sales prices ranged from 500 to 1,050 dollars per building, totaling 4,050 dollars for all six. Participants included G C Woodman Rev J Ward L J Christen Albert Urbahn V Tagaglia and H L Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Laredo
L. J. Christen
Albert Urbahn
V. Battaglia
Intelligence Officer Tightens Ammunition Permits in Laredo
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. During the week commencing February 4 all alien enemies must appear at my office to register including all natives citizens denizens or subjects of Germany and Austria males of 14 years of age and upwards within the United States who are not actually naturalized American citizens. 2-1-8
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McComb
City of
Laredo
Texas
A. L. Cheek
Germany
Austria
United States
Railroad Timetable For Texas-Mexican And I G N Lines
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi leaves 1 20 p m Train No 3 to Corpus Christi leaves 8 30 p m Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives 2 10 p m Train No 4 to Corpus Christi arrives 7 06 p m International Great Northern offers through fast to St Louis leaves 11 00 a m arrives 4 15 p m Night Train departs at 9 p m and arrives at So m
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christ
So. m
Laredo
Minera
Aredo
Notice of Enemy Alien Registration In Laredo
Deputy U S Marshal Allen Walker received a telegram from U S Marshal Herring at Houston stating that no fees or gratuities will be accepted from alien registrants or for oaths as enemy aliens are registered nationwide. Registration begins yesterday and ends Saturday noon. in Laredo it is conducted at the city hall by Chief Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Allen Walker
Herring
Houston
Laredo
Brennan
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry Stockholders Meet in Laredo
The annual meeting of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway stockholders will be at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 7 1918 at 3 p m to elect a board of directors and transact other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after. C C Biggio secretary Laredo Texas February 5 1918. 25-30t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry
Laredo
Texas
Card of Thanks for James J. Haynes
Mrs. James J. Haynes expresses sincere thanks to friends for assistance during his illness and after death. She acknowledges aid at home, funeral, and floral tributes, noting the kindness of those who ministered to their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Haynes
Chamberlains Tablets for Stomach Liver and Bowels
These tablets target digestive issues including heartburn indigestion and constipation and are pitched as beneficial for stomach liver and bowel disorders. The note emphasizes relief from common digestive symptoms.
Whitaker and Brennan Dissolve Partnership Notice
Notice of dissolution states the partnership Whitaker and Brennan under the style Whitaker & Brennan has been dissolved and terminated by mutual agreement. Any outstanding accounts against the firm should be mailed to the undersigned for adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. BE. Whitaker
H. L. Brennan
Whitaker & Brennan
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Davis Prolific
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Chris
Reuter
New Orleans
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F. S. Pratt
Sec’y
J. M. de Villar
Strand Orchestra
Gage
MM. Sallee
Mateo Lopez
Edmundo Lopez
National Army
North Carolina
M. G. Benavides
Gregg
Lorenza Benavides
Mercy Hospital
Bellmont
Main Ave
San Ignacio
Times
U. S
Times Job Department
Red Cross
Elks Hall
Anita Brulard
Windrow Bros
Cain
Sonora News Company
Dodge
Citizens Auto CO
Dodge Bros
Houston St
Santa Maria Ave
Bender
Rilo Grande
Eagie Pass
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
C. C. Biggio
W.S.S
United ‘States
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