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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1918
Page
5
The Washington Celebrations Executive Committee will meet this afternoon at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce at 4 30 to plan a local celebration for this year. No decorative floats will be built and the aim is an attractive event with minimal expense, aligning with war policy and avoiding costly festivities on the 22nd.
These tablets target disorders of digestion including heartburn indigestion and constipation. They offer relief for stomach related ailments and aim to improve bowel function with regular use.
Four denominational pastors met at Rev Barr's study to form The Protestant Ministers Union of Laredo. Members include Walter L Barr J N Campbell Owen Hornberg and C S Ramsay with Barr elected president and Ramsay secretary. They plan a March revival series with a full week at each church ending Easter Sunday.
Jose de la Garza from San Antonio was arraigned before U S Commissioner Foster and pled guilty to bootlegging charges for selling liquor to soldiers. His bond set at $100 was posted and he was released to await the federal grand jury.
Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting 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 Laredo Texas February 6 1918.
A. H. Nunn, once in onion growing and general farming in North Laredo, left the area eight months ago for Mission in the lower Rio Grande valley to farm on a large scale. He has returned to Laredo and has not yet chosen his next course, though he may resume farming in the Laredo area.
A. Palmer of 534 South Pearl Street Denver says Tanlac relieved years of stomach problems. He reports improved appetite, digestion, weight gain of eleven pounds and no headaches after using three bottles. Sold in Laredo by Windro w Drug Co. (Adv.) hal
Woodlief Thomas and J Gray Childers of Cotulla visit the city with Sam R Anderson from Dentonia for a short stay. Alexander and E M Shoemaker arrive from Jacksonville and are lodging at the Hamilton. Goas and family and Solsona and family from San Antonio attend J J Czar funeral and return home. Wilbur P Allen arrives by auto from a Hebbronville ranch with superintendent Henry Woods, who plans to stay a day before returning to the ranch. A lengthy Bender and Hamilton list names numerous visitors and residents in attendance and stopping at the designated hotels.
Dr Silas Evans born February 12 in Scranton Pa is 42 today born in Scranton Pa He is retired president of Ripon College and will lead Occidental College in Los Angeles He studied at Princeton and Ripon Theological Seminary and entered the Presbyterian ministry in 1901 His academic career spans Hastings College and other midwest institutions before becoming Ripon president in 1911 His tenure increased admission standards and college standing and attendance and endowment doubled during his six year term
Tuesday activities include Red Cross Surgical Room under Mrs. H. M. Austin at 2 30 pm, Tuesday Music and Literary Club there, Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church with Mrs. C. W. Cook at 4 pm, and the Womens Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in the Teague Room at 4 pm. Wednesday lists Red Cross Surgical Room open at 2 30 pm with Mrs. H. G. Earnest, Nopales Camp Fire Girls with Mrs. J. A. Burnett at 4 pm, and Christian Endeavor Training for Service Class at the Christian church in the evening.
In Flanders Fields the famous poem is paired with a local social roundup noting Mrs. C. C. Shiner in New York City for a several weeks stay. Mrs. W. N. Young returns from San Antonio. Miss Eola Donovan arrives from Booneville for months in the city, staying with Mrs. W. Mussett. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Morrison arrive, staying at the Hamilton. Mrs. Poole of Cotulla improves after illness at Mrs. Windrow’s home. A Boy Scout Party at Mrs. J. H. Wright’s residence celebrates Edward Wright’s birthday with about forty scouts and Scout Master Satterlee. Lincoln’s Birthday observance at the Army Y M C A with the 37th Infantry Band highlighted.
The piece describes a community evening with Col Ferguson address and stunts by local men, plus mass singing led by Mrs Macdonald. Red Cross Surgical Room activity reports 250 gauze wipes cut and 22 dozen bandages inspected. Attendees include Miss Kate Tarver and Mesdames Austin Ilfeld Weber Gill Cluck Hamlin Wharton Borchers Russell. An entertainment party hosted by Mrs T A Leyendecker features a Valentine theme, games of bridge, and prizes won by Mrs E J Dwan Alma Pierce S W DeWolf. Mrs C B Kenedy hosts a party for Una Young of Brownsville with scarlet white decor and prizes for high score Mrs L J Christen and Miss Amar Penn. A long list of guests attends.
London Feb 12 The official Russian statement confirms German reports that Russia has withdrawn from the war. Hostilities are ended and demobilization orders issued. Negotiations with the Central powers for peace are concluded, and the Russian delegation refused to sign a treaty granting annexations to Germany.
Special to The Times from Rome reports Huns torture Italians in prison camps where systematic brutality, starvation, and lack of mercy are daily facts. Sworn statements indicate increasing German atrocities against prisoners.
Abingdon Massachusetts February 12 death of former champion John L Sullivan's animals continues with Connell Corn horse dying in its stall the bulldog companion dying the cow and two collie dogs also dying in the days following his burial.
Washington February 12 Secretary of War Baker announced the reorganization of the army general staff. Five divisions are created each with an executive office under acting chief of staff Major General Peyton C. March. The divisions are executive war plans purchases and supplies storage and traffic and army operation.
A conference in New Orleans was held with Federal food administrators and Gulf States fisheries representatives to boost fish consumption to conserve meat and other wartime foods. States represented included Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Secretary of Labor Wilson and Charles Duncan head of the British Labor Commission spoke at a large mass meeting in New York opening royalty week, signaling Labor's loyalty and resolve to push the war to victory. Similar gatherings planned in over a hundred cities nationwide. Duncan praised the reception of President Wilson's speeches and cited the impact of American troops on Britain’s spirit.
Washington February 12. A national drive to make every school in the United States a Red Cross auxiliary begins today and runs through Washington's Birthday. Led by Dr H N Mac Cracken of Vassar College, the plan has backing from the National Red Cross and President Wilson. Schools will be informed about Red Cross work and enrolled children will receive a red cross button, with school authorities approving the campaign in classrooms and via traveling speakers.
Orlando the annual Sub-Tropical Midwinter Fair opened today amid favorable weather and a large crowd of visitors including many northern tourists. The opening day featured ceremonies and the display of numerous exhibits gathered for the fair.
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London February 12 King George addressing parliament declared the struggle requires the nation's full energies. He urged that recognition of principles for an honorable peace be offered and stated Britain must prosecute the war with utmost vigor until those terms are secured.
American forces report plentiful aircraft activity over anti aircraft guns and continued artillery action on both sides. Several patrols reached the German wire entanglements last night without engagement.
Berlin reports heavy artillery fire on Setti Consuuni plateau followed by Austrian assault south of Sassac cossi that cleared positions and captured nearly 108 prisoners. Rome says Austrian renewed attacks on the Brenta front were repelled by Italian artillery with many Austrian columns torn to pieces.
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith said President Wilson discriminated justly between the tone and substance of Hertling and Semlin in their utterances on war aims, during yesterday's address.
Paris news from February reports two French raids achieved notable results with nearly 300 German captives. German raid attempts were thwarted with enemy losses.
Judge Paser of the United States court of appeals granted a writ of error and superseders to Henry Veeder of Swift and Company, blocking the government from further vault searches for evidence in felonies until March 1. Also reported, the lost tally totals 328 after adjustments from Ireland hospital counts.
Washington February 12 Secretary Baker transmitted to the Senate military committee statistics on shipping capacity used to support his estimate of moving one million soldiers this year. The data was labeled highly confidential and will be used in executive session for final cross examination of Secretary Baker.
Washington reports the American diplomatic force in Petrograd is safe. Ambassador Francis transmitted the news by cable dated February 6, noting the city remained relatively quiet.
Berlin reports the German government believes the Bolshevik regime cannot endure and is pulling forces from Russia to hasten Leon Trotsky's rule end. The Amsterdam dispatch dated February 12 notes the withdrawal as an apparent move toward ending Bolshevik power.
Members of Minnesota's Democratic State Committee gathered in St Paul to plan preliminary business for the state and congressional campaigns. A fusion with Republicans on candidates with strong loyalty records is among five issues to be considered, though rank and file support is uncertain. A conference is likely next month to shape a state ticket for the primaries.
Miss Marion Fagan daughter of Hoboken mayor Lawrence Fagan married G Walker Toms. Toms, recently returned from France, earned the Croix de Guerre for rescuing wounded in a gas attack last August after serving as an ambulance driver with the Formation Charges. He was wounded while aiding others and saved many lives.
The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to check bowel movements while raw fruits especially apples and bananas graham bread and whole wheat bread promote movement. For severe constipation the recommended remedy is one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper.
The report notes an event or decision scheduled for later in the week, to be conducted privately. Details are limited, with emphasis on timing and secrecy rather than participants or location. Further information was not available in the readable text.
Austin February 12 Gov Hobby announced he will ask the legislature to amend election laws to allow Texas soldiers to vote in the upcoming July primary elections. The move aims to expand voter access for service members.
Washington February 12 The post office department called for bids for five airplanes to operate an airplane mail service linking Washington Philadelphia and New York during the coming summer months.
Bi partisan conference in Washington set for tomorrow with President Wilson inviting members of both parties to discuss all phases of war legislation. The bill to empower the president to consolidate the executive departments faces Republican opposition.
Washington announces Major General Barnett, commander of the Marine Corps, will be reappointed by Secretary Daniels as his term nears expiry. The move widens expectations for continuity in Marine leadership amid evolving defense priorities.
Washington reports the abandonment of fuelless Mondays is expected tonight as the fuel administration is believed to be convinced that railroad embargoes serve better.
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