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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1918
Page
8
Tuesday's Daily argues for a visiting nurse program in Laredo to educate teachers and families on home hygiene and disease prevention. The plan covers three weeks of nurse services funded by Christmas Seals, with potential permanent placement for about 75 dollars monthly to reduce epidemics and aid poorer families. Lincoln and Wilson referenced to urge humane public health leadership.
The article honors Abraham Lincoln on his birth anniversary noting how his legacy transcends American borders. It cites European nations praising Lincoln as freedom’s embodiment and explains his enduring influence through his simple, truthful, and humane speeches that move diverse audiences.
With onion shipping season near and a large Laredo crop expected, growers face 8000 carloads in cold storage and weak demand. Old onions threaten lower prices for the new Bermuda crop, while war may delay shipments. Crate prices rise five cents, and rail routes shift via St. Louis causing further delays.
I announce to the public that I have taken over the Custom Horse brokerage business of the late Mr. James J. Haynes. I will continue the office in the Hamilton Hotel building and the phone number is 751. Notice.
A concise garden guide for Laredo: recommending Early Blood Turnip and Extra Early Egyptian beets, Swiss Chard for greens and poultry, Winningstadt cabbage and early kale, carrots with Early Gem and Danvers varieties, quick maturing cucumbers Klondike and Marly Fortune, and heat tolerant eggplants New York Improved Purple. Emphasizes successive sowings every 10 to 15 days and careful thinning, with notes on spinach types and tomato plant timing for spring warmth.
For Itching Torture there is a remedy that seldom fails to stop itching torture and relieve skin irritation. It makes the skin soft, clear and healthy. Any druggist can supply you with zemo which overcomes skin diseases eczema itch pimples or blackheads in most cases. Itching usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe remedy that will not stain. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland O.
Don Vicente Trevifio of the county requests a correction to yesterday’s report claiming his son Jose Trevino was arrested by Immigration Inspectors for dodging the draft. The father says Jose has eye illness since February and travels to Palestine and San Antonio for treatment while employed by the I & G N Ry Co. He was arrested at home and turned over to military authorities.
Mrs Frank Crocker of Pana NL reports her five year old son Paul suffered a severe winter cold that settled on his lungs and caused terrible coughing spells. After trying other medicines with no relief a neighbor recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy and one dose yielded immediate improvement, leading to continued use until he was cured.
The Wortham show train, polished and loaded with novelty, arrives in Laredo for an 11 day engagement starting Thursday evening. Director McAdoo supports show movement after railroad regulation, promising a premier, expanded lineup unseen in this section.
An active movement to enlist for the U S shipbuilding campaign was launched by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce with a mass meeting planned for Saturday night at 8 in the District Court room. The 7th U S Infantry Band will perform and speakers will include Clarence Jefferies Clemente Idar and Apolonio Garcia in Spanish.
Don Jose Benavides a long time Laredo resident and customs inspector for thirty years is critically ill at his home after months of illness. His children have gathered at his bedside including Corporal Luis Benavides from Camp Bowie Refugio and Atanacio Benavides from St. Edward's College Mrs Fred Alexander from Dallas and Mrs George Alexander from Palfox. Jose and Enrique Benavides are present.
Marksville Louisiana resident Mrs Alice Johnson describes chronic back and side pain improving after taking Cardui. She says one year of misery and sleepless nights ended with full course, ending with regained strength and well being. NC-133
County poll tax receipts fell to 1,538 this year from 1,670 in 1916. A total of 1,267 poll taxes were paid, with 271 exemptions issued. Delay in figures caused by illness delayed release, but final numbers show many previously paying voters enlisted in the army or failed to obtain receipts this year.
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday marking the start of the forty day Lenten period. Catholics and Episcopalians abstain from pleasures and festive activities, with services held weekly at both churches until Easter Sunday on March 31. Subscribe to THE TIMES for daily notices and options at 50c per month.
Ambrose Taliaferro, missing and found, a girl born to the Times foreman. Special election for Paul W Evans on February 15. Registration of alien enemies nears completion. Foggy morning boosts gardens. ads note plumbing, notaries, real estate, and services. Lincoln birthday banks closed. post office open. Mexico imports reported. Bellmont rooms and electrical ads appear.
Springfield Illinois marks Abraham Lincoln's memory with offices closed and two public patriotic meetings replacing the usual banquet due to wartime conditions. The city pauses its routines as banks, courts, schools, and other offices close in observance.
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