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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1917
Page
10
The piece surveys Cuba under Taft era policy and Cuban internal strife, noting U S nonrecognition of rebel governments and the push for autonomy or annexation. It critiques Venustiano Carranza, accuses him of self interest, and warns of British and German interests amid oil and neutrality tensions while lamenting U S dominance and intervention in regional affairs.
Prudencio Miranda, alleged Villista, is sought in Laredo on depredation charges after crossing the border near Hachita New Mexico with a band of Mexicans and abducting three American citizens. He had been bonded at $200 previously and later arreste d in El Paso on similar neutrality law charges. his bond status remains uncertain.
A critical editorial likens Mexico's Carranza to a vaudeville Don Quixote, accusing him of egotism and petty theatrics. It questions his stance on embargoes and peace rhetoric, arguing he pursues applause over noble action while pursuing favorable terms for his country.
Troop flags presentation postponed to Saturday March third with hour to be announced. All scouts to attend drill at Headquarters at nine in the morning. Second class scouts qualify weekly. fourteen mile one day hikes completed by James Richter Jack King Horace Hall Jack Hassell John Maher. Scoutmaster Miller seeks permission to form another troop as sixty four scouts can be managed. Jack King Ernest Heaner Homer Gravis and John Maher promoted to second class. Jack Hassell named librarian and scribe.
Local vendors and teams showcase inventive ways to earn cash with a bustling fairground program. Organizers highlight small business booths, live demos, and rapid-fire contests that draw crowds seeking quick profits and practical tips. Sessions feature traders, sponsors, and community leaders.
The committee guiding the effort to encourage car owners to decorate their autos for the February 22 grand civic parade seeks broader support. With over 600 cars in Laredo, a sixth decorated with flowers or other adornments would make the parade notably attractive. Car owners are urged to join and inform the committee of plans in advance.
These tablets are marketed for stomach liver and bowel disorders. They claim to relieve heartburn indigestion and constipation and are presented as beneficial for respective digestive issues.
A nostalgic ad touts Gets-It as the world’s best corn remedy. It promises painless removal after 2 to 3 drops, drying instantly, enabling a normal shoe and stocking to be worn again. Sold by druggists for 25 cents, with E. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago as distributors.
An advertisement from THE TIMES encourages daily vigilance for opportunities, pricing the service at 50 cents per month.
Laredo will celebrate with four days of patriotic display featuring flags bunting and red white and blue lights across streets and intersections at night. Citizens are urged to show pride by decorating homes and businesses with the tri color to honor the national holiday.
A Corpus Christi crowd plans a Feb 21 22 visit to Laredo for the annual celebration. Most will ride the regular train to arrive Feb 21 afternoon and return Feb 23 morning, with some staying to Feb 24. Corpus Christi usually sends a strong turnout for the event.
A solemn requiem mass for the repose of Mrs. Charles Ross will be celebrated at St. Peter's church at 7 a m Sunday February 18 1917 Friends are invited.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast penetrating remedy for rheumatic pains and sore muscles. Claims quick soothing warmth without staining the skin, with a single application driving out pain. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
A catch as catch can bout set for Friday February 16 at 8 pm features Private Zook of the Fourth Missouri and C L Desausmiers of the Motorcycle Co at the Strand Theatre. Zook known for a nine minute encounter with Champion Coleman on January 24. Both fighters evenly matched with ladies invited. Tickets ten cents. 2-15-2t.
United States ambassador designate Henry P. Fletcher arrived in Laredo with an escort including Captain Frank McCoy and Major Howard Bailey. He planned a breakfast at the Bender Hotel before boarding a special car to Nuevo Laredo and on to Mexico City, with a large official escort and protective convoy along the route.
I G G Ry reports Fourth Missouri Infantry will depart Laredo next Tuesday February 20. About 1,000 men and their equipment will be moved using fifty coaches and cars, with all transport gear arriving in time.
The Times carries today the United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight is expected to be fair with freezing interior temperatures. Friday will be fair.
Observations show a maximum temperature of 82 degrees and a minimum of 47 degrees. Winds from the north. Conditions partly cloudy throughout the period.
A child weakened by intestinal worms regains health after taking White's Cream Vermi Fuge. A few doses destroy and expel worms, leading to immediate improvement and thriving growth. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents per bottle.
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