Food embargo tightens affecting Nuevo Laredo bread supply
Tuesday's report details a stronger U S food embargo requiring export licenses for all food items, cutting bread and flour access from Laredo to Nuevo Laredo. Mexican residents may still obtain weekly supplies on food cards but crossborder access is tightly controlled to prevent misuse.
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Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
United States
Journal of the War Trade Board
Collector of Customs
Rio Grande
Garcia
Matamoros
Brownsville
United States War Trade Board
Knights of Pythias Anniversary Convention Announcement
Attention Knights of Pythias. Tuesday February 19th is Anniversary Convention. Appropriate ceremonies will be held in Castle Hall. A full attendance is requested. Visiting Knights cordially invited. W. M. MATSON, K. R. 8.
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Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
W. M. Matson
K. R
Automobile Show to Nightly Display at School Plaza
The Washington Birthday Celebration program features an automobile show on February 22 and 23 at School Plaza with dense illumination. Latest car models and accessories will be displayed, cars parked centrally, music provided, and entries from multiple local dealers including J J Jurgens Laredo Auto Sales and others listed.
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School Plaza
J. J. Jurgens
Laredo Auto Sales Co
A. D. Sory
Rioland Buick Co
L. V. Pen
Gale Jacoby
John A. Applewhite
Hal Brennan
Webb County Motor Sales Co
Society notes for church groups and Red Cross events
Red Cross Surgical Room in charge of Mrs Hi M Austin at 2 30 p m. Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church meets at the rectory at 4 p m with Mrs C W Cook. Miriam Chapter No 86 O E S meets at Masonic Hall at 8 p m. Red Cross knitters meet with Mrs M M Leyendecker at 8 p m. Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs Rh A Millar at 3 30 p m. Woman's Missionary Society works at Red Cross Surgical Room in the afternoon. Red Cross Surgical Room in charge of Mrs H G Earnest at 2 30 p m. Parish Guild Auxiliary at the Rectory at 2 30 p m. Nepalites Camp Fire Girls work at Red Cross Surgical Room at 3 30 p m. Christian Endeavor Training for Service Class meets at the Christian church in the evening.
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Red Cross Surgical Room
Hi. M. Austin
Christ Church
C. W. Cook
Miriam Chapter No
Masonic Hall
Red Cross
M. M. Leyendecker
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Rh. A. Millar
Woman's Missinary Society of the Methodist Church
H. G. Earnest
Suraical
Christian Eudeavor
Christian Church
Accommodations for Washington Employees Arranged
The District of Columbia Council of Defense announces rooming and boarding for new federal appointees. Eligible entrants may apply at the Room Registration Office, 1321 New York Avenue Northwest, with government inspection of listed rooms. The program, funded by federal support and run under Civil Service guidance, improved listing organization for newcomers.
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District of Columbia Council of Defense
Washington
New York Avenue
N. W
District Council of Defense
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
U. S. Ambassador Fletcher to Arrive Tomorrow in Laredo
Ambassador Henry Fletcher and Mrs. Fletcher, after a three month Washington visit, will reach Laredo by the regular northbound train tomorrow afternoon. A special car from Mexico City, with protocol members led by Jimenez O’Farrell, will meet them in Nuevo Laredo and escort them toward Mexico City tomorrow night. The special car also carries the retiring French minister on the northbound leg.
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United States
Henry Metcher
Personal notices from Woodlief Thomas to Encarnacion Shely case
Names and visits fill the page with San Antonio residents stopping in the city. The court of criminal appeals in Austin will hear Encarnacion Shely case motion for a new trial after his conviction for killing Alejandro Sarli. Various locals and out-of-town guests are listed with affiliations and home towns.
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A. Leighton
San Antonio
Hamilton Chas
E. Davis
L. W. Dugan
Leon Stein
J. L. Dannelley
Msq
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Encarnacion Shely
Alejandro Sarli
J. R. McAtee
BE. A. Leighton
EK. C. Butler
Houston
W. N Parsons
New York
R. E. Feike
J G. Griner
W. T. Morris
J. A. B. Corbitt
Ct. Louis
A. B. Conner
Horace Beeson
M. Eshnam
Kansas City City
H. &. Perth
J. M. Swan
Chicago
H. B. Martin
Dallas
P. Moreland
Galveston
G. Franklyn
Arthur N. Young
Princeton
N. J
B. R. Reriguez
This is the land where hate should fly and die
A broad civic message advocates tolerance as Denis A. McCarthy praises freedom and equal rights while urging love over fear. The passage, printed with community notes, frames a wartime sentiment of unity and mutual respect among diverse faiths and people.
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Denis A. McCarthy
First Christian Church Plans New Classrooms and Parsonage
Plans for additional classrooms and a parsonage are being discussed by the minister's cabinet of the First Christian Church. The cabinet met Sunday evening and Pastor Hornburg appointed a building committee with W. S. Keithley as chairman. The group hopes to report a favorable plan at the next monthly meeting.
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First Christian Church
Hornburg
W. 8
Keithley
Spirit of conservation shown in Laredo plea
A Webb County food administrator urges citizens to obey federal conservation rules during shortages. The letter argues democracy, not force, guides policy, and requests willing sacrifice such as trimming meals. It cites food priorities, humorously fearing strict rules yet pledging compliance.
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Times
United States
Laredo
Sam
A. D. Smith
Webb County
Railroad Time Table for Texas-Mexican and Other Lines
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi departs 1 20 pm and again 8 am from Laredo with 10 20 am arrival at Minera. Train No 3 to Corpus Christi departs 8 30 pm. No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi 2 10 pm. No 4 arrives 7 06 pm. International & Great Northern offers through fast to St Louis departing 11 am and arriving 4 15 pm. Night Train departs 9 pm arriving 8 mm. Train No 2 to Laredo departs Minera 1 pm except Sunday and arrives 2 16 pm.
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christ
Laredo
Minera
Liquor Referendum Hearings Set in Massachusetts
Boston February 19 hearings at the State House will open on a state wide referendum on national prohibition. Brewers and distillers back a binding statewide vote while temperance leaders push immediate ratification without a straw vote. The Amidon resolution leads tomorrow’s session, with supporters and opponents scheduled for subsequent hearings ahead of next fall’s election.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
State House
Amidon
Rumor Bolsheviki Overthrown In Petrograd Socialists Take Control
London dispatch reports rumors from Vasa that Bolsheviki in Petrograd have been overthrown by socialists led by M Tehoinoff. Nikolai Lenine and Leon Trotzky reportedly captured at Ripa Berne. Trotzky, the Bolsheviki foreign minister, allegedly sent a message to Austrian Foreign Minister Czernin asking if Austria is at war with Russia and whether the Petrograd agreements can be realized.
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Associated Press
London
Vasa
Petrograd
M. Tehoinoff
Politikem
Copenhagen
Nikolai Lenine
Leon Trotzky
Ripa
Berne
Switzerland
Czernin
Austria
Russia
Germans Enter Dvinsk as Russians Fail Bridge Bomb
Berlin reports German forces have entered Dvinsk on February 1 as the German war office asserts. Russian attempts to blow up the Dvina bridge failed, with the bridge remaining intact amid fighting.
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Berlin
Dvinsk
German War Office
Dvina
Germany claims Latask occupation in Volhynia
Vienna reports a German army group under Gen von Kin sing has occupied Latask in Volhynia without fighting according to the Austrian war office. London reports Russia rejects peace terms proposed by Germany, stating no obligation to sign under the presented conditions as received today.
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Vienna
von Kinsing
Austrian War Office
Latask
Volhynia
London
Russia
Germany
Austrian Frontiers Closed By Austria Again
Austrian frontiers have again been completely closed by Austria as of Keb 19, affecting transit through jarne and Switzerland. The move tightens border controls and disrupts cross border travel and trade. Local authorities warn of delays and urge travelers to seek official guidance.
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Jarne
Switzerland
Austria
German air attack claim falls short with no damage
London dispatch reports the German air raid last night failed to cause casualties or damage. The official statement says no injuries or destruction occurred.
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London
British Raid on Flanders Front Reported
London reports an important raid on the Flanders front carried out by British forces last night. Two additional raids succeeded for Britain, while German casualties were reported as heavy in the Flanders action.
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London
Flanders
British Front Faces German Offensive in Arras Sector
From British headquarters in France on February 19 the German offensive is near, to strike between Arras and St Quentin. Reports from captured prisoners say tanks and a mysterious gas will be used, with other attacks planned further south.
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France
Arras
St. Quentin
German air planes downed and disabled by British airmen
London n February 1 hundreds of words report that ten German planes were brought down and six were disabled by British airmen Sunday.
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London
Senate Panel Backs Wheat Price Boost Bill
The senate agricultural committee today favorably reported the Core bill to lift the minimum price for the 1918 wheat crop from $2 to $2.50 per bushel.
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Washington, Et
Senate Agricultural Committee
Paris Front Violence Reported In Artillery Fighting
Paris reports violent artillery fighting on the French front last night, with continued shelling and exchanges between opposing forces. The latest bulletin notes heavy bombardment across sectors, with casualties and material damage yet to be confirmed.
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Paris
Texas Governor Proclaims Special Legislative Session
Governor Hobby issues a formal proclamation calling Texas lawmakers to a special session February 26 at 10:00 AM. Highlights include liquor regulation with a 10 mile dry zone around army camps, penalties for transporting intoxicants into dry zones, drought relief, enabling acts for natural resource conservation, and a unitary depository law.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Hobby
Volunteers Needed to Aid Foreigners in New York
Special to The Vines New York reports the woman’s board has issued a call for volunteers to educate aliens in the city. The aim is to broaden knowledge of American institutions and national aims in peacetime and wartime while fostering patriotic sentiment among foreign residents.
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Vines
New York
Woman's Board
Deep German scheme to seize Russian territories
Special to The Times reports a German plan to end the armistice and press on Russia. The Austrian press warns Germany against resuming hostilities. Berlin dispatches say German troops have resumed operations on the Russian front crossing the Dvina and seizing Finnlandia and Livonia as initial aims.
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The
Times
Copenhagen
Germany
Russia
Austria
Berlin
Dvina River
Fisthonia
Livonia
Government Takes Tank Steamers In War Orders
Government actions force closure of ship conversion plants as the Shipping Board seizes tank steamers from Guilty Refining for overseas traffic cutting fuel supply. Navy to oversee continued war orders while fuel chain is disrupted. Senator Chamberlain faces urgent surgery for a health issue amid military committee concerns.
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Washington, Eb
General
Navy Department
The
Shipping Board
Guilt Refining Company
Connecticut Dry Alliance Formed For Ratification Drive
Hartford February 19 A new Connecticut Dry Alliance will unite organ prohibition and temperance groups to push for ratification of the Pedral constitutional amendment. More than twenty organizations join to elect officers at the upcoming meeting and coordinate efforts statewide.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Connecticut Dry Aliance
Hoover Comes to Aid of Bees in Sugar Shortage
Burlington Ja Feb 14 The war embargo on sugar does not extend to bees. Mr Hoover informed the National Bee Keepers Association that full permission has been granted to sell sugar to beekeepers. The sugar is to keep bees content and productive, as one pound fed now may yield ten pounds of honey later.
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Burlington
fHloover
National Bee Keepers Association
United States Food Administration
Zemo Eczema Remedy Ad From E. W. Rose Co
An old newspaper ad promotes Zemo for eczema and skin troubles. It claims it removes itching and heals sores burns and wounds. Available from druggists for 35 cents or a dollar for extra large size. The E W Rose Co of Cleveland endorses it as clean and effective.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Plans to Aid the Government at Pine Association Meeting
Plans for further cooperation with the Government in prosecuting the war are under discussion at the annual meeting of the Southern Pine Association in New Orleans. The meeting began today and will continue tomorrow.
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New Orleans
Southern Pine Association
Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities
Classified ad notes a daily opportunities feature in THE TIMES with a subscription rate of 50 cents per month.
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the Times
Washington to send rep to Alabama coal fields to settle strike
The fuel administration will dispatch a representative to Alabama mines to end the miners strike. About 15,000 miners are out, with operators accused of not honoring the Garfield agreement.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Alabama
Wheatless Weeks Proposed In Senate Debate
C HA Hyde of the Oklahoma council of defense told the senate that wheatless weeks were in prospect rather than wheatless days unless price fixing was extended to wheat substitutes.
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The
Times
Washington
C. HA. Hyde
Oklahoma Council of Defuse
Senate
Secretary Daniels Orders Many More Destroyers
Secretary Daniels orders numerous destroyers citing unparallel speed by shipbuilders, opening possibility of many additional destroyers and submarines. He notes the rapid pace of production and industrial capacity as justification for expanding naval construction.
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The
Times
Washington
Daniels
Dinner tale of Colonel Therington and seven consulates
Dr James Thorington hosted a dinner with colleagues recounting how his Civil War veteran father Colonel Therington sought a consul post under Grant. Facing a Washington exam question about English troops to the colonies, he struggled until an orderly brought news the president offered seven consulships.
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James Thorington
Therington
Colon
Grant
Thorington
Washington
England
Coronel
White House
New York Tribune
Constipation Remedies Mention Simple Dietary Tips
A note on promoting bowel movement through diet lists cheeses tea and boiled milk as common constipating items while raw fruits especially apples and bananas graham bread and whole wheat bread are cited as aids. For severe constipation the guidance recommends taking one or two Chamberlains Tableta after supper.
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