The Laredo Newspaper Subscriptions and Notices
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United States
Mexico
Canada
Laredo
New Laredo
Acadrese Communications
Penn Publishing
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Associated Press
Striking Shipyard Workers Stir War Effort Debate
An era of labor tension unfolds as Atlantic coast carpenters strike for higher wages and conditions, delaying ships vital for wartime transport. Officials blame union leaders for pressuring men, while supporters praise patriotism and warn of jeopardized government contracts and national safety.
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Atlantic
Shipping Board
Germans No Superiority Seen In War Effort
In France near the Marne the German cause is shown as doomed by repeated reverses and brutal conduct. Allies including France Britain Italy and the United States are praised for defeating the German army. The piece mocks German rhetoric about peace terms and asserts American soldiers will prove German claims of superiority false. A sheriff and county attorney face conspiracy charges in a separate note.
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Hindenburg
Taris
Belgium
France
Armov
Marne
Paris
Germany
Labor Leaders and the Nation's War Needs
The piece warns that labor leaders may misuse a tense period to push for higher wages or strikes. It argues the administration has shown leniency but that moral appeals may fail. It stresses the urgency of maintaining work to keep ships moving and the nation supplied during freight congestion.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Rare chance for Patriots enlistment for women nurses
The Red Cross calls women of the Southwest aged 21 to 45 to train as nurses and prepare to serve in France. Two-year commitment, must pass physical, and enrollment supports civilian care while wartime needs rise. The article notes 44,000 nurses needed for the army and outlines benefits and conditions of service.
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Southwest
Red Cross
Department of Nursing
The
American Red Cross
France
United States
Lyda Anderson
Europe
the Red Cross
Palsing
Red Cross to Give First Hand News of Casualties War
The American Red Cross forms a Washington Bureau of Communication to relay casualty details to relatives. William R. Castle Jr. heads the bureau with Paris base reports from E Gerry Chadwick and Robert Davis aided by 30 assistants at front hospitals and rest camps. Relatives receive information by personal letters while the bureau may limit updates to those requesting it.
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RED Cross
Southwest
American Red Cross
Washington
Statistical Division
The
War Department
William R. Castle, Jr
Harvard College
Harvard Graduates
Paris
E. Gerry Chadwick
New York
Rey Robert Davis
Englewood
N. J
International Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
Bureau
Notable Birthday Today William Sloane Honored NY Philanthropist
William Sloane, chair of the National War Work Council of the YMCA, marks his 46th birthday. A New York merchant and carpet industry investor, he funds camp work for U S soldiers, serves on rail and industrial boards, and supports Robert Collier College near Constantinople. He has long aided the YMCA and works with George W. Perkins and Cleveland Dodge.
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William Sloane
National War Work Council
Young Men's Christian Association
United States
Sloane
New York City
Robert Collier College
Constantinople
International Y. M. Co. A
George W. Perkins
Cleveland Dodge
This Date in History February II 1795 1865
A compact history listing notable events and births from February 1795 to 1917, including George Peabody, Armistead, Butler, Jefferson Davis, the flag over Fort Sumter, a Helena tornado, Cairo riots, Irish local government bill, Archduke Albrecht, and Emile Loubet. Mentions 1916 and 1917 war notes and ends with an ad on Herbine liver stimulant.
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George Peabody
Danvers
Mass
London
Lewis A. Armistead
Newbery
N. C
Gettysburg
Gomery
United States
Fort Sumter
Helena
Ark
Cairo
Nubar Pacha
Arthur J. Balfour
House of Commons
Archduke Albrecht
Vienna
Emile Loubet
Germany
Berlin
Ypres
Roosevelt
Europe
Laredo passes 1918 ordinance restricting alcohol sales
An ordinance in Laredo Texas restricts wholesale dealers from selling malt and spirituous liquors to anyone but licensed retail dealers or under mayoral permit. Retailers may obtain permits to sell small quantities for family use but not to officers or soldiers under federal prohibition. Violations carry fines from five to one hundred dollars, with possible imprisonment. The measure was approved February 6 1918 after a January 1918 meeting of licensed dealers.
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City of
Laredo
City of Laredo
Texas
United States Army
Webb County
State of Texas
John Gilligan
Mateo Lopez
S. N. Johnson
Sanchez & Henry
E. V.vaguirre
R. J. Donavan
Francisco Chapa
Laredo Mechanics Ready to Help in Shipbuilding
A crowd of about 200 Mexican American union labor mechanics gathered in the district courthouse to enroll for shipyard work. Joseph W. Kenney announced the goal of aiding U.S. shipbuilding, offering pay and urging immediate availability. Clemente N Idar spoke in Spanish, highlighting loyalty and readiness to join shipyards and combat threats to speed production. The enrollment by six Laredo businessmen drew 50 signups on site, with optimism that 75 to 100 local mechanics will sign and await assignments from government officials.
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Laredo
United States
Uncle Sam
Clemente N
Idar
Kaiser
Idur
State Council of Defense
Shipbuilding Board
Taredo
Laredo Union
Labor Mechanics
Woodmen Camp Leaders Gather for Parade Preparations
Olive Camp and Grape and Ahuebuete Camps call sovereigns to meet February 22 at 2 30 p m at K of P Hall to plan a parade. Vehicles asked to be lent, colors will fly on autos. Contact P O C B Sanchez C C A F Josera Clerk J R Pasnacht for details.
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K. of P. Hall
Local notices and ads from Laredo times
Community briefs report new business openings and relocations including Imperial Cafe reopening March amidst Market plaza, a new electric shoe shop at 1215 Lincoln, and Embroidery Sale promotions. It notes probate court session, German alien registration, and Woolworths lace sale with low prices, plus local real estate and shipbuilding support efforts.
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Juan C. Balli
Imperial Cafe
New Era Cafe
Alexander Building
Market Plaza
Laredo Novelty Co
Sam J. Withoff
Lincoln Street
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Unclear excerpt hints at naval engagement and libel clash
The fragment notes a possible naval engagement with Swedish vessels finding many German sailors' bodies. It contrasts this with a Wisconsin paper accused of questioning La Follette's royalty and facing a libel suit threat, joking that the senator lacks funds or influence to sue everyone.
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Wisconsin
A Hint to the Aged About Rest and Cough Remedy
A short tip advises people over sixty to bed early when a cold starts and stay in bed one or two days. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as helping a quicker recovery and reducing the risk of serious disease following a cold. The note ends with an uncertain sign off.
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Chamberlain
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Longtime Laredo Resident
A Laredo resident, John Benett, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney problems and back ache in 1908 and again in 1915. He recalls headaches and bladder trouble, notes lasting relief, and recommends the medicine as highly as ever. 60 cents at all dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Laredo
Doan
John Benett
Mr. Benett
Bruhl
Dean's
Foster-Milburn Co
Mtgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
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