Not All Mexicans Neutral in World War Debate
A column from Laredo advocates pro allied and pro American stance for Mexico amid World War I. It cites Oswaldo Sanchez urging Mexico to join the Allies, denounces neutrality, and argues United States support has benefited Mexico. The piece also critiques professional tramps and praises work ethic as a national virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico
Europe
Oswaldo Sanchez
United States
Sanchez
America
Belgium
Serbia
Montenegro
Put Them To Work A Vast Police Push On Suspected Bums
Police in several cities intensify efforts to clear work shy bums under the draft age scare. In Ballas a man charged with indecency, unshaven and unwashed for years, was cleaned up and sent to seek work. Dozens more in large cities are said to be in similar condition awaiting employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Ballas
Decoration Day Observed Across Laredo Nationwide
Decoration Day honored in Laredo with flags at half mast and closures across federal state county and city offices. At Fort McIntosh Boy Scouts decorated graves in the silent city of the dead, prayers and a formal address by J W Kenney followed, with Archdeacon Webber and Rev Campbell giving remarks. Church services across the city featured special programs and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Boy Scouts of
Satterlee
Thirty Seventh Infantry
J. W. Kenney
Archdeacon Webber
Boston
Campbell
Wilson
Mexican Orator Praises United States and Allies
Oswaldo Sanchez delivered a pro allied speech at a benefit for Sociedad Histos de Juarez at Lincoln Theater in Laredo. He praised the United States and Pan Americanism, warned of European if the war ends soon, and urged Latin American solidarity with the US. Also notes on Ballard's Snow Liniment ad and a Sunday musical program at Traperial Dafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sociedad Histos de Juarez
Lincoln Theater
Laredo
Oswaldo Sanchez
Poe
America
Columbus
United States
Sanchez
Latin America
Europe
Spain
Plo
Cervantes
Funeral This Afternoon for Santiago R. Sanchez
The funeral for Santiago R. Sanchez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amador Sanchez, will be held this afternoon at 4 from the family home to San Agustin cathedral and thence to the Catholic cemetery for interment in the family burial ground. Amador I. Sanchez, father, arrived in San Antonio yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago R. Sanchez
Amador Sanchez
San Agustin Cathedral
Amador I. Sanchez
San Antonio
Laredo Chamber Elects New Board of Directors
A well attended Laredo Chamber of Commerce meeting elected a new board to serve the coming year. J. R. Moore and Sl. Alexander declined re election. W. J. Sames and Leo M. Purwin filled their seats. The board includes S. E. Leonard B. G. Salinas G. R. Weber J. H. Winch R. K. Mims W. J. Sames and Leo M. Purwin. The group will organize and name officers soon as discussions covered city water and other economic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lared Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Moore
Sl. Alexander
Messrs. Moore
Alexander
W. J. Sames
Leo M. Purwin
S. EF
Leonard
B. G. Salinas
G. R. Weber
J.H. Winch
R. K. Mims
Laredo
Wednesday Registration Day for Young Men of 21 in Webb County
The draft registration procedure used on June 5 1917 will be repeated next Wednesday June 5 for men who turned 21 since then. Laredo men register with Juan V Benavides opposite the city hall. Outside Laredo Webb county registrants register with local assistants including John H Davis Nevil Laredo John Ortila at his farm South Laredo Dr PD Davis at Cannel Guadalupe Huerta at Cactus John Martin at Martin ranch and M H Rodriguez at Bruni covering Agui lares Reiser Torrecillas Los Ojuelos and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Exemption Board
Laredo
Juan V. Benavides
City Hall
Webb County
John H. Davis
Nevil Laredo
John Ortila
South Laredo
Dr. PD. Davis
Cannel
Guadalupe Huerta
Cactus
Webb
John Martin
Martin Ranch
M. H. Rodriguez
Bruni
Aguilares
Reiser
Torrecillas
Los Ojuelos
Thirty seventh Infantry reaches near three thousand in strength
The Thirty seventh U S Infantry regiment now approaches three thousand men after 2 159 recruits arrived from Jefferson Barracks Missouri in the past week. Laredo soldiers are encamped at Fort McIntosh and the Thirty seventh Infantry Camp as more drafts accelerate the national army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-seventh
U. S. Infantry
National Army
Laredo
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Fort Mcintosh
Thirtyseventh
Uncle Sam
Beast of
Berlin
Local Notes and Advertisements from Laredo Times
A compilation of brief notices from Laredo including marriage licenses, local business ads, Decoration Day observances, and small classifieds. Mentions Nicolas Patricia and Mrs Guadalupe Angiano, Edward Green florist, local services, and community events with references to Fort McIntosh, Juarez Plumbing, Crescent Garage, Border Foundry, and Times office notices. Also notes on onion shipments, milk delivery, and instructional notices plus a blurb on proper food for weak stomachs and Chamberlain's Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicolas Patricia
Guadalupe Angiano
Edward Green
Ckett
Ave
Sth
San Antonio
Texas
Chamberlain’s Tablets Promote Comfort and Digestion
A health notice urges readers to take Chamberlain’s Tablets to relieve constipation, noting they move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion, helping maintain happiness and a cheerful disposition.
Casserole Topped with Buttered Crumb Substitute
A covered casserole uses buttered substitute bread crumbs baked for a short time. Crumbs are prepared with four tablespoons of butter or substitute per cup of crumbs, plus peanut oil as needed.
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Ctty
Tito
Jack London
Fort Mintosh
Boy Scouts
Ballard
Traperial Dafe
Corns
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Pricy
Flavio Vargas
Horner
City Drug Co
THE
J. Alexander
Marragut
Post Cemetery
Juarez Plumbing Co
Matamoros Street
Crescent Garage
Border Foundry & Machine Co
Con Mims
Soldiers’ Club
Gregg
Wil W. Gregg
Times Office
Crescent
Jitmey
Texas Real Estate & Abstract Co
Farragut Street
Mass
R. C. McDonald
Bullseye
Will W. Gregg
Moros Street
the Bellmont
Main Ave
Times Job Department
Pacific Coast International League
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Portland
Vancouver
B & Money
Road
Germany
Food Administration
J. A. Peden
Federal
State Food and Drug Department
Federal Food Administration
Department of Justice
Department of the State
Food and Drug Department
W. H. Minton
Houston
Richard Hudson
A. Buford
Austin
R. H. Hoffman
D. F. Snyder
Tom H. Johnson
Round Rock
E. H. Golaz
Andy Byas
Fort Worth
Jon Jahne
C. M. Cocoanougher
Denton
United States Food Administration
U. S. Food Administration
Washington
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