I W W Menace to Religion and Society, Warned
A defense of religious values laments the I W W as a dire menace to civilization. The piece highlights anti American sentiment, anti religious rhetoric, and sharp criticism of socialist movements, urging strict action against the organization and its propagandists. It references Kendall’s article and calls for legislative measures to curb the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hamilton Kendal
Seattle
Washington
IL Wo W
Mr Whendall
Mr. Kendall
Mississippi graduates earn more than their teachers
Ten graduates from a Mississippi high school pass government exams and now earn between 1000 and 1200 dollars annually, higher than the school’s average faculty salary. The piece notes expected raises will surpass the principal’s pay after years of service, reflecting nationwide teacher dissatisfaction and low pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mississippi
Spain
New Manager Water Works Will Come To Laredo Soon
A. Matthes and family depart Abilene for Laredo where he will assume the post of manager of the Laredo Water Company. He previously led Abilene Water Company, Abilene Gas and Electric, and Abilene Ice, earning broad support and recognition for his diligent service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works
Laredo
F A. Matthes
Matthes
Laredo Water Company
Abilene
Longview
Texas
Abilene Water Company
Abilene Gas and Electric Company
Abilene’ Ice Company
Compan's
Dance at Soldiers' Club Tonight With Infantry Band
The regular Saturday evening dance at the Soldiers' Club will run all evening with music by the Thirty seventh Infantry Band. The club rooms, recently painted and waxed, feature improved ventilation from three newly added windows. enlisted men aim for popularity similar to dances nationwide in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Club
Thirty Seventh Infantry Band
Laredo
Probate Court Adjourns After Finishing Docket
The probate court, after two weeks in this city, concluded its session this afternoon and adjourned for the term. In the Milmo estate, M. T. Cogley appointed administrator with bond set at 25000 dollars. In the Flores minors matter, J. A. Ortiz named guardian with bond fixed at 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Milmo
M. T. Cogley
Flores
J. A. Ortiz
War Savings Stamps Push Planned Across Nation
Washington announces an upcoming campaign to urge citizens to buy the maximum of war savings stamps by year end. The drive begins June 8 with Texas in support, noting stamps sell at 4.17 dollars this month, rising 1 cent monthly, and a book of twenty stamps valued at 109 dollars upon redemption. The maximum per person is 1,000 dollars.
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Washington
Texas
Laredo
New Manager Arrives to Lead Consumers Ice & Fuel and Laredo Water
F A Matthes arrived from Abilene to helm Consumers Ice & Fuel Co. and the Laredo Water Co. succeeding Sam Mackin. He and his family traveled by car and he began work immediately promising rapid water improvements. He noted material delays hampering big projects and said temporary supplies would be secured to tide the company over. He pledged to solve the water problem for patrons as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Matthes
Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Laredo Water Co
City
A. Matthes
Abilene
Sam Mackin
Matthes
Laredo
Times
Mathes
Mr. Matthes
Sauer Kraut as Good Eats and Food Conserving
A wartime piece defends sauer kraut against anti German sentiment, calls it wholesome American cabbage soaked in brine and pickled, and notes the Food Administration promotes it for conservation. It recalls kraut, wienies, and lager as a kring trio now limited by rationing, urging continued patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Food Administration
Sauer Kraut
Mexican Editors Delayed by Washouts on Railroad
Mexican editors traveling to the United States have reached Nuevo Laredo and wait for more colleagues. Those arrived are from points between Nuevo Laredo and Saltillo but a major washout south of Saltillo halts southbound trains to Mexico City. It may take a day or two for editors from beyond Saltillo to reach the border and join the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Party of
United States
Nuevo Laredo
Saltillo
Mexico City
Onions Bring Big Returns Despite Crop Failure in Laredo
The Bermuda onion crop in Laredo was marked a failure due to thrip and heavy rains, yet growers earned between 750000 and 1000000 dollars from 1820 carloads shipped. Each carload held 500 to 700 crates, averaging 620 crates, with an overall season average of about 1.00 dollar per crate. If conditions had been normal, receipts could have reached 2 to 2.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Laredo
Local marriage license issued in county clerk files
Manuel Lopez and Miss Antonia Cantu were issued a marriage license since the last report. Anita Brulard of the Laredo Red Cross announces a monthly executive committee meeting at Ellis Hall on Thursday evening June 6 at 8 30. Water company plant improvements leave upper floor tenants with days without bathing water. The Thirty seventh Infantry exchange opens a branch at the Soldiers Club for tobacco and related goods. Band concerts in Jarvis Plaza are hoped to begin for soldiers and residents as summer approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Lopez
Antonia Cantu
Anita Brulard
Laredo
The
Red Cross
Ellis’ Hall
Water Company
Thirty-seventh Infantry Exchange
Soldiers’ Club
Jarvis Plaza
Train schedule changes at Laredo for I and N railway
A new time card goes into effect on the International and Great Northern railway in and out of Laredo at 12:61 tomorrow morning. The morn ing train north departs fifteen minutes earlier and the afternoon train arrives fifty five minutes later. The forenoon train leaves Laredo at 10:45, the afternoon train arrives at 5:10. Night departure and morning arrival times stay the same. Mail delivery will be delayed, with post office patrons unlikely to receive mail after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International & Great Northern Railway
Laredo
North
Music at First Methodist Church Program
Tomorrow at the First Methodist Church a morning service offers a Voluntary Peace Processional Hymn 355 Anthem They That Trust in the Lord performed by the Frey iingelman Smith Choir Offertory Serenade by Mrs Romberg Evening program includes a Voluntary Consolation Processional Hymn 59 Anthem O God of Good by Jeffery Choir Mendelssohn Offertory Reseil
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Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Community Church and Club Activities Schedule
Saturday events include Red Cross Surgical Room opening at 9 and a knitting unit at 4 at the Hospital Supply Room. Pupil's Recit at Women’s Club Room at 4 under Mrs Thomas Reed, bridge party hosted by Mrs John Martin at 4, and Ladies Night at the 87th Infantry Club. Sunday features Epworth League at 6 30 and Christian Endeavor at 7 at church, B Y P U at Creath Memorial Baptist at 6 45, and Christian Church gathering at 7. Monday lists room openings and signups with various hosts including Mrs M Pennell and Mrs Norwood Witting, plus High School Junior Red Cross Surgical room at 9 and Sunbeam Panel at 6 at the Baptist Church.
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Red Cross
Thomas Reed
John Martin
87Th Infantry Club
Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian Church
Creath Memorial Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor of the Christian Church
M. Pennell
Laredo Social Notes Highlight State Equal Suffrage Meeting
Laredo figures prominent at the State Equal Suffrage Convention in Austin with Mrs Hal W Greer Mrs Wilmer Threadgill and Mrs E K Buenz attending Inspiring talks by Governor Hobby and suffrage leaders covered voter registration war work and Red Cross efforts Delegates also joined Memorial Day services and a Country Club musicale in their visit
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Hal W. Greer
Austin
State Equal Suffrage Association
Laredo
Wilmer Threadgill
KE. H. Buenz
Hobby
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Lavinia Engle
Buenyz
Greer
Threadgill
Liberty Loan
War Department Committee
Patriotic League
Red Cross
Mary Gearing
M. G. Richards
Waco
Mabel Stafford
J. B. Gay
W. D. Hart
Sam Sparks
Country Club
Personal notices of local visit and travel
PERSONALS 8S. T. Phelps Esq returned yesterday from a short business trip to Pearsall. Honorable Marshall Hicks arrived in his city yesterday over the Texas Mexican for a short business visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Phelps, Esq
Pearsall, Lion
Marshall Hicks
Notable Birthday Today Arthur C James 51
Arthur Curtis James a New York capitalist and philanthropist is 51 today. Son of D Willis James he built a business career in New York and leads major mining and metal interests while funding education and religious causes. A renowned yachtsman he was named by Governor Whitman to the Port and Harbor Development Commission.
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Arthur Curtis James
New York
Mr. James
New York City
D. Willis James
Amherst College
Italy
James
Whitman
State of New York
New York-New Jersey Port and Harbor Development Commission
Port of
Out of His Class at the Golf Club
A wealthy man joins an exclusive golf club and seeks a partner. He asks a stout gentleman about his status and learns the man says he is a four man. The newcomer reveals he is a straw hat manufacturer, prompting the quaint exchange in London Fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturer
London
Sour Stomach Home Remedy Advice
A brief health note explains sour stomach as a mild indigestion caused by rapid or excess eating or unsuitable food. It suggests eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, limiting meat, and avoiding supper to prevent it, and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
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Chamberlain
Now ENDURING. 7. Now ENDURING.
A haughty woman asks if ancestors did anything to be remembered. An old farmer recalls his grandfather mortgaging the place. The Boston Transcript cites a line about posterity amid a humorous exchange. The piece shifts to public health noting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps loosen coughs and expel matter in whooping cough, with a Peru Indiana testimonial.
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Boston Transcript
Chamberlain
P. H. Martin
Peru
Ind
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Kansas City Star
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Oklahoma City
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Mally
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J. B. da Camara
Camp Fire Girls
Blue Bird Chapter
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Mabel Barr
Dorothy Borchers
Eugenia Copeland
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Maxine Durborrow
Anne MckKinney
Jamie Ward
Virginia Beyette
Helen Lewis
M. P. Cullinan
Satterlee
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