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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1917
Page
2
Friday's Daily centers on three deserting soldiers captured after crossing the river. The piece argues desertion is the worst military crime, demanding severe punishment, possibly death, and stresses loyalty to the United States and the grave impact on families and national unity. It contrasts with the Battle Hymn’s universal call for freedom.
The speaker pleads for swift execution of deserters to deter future such acts. He contrasts battlefield sacrifice with desertion, noting many would willingly die for their country, while these men fled the flag. The rhetoric invokes biblical phrases on sin and death to condemn the alleged crime.
The article traces early American battle hymns from the Revolutionary era to the Civil War, noting Star Spangled Banner as national air and highlighting Julia Ward Howe as a leading Civil War lyricist in the line of Beecher and Stowe, with references to songs of troops in various conflicts.
The piece reflects on historic taxation, noting tea duties once sparked national frenzy and contrasting it with modern taxes on small items. It references Ohio as a cradle of presidents and, later, anti-saloon grafters and anti-constitutional propaganda. It also mentions German socialism denying Alsace Lorraine concessions for peace and Germany’s stubborn stance.
Percy Winch a well known Laredo student in the Texas University engineering department has returned to Austin from Fort Sam Houston after taking the aviation corps enlistment exam. Reports suggest he will likely be successful and papers from Washington are expected daily. Several Texas University students plan to join the aviation corps though only a few have been examined. Winch is an efficient electrical engineer with related knowledge aiding aviation studies and rapid qualification is anticipated.
Headaches and dizziness tied to liver issues as a remedy promotes bile flow. Po-Do-Lax, derived from may apple, stimulates liver function and cleanses intestines. Mild laxative effects promise quicker recovery. available from druggists for 50 cents.
A compact review of events dated June 1 across years: John Adams presents to the King as first U.S. minister to England in 1785. Kentucky adjoins in 1792, Tennessee in 1796. Detroit fire in 1805. Madison asks Congress for war in 1812. Pennypacker, Munsterberg and Buchanan noted, with births, deaths, and political reorganizations through 1871. Expositions open in 1898, Manitoba votes dry in 1916, Marines land in Santo Domingo, and 1915–16 war campaigns.
Princess Yolanda of Italy, heir to King Victor Emmanuel III, turns 16. Described as a fairy-tale figure, she captivates Europe with beauty and potential royal matches. Raised with an English governess, she enjoys outdoor life and supports wartime charities with Queen Helena. Her second cousin is Prince Ferdinand of Savoy.
A brief health note explains sour stomach as a mild indigestion caused by fast eating or excessive portions, with advice to eat slowly chew thoroughly limit meat at supper, and avoid medicine by dietary change. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms persist.
A grand military display was held in Paris marking the funeral of General Gallieni known as the Saviour of Paris. The ceremony drew numerous officers and troops, with official honors befitting a national hero.
Captain F. B. Patty, veteran Northern Pacific passenger agent, credits Tanlac with ending years of indigestion, nervousness, and sleepless nights. He reports improved appetite, sleep, and energy after using the medicine, saying he will keep Tanlac on hand and recommending it to friends. Sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co. Ady.
In Laredo and Webb County, officials begin qualifying as notaries public for the next two years amid wartime conscription fears. A day’s imports from Mexico reach seventy carloads including calamine ixile lead and steel billets while Alfredo Esparza is jailed for smuggling mescal. Harry Percy and Miss Minnie Ellis wed at the county courthouse.
The article states that every male resident aged twenty one to thirty one must register, regardless of citizenship, but nonnaturalized Mexican or other foreign citizens cannot be drafted. Registration confirms nondraft status and ensures no future conscription action, allowing such individuals to live without further government intervention.
Beginning Saturday June 2 the Texas-Mexican warehouse and freight office will close at 1 p m on Saturdays throughout the summer months G W Sprague agent Texas-Mexican Ry Co 6 28 51
A Washington issued circular explains that all male persons aged twenty one to thirty before registration day must register except those in military or naval service. It covers Regular and Reserve forces, National Guard, Coast Guard, Naval Reserves and similar bodies. All male civil officers within the ages must also register. All who registered previously must register again.
A nursely warning about cholera morbus notes its pain and danger, urging households to keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. A Huntington Indiana mother reports two children recovered quickly after using the remedy during the 1911 summer illness.
Laredo onion shipments dwindle to four carloads on Wednesday night and five last night as the season closes. A total of 2,434 carloads have been shipped, 66 shy of the 2,500 carload forecast once hoped to be reached before the end is announced.
Men work on the lot adjoining the First Presbyterian church as outdoor services move to the site for the summer. Night services have been held there the last two summers with music and an invitation to attend. Sundays at eight feature the topic The War From the Point of View of the Christian Citizen.
Mrs P H Martin of Peru Indiana reports her whooping cough patient improved after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She states the medicine made the cough looser and excertation easier and that it worked like a charm.
Government issues sweeping orders to detain men attempting to cross the Rio Grande into Mexico to escape conscription. Arrests along the Texas border are expected, with Laredo Brownsville and El Paso reporting exodus as authorities vow full enforcement and possible jail for those evading the draft.
A new fast train with Pullman sleepers begins between Laredo and Corpus Christi replacing the 36 year old morning train. The service will run 1:10 pm from Laredo to Corpus Christi arriving 7:40 pm and connect to Gulf Coast Lines for Houston and New Orleans. Corpus Christi to Laredo runs 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. All passenger trains now use the International and Great Northern station. A night train with sleepers was planned but postponed. could be added soon.
Commencement exercises for the Class of 1917 at the Royal Opera House begin at 8 30 this evening. Ten young ladies and one young man will receive diplomas from M S Ryan as R L Bobbitt delivers the address. Relatives and friends are expected to fill the opera house for the ceremony.
Ernesto Vidales brother of Joe Vidales departs for Fort Sam Houston to enlist as a mechanician in the aviation corps. He is described as a first class mechanic with strong experience and is optimistic about securing entry in the army air service.
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