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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1917
Page
3
From Thursday's Daily ROO notes the registration law requires all male residents ages 21 to 30 to register next Tuesday. It explains the fourth question on the card demands full citizenship status and clarifies question six flags aliens from war nations as potential enemy aliens.
Advice on diet tailored to age and occupation for those with weak stomachs. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly to aid digestion and keep bowels regular. If constipated or dull after meals, Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels. Easy to take and pleasant in effect.
A notice offering $1.25 to each clean and ambitious schoolboy who applies for work delivering The Saturday Evening Post to customers. The position includes additional cash profits and other advantages. Apply to Mr. A. W. Lang in Laredo, Texas.
Invitation to the Com mencement Exercises of Laredo High School at the Royal Theater on Friday evening June 1. Flowers or gifts not permitted. Signed L. J. Christen Superintendent. May 30, 1921.
Sallow complexion attributed to torpid liver. Herb ine purifies and strengthens liver and bowels and restores rosy bloom to the cheek. Price 50c. Sold by all druggists.
A list shows numerous Laredo and Webb County residents who must appear before County Clerk Rodriguez tomorrow to qualify as notaries for a two year term. The roster includes B. M. Alexander, E. Asperon, E. A. Atlee, J. B. Baker, J. W. Benavides, Walter Brown, George P. Brown, R. L. Bobbitt, T. A. Bunn, and many more from Laredo and Torrecillas.
Advertises HERBINE as a powerful liver stimulant to relieve dizziness vertigo and other bilious symptoms. Claims a dose or two will make the patient feel well, noting bilious symptoms disappear. Price 50c. Sold by all druggists.
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 week of gatherings fills the Hamilton hotel luncheon for Miss Etta Thaison and bridal party, a Thursday sewing club tea at 3, and a Friday bridge hosted by Miss Maud McKnight honoring Mrs. Isaac Gill. Attendees include Lalla Rookh Hill, Miss Ollie Yates, and numerous local clubs and families. Plans mention travels to Corpus Christi, Syracuse, and engagement in church activities.
Endecker Vidales Robt Muller De Wolf Fish Gilbreath Younkin Weber O Meara Boniger Dougherty and Misses Amar Penn Frances Alexander Marie Mowry Maud McKnight are named among local names in the scanned item. The fragmentary list suggests a social roster or election slate with several individuals tied to San Antonio.
Pilgrim Publicity Association of Boston heads the New England group as they depart Boston for St. Louis to attend the Association Advertising Clubs of the World convention. The party travels by rail to Burlington Iowa then steamer on the Mississippi with planned stops to inspect the Keokuk dam and power plant and Hannibal Mark Twain's boyhood home.
A Tulsa World editorial notes the literacy test in the immigration act harms labor supply as many Mexican workers fail the exam and return home. Denison Herald and others warn the stoppage of immigration could cripple industry and reduce production, since common labor is scarce and demand for workers rises.
When a baby takes too much food indigestion sourness and vomiting follow. Bowel involvement colic pain and diarrhoea occur. McGees Baby Elixir is a grand remedy for stomach and bowel issues in babies. True wholesome and pleasant to take. Price two shillings and fifty cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
McKinney returned yesterday from a business trip to Eagle Pass. J. M. Gonzalez of Wells-Fargo Express in Mexico City passed through from Central America on his way back to Mexico. He traveled with his wife and daughter, joining a procession of visitors including Celia Torres of San Francisco and many others from Asherton, San Antonio, New York, Galveston, Austin, and Houston as they passed through town for various business and social engagements.
Telegram reports the death of R. J. Shirley at about 80 in Corpus Christi after ill health. A prominent local businessman, he ran a windmill and cistern factory tied to Southwest Texas. Survived by daughters Mrs. DaCamara of Laredo and Mrs. Scrivener of Brownsville, and by sons James Shirley and Richard Shirley with other relatives at his side.
Paris May 31 The German assault on the French lines in Champagne was repulsed at several points last night. French fire and bayonet action checked the attackers who retired after heavy losses. Fighting was fiercest around Tetinthe Casque and Mont Haut where four waves followed a heavy bombardment. The French captured prisoners including two officers.
By Associated Press May 31 the senate finance committee proposes war tax provisions to raise 80 million dollars through consumption taxes 2 cents per pound coffee 5 cents per pound tea 0.5 cents sugar and 3 cents cocoa. It also seeks to scrap the 12 percent tax on war munitions currently raising 25 million.
Washington May 31 Tremors began at 3 57 this morning and lasted two hours. Seismograph at Georgetown University recorded the event with an estimated center about 4 000 miles away.
Texarkana May 31 The sixth court of civil appeals today upheld the constitutionality of the tick eradication law.
London May 31 report shows British casualties published for May totaling 5,902 officers and 106,331 men across the army and services.
War department despatches from Marfa Texas report the Mexican consul at Presidio says Carrancistas defeated bandits south of La Mula on May 29. The Villistas at Ojinaga are described as refugee Mexicans heading toward Polvo.
Stockholm reports that the Dutch and Scandinavian socialist committee has learned the British labor socialist organization will send representatives to the Stockholm conference.
Public notice details a June 5 1917 U S registration for males aged 21 to 30 with exemptions for service members. It explains registration is separate from the draft and carries penalties for noncompliance. Also covers illness absenteeism and registration booth hours from 7 am to 9 pm.
Copenhagen May 31 Dr Eduard Davis a leading German socialist delegate to the Stockholm conference told the Associated Press that lavish promises by outsiders in the peace movement to have Germany negotiate a settlement of the Alsace Lorraine question under frontier regulations have no basis in fact. He said the alienation of territory regarded as a fixed part of the German empire will not be considered.
Rome May 31 Italian forces in Albania have occupied Cerevoda Velizest Osoja and Cafa according to the war office announcement.
At a University of Texas board of regents meeting in Galveston on May 31 a governor proclamation declared Dr S H Jones of Salado vacant for missing meetings and Dr J P Tucker of Galveston named in the governor’s commission A committee was formed to determine if the governor can appoint Tucker and the gathering adjourned to afternoon A telegram from an Austin student said the state is aroused and urged keeping faith in the regents.
Washington May 21 The National Sylvan Theater, the first theater built by the government for the people, will have its formal opening in Washington tomorrow. Located at the southern end of the Monument grounds, it is part of a beautification program funded by Congress a year ago.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation and improve appetite and digestion. It claims the tablets move the bowels and enhance overall well being, suggesting constant use leads to happiness.
Local paper advertises a Times subscription offer at 60 cents per month inviting readers to watch daily opportunities and stay informed with ongoing coverage.
The Wisconsin branch of the National Council of Defence organized a food and waste committee in Madison on May 31. It plans a state wide campaign to conserve food and cut waste and will educate housewives in canning preserving and storing surplus produce. Organizing community canning clubs across Wisconsin is being considered.
The Texas Mexican Railway Company schedules its annual meeting of stockholders at the company's Laredo office on June 27, 1917, at 9 00 A M to elect Directors and address business before the board meets immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger Acting Secretary 26 20t
Delegates from many sections of the country attended the opening sessions at the Hotel Astor as the first National Conference on Community Music began in New York May 31. The event will continue tomorrow with further discussions.
Sudden temperature changes and exposure to cold air bring spring colds with stuffed head sore throat and general cold symptoms. A dose of Dr King’s New Discovery offers relief as antiseptic balsams clear the head soothe irritated membranes and break up lingering colds. Do not stop treatment until the cold is completely gone.
Federal and state agents raided a Columbus print shop and offices uncovering a financed propaganda network opposing draft registration. The case follows a circuit court injunction action in Kansas City filed by the Federation for Democratic Control to block enforcement of the draft registration.
A Missouri Illinois tornado yesterday caused at least ten deaths and injuries to more than forty as communications broke down across several towns. Reports from multiple areas remain incomplete due to demoralized lines and disrupted services.
Washington May 31 A wedding of interest in navy circles today united Miss Julia Peck daughter of Commander Robert G Peck USN retired and Mrs Peck with Russell Hyde of Boston The ceremony took place at the bride's parents home in Georgetown Georgetown Washington D C area wedding details noted by naval community.
Blacksburg Va May 31 To accommodate many students desiring military service the Virginia Polytechnic Institute held its commencement exercises today nearly two weeks earlier than usual. Several traditional ceremonies were cut from the program.
State and city officials join automobile clubs and improvement groups in a grand parade and ceremonies marking the opening of the Jefferson Highway from New Orleans to Winnipeg. Officials and civic organizations highlight progress and regional connectivity during the celebration.
Ottawa May 21 greetings from Rideau House mark the start of the Duke of Devonshire's fiftieth year as Governor General since his arrival to succeed the Duke of Connaught. He has drawn broad esteem across Ontario cities during visits this past year.
Mrs J B Roberts of East St Louis Illinois praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for her sons whooping cough It kept his cough loose and relieved him of dreadful coughing spells She says it is the only cough medicine she keeps in the house and she has the most confidence in it The remedy is also good for colds and croup.
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