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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1918
Page
18
Publication terms for Laredo Times Penn Publishing Co detail daily and weekly editions. Subscriptions priced at 60 cents monthly, 6 dollars yearly for daily paper. weekly options cover six and three month periods with varying rates. Communications address and telephone listed.
The article states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of news dispatches credited to it or not credited in this newspaper and to the local news printed herein.
The article argues that a nation at war should rely on trained specialists beyond infantry. It emphasizes early preparation of engineers, auto and airplane mechanics, wagon repairers, and other trades, noting that the American mechanic is highly skilled. It urges technical schools at army posts and disciplined workers over the untrained.
The piece argues that mistreatment of prisoners is forbidden by laws of warfare and cites Civil War reprisals as a lawful restraint. It notes German abuses against Allied prisoners, contrasts with neutral reports of well treated captives, and praises American restraint and the sentiment of keeping “clean hands” in wartime conduct.
A government plan will channel grammar school graduates into technical schools for finished education while placing them under military discipline. The aim is to forge young mechanics who respect authority, combining skilled work with disciplined behavior to produce superior workers if war continues.
Jane Dudley Field Malone a prominent suffrage advocate and legal counselor is celebrated on this date. The item notes his public service under Wilson and role as Port of New York collector, his resignation over suffrage matters, and his Irish American background. The entry includes a series of historical notes from 1726 to 1917, detailing births deaths treaties battles and wars with emphasis on notable figures and events.
Local citizens praise Doan's Kidney Pills after kidney trouble relief reported by Mrs. Guernsey of 2016 Farragut St. Laredo. She suffered back aches nervousness and dizziness before buying at City Drug Co. The firm Foster Milburn Co Buffalo endorses the product priced 60 cents at dealers.
This note explains mild indigestion from eating too rapidly or overeating. It suggests slow eating, thorough chewing, light meat intake, and no supper meat to prevent sour stomach. If symptoms occur, Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended to aid digestion.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the office in Laredo Texas on June 26 1918 at 9 a m to elect directors and conduct business. The board will meet immediately after adjournment of stockholders. L V Boniger secretary 4 25 1m Watch THE TIMES for opportunities 680 per month.
An American resident in Tampico described German propagandist activity in Mexico and cited 50,000 Germans in the country. He blamed high Mexican taxes on oil field operators, tank capacity constraints, and transport bottlenecks. He recounted a rail journey from Tampico to Monterey disrupted by wrecks, with passengers enduring harsh conditions. Prices in Mexican markets for staples were listed in gold coin, illustrating wartime hardship.
A party of eighteen Mexican editorial writers and editors arrived in the United States yesterday to tour and study American conditions. Led by Lieutenant P. S. O'Reilly and Wilfred Wiegand, they will visit major cities from San Antonio to New Orleans, Chicago, and San Francisco, spending about five weeks in the trip.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a post office examination at Laredo at 2 20 p m June 21 1918 to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Santo Tomas Texas and other openings. Eligibility requires US citizenship and residency within the post office territory. age 21, or 18 in states recognizing full age. Applications and blanks from the vacancy postmaster or from the Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
A shopper notes a simple breakfast in Monterey featuring two eggs a cup of coffee bread butter and two tomatoes priced at three dollars and sixty cents total in a casual report.
The Webb county courthouse and grounds in Laredo enter a state wide contest for the most attractive and well kept courthouse. The Wo mans Club Civics Committee chaired by Mrs Ira O Meara will score and photograph the site twice yearly for a chance at a solid silver cup donated by Arthur A Everts of Dallas.
An ex Union Army quartermaster recalls civil war era prices from Fort Laramie in April 1866. He lists flour at 45 dollars per barrel brown sugar 47 cents per pound beans 2 cents per pound salt 17 cents per pound coffee 74 cents per pound tea 125 dollars per pound, noting current prices are not as high as those extremes.
Kenneth L Roberts edits a satirical piece portraying Kaiser Wilhelm II misusing biblical phrases to justify aggression in war. The mock scripture frames conquest of Belgium, France, Roumania, Russia, and Serbia, with threats against opponents and an emphasis on power.
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