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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1918
Page
3
Train No 1 of the Texas Mexican departs for Corpus Christi at 1 20 p m while Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 2 10 p m. The International and Great Northern runs a through fast train to St Louis leaving at 10 45 a m and arriving at 6 10 p m. The night train departs at 9 p m and arrives at 8 a m.
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 am arriving Minera at 10 20 am Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 pm arriving Laredo at 8 15 pm The forecast from the United States weather bureau in New Orleans reports tonight and Friday partly cloudy to cloudy with Fort McIntosh observations for the past 24 hours up to 7 am Max 97 degs Min 71 degs wind from the southeast and clear.
A brief health note describes sour stomach as a mild indigestion caused by rapid or excessive eating or unsuitable foods. It advises eating slowly, chewing well, eating little meat and no supper, and using Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
The Red Cross Hospital Supply Room will be in charge in forenoon and afternoon. Surgical Room open morning with Mrs Austin. Ladies Aid and Junior Red Cross and other clubs meet at homes or school. several residents leave for trips. multiple social and club events planned with Red Cross support and community gatherings.
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a fast acting corn and callus remover. It claims instant drying and the ability to wear shoes quickly after application. The product, branded by E Lawrence & Co of Chicago, is promoted as the guaranteed money back remedy available at drug stores.
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 26 1918 at 9 p m for electing directors and other business. The Board will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger secretary. Also a notice on White's Cream Vermifuge praises its use for worms in children.
On Donner Lake in the Sierra Nevada high country a monument is dedicated by the Native Sons of California to honor pioneers who perished crossing the mountains. Planned exercises include speeches by California Governor Stephens Nevada Governor Boyle and Native Sons grand president J W Snyder.
Frank J. Cheney & Co of Toledo offer one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The firm swears to the oath, while testimonials and normal medicine notices accompany the ad. Also promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and constipation with a testimonial from F B Tressey.
A U S machine gun battalion in France accounted for 1000 Germans at a bridge near Chateau Thierry. The unit suffered one killed and several wounded while Pershing reported a 40-man patrol, outnumbered two to one, held ground in Lorraine until ammunition ran out. Reports describe German attempts to cross the Marne at Jaulgonne halted by American action. German raids near Morlancourt, Boyelle, Lens, Nieppe forest repulsed.
Annapolis Md June 5 8 graduation at the Naval Academy marked the close of June Week with simple exercises in Dahlgren Hall. The senior class of 200 included honors man Malcolm Francis Schofield of Pennsylvania and second Leslie Clark Stevens of Nebraska. After receiving diplomas the graduates will be commissioned ensigns and go on active duty after a brief leave.
Albany June 6 farmers of New York announce through the New York Federation of Farmers plans to organize to prevent exploitation and improve government service. They will meet in New York City for permanent organization and pledge to support the war while seeking fair play and profits. The federation denies political aims, urging farmers to manage their business for efficient production and food conservation. Also, a religious census meeting at First Methodist Church, with 50 workers promised, will be held Sunday June 11, gathering volunteers at 3 PM after district assignments at the Baptist Church.
German prisoners near Arras speak bitterly of their officers. They claim one commander won the iron cross for directing an action entirely from a dugout, highlighting a perceived gap between commands and frontline reality.
Washington lists army casualties today with 34 names. Killed in action seven, died of wounds four, died of accident three, died of disease four, wounded severely twelve, wounded degree undetermined one, wounded slightly four, missing in action one. Lieut Willard is among the names.
Navy seeks 16 million dollar appropriation to establish balloon and sea plate stations defending Atlantic and Gulf coasts against submarine and air attacks. Thirteen stations planned. railroads asked to transfer guns. News from Washington and Atlantic Port dated June 6.
The Merion Cricket Club hosts the first matches among New York Boston and Philadelphia teams for the perpetual Church Cup trophy. New York and Boston duel tomorrow with the winner to face Philadelphia on Saturday for the annual sectaries contest.
Orville Kinfeld, socialist candidate for governor, received a 20 year term in Leavenworth for conspiring to obstruct the draft. The rest of the text is guidance on driving rules and animal safety, attributed to the Japan Chronicle, with numerous garbled phrases and unrelated instructions.
Hill of Clebune wounded. Germans repulsed near Sampigny. French pressure north of Aisne near Hwuutebraye amid heavy artillery at Neuilly la Poterie where Americans are. Reports from Berne say German losses since March are terrific. officials expect a major German attack possibly on the American sector near Tour. General Michie dies near Rouen. Kaiser blamed for Germany's entry in the war.
London June 6 Archibald Hurd naval writer asserts the submarine campaign on the American coast cannot last long due to the vast mileage from their bases. He cautions that supply, maintenance and range limit the effectiveness of offshore attacks.
Gubernatorial race across Texas grows warmer with Governor Hobby and ex-Governor Ferguson as the two leading figures. Webb County Woman's Hobby Club announces plans for several prominent state men to speak in Laredo on equal suffrage and Hobby’s candidacy. Names and dates to be announced later.
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