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Remedying a Fault in a Military Nation
From Monday's Daily, the piece argues that a true military nation needs trained technicians and skilled workers beyond frontline soldiers. It criticizes late preparation and praises German practice of placing specialists where they are most needed, urging technical schools at army posts and early trade training for those entering service.
Clean Hands and the Rules of War in 1918 Debate
The piece argues for lawful reprisals and condemns mistreatment of prisoners. It recalls Civil War precedents where equal reprisals halted abuses, notes German mistreatment of Belgian, French, British prisoners, and contrasts with neutral reports of well treated POWs. It defends American resolve and urges maintaining humane conduct, invoking the spirit of unarmed chivalry and the idea of keeping clean hands.
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Uncle Samae
Belgium
France
Germany
Sidney Smith
Government plan blends grammar school youths into technical training camps
The author argues for sending young men with only grammar school education into technical schools under military discipline. He contends that such training yields capable mechanics who will obey orders promptly. If war extends, thousands of disciplined, efficient mechanics will surpass prior generations.
This Date in His Tory Dudley Field Malone Turns 58 Today
Dudley Field Malone, prominent in public life and as a legal advisor to women suffrage advocates, is 58. An Irish American lawyer, he counted President Wilson as a friend and served in several government roles from New York City attorney to Third Assistant Secretary of State and Port of New York collector before resigning over disputes on militant suffragists. He is described as a progressive Democrat aligned with the new woman movement.
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Wilson
Logal
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State Department
Port of
New York
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Stirs Laredo Faith
Local residents publicize Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for kidney trouble and back pain. Mrs. T Guersnsey of 2016 Farragut St reports relief after using the product from City Drug Co. 60 cent price cited. Also notes a historical chronology listing events from 1726 to 1917.
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Dean
T. Guersnsey
Farragut St
Ladero
Doan
City Drug Co
Sour Stomach Remedies Advice From Chamberlain's Tablets
A brief health note explains mild indigestion is caused by rapid eating or unsuitable foods. It advises slower meals, thorough chewing, lighter meat intake, and no supper to prevent sour stomach and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets if symptoms occur.
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Chamberlain
Meeting of Stockholders Texas Mexican Railway Company
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the office in Laredo Texas on June 26 1918 at 9 a m for electing Directors and other business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger Secretary 3 25 1m Watch The Times daily for opportunities 80 sar moarn.
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Laredo
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L. V. Boniger
Germans in Tampico and Mexican oil woes amid war
An American traveller in Laredo recounts German propaganda in Tampico with flag parades and German speakers, notes 50,000 Germans in Mexico, and claims Mexican authorities aided them. He describes oil tax pressures, tank capacity, and transport bottlenecks in Tampico, plus a dangerous Monterrey to Nuevo Laredo rail trek with multiple wrecks. Prices in Mexico quoted in gold coin include milk 60 cents per pint, eggs 15 cents each, beef 75 cents to $1 per lb.
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United States
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Osorio
Victoria
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Texas
Mexican Editors Arrive for U S Tour of Conditions
A party of eighteen Mexican editors and managing editors arrived yesterday to tour the United States. Led by Wilfred Wiegand and Lieutenant P. S. O'Reilly, they will visit major cities and ports, including San Antonio Houston New Orleans Philadelphia and New York, over about five weeks.
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United States
Wilfred Wiegand
Mexico City
Bender Hotel
P. 8. O'Reilly
United States Navy
O'Reilly
Wiegand
San Antonio
Houston
New Orleans
St. Louis
Philadelphia
West Point
New York
Annapolis
Boston
Duluth
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Denver
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Los Angeles
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Monterey
Jose A. Campos
AL Excelsior
J. de J. Nunez Y Dominguez
la Revista de Revistas
Gonzalo de la Parra
el Nacional
Erique Manera
el Econemista
Luis Tornel Olvera
el Universal
L. Zamora Plane
A. B. C. Magazine
Carlos Pera Gonzales
J. R. de Castillo
el Informador
Guadalajara
R. Calvo Serador
el Dietamen
Vera Cruz
W. Uribe Mendoza
el Liberal
Saltillo
Teodomiro R. Vargas
la Prensa
Puebla
Santo Tomas Post Office Examination Announced
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a post office examination in Laredo at 3 20 p m on June 21 1918 to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Santo Tomas Texas and other offices. Applicants must be US citizens aged 21 or older, reside within the local postal territory, and meet state age rules for women. Application blanks are available from the local postmaster or Washington.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Laredo
Santo Tomas
Texas
United States
Washington, D. C
Monterey Meal Costs Three Sixty Cents
A concise report notes Monterey for a simple meal consisting of two eggs a cup of coffee bread butter and two tomatoes priced at three dollars and sixty cents totaling for the traveler or resident reader.
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Monterey
Webb County Courthouse Contenders for State Cup Trophy
Webb County civics group of the Woman's Club led by Mrs O'Meara has entered the county courthouse and grounds in the annual state contest for most attractive and sanitary courthouse. The competition uses a points system across interior cleanliness, sanitation, grounds layout, and upkeep, with photographs required twice yearly. the perpetual cup becomes property after five consecutive wins.
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Civics Department
Woman’s Club of
Laredo
Ra O'Meara
Webb County
Civics
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Arthur A Everts
Dallas
Woman's Club
Court House
District Civics
The High Cost of Living Compared to 66 Prices
An ex Union Army quartermaster recounts Civil War price levels from Fort Laramie in April 1866. He lists flour at 45 dollars per barrel, brown sugar 47 cents per pound, beans 22 cents, salt 17 cents, coffee 74 cents, tea 1.35 dollars per pound, noting current prices are far lower in comparison.
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Fort Laramie
How the Kaiser Reads the Twenty Third Psalm
Satirical piece by Kenneth L. Roberts lampoons Kaiser Wilhelm II by reinterpreting Psalm 23 to claim German conquests in Belgium France Roumania Russia and Serbia. It mockingly asserts blunt endorsement of military aggression and domination with religious justification.
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France
Roumania
Russia
Serbia
Dardanelles
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