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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1918
Page
8
The piece argues German subs threaten the American coast and urges continued patrols by small boats and destroyers. It notes the enemy may seek new bases, praises Italian heroism on the Alpine front, and stresses resilience and discipline as key to victory.
Three hundred Italian soldiers have defended a mountain post for six months behind Austrian lines. They kept the Italian flag flying despite autumn and winter attacks, resisting the Teutonic advance with unwavering endurance. Some comrades may have fallen, but the number remaining is uncertain.
Tomorrow all young men of 21 must register with the county board at the noted offices or risk arrest. Previous lists showed many aliens exempted or deserting. new registrations aim to identify those eligible for future draft after mandatory physicals and exams. In Laredo registrations occur at Juan V. Benavides residence opposite the city hall. outlying precincts follow prior Times locations.
J J Moser of San Antonio recounts dramatic recovery after taking Tanlac, claiming 14 pound gain and return to work after two years of illness. He cites severe indigestion headaches and physical wreckage, praising Tanlac as best medicine after trying many others. Windson Drug Co in Laredo is listed as a local seller.
Train No 1 to Corpus Christi departs at 1 20 p m and Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives at 2 10 p m on the International and Great Northern. A through fast train to St Louis leaves at 10 45 a m and arrives at 5 10 p m. Night Train departs at p m and reaches at 3 a m leaves and arrives times are listed.
Train No. 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8:00 a.m. arriving Minera at 10:20 a.m. Train No. 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 1:00 p.m. arriving Laredo at 9:15 p.m. Also witness oath from Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. promising $100 for each uncured catarrh with Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason. Hall's remedy marketed by W. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
The new eight million dollar Bevo plant in St Louis is described as the world’s largest beverage factory. It supports wartime production, promotes a sane temperance program through education and moral development, and serves as a patriotic effort alongside government needs.
The United States Employment Service under Jim O Walker is directing applicants to the office near the I N G station for work. It reports heavy hiring for government projects, industrial plants, and mines across the country as labor shortages persist. Local mines Dolores Darwin and Santo Tomas need hundreds of miners, with many workers lured by the draft or fleeing to Mexico, urging able bodied men to work or be expelled as idlers.
Distinguished educators economists and business leaders converge in New York for a two day national conference on war economy co hosted by the Bureau of Municipal Research and the Academy of Political Science. Topics include The Government as Employer The New Era in Budgets and War Economy in Financial Local Government. Miss Gertrude Gerald takes charge of the adjutant general information bureau after years in Maine office.
W J Sames named president and Royle K Mims as vice president at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce board meeting. B G Salinas becomes treasurer and Joseph W Kenney secretary, with a directors group including Sames Mims Salinas Purwin Leonard Weber Winch. The retiring president J R Moore and secretary J W Kenney noted active year with civic and patriotic efforts.
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 26 1918 at 9 am to elect Directors and transact business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after adjournment of stockholders. 3 25 1m
For itching torture the ad touts Zemo as a nearly universal cure for skin ailments including acne eczema and rashes. It claims rapid blemish reduction overnight and instant itch relief while stressing it is antiseptic non staining non greasy safe for tender skin and affordable. Also cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for whooping cough with a testimonial from Mrs P H Martin of Peru Indiana.
Marksville Louisiana resident Mrs Alice Johnson reports severe back and side pain for a year, kept awake at night. After taking Cardui she regained strength, could straighten, and nearly all pain faded. She praises Cardui and recommends it for female complaint pains. NC 133
A wedding of Jose dar and Maria del Refugio Rodriguez occurred last evening at the bride’s home with a reception to follow. The Times notes other community items including local ads, licenses issued, and notices from businesses such as the Delicatessen Store on Hidalgo Street, Economy Grocery, and various services in Laredo Texas.
A reader reports that Chamberlains Tablets are wonderful for digestion and constipation. He claims no product beats them and cites a favorable opinion from F. B. Tressey of Richmond, Kentucky, as evidence.
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