Great Expectations for Draftsmen And Patriots in War Message
The article urges conformity to registration for military service, notes many will not be drafted, and praises young Cadets from Texas in Naval Reserve training. It contrasts civilian duty with combat readiness, urges pride in national service, and mentions Alpine warfare and Italian front conditions. It also touches on submarine reports, registration rates, and timing rules for saloonkeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Laredo
Texas
Naval Reserve
Corpus Christi
New London
Connecticut
Alpine fighting above the clouds praised by Italian minister
An Italian minister to Mexico describes Alpine fighting at elevations up to 12,000 feet as extremely difficult. He cites eye witnesses and participants who report blood bursting from ears and nostrils due to low atmospheric pressure, while asserting Alpine troops perform as effectively as those in lowland Belgium in the campaign against Austrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trieste
Mexico
Alpine Corps
Belgium
Entente Campaign Disrupted by Russian Revolution
A correspondent notes the Russian revolution has wrecked the Entente allies' plans for the current year, but says Uncle Sam will adapt, being accustomed to salvaging worse wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Webb County Census Figures Estimate World War Registrations
The Census Bureau based on Webb county population 22 450 estimated 2 045 eligible young men to register. Early returns suggest actual totals will be about 2 050, a close if imprecise forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
United States Bureau of the Census
War Department
Schoolboy Help Wanted to Deliver The Saturday Post
Advertises $1.25 pay to each applying schoolboy in Laredo Texas. Only clean ambitious boys may apply. Additional cash profits and advantages offered. Apply to Mr. A. W. Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
A. W. Lang
Laredo
Texas
Immoral Women Targeted as Laredo Clean-Up Proclaimed
Deputy U S Marshal Allen Walker announced a moral campaign in Laredo to remove prostitutes dope fiends and panders. Marion McNair, a narcotics offender, was arrested after arraignment for a preliminary hearing while four women of ill repute testified to his supplying them with dope. McNair pled guilty and posted bail. Walker vowed removal or jailing of the described elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Laredo
United States
Allen Walker
Times
Marion McNair
U. S
Walker
U.S
Foster
Ray Cameron
Florence Metcalf
Kathryn Lyne
Roma Wilson
McNair
Marshal Walker
Annual excursion of Railway Conductors to Corpus Christi
The Texas Mexican division of the Order of Railway Conductors plans a July 3 departure for Corpus Christi with a return on July 5. The trip aims to be large and at an exceptionally low rate, departing July 3 afternoon, staying July 4, and returning late on July 4 to reach Laredo early July 5. further details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Corpus
Laredo
Bowel Regularity Remedy Heralded as Herbine
A vintage druggist ad promotes Herbine for regular bowel movements. It claims the remedy purifies, strengthens, and regulates digestion, with a price of 50 cents and availability at all druggists.
Onion Shipments Near End After Profitable Season
The 1917 Laredo onion shipping season nears finish as few carloads remain amid strong profits. Growers earned an estimated 1,750,000 dollars net from about 2,500 carloads totaling 1,250,000 crates of Bermuda onions shipped nationwide, with prices peaking early at 4 to 4.50 per crate before settling between 1 and 3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
South
Texas
Laredo Bermuda
United States
Cardus the Woman's Tonic Credited With Cure in Texas
At Rouse City, Mrs. Mary Kilman credits Cardus with ending months of agony after childbirth. She says a doctor gave no relief until she began taking Cardus, continuing for three bottles and quickly recovering. The ad urges others to try Cardus for headaches back pain and monthly discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
Italian Minister Alfredo Martin Franklin Arrives in Laredo En Route to Mexico City
Italian Minister Alfredo Martin Franklin arrives in Laredo en route to Mexico City after a reception at Fort McIntosh. He is accompanied by Mexican officials and local Italian leaders. He praised Mexico’s future and the Allied war effort, noting America’s entry strengthens the Entente. A formal reception followed at the Zaffirini residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Martin-Franklin
Laredo
Mexico City
Buckman
Fort McIntosh
Martin- Franklin
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Signor
Martin Franklin
Sefior
Ricardo Gutierrez Bridat
Sefior Pablo Porras
Felipe Iturbe
Mexico
Sefior Melquiades Garcia
Joe Barberio Ofaredo
The
Times
Italy
America
United States
Russia
Washington
Udine
George Washington
Mt. Vernon
Rodolfo Zaffirini
Local registrations rise at Laredo polls and misc ads
About fifteen more registrations of young men prevented from Tuesday polls were recorded today with the sheriff, increasing Laredo’s total to 1,684. Various local notices include ranch loan rates up to 200000, auto loan terms, a welding service, marriage licenses issued, fragrance notices, a poultry theft crackdown, dental services, notary services, electric lighting ads, night shorthand lessons, and official printing services at The Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
A. C. Hamilton
Border Foundry and Machine Co
Hubigan’s
Piper’s
Pinaud
R. & Gallet
Refugio
Market Plaza
Emilio Rodriguez
Policeman Herrera
Wilson & Stafford
People’s Pharmacy
Will W. Gregg
Union Mercantile Company Dissolved by Mutual Agreement
Notice states partnership between J. Vidales and L A Morrow of Laredo Texas under Union Mercantile Company dissolved on June 5 1917. L A Morrow buys Vidales interest and will continue the business, receiving all debts and assuming all indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vidales
L. A. Morrow
Laredo
Texas
Union Mercantile Company
Roy Jennings Very Low in Kansas City Hospital
Roy Jennings is critically ill after an operation in Kansas City followed by pneumonia. His father Ira Jennings and sister Mrs Whit Neal are at his bedside, with other family members arriving. He has many friends in Laredo hoping for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jennings
Kansas City
Ira Jennings
Whit Neal
Roy
Laredo
Sour Stomach Causes and Home Remedies
A short health note describes sour stomach as mild indigestion from fast eating or overeating or unsuitable food. It advises eating slowly and lightly, avoiding meat at supper, and using Chamberlains Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
We Refused to Register in Local Hometown Summer Notice
Laredo residents are urged to keep informed about hometown happenings while away for the summer. A notice costs 50 cents per month to receive updates and stay connected with local events and matters.
Vermifuge Promises Quick Worm Expulsion for Children
Advertisement notes pale sickly children affected by worms and claims WHITE CREAM VERMIFUGE expels worms promptly and returns child to health. Mentions price 25c per bottle and sale by all druggists.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berlin
New Jersey
Bowditch
Supreme Court
Census Bureau’'S
Prince Albert
Ringe Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
Noted Tobacco Company
Winston Salem,n.c
U.S.A
Antonio
Coast City
Rouse City, Tex
Mary Kil
Ernee
Edward Spencer Russell
Etta Thaison
Sayego Mori
Andrea Aguirre
Edward Green
Crockett
Ave. C
8Th St
Times Office
BH. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Peoples Pharmacy
G. C. Horner
City Drug Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!