THE NEW BRITISH DRIVE SHIFTS THE WAR TIDE
The Daily reports a rising Allied momentum in France and Belgium with German forces pushed back toward the frontier and potential Rhine crossing. British artillery superiority grows. mines and bombardments boost Allied gains as 600 prisoners are taken and territory held. American entry looms, while German morale and submarine campaigns falter amid allied naval moves. The piece rails against pessimists and predicts renewed pressure on Germany as Pershing and American troops prepare for action.
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France
Belgium
Rhine
England
Germany
Turkey
The Pessimist Reflected In War Time Outlooks
A concise critique of chronic pessimism across American history, accusing the pessimist of relishing misfortune and predicting disaster from Lusitania to the Civil War era. It portrays the pessimist as a constant underminer of public trust and leaders, regardless of the era.
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Teutons
New York City
Our
Republic
Lincoln
Grant
Will Select Picked Team For Corpus Christi Exhibition
Alfred Poggenpohl will select a picked team from Nationals and Thirty seventh Infantry after baseball at Caliche Park tomorrow. The players will travel to Corpus Christi on the Fourth of July to face a Corpus Christi team from the Corpus Third Texas Infantry. The Texas Mexican Division O R C annual excursion departs this afternoon, stays in Corpus Christi July 4, then returns to Laredo July 5, with a selected Laredo group to represent in the diamond contest.
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Caliche Park
Nationals
Alfred Poggenpohl
Corpus Christi
Corpus-Third Texas Infantry
Corpus
Laredo
Card of Thanks for AVm Witt Bereavement
I thank everyone for sympathy and kindness shown during my bereavement and for the beautiful flowers sent to my husband AVm Witt. Mrs M F Eitt.
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M, F, Eitt
Adolph Detz Tours 30000 Mile Arkansas Journey
A letter from Adolph Detz reports his arrival in Prescott Arkansas with a largely uneventful trip aside from rough roads. He describes a 20 mile stretch between Texarkana and Fulton that took four hours, and notes he and Holland expect to hear from St. Louis next.
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Adolph Detz
Prescott
Ark
Texarkana
Fulton
Red River
Messr
Deutz
Holland
St. Louis
Ten Thousand Volunteers Sought for Texas Guards
Governor Ferguson calls for volunteers ages 18 to 45 to enlist in the Texas National Guard to reach full war strength. About ten thousand men are needed to join Texans serving under state command. Enlist at local recruiting stations with the aim of supporting the country’s war effort. The governor urges swift response and promises opportunity for advancement to deserving volunteers.
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Army
Texas National Guard
Texas
Ferguson
Texas National
National Guard of
Guard
James E. Ferguson
County Board of Equalization
Hubigan’s
Piper's
Pinaud
R. & Gallet
Market Plaza
We Refused to Register Times Post for Laredoites
A brief note from the Laredo Times urging readers to stay connected by subscribing for 50e a month to receive hometown updates during the summer. The snippet is dated 6-7-31 and signed AF.
Exports and Imports Heavy Through This Port
The port reports heavy import traffic from Mexico with exports also brisk. Notable is the large movement of American made automobiles to Mexico, alongside sixteen carloads of quicklime, thirteen of beans, thirteen of calamine, two of rubber, two of miscellaneous goods, one carload each of antimony arsenic and bones, and nine carloads of lead.
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Mexico
Ixile
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
A text promoting Dr Kings New Discovery as a preventive cold remedy. It warns that chills after bathing or drafts can lead to worse illness and urges early treatment. The ad claims the balsam soothes inflammation repairs tissues and accelerates recovery. Available at druggists for 50 cents and one dollar.
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Dr. King
Business Chance Extends Small Capital Invite
Look for investors with limited capital and the chance to earn daily profits from ten to thirty dollars. See Mr. Stewart at the Hamilton Hotel for details and eligibility.
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Stewart
Hamilton Hotel
Germans at Work Among Mexican People in Michoacan
A letter from Laredo recounts bandit-infested Michoacan near Uruapan with a May 25 train bombing that killed several and injured travelers including Mr. Scarborough of Kansas City and M. L. Martin. It notes a German spy in Uruapan shaping anti American sentiment and warns of unpaid soldiers begging for food as unrest grows.
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Laredo
Michoacan
Mexico
Uruapan
Hess
Wilson
Communion Service and outdoor gathering at Presbyterian Church
Little locals note a morning communion service at the Presbyterian Church and an outdoor service on the church lot that evening. Also mentioned is a charity meeting at 3 PM Sunday, marriage licenses issued, and various local notices including loans, welding ads, and a call for Texas National Guard volunteers.
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Presbyterian Church
Lula Franks
Douglas Qwyn Smith
Miriam Marguerite Werner
Will Join Engineers Reserve In Texas War Effort
Laredo youths prepare to enlist in the U S Engineers Reserve Corps with one already accepted. The plan calls for a 1200 man regiment in Texas likely to deploy to France by November 1. About 200 have been enlisted, 50 on the current recruiting trip. Interested men may contact Captain Reed Jones at room 601 Brady building San Antonio.
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Laredo
U. S. Engineering Reserve Corps
Engineers Reserve
Texas
France
Reed Jones
Engineers Reserve Corps
Brady Building
San Antonio
Baseball Showdown Tomorrow at Caliche Park
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 there will be a baseball game at Caliche Park between the Laredo Nationals and the Thirty seventh Infantry team. A large crowd is expected as both sides promise their best. Attend to support local baseball and bolster player morale this season.
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Caliche Park
Laredo Nationals
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Laredo
Po-Do-Lax Promises Relief From Liver and Stomach Trouble
For Liver and Stomach Trouble a remedy named Po-Do-Lax is advertised as reliable for constipation and biliousness. It claims harmless natural effect, no gripping pains, and no bad after tastes. Children become active, minds brighten, adults feel cheerfulness, with a large bottle priced at 60 cents at the druggist.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Relief
Croup and whooping cough relief urged for children with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. The ad claims it loosens mucus to ease breathing, soothes irritated membranes, and halts inflammation. Pleasant to take and available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Pythians Buy Liberty Bonds in Laredo First Time
Aztec Lodge No. 111 Knights of Pythias buys 500 dollars of Liberty Bonds through First State Bank and Trust Company. The move marks the first fraternal organization in Laredo to make such an announcement.
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Pythians
Aztec Lodge No. 111
Knights of Pythias
First State Bank and Trust Company
Liberty
Laredo
Burro to be sold at public auction in Laredo
A stray burro picked up for violation of city ordinance will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall at ten o'clock Tuesday morning June 12 1917 unless the owner calls before that hour and pays all charges accrued. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas June 8 1917.
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M. Brennan
Laredo
Texas
Texas Mexican Railway annual stockholders meeting notice
Notice of the Texas Mexican Railway Company annual meeting at the office in Laredo Texas on June 27 1917 at 9 00 A M for electing Directors and business. the board will meet immediately after stockholders adjournment. L V Boniger Acting Secretary May 26 1930.
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The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
L. V. Boniger
Busy Bees and Entre Nous Plan Saturday Socials
Society notes list Saturday gatherings at 4 PM with Mrs. C. M. Fish and Miss Vera Lang hosting respectively, and a Ladies Night at the Thirty seventh Infantry Club. Sunday schedule includes Methodist Junior League at 3 PM, B Y P U at 6 30 PM, Presbyterian Endeavor at 6 45 PM, Epworth League at 6 30 PM, and Young People's Endeavor at 7 PM. Monday features Nulles Club playing with Mrs. J. B. Penn at 3:30 PM.
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C. M. Fish
Josephine Brewster
Entre Nous Club
Vera Lang
Thirtyseventh Infantry Club
League of the Methodist Church
Fred Miller
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor
The
Presbyterian Church
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Society Notes and Local Events Highlight May Features
The Times invites readers to share weddings dinners visits and parties for society lists. Announcements include receptions graduations dances club events and travel notices with numerous names and places such as Laredo San Antonio and Elks Hall. A musical recital at Elke Hall and various dances and visits round out this social week.
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the Times
Chamberlains Tablets Praise From Richmond Writer
A Richmond Kentucky reader F B Tressey says Chamberlains Tablets are a wonder and never sold anything that beat them. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, give them one trial and see.
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Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
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