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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1917
Page
2
The Friday column rejects exaggerated Liberty Loan propaganda and German–Britain indemnity fears. It argues money and manpower are needed beyond the loan, urges public trust in the administration, and notes the university’s broader role in higher education while praising Texas programs and wartime gains including another American steamer sinking a German submarine.
Texas governor faces sharp critique from opponents who argue that the state should not abandon liberal arts for a purely commercial curriculum. They claim the administration promotes illiteracy by de-emphasizing literature, art, history, and political economy in favor of profit-driven education. The editorial frames education as essential to statesmanship and long-term prosperity.
The British air offensive targets naval bases and munitions plants with strong impact while all British aviators return safely, signaling improved effectiveness compared with opposing actions.
Dr H Stow Garlick received a telegram from Cincinnati announcing his brother Edgar Garlick has been appointed a cavalry lieutenant in the regular army and ordered to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for duty. D D Davis of Dolores learned his son David D Davis Jr has joined the Second Colorado Infantry Regiment as first lieutenant, a former Texas A M College student well qualified for the Colorado national guard.
A telegram to City Superintendent L. J. Christen from the Texas University dean states the UT summer session will be held as scheduled. The program includes military science Red Cross and aviation courses and opens Wednesday June 13.
Notable birthday profile for Edgar Saltus born June 8 1858 in New York. Describes lineage from Admiral Cornelius Evertson and a cosmopolitan education at St Pauls Columbia Heidelberg and the Sorbonne shaping his continental literary tone. Notes early Balzac study 1884 and wide output in essays stories novels criticism and journalism.
This note explains sour stomach as a mild indigestion from rapid eating or overeating or unsuitable foods. It advises eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, eating little meat, and no supper to prevent it. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
A compact chronicle of milestones from 1781 to 1916, noting French reinforcement arrivals at Boston, Parliamentary actions on Loyalists, political figures' births and deaths, cholera in Quebec, landmark parliaments, a Quebec fire, Columbus statue unveiling, and World War I era military moves and battles. Strong entities include Rochambeau, William Pitt, Cyrus Sulloway, Andrew Jackson, Georges Sand, Christopher Columbus, Robert Lansing, Shackleton, and Brusiloff.
O H Mahaffey chief engineer of the Life and Casualty Building Nashville reports taking eight bottles of Tanlac and gaining forty pounds in twenty five years of stomach trouble and indigestion. He credits improved appetite sleep and strength to the medicine and notes his ulcer fears and weight recovery. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.
A Laredo railroad conductor, R. E. Sadler of 1712 Matamoros Street, confirms four years of relief from weak kidneys and back pains with Doan's Kidney Pills. He first endorsed them in 1911 and again in 1915, saying they always give good results. Available for 50 cents at Horner's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo N. Y.
A reinforced concrete and steel bridge over Santa Isabel creek is set to be opened to traffic Saturday after approaches are filled. The new span will be serviceable during heavy rain, addressing the old bridge’s inability to withstand currents after downpours.
A brief notice notes residents leaving Laredo for summer and urges readers to keep posted on home events. The item, labeled 6-7-3t, implies a local newspaper travel or advertisements column.
Examinations for a field service typewriter position will be held by the United States Civil Service Commission on Thursday June 28. Salaries range from 900 to 1000 dollars yearly with openings at many locations. Duties are routine clerical work. applicants must be at least 18, and applications must be filed with the secretary of the Tenth Civil Service District in New Orleans in ample time.
County Judge Page releases Webb county registration figures showing 2084 men aged 21 to 31 registered on Tuesday. Of these 852 are Americans, 1223 aliens, including 3 alien enemies, with most aliens being Mexicans without naturalization papers or recent arrivals from Mexico.
A druggist advertises Po Do Lax as a reliable remedy for constipation biliousness and related complaints. It claims to be harmless natural pleasant with no gripping pains or bad after effects and suitable for children and adults. A large bottle is offered at 50 cents.
The annual exhibition of the Tuxedo Horse Show Association opened at the speeding track in Tuxedo Park New York. The event drew many prominent exhibitors and a large field of horses and proceeds will go to the Tuxedo Red Cross Auxiliary.
Deputy U S Marshal Allen Walker arrested Teresa Carrejo for running a house of ill fame after a complaint by Irby E. Swift of the justice department. She is jailed pending a preliminary hearing as officials warn violators face up to a $1000 fine or one year in prison.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as they fail to reach the disease. Internal remedies are needed, says an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure. Marketed by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, the cure is described as a physician recommended blood purifier and mucous surface tonic. The promotion claims testimonials and widespread sale through druggists, with a noted price for the pills.
Notice to the public from Border Foundry and Machine Co announcing installation of a major Oxy Acetylene welding and cutting machine in Southwest Texas. It notes an experienced operator and promises prompt attention to patronage. Phone 812.
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for any year from 1885 to 1916 inclusive to call and pay promptly or suit will be brought to foreclose the tax lien and sell the property for taxes penalty interest and costs. City Attorney A Winslow warns that legal action will greatly increase the burden and double the taxes. 6 17 30t
Five men who registered in Mexico reached Laredo en route to the United States to enlist or join the national guard or armed services. They report many others in Mexico preparing to return to serve, and note Mexican authorities are suppressing German agents while sentiment in Mexico largely favors the United States in the war with Germany.
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band performed last night on Jarvis Plaza to a large, appreciative audience. Autos lined the plaza as people sat in the open air enjoying patriotic selections and popular medleys from the military band in a lively, cool evening program.
In a Huntington Indiana report a mother recalls two of her children suffering cholera morbus during the summer of 1911. She used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and notes immediate relief, urging households to keep a bottle on hand for prompt treatment.
Onion growers report the season nearly over with no recent shipments and few cars likely to run further. Total shipments, including special trains and small express loads, are expected to approach 2500 carloads. Despite the dwindling output, this season proves the most profitable in the region’s history.
Notice states the partnership between J. Vidales and L. A. Morrow of Laredo Texas dissolved by mutual consent on June 5 1917. L. A. Morrow bought Vidales interest and will continue the business under Union Mercantile Company with all debts payable to Morrow who assumes all partnership indebtedness.
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