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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1917
Page
6
An editorial piece discusses Mexico’s stance amid US hostility and arms embargo tensions. It argues the United States should maintain caution, avoid open aggression, and continue peaceful engagement unless Mexico undertakes actions that threaten American peace and dignity.
The text argues that Mexico must prove its friendship by declaring war on Germany and joining the Allies. It suggests the United States has shown more friendship than Mexico, noting that if the U S had not been friendly, Mexico could have been occupied. It frames occupation as a possible future risk dependent on Mexico’s actions.
The piece argues against panic and dietary extremes during wartime, urging calm about shortages and future risks. It notes meat and alcohol are not sole causes of ill health, stresses that Germany's defeat is likely, and calls for rational sacrifice rather than hysterical dieting, while highlighting taxes and debt to come. It ends with a challenge to emulate past Southern food shortages and endure modest diets.
A Richmond Kentucky man, J B Tressey, extols Chamberlain's Tablets as wonderful notes they cured indigestion and constipation. He recommends giving them a trial when troubled by digestive issues.
Thomas D. Schall, blind Minnesota congressman and Progressive, is 40 today. Born June 4, 1877 in Reed City Michigan, he rose from self-made student to House member in 1915 and chairs the small independent bloc amidst tight GOP and Democratic lines. He practiced law in Minneapolis after college, lost his sight in 1907, and relies on his wife and son as guides in the Capitol.
A brief drug advertisement touts HERBINE as a remedy for bowel irregularities. It claims the product purifies strengthens and regulates digestion and notes a price of 50 cents with sale by all druggists.
A compact recap of key historical events with names, places, and dates. From Kentucky’s first legislature and Isaac Shelby to Brandeis’s court seat and the Arlington Confederate Memorial unveiling, it lists political milestones, wars, and notable disasters across years and nations.
More than a thousand Mexicans gathered at the international bridge as registration neared, many hoping to flee to Mexico. Federal officers screened travelers while a flood of evacuees crossed the Rio Grande, fearing detainment and penalties for Mexico-born residents who later return after the war ends.
R E Sadler a railroad conductor confirms four years after first claim that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved kidney pain and backache. He repeats use in 1915 and recommends the remedy priced at 60c, pro cured at Horner's Drug Store, Buffalo.
Hon Noah Allen, a prominent Texas attorney and former assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of Texas, died suddenly in Maxwell New Mexico on a Saturday evening while there for legal matters. He previously resided in Houston and Brownsville and once ran as the Republican candidate against John N Garner.
Recommends Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to relieve croup and whooping cough in children. Describes the syrup loosening mucus easing breathing and soothing irritated membranes. Pleasant to take and sold by druggists for 25 cents.
A collage of brief local items including a baptism at Creath Memorial Baptist Church, marriage licenses issued to Jose Guevara and Catarina Treviso and Bernardino Chavarilla and Anatalia Hernandez, and notices on auto rates, boiler welding, and public registration for the select draft. The piece notes a holiday in Texas, urging young men 21 to 31 to register, and mentions local businesses and services.
A 1917 notice urges all men aged 21 to 31 to register under the selective draft law. Registration runs June 5 from 7 am to 9 pm at local polling places across Laredo and Webb County, with presiding officers listed for Precincts 1 through 12 and two ranch sites. It advises citizenship status does not excuse registration and warns of penalties for noncompliance or for informing on others.
The Office of Collector of Customs at Port of Laredo announces sale of seized items including drawnwork cigars cigarettes watch crystals and various other articles for violation of U S Revenue Laws. The sale will be held at the Custom House Tuesday June 12 1917 at 10 00 A M Mary C Devine Deputy Collector oversees.
The district court criminal docket opened with Alejandro Sarli charged as an accomplice to murder. Transferred here from La Salle County on change of venue, the state announced readiness for trial while defense requested a continuance until Wednesday. District Attorney Walls will be assisted by F. H. Burmeister of McMullen County.
The Laredo Company I of the Second Texas Infantry now at Hidalgo Texas shows several promotions. Privates Karl C Brennan Dewey H Simpson Tom C White Will F Wilson Charles K E Woodul Eugene Iglesias became private first class on April 1. Jesse C Parker named cook and Roy Hooker as mechanic on April 30. Corporals George Bigden and George Hodges promoted to sergeants on April 23. First Class Private Dewey H Simpson promoted to corporal on May 23. Jake Cousineau promoted to sergeant on May 31. West Buck King and George promoted to private first class on May 31. Twenty six discharged since leaving Laredo due to disabilities or dependents. Company departed Fort Sam Houston for Hidalgo last week.
Office Department Quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals for wood coal gasoline mineral oil crude oil distillate and bedding for Southern Department stations and camps from July 1 1917 to September 30 1917. Proposals due 11:00 a m June 6 1917 and information available on request.
A welcoming crowd greeted Signor Camplagio at the IL & GQ N station as he departed for Washington to return to Italy and enlist in the army. He stated his plan to fight for democracy and praised the United States as an ally massing soldiers for the battlefield. Major McCoy accompanied him from Mexico City.
A patriotic meeting at Elks Hall organized by the Boy Scouts drew good enthusiasm despite some speakers being absent. R L Bobbitt spoke on Doing Your Bit and Liberty Bonds while Judge Hul W Greer discussed the Selective Draft and wartime policy. Mrs Sue Schmitt and Miss Courtney Slaughter led songs and the Scouts sang their own anthem.
The onion shipments out of Laredo are rapidly dwindling as the Bermudas season of 1917 ends. Very few cars remain to be shipped with only two carloads moved Saturday night and none last night. Total shipments for the season reach 2,442 cars.
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