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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1917

Page

7

Mrs Chas Peden Gains 27 Pounds Through Tanlac

Huntsville Alabama resident Mrs Chas Peden recounts severe stomach trouble with constipation pains and fear of surgery. After three Tanlac bottles she gained 27 pounds to reach 125, regained appetite, energy and normal sleep, praising the tonic to neighbors and offering to counsel others. Tanlac sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.

Chas. Peden Mill Street Huntsville Ala Gilbert Tanlac Laredo Windrow Drug Co

Texas Mexican Railway stockholders meeting notice

Notice of the annual stockholders meeting of the Texas Mexican Railway Company at its Laredo office on June 27, 1917 at 9:00 A M to elect Directors and transact business. The Board of Directors will meet immediately after stockholders adjourn. L V Boniger acting secretary. 5 26 30t.

The Texas Mexican Railway Company Laredo Texas L. V. Boniger

Teething Babies Benefit From McGeer's Baby Elixir

Teething babies suffer in hot weather with gum pain and stomach upset. McGeer’s Baby Elixir helps by correcting sour stomach cooling and quieting bowels aiding digestion. Price 25 cents and 60 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.

McGeer

Heights Civic Club and Local Social Calendar

The Heights Civic Club meets with Mrs. R L Woodul at four o clock. Miss Inez Hill hosts a handkerchief shower at four thirty for Miss Ollie Yates. The Woman's Club hosts its second social at Dr Helene Kenneys home at four. The Clark Yates wedding is at St Peters Church sacristy at ten. Various church groups hold four o clock meetings and Miriam Chapter installs officers at eight. All members urged to attend.

The Heights Clark-Yates St. Peter’s Church Father McLoy Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Christ Church Charles Cook Ladies Aid Presbyterian Church Stone B. Hopkins Miriam Chapter No Masonic Hall

Wake Up Columbia Song and Local Notices

Wake Up Columbia a marching song extols liberty and historic battles then shifts to a series of social notices. Family and travel updates include Merriman Post er and daughter’s San Antonio trip and other relatives visiting in New Mexico Louisville Monterey Pearsall El Paso and Mississippi announcements of dances church meetings and visits multiple residents leaving for visits and homecomings with various households and events listed.

War era social notices tout local visits and events

Mrs. Chester Nye and Mr. T. C. Nye planned a visit to San Antonio. Mrs. G. S. Kellar arrives to visit Mrs. W. W. MacGregor. Mrs. D. F. Anderson goes to serve as organist at Travis Park Methodist Church in summer. Club notes cover B. Y. P. U. youth meeting and a dolls wedding picnic. A miscel­laneous shower for Miss Ollie Yates featured patriotic decor and games. The event included a bridal luncheon with national color motifs and gifts in a red white and blue balloon.

D. F. Anderson San Antonio Travis Park Irene Moser Miriam Werner Ollie Yates Fred Werner Ray Fleischmann Ruth Scratchley Frances Woodul Olivia Schultz Vida Bunn Elenore Kaplan Lurline Davis Ruth Simpson Maxime Taylor Ray Fleishmann Courtney Slaughter Inez Hill Elizabeth Bunn Mesdames Applewhite Gates Mesdames Moser

William Hitt Dies Sudden In Laredo Station

William Hitt 48, a long time I G N Ry engineer and Laredo resident, died suddenly at the I G N station at noon while awaiting a San Antonio train. He suffered a heart rupture. his wife was present. Survived by his father in San Antonio, a brother, three sisters, and stepson Robert Moynahan. Remains go to San Antonio for interment. funeral plans pending.

William Eitt Laredo International & Great Northern Ry. Co San Antonio William Hitt First Texas Cavalry Alamo City Mr. Kitt Robert Moynahan Mr. Bitt

Cholera Morbus Warning and Remedy Endorsement

A Huntington Indiana resident reports two children sick with cholera morbus in summer 1911. She used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and saw immediate relief. The notice urges households to keep the medicine for emergencies.

Chamberlain Charles Enyeart Huntington Ind

Notice to City Delinquent Taxpayers in Laredo 1885 1916

City Tax Collector called on indebted residents of Laredo for any year from 1885 to 1916 to pay promptly or face legal action. Foreclosure of tax liens, sale of property, and added costs will follow. City Attorney A. Winslow signs the notice with 17-30t.

Roy Jennings Taken Ill in Kansas City

A telegram from Laredo reports ranch man Roy Jennings underwent an operation in Kansas City and developed pneumonia. His father Ira C. Jennings left for Kansas City to be with him, and relatives are urged to come to his bedside. The family hopes for recovery.

Roy Jennings Laredo Kansas City Ira C. Jennings Jennings

Herbal remedy HERBIND advertised for bilious feeling

An 19th century style ad promotes HERBIND as a fast acting remedy for biliousness loss of energy and constipation. It claims quick improvement after a few doses and notes a price of 50 cents with availability at all druggists.

Notice to Laredo Property Owners 1917 Assessment Rolls Closed

Property owners are warned that the 1917 assessment rolls of the City of Laredo will close on June 1. If not already done, render your property at once. the board of equalization will meet on June 11.

City of Laredo Board of Equalization

White Cream Vermifuge for Worms in Children

Children affected by worms become pale and sickly and may contract fatal diseases. White Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly and restores health. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by all dr gists.

Border Foundry Ad Highlights Large Oxy-Acetylene Welder

Notice to the Public reports Border Foundry and Machine Co installing one of the largest oxy acetylene welding and cutting machines in Southwest Texas. An experienced mechanic will operate it and patrons are assured prompt attention. Phone $12. Con Mims, Mer. 6-11-1f.

Border Foundry and Machine Co Texas

Farmers and small towns urged to fund Liberty Loan now

A Dallas dated June 4 Associated Press bulletin from the Federal Reserve Bank of the Eleventh District warns the Liberty Loan is serious in farming areas. It urges farmers and rural residents to subscribe to avoid heavy taxation and to support the government, stressing patriotism and business necessity. It calls on Texas Southerners to meet their responsibility and fund the loan.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Federal Reserve Bank United

Dr King's New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad

A vintage ad urges early treatment for colds with Dr. King's New Discovery. It promises soothing cough relief and tissue repair, describing the balsam as pleasant and effective. Available at druggists for 50 cents or one dollar.

Dr. King

Circulars Warn Against Conscription Reach Texas

Associated Press reports in Dallas that leaflets urging to refuse registration have appeared in letter boxes, traced to Cincinnati, with Texas to watch anti registering activity. In New York four men are under arrest for a conspiracy to ship military information to Germany by mail, with more arrests expected as officials probe a German spy network.

Associated Press Dallas Teasx Cincinnati Ohio Texas New York United States Germany

Texas Officers Appointed for New Infantry Regiments

Governor Ferguson named field officers for three active regiments and four new ones. Colonels George P. Raines, Charles W. Nimon, Jules E. Muchert. Lieutenant Colonels Will E. Jackson, Oscar E. Roberts, EB Lake, W. L. Culberson. Also authorized raising units at Abilene, Brownsville, Brownwood, Cleburne, Corpus Christi, Denison, Denton, Innis, Gainesville, San Angelo, Sherman, Sweetwater, Terrell, Texarkana.

Texas Austin Gov. Ferguson George P. Raines Marshall Charles W. Nimon Gainesville Jules E. Muchert Sherman Will E. Jackson Hillsboro Oscar E. Roberts Taylor Cigaret EB. Lake W. L. Culberson Paras Abilene Brownsville Brownwood Cleburne Corvus Christi Denison Denton Innis San Angelo Sweetwater Terrell Texarkana

War department drafts up to 1.5 million. exemptions curb allotment

Washington reports the War Department will draft between 900000 and 1500000 of the 10000000 expected to register tomorrow. Provost Marshal General Crowder disclosed to the Senate Military Committee that exemptions would reduce the immediate service pool to about 625000.

Washington War Department Senate Military Committee Crowder Exempe

Wilson Sends War Aims Note to Russian Govt via Francis

American Ambassador Francis delivered President Wilson's war aims communication to the new Russian government at Petrograd. The State Department will delay publication in the United States and Russia for a few days to clear up details.

Washington Wilson United States Petrograd Francis Russia State Department

Italians Postpone Trip Through the South

The Italian mission’s tour of the South and Middle West is postponed because of illness affecting the Prince of Udine and Signor Marconi.

Washington South Middle West Prince of Udine Signor Marconi

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents the daily forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Tuesday are described as partly cloudy to cloudy.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Mexican Gunboat Loots Schooner Off Mexican Coast

The American fishing schooner Arcas was boarded by a Mexican gunboat off Tehuantepec on May 31 and looted of clothing fishing gear and medicine chest. Carranza soldiers aboard the gunboat said they had received no clothing or pay for months.

Associated Press Galveson Texas Arcas Tehuantepec Mexico A. S. McDonald Carranza

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Fort McIntosh observed a 24 hour period ending at 7 am with a maximum temperature of 99 degrees and a minimum of 76 degrees. Winds were generally from the south and conditions were cloudy throughout the period.

Fort McIntosh

Sour Stomach Advice from Chamberlain Tablets

A brief health note defines sour stomach as mild indigestion caused by rapid eating or overeating. It advises eating slowly, chewing well, limiting meat, and avoiding supper heavy meals to prevent it. If symptoms appear, take Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion.

Dallas firesafety convention to meet in Dallas Texas

Extraordinarily precautions to guard against fire in manufactories and warehouses containing cotton and other war necessities will be advocated by the City Fire Marshals Association of Texas at its annual convention in Dallas this week. Heads of fire departments from leading Texas cities attend the gathering.

Dallas Texas City Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas

Whooping Cough Remedy Praised In Indiana Letter

Mrs. P. H. Martin of Peru Indiana reports that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped her child with whooping cough. The letter states the medicine kept the cough loose and made expec toration easy, describing the result as working like a charm.

Chamberlain P. H. Martin Peru Ind

Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Ad

Sloan's Liniment provides quick relief from rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and other aches. Easy to use it penetrates without rubbing and cleans like mossy plasters or ointments. Keeps a bottle at home for prompt relief from nerve pains bruises strains and external aches. At your druggist 25c 50c 1.00.

Sloan

German Legation Leaves Brazil Under Safe Conduct

In Buenos Aires on June 4 the foreign minister handed Adolf Paul the safe conduct for himself and the German legation and former consuls in Brazil. They will sail tomorrow on the Frisia to Amsterdam. In London reports say 49 Norwegian steam ships totaling 75,397 tons were sunk in May, with 25 lives lost.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Brazil Adolf Paul Legation Frisia Amsterdam London

Germans Force Entry Into French Positions Near Froidmont

Paris report says German forces forced their way into French advanced positions on the salient near Froidmont after attacking last night, according to the war office. The action underscores ongoing fighting in the area.

Paris Salient Froidmont War Office

British Recapture Position Near Cherisy

London reports the British recaptured an advanced position near Cherisy, retaken from German forces after their Saturday night advance, in an official statement detailing the shift in front lines.

London Cherisy

Air Raid on Bruges Reported With Good Results

Official statement this morning reports an air raid on Bruges yielding good results. No further details on targets or outcomes are provided.

Minges London Bruges

Kronstadt Garrison Mutinied Demonstration Planned

Kronstadt sailors who recently proclaimed independence from the central government arrived in Petrograd today and announced that warships at Kronstadt would rush to Petrograd and land men to stage a demonstration.

Kronstadt Petrograd

Po-Do-Lax Promises Quick Help for Liver Stomach Ailments

An ad extols Po-Do-Lax as a reliable remedy for constipation biliousness and related ills. It claims the natural harmless medicine causes no gripping pains or bad taste and refreshes both children and adults by restoring activity cheerfulness and alertness at a large bottle price of 60 cents from the druggist.

New High Wage Record Sweeps New England Mills

A broad wage increase takes effect across New England cotton mills, averaging 10 percent and marking a new wage record. About 30,000 to 35,000 Fall River workers and a similar Rhode Island cohort gain from the second raise within a year, with benefits spreading to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine mills.

Boston Mass New England Fall River Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine

Hall's Catarrh Cure A Century Claim Endorsed

A historical advertisement asserts catarrh is incurable by local treatments and must be treated internally. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a trusted internal remedy, claiming physician endorsement, blood purifiers, and mucous surface action. Includes a buyer call to action and mentions Hall's pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Balm for Itch Relieves Itching and Heals Skin Fast

If you have the itch, don't scratch. It does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed. Apply BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. Rub it in gently on the affected parts. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications removes the cause thus performing a permanent cure. Price 25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by fall druggists.

Ballard

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