Liberty Loan appeal urges farmers to fund war effort
The Federal Reserve Board at Dallas reports a concerning lack of subscriptions to the Liberty Loan in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. It warns that without funding, heavy taxation and national hardship will follow and urges small towns and farmers to invest, explaining the loan is a democratic tool for national security and postwar stability.
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Federal Reserve Board
Dallas
United States
France
Belgium
Poland
Linccoln
Congress
Laredo
Training Sea Gulls and the Submarine Dilemma
The senate heard a dentist from New York describe a tale of sea gulls guiding submarines by feeding them at sea. The idea suggested sending friendly subs to scatter food to train gulls to follow submerged boats, with debate about disposal of refuse and other risks.
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Edison
John Hays Hammond Jr
New York City
Munchhausen
Senate
Committee On Naval Affairs
China Faces Revolts as Parliament Seeks Restoration of Tuan Chi Jui
Several Chinese provinces revolt and threaten to send troops to dissolve parliament and restore Tuan Chi Jui to power. The piece notes that China is not pacified, and while a Celestial Huerta has not yet emerged, the future remains unpredictable.
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Tuan Chi Jui
China
Mexico
Notable Birthdays Today: Lord Mount Stephen 88
Lord Mount Stephen born June 5 1829 is 88 today. Canada’s first colonial peer, former head of Bank of Montreal and Canadian Pacific, philanthropist who gave over 15 million dollars including 3 million to Royal Victoria Hospital. He retired in England and hosted royalty at Hatfield.
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Canada
Canadian Pacific
England
Crocket
Hatfield
Bank of Montreal
St. Paul & Manitoba
Lord Strathcona
Ben
Royal Victoria Hospital
Montreal
Aberdeen
Scotland
Boy Scout Bill Meeting Called in Laredo Tonight
Citizens of Laredo and Webb County are urged to gather in the District Court room at the County Court House tonight at eight o clock to discuss defense of the state university and its faculties. Signers include J K Trout N C Windrow C W Nye Aug C Richter and others voicing support.
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Laredo
Webb County
District Court Room
Texas
University of Texas
Galveston
J. K. Trout
N. C. Windrow
C. W. Nye
Aug. C. Richter
C. M. Fish
Lawrence H. Wharton
H. M. Austin
M.D
BE. Denike
W. J. Sames
T. C. Mann
A Mild Indigestion Remedy from Chamberlains Tablets
This excerpt advises on mild indigestion caused by fast eating or unsuitable foods. It recommends slow eating, thorough chewing, lighter meals, and no supper meat. It suggests Chamberlains Tablets for aiding digestion if sour stomach occurs.
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Chamberlain
Cardus credited for relief of dizzy spells in Whitwell
Mrs G P Cartwright of Whitwell Tennessee writes four years of dizzy spells improved after using Cardus. She stopped after two bottles and says she felt fine at the end. The advertisement promotes Cardus as a purely vegetable tonic for female troubles and urges trial at all druggists.
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Cardus
Ajl Druggists
Heavy Registration Underway in Laredo As Polls Open
Registration day in Laredo draws heavy turnout as four wards open at 7 am for men aged 21 to 31 to register under the selective draft. Long lines, filled-out cards, and officials from city, county, and federal agencies monitor the process. Mexican residents are urged to register. turnout may exceed 1,000 with Webb County reporting a strong showing. Eligible still may register until 9 pm tonight at their polling place.
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Laredo
M. G. Benavides
Post Office
Immigration Service
Customs Service
United States
the Times
Webb County
Italian envoy to Mexico misses expected stop in town
Signor Alberto Martin-Franklin the Italian minister extraordinary and envoy plenipotentiary to Mexico was due here from San Antonio en route to Mexico City yesterday afternoon but did not appear. He is expected tomorrow and will spend a few hours before continuing southward. The issue appears in the local notices column alongside ads for loans, groceries, registration day, telephones, welding services, and other town notices.
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Alberto Martin-Franklin
Italy
Mexico
San Antonio
Mexico City
A. C. Hamilton
Border Foundry Presents Large Oxy Acetylene Welder
Notice to the Public announces the Border Foundry and Machine Co has installed a large Oxy Acetylene welding and cutting machine in Southwest Texas with an experienced operator. Patrons will receive prompt attention. Phone 812.
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Border Foundry and Machine Co
Texas
Mass Meeting Called in Laredo Over Governor Ferguson Veto
A mass meeting of Laredo citizens is called for 8 o'clock at the county courthouse to protest Governor Ferguson's veto of appropriations for the Texas University and Texas Medical College for the next two years. Prominent locals, including Texas University graduates, sign the call. The meeting aims to pass resolutions urging continued funding amid statewide protest.
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Laredo
Ferguson
The
Texas University
Texas Medical College
Medical College
Times Subscriptions Offer Readies Daily Access
A brief promotion notes THE TIMES daily access opportunity with a rate of 0c per month. The item highlights an introductory subscription model aimed at prompt readers seeking regular news. This notice emphasizes affordability and ease of signup through ongoing daily coverage.
Mrs. Wm. R. Mudd Dies in Cincinnati
Telegram from Joe Mudd reports the death of Mrs. Wm. R. Mudd in Cincinnati at 2 o'clock this morning. She had been ill for some time. Survived by her husband and three children Willie Helen and Laura. Remembered in Laredo for an extended visit a dozen years ago and enduring friendships.
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Wm. R. Mudd
Laura Mudd
Joe Mudd
Cincinnati
Mudd
Willie
Helen
Laura
Boy Scouts Parade Laredo Streets to Promote Liberty Bonds
Two large army trucks carried the Laredo Boy Scouts through principal city streets with banners and bugles to spur recruiting and Liberty Bond purchases. Scouts, led by Scoutmaster Miller, cheered the Laredo Daily Times and urged patriotism amid World War I efforts. Over 3,000 Mexicans crossed into Mexico from May 3 to June 3, with many unregistered arrivals and a thousand who crossed yesterday through Laredo Port.
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Laredo
Boy Scouts of
Boy Scouts
Times
Rio Grande
Mexico
Texas
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for Children Croup Relief
A pharmacy ad urges preparedness for croup and whooping cough with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims the remedy loosens mucus, eases breathing, soothes irritated membranes, and halts inflammation. Pleasant to take. available from druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
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