Germany objects to Prager lynching and U S response
Daily commentary argues Germany must face United States with clean hands over the Robert Prager lynching in Illinois. It condemns mob violence, criticizes German actions, questions safeguards against further outrages, and urges selective immigration changes to meet wartime labor needs while preparing for postwar labor shifts.
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Germany
Washington
Robert Prager
Ilinois
Illinois
Lusitania
Edith Cavell
Prager
New Orleans
Louisiana
United States
Labor Shortage Dilemma Prompts Calls for Immigrant or Female Draft
The Houston Post frets over labor shortages and proposes two options: draft women for farm work or import up to five million workers from Mexico, noting current restrictions allow only contracted agricultural laborers. It highlights literacy tests head taxes and disease checks as requirements, and questions whether the approach is correct.
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Post
Cerberus
America
Europe
Houston Post
China
Japan
Mexico
United States
Henry P Davidson War Council leader born June 18
Henry P Davidson, noted New York banker and head of the American Red Cross war council, celebrates his 51st birthday. His rapid rise from teller to president led J Pierpont Morgan to recruit him, later guiding major Allied purchases and war relief operations. A 1915 1917 sequence and a health ad for Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy follow.
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Henry P. Davidson
New York
War Council
the American Red Cross
Troy
New England
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
United States
Davidson
Wilson
Red Cross War Council
Europe
Elks Flag Day Exercises At Hall Tomorrow Night
Laredo Lodge BPOE plans Flag Day program at their hall Friday night starting 8 20 o clock with songs The Star Spangled Banner The Story of Old Glory History of the Flag and America performed by various members Rev C W Cook Dr E H Sauvignet J R Moore Ira O Meara Miss Courtney Slaughter and others will participate The public is invited to attend and honor the flag.
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Laredo Lodge
C. W. Cook
J. R. Moore
E. H. Sauvignet
Esquire
Courtney Slaughter
Ira O'Meara
America
Rally Tonight at Court House
A political rally is set for 8:30 tonight on the courthouse’s second floor. Organizers promise a simple program with no contributions or pledges requested, inviting all voters regardless of political affiliation. The cool, well lit courthouse rooms are expected to draw a large turnout in warm weather.
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Court House
Northfield Student Conference Opens in East Northfield
East Northfield Mass June 13 The annual Moody movement religious gathering opened with college men from Eastern States and Canada attending under the Y M C A. John R Mott international secretary of the organization presided and will speak on his recent experiences abroad.
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East Northfield
Mass
Dwight L. Moody
Canada
John R. Mott
War Bride Wanted by Paris Island Marine
Atlanta women are urged to respond to a plea from Pirate R. K. Ridgeway a U S Marine at Paris Island S C seeking a wife for a blonde 33 year old estate owner valued at 15000 and a $10000 life insurance as he heads to France soon with no family to inherit his property and policy Mail your response to Mayor Chandler promptly.
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Atlanta
U. 3
Chandler
R. K. Ridgeway
U. S. Marine
Paris Island
S. C
France
Ridgeway
Zemo offered as quick relief for skin irritations
A dependable treatment promises almost instant relief from itching and irritation. Ask any druggist for a 35c or 1 bottle of Zemo and apply as directed to banish irritations pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar skin troubles. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Times Offers Daily Watch At Six Cents Per Month
The Times announces a daily watch option with a six cent monthly rate. This brief notice promotes affordable access and invites readers to subscribe for ongoing coverage.
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the Times
Local plan to diversify crops near Laredo gains steam
Commission man Roy Campbell launches a campaign to end the one crop focus on Bermuda onions. He began building a large brick packing shed and 10 000 cubic feet of cold storage on Santa Rita Avenue to handle fall and winter vegetables and to buy or pack for growers. He aims to attract acreage for dry beans and create a cash market, with Laredo serving as headquarters. A big courthouse rally is noted tonight.
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Bermuda
Roy Campbell
Campbell
Santa Rita Avenue
Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Laredo
New Orleans
Express
Louisiana
California
Rio Grande Valley
Teething Baby Elixir Promoted For Hot Weather Suffering
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with gum pain and upset stomachs. McGee’s Baby Elixir is advertised as correcting sour stomach cooling and quieting bowels aiding digestion. Priced at 25 cents and 59 cents per bottle, available through all druggists.
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John Gilligan
Laredo, Texas
Rua
Milwaukee
Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
Winfield Scott
United States Army
Petersburg
West Point
N. Y
George M. Hollins
Cyane
Mosquito Coast
Central America
J. E. B. Stuart
Army of the Potomac
House of Representatives
Maximilian
Shah of
England
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Italy
Victor Emmanuel III
Potsdam
Prendergast
Harrison
Chicago
Gorizia
Pola
Ypres
John J. Pershing
Paris
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ELKS
Hall
Laredo Lodge B. P.O. E
Northfield
TIMES
Edward Green
Crockett
Sth St
San Antonio
Texas
Ballard
Delicatessen
Hidalgo St
Kress
Juarez Plumbing Co
Matamoros Street
Walter ©. Nye
U. S
Baysy
Red Cross
Crescent Garage
Press
Border Foundry & Machine Co
Con Mims
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Clarence Jefferies
Gregg
W. Gregg
Times Office
City
John Barleycorn
Texas Heal Estate & Abstract Co
Farragut Street
Webb County
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Bellmont
Main Ave
E. Lawrence &Co
Ill
Flavio Vargas
Horner
City Drug Co
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