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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1918

Page

19

Hobby Club Drives Webb County Campaigns for Votes

The Woman's Hobby Club of Webb County names committees from each ward to canvass and enlist members. The group aims to mobilize a strong female vote in the July primaries and aligns with suffrage efforts. A Hobby Rally is planned at the county courthouse with speeches and program elements to bolster support for Gov. Hobby and women’s political participation.

Woman's Hobby Club Webb County Hobby Club Hidalgo St Kress Gregg Will W. Gregg Times Office Matamoros Street Crescent Hobby Gov. Hobby Suffrage Department Equal Suffrage Bil

White's Cream Vermifuge Sold by All Drug Gists

Children affected by worms are pale and sickly and may contract fatal diseases. White's Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly and puts the child on the road to health. Price one shilling per bottle.

Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge No 547 A F and A M

Stated meeting tonight at 8 p m inviting all visiting brethren to attend. J L Dannell bey W M. Regular bowel operation ad touts Herb ine remedy as purifying strengthening and regulating with price 50c sold by all druggists.

Laredo A. F A. M J. L. Dannellbey W. M

Social Calendar Highlights From Red Cross Activities

Monday features Red Cross Surgical Room with Mrs. Pennell and Mrs. Norwood Witting, Hospital Supply Room led by Mrs. Cogley and Mrs. Buenz, Junior Red Cross at 9 am led by Mrs. Weber, and Sunbeam Band at 6 pm. Tuesday lists Miss Zara Mowry, Woodman, Young, Nelson, Ladies Aid, Alpha Club, knitting at home of Mrs. Sanchez, Tuesday Red Cross Knitting Circle with Mrs. Simpson, and Womans Missionary Society meeting at 4 pm.

Soldiers Club 37Th Infantry Band H, Stow Garlick BE. H. Buenz John T. Hassell Red Cross Mesdames RR L. Matthes L. J. Christen Hugh Cluck J. J. Jurgens F. M. Ramsay Tom Sweetman Goodwin C. C. Biggio Asher Smith Pennell Purwin W. Threadgill Maria Yara Mowry Farias Rodriguez Guajardo Frances Alexander T. A. Austin Norwood Witting Zara Mowry Thekla Biskamp Quill M. Pennell Hospital Woodman Young Nelson Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Red Cross Hospital Alpha Club Dario Sanchez William Simpson Womans’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Watch The Times Everyday For Opportunitien

A reader is urged to watch THE TIMES daily to seize opportunities described as 686 per month, suggesting a recurring incentive or return. The note lacks context on origin, terms, or legitimacy but emphasizes consistent daily attention for gain.

TIMES Opportunitien

Private Hal Brennan Returns Home For Sunday Visit

Private Hal Brennan came home from Camp Travis yesterday to spend Sunday with his family, leaving on last night's train.

Hal Brennan San Antonio Camp Travis

Labor Convention Debates War Role At AFL Session

The American Federation of Labor opens its thirty eighth annual convention in St. Paul with focus on labor's stake in wartime peace efforts. Delegates will discuss how organized labor participates in war production and support for government war policies.

St. Paul Minn American Federation of Labor America

Baseball Gossip Highlights Early Season Roles and Standouts

The piece surveys Western league absences and strong showings by players like George Lister with the St Louis Browns and Joe Wood with the Cleveland Indians. It notes Ty Cobb’s expected rise, Frank Shellenbach with the White Sox, Daubert’s slugging returns, and the Braves’ strong West invasion alongside Cubs’ power and Red Sox White Sox series wins by Joe Bush.

Denver Lincoln George Lister St. Louis Browns Miller Cleveland Ty Cobb Detroit Wonder Frank Shellenbach White Sox Milwaukee Providence Joe Wood Cleveland Indians Jake Daubert Dodgers Boston Braves West Johnny Bates Tommy McMillan Mobile Pat Flaherty Rowland Cubs Mitchell Crew Alexander Joe Bush Barrow Outfit Joe

Force of a Habit Dentists Play On Hair Delights Mrs Danforth

A dentist fills a young woman's teeth and-show by turns hands her a mirror. She keeps admiring her hair, unaware of the actual work. When asked, she realizes she viewed her hair each time, not the teeth. Harper's.

Harper's

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau

The Times presents the United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans area. Tonight and Tuesday should be fair with no precipitation expected.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather: High 99 Low 77

Observations for the 24 hours ending at 7 am report a maximum temperature of 99 degrees and a minimum of 77. Wind direction was generally from the south with clear conditions prevailing.

Fort McIntosh

No Submarine Base Found by Surveys

A Washington dispatch reports that surveys from the Mexican line to Halifax failed to locate any German submarine base on these shores. In Schenectady New York Secretary Lansing in an address at Union College declared that Prussianism and the idea of enduring peace cannot harmonize and compromise is impossible.

Christ Church Red Cross Associated Press Washington Halifax Schnectady N. Y Lansing Union College

Interstate commission orders railroads to remove grain rules

Washington June 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads operating in Texas Arkansas and other Western states to remove prejudicial rules fixing 10000 pounds as the minimum on grain products versus 40000 under the interstate rule.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Arkansas

Army to need 6000 young physicians by July 1

Surgical General Gorgas told the medical board of the National Council of Defense that the army will require 6000 young doctors by July 1 and a continuing increase thereafter, as Chicago notes 5000 prospective interns.

Chicago Surgical Gorgas Medical Board The National Council of Defense Army

Marine Casualty List Reported Deaths and Wounded

Washington reports seventy eight Marines killed and 396 wounded since the corps landed in France, according to headquarters. The casualty tallies reflect ongoing combat operations and sustained losses among U S troops overseas.

Washington France

May Enlist in Navy Washington June 10

Men who registered the past week may enlist in the Navy or Marine Corps, General Crowder ruled today.

Navy Washington Marine Corps General Crowder

Conference tackles teacher shortage across five states

Texas state school superintendents joined colleagues from Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana and New Mexico in Dallas on June 10 to seek plans to combat a widespread teacher shortage. Officials discussed recruitment retention and possible policy changes at the gathering hosted by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico

Republicans to field full state ticket in Texas

Dallas June 10 report that the Republican state executive committee decided to run a complete Texas slate. Houston was selected as the state convention site in August.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Republican State Executive Committee Houston

G A R VETERANS GATHER FOR DES MOINES ENCAMPMENT

Feeble with age yet the Iowa Department Grand Army of the Republic gathers in Des Moines for its forty four th annual encampment. Sons of Veterans Women's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R join in annual sessions while a big parade opens the event. Officers and next year s encampment city to be chosen, with Camp Dodge hosting attendees on Thursday.

Des Moines Iowa Department Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans, Women's Relief Corps Ladies of the G. A. R Conflict For Freedom and Democracy Camp Dodge National Army

Missionary Support Decision At Living Link Society

At the Christian Church youth service a final decision approved funding for a foreign mission effort. Miss Ruth French was appointed to take special charge of this work for the Living Link Society, a commendable step in support of the mission.

Marguerite Nelson Cook Living Link Society The Christian Church Misa Ruth French

Pooling plan for Allied war economy outlined by AP

Associated Press from Washington reports a plan to pool American and allied resources into one vast economic and war machine. German attacks near Montdidier Noyon broken up on the French left. gains in center, French and American forces press BrussARES on the Marne. 500 German losses cited. Three American airmen captured after guiding Germans back to allied lines.

America Associated Press Washington Paris Montdidier Noyon War Office Covillywood Ressons-saur- Mers Brussares Marne

Americans Repulse German Attack Near Bouresches

Washington reports General Pershing states American forces repelled a German assault near Bouresches with heavy enemy losses. The communique notes significant German casualties and the successful defense by American troops.

Washington Pershing Bouresches

British Line Improves Near Houzencourt in France

British Army in France reports an improved line south of the Somme with advances near Houzencourt last night. The movement reflects continued pressure on German positions along the frontline.

France Somme Houzencourt

Texan Casualties In Today’s War List

The American Casualty List from Washington dated June 10 reports 74 names. It lists 13 killed in action, 5 died of wounds, 1 from an airplane accident, 1 from disease, 1 from other causes, 46 wounded severely, and 7 wounded with undetermined degree. Privates Clyde McKinney of Morgan and Crafford Cagle of Horton, Texas, are the only Texans recorded as wounded severely.

Washington Taray Clyde McKinney Morgan Crafford Cagle Horton Texas

No Handshaking at Hague Prisoner Exchange Talks

London June 10 Reuters reports the British and German delegates to The Hague conference on prisoner exchange bowed but did not shake hands in the meeting summary.

London Hague Reuters

Outbreak of Black Smallpox Among Krupp Workers

A Hague despatch reports a neutral claim that a black smallpox epidemic is raging among Krupp factory workers in London. Under feeding and insanitary conditions blamed for the outbreak.

Krupp London Hague Casen

Steffansson Recovers From Typhoid Fever

Arctic explorer Wilhjalmur Stefansson has fully recovered from typhoid fever contracted on Her schel Island in April, after receiving treatment in Dawson Alaska on June 10.

Associated Press Dawson A. T Wilhjalmur Stefansson Herschel Island

First Army Conscientious Objectors Sentenced at Leavenworth

Forty five objectors from Oklahoma and Mennonite faith were sentenced to life imprisonment at Leavenworth for refusing to wear the U S army uniform. Brig Gen J P McNeil reduced the sentences to 25 years each after review. This marked the army’s first case of coercion for refusal to obey military orders.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas Tolay Leavenworth United States Army J. P. McNeil Oklahoma

Pastor goes to Army Y M C A overseas work

Rev. Owen Hornburg of the Christian Church of Laredo receives six months leave starting July 1 to engage in Army Y M C A work overseas. He has not yet received orders but awaits notification to proceed to a point overseas soon.

Army Y. M. C. A The Christian Church of Laredo Owen Hornburg Hornburg

Court Upheld Contempt Ruling Against Toledo News Bee

Federal court decrees barred newspapers from publishing articles that embarrass the administration of justice. The Supreme Court sustained a judgment against the Toledo News-Bee for contempt in Washington on June 10, upholding limits on press coverage ordered by federal courts.

Associated Press Washington Administration of Justice Supreme Court Toledo (Ohio News-Bee

Democrats Meet at Waco for State Convention

Waco Texas June 10 State executive committee selected Waco to host the Democratic state convention to be held September 3 Secretary Kirk of Houston resigned and Bob Barker of Fort Worth was named as his successor James Ferguson attended the meeting.

Associated Press Waco Texas Kirk Houston Bob Barker Fort Worth James ©. Ferguson

Rain-Damaged Crops Hit Dallas Area After Three Rainy Days

Dallas June 10 Three days of rain ending last night damaged standing crops in this section, particularly wheat and oats. Wind accompanied the rain, and farmers fear they will be unable to save the entire crop.

Associated Press Dallas

Union College Holds 122nd Commencement Address

Secretary Lansing served as honorary chancellor and delivered the commencement address at Union College in Schenectady New York on June 10. Degrees were conferred by President Richmond following the address.

Schenectady N. Y Jne Lansing Union College Richmond

Medical conclave gathers 26000 physicians in Chicago

Chicago hosts the 69th annual American Medical Association convention drawing about 26 000 physicians surgeons and families. Topics focus on war medicine army field and camp health measures with Surgeon General Gorgas and allied army surgeons among speakers. A British mission including Sir Arbuthnot Lane Sir James Mackenzie and Col Herbert A Bruce attends.

Chicago American Medical Association Army Gorgas United States Army British Medical Society Arbuthnot Lane James Mackenzie Herbert A. Bruce France

Trial of Dr Charles Weinsberg on disloyalty charge

Dr Charles Weinsberg former head of the Missouri German American Alliance faces trial in St. Louis federal court this week on a disloyalty indictment. The case stems from a recent interview published in a St. Louis newspaper.

St. Louis Charles Weinsberg Missouri The German- American Alliance United States District Court Weinsberg

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