The Times marks 37 years serving Laredo and Webb County
Friday’s note celebrates The Times completing thirty seven years of active service to Laredo and Webb County. It recalls Laredo’s growth from a cattle town with no railroad to a thriving border city with industry, irrigation, export trade, and a strong civic spirit. The piece praises community progress, patriotism, and the paper’s role as guide and friend while urging effort toward peace and equal rights for women.
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The Southern Woman in War Time
The piece argues Southern women sustain traditional roles during wartime, aiding farm labor and taking on more hard productive work beyond clerical tasks. It notes Texas and Southern women work harder than ever, paralleling allied nations where women perform tasks formerly done by men, with Germany’s wartime claims referenced.
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Mexican Labor Demand Outpaces Supply at Border
The article notes strong demand for Mexican labor across agriculture and industry while supply remains limited even after head tax and literacy tests changes. It highlights how many workers are recruited from relatives already in the U.S. and anticipates intensified labor shortages as a new draft draws workers away and agencies adjust staffing.
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Notable Birthday Today Major General Kuhn Turned 54
Major General Joseph E. Kuhn, commandant at Camp Meade, is 54. A Kansas native and West Point graduate, he served as a Spain war major of engineers and later as military observer in Berlin. He rose to major general with the National Army and led at Camp Meade. Also an ad copy cites Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co.
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This Date In History June Fourteen Seventeen Seventy Seven
This date in history notes events such as Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes as the national flag in 1777, privateering penalties in 1797, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s birth and death, Chartists in 1880, Prussia dissolving the Germanic Confederation in 1806, regent appointment in Bavaria in 1886, and other notes through 1917 including World War I events.
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Food Administration Steps Up Perishable Goods Handling
The Food Administration under Administrator Peden mobilizes top handlers of perishables to enforce rules on handling grading packing and loading. Emphasizes eliminating inferior products to protect markets conserve car space and time and reduce losses for producers and shippers. Receives approval from many letters praising the drive for good pack and grade.
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Mrs Brassell's Remarkable Turn After Tanlac Relief
Mrs R C Brassell of Dallas recounts losing 16 pounds to 84 pounds due to chronic indigestion before Tanlac, then regaining appetite, steadier sleep, calmer nerves, and improved mood after two bottles. she now endorses the medicine. Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co.
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Milestones Along the Path of Old Glory
The record lists key moments for Old Glory from 1777 to 1917. It notes displays and raises on Fort Schuyler, John Paul Jones’s Ranger, Brandywine, Fort Nassau Bahamas, English port Bedford, Columbia ship, Endeavor through Magellan, Flying Fish beyond Antarctica, 1844 world voyage by steamship, Sea of Galilee, Jeddo Japan, New Bedford high school flag, Alaska transfer, Midway Islands ascent, Henry M. Stanley Africa expedition, Andes summit, interior China, and a 1917 European battlefield display by the American Expeditionary Force.
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Simmering Hot Was Roast Former Governor in Hobby Rally
A district court room rally hosted by the Woman's Hobby Club attracted about 200 attendees to hear supporters of Governor W. P. Hobby. Marshall Hicks of San Antonio attacked Jim Ferguson's record, while praising Hobby as progressive and loyal to war effort. Bets on suffrage and party platform were also discussed, with Paul W. Evans closing remarks on suffrage and naturalized citizens.
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Whooping Cough Remedy Praised in Letter
A Peru Indiana resident reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy loosened the cough and eased expectoration during whooping cough in her two daughters. The letter says the remedy worked like a charm and aided in recovery.
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All Honors To Flag Day Observance Across the Nation
The piece honors Flag Day and Betsy Ross's flag as the symbol of a free people. It notes American soldiers fighting in France and recalls the poem The Flag urging readers to salute the flag and pledge allegiance in tribute to those who sacrifice for it.
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Four BILLS RETURNED FOR VIOLATIONS ZONE LAW
The grand jury in district court reconvened by Judge Mullally returned four indictments. Valetin Garza two counts for zone law violations Adelaida Ramirez Antonio Davila all charged with selling liquor in the dry zone. Each defendant is on $2,000 bond. The panel then recessed to review other matters with District Attorney Walls.
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Cholera Morbus Relief Ad Prompts Home Use
A testimonial from Mrs. Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana praises Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for immediate relief for two sick children during the summer of 1911. The copy urges keeping a bottle at home to be prepared for the illness and cites its danger and prevalence in many neighborhoods.
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Webb County Exemption Board Registers Four More
Four more registration cards were deposited with the Webb County Exemption Board by young men unable to register on June 5 due to being absent from the city. The new additons are Gertrudis Valdez Pablo Gomez Raul Garza and Benito Cardenas. The county total rises to 132 registrants for last week and may grow as Mexican youths elsewhere or in Mexico submit their names.
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Runaway Auto Crashes Into Wall Near Pefia Hotel
An automobile owned by Mr Botello rolled from in front of the Pefia Hotel at about 2 pm and crashed into the Villegas building at Flores Avenue and Farragut Street. Botello escaped harm after getting clear as the car struck shed posts. the vehicle was badly demolished. The incident underscores starting in neutral when cranking a car.
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Masonic Lodge Meeting in Laredo Tonight at 8 PM
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M tonight at 8 p.m. Work in Master Mason degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. J L Dannelley Ww M.
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