Germany Protests Lynching of Prager in Illinois
The German government voiced protest over the lynching of Hubert Prager in Illinois, noting lack of proven guilt and acquittal of mob members. The piece argues for equal treatment and questions foreign policy, immigration rules, and labor needs amid wartime strain, urging relaxed restrictions to secure labor and avoid further dangers.
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Labor Shortage Sparks U.S. Immigration Debates
The Houston Post says only two options exist to fill labor needs. Draft women for agriculture or bring in millions of workers from Mexico. Millions more would be needed from abroad, while current restrictions require literacy tests, an $8 head tax, and health clearances for entering as agreed labor. The piece critiques the approach as misdirected.
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Europe
Houston Post
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Mexico
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Elks Flag Day Exercises At Hall Tomorrow Night
Laredo Lodge BPOE presents Flag Day program at the hall starting 8:30 PM Friday. Songs include The Star Spangled Banner Auld Lang Syne and America. Speakers include Rev. C. W. Cook Dr. Eri H Sauvignet Ira O Meara and J R Moore with Miss Courtney Slaughter and Mrs J R Moore contributing songs. Public invited to honor the flag.
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Laredo Lodge
C. W. Cook
J. R. Moore
Notable birthday today Henry P Davidson born June 13
Henry P Davidson a New York banker and war council head for the American Red Cross is celebrated on his 51st birthday born in Troy Pennsylvania. His rise from bank clerk to president led to his Morgan firm partnership and later to Wilson's Red Cross leadership during wartime relief efforts. Includes a wartime health notice and an ad for Chamberlain's remedy.
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War Council
the American Red Cross
Troy
New England
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
United States
Mr. Davidson
Wilson
Red Cross War Council
Europe
Rally Tonight at Court House
A large turnout is expected for a 8:30 pm political rally at the courthouse. The second floor offers cool comfort with full lighting and a planned program. Women and men welcome with no contributions or pledges required regardless of political affiliation.
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Weaver
Northfield Student Conference Opens in Moody Tradition
Fast Northfield Massachusetts June 13 The annual religious gathering begun by Dwight L Moody opened with college men from Eastern States and Canada attending. The conference runs under Y M C A auspices with John R Mott as presiding officer and addresser on his experiences abroad at the European battlefronts.
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Irritation
A dependable 35c or 1 bottle of Zemo is advertised to soothe itching and cleanse the skin. It claims to banish irritations pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles with regular use. The E W Rose Co promotes the product and urges readers to watch The Times for offers.
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Diversification push for Laredo farmers sparks packing plant plan
Roy Campbell launches a campaign to end the one crop focus by building a 10,000 cubic foot cold storage and brick packing shed on Santa Rita Ave. He intends to buy produce for cash or pack and ship for growers, aiming to expand Laredo’s vegetable production beyond Bermuda onions. The project, tied to local rally plans at the courthouse, will support dry beans and broader crops. Local ads note Delicatessen offerings and services from J.S. supply stores while reporting on rain prospects and U.S. fumigation plant contracts.
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Roy Campbell
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Consumers Ice & Fuel Co
Laredo
New Orleans
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California
Tip Grande Valley
Lareto
Teething Blues Meet Heat By McGe's Baby Elixir Claim
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with gum pain and stomach upsets. The ad promotes McGe's Baby Elixir as a remedy that corrects sour stomach cools and quiets bowels and aids digestion. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents and 5 percent per bottle.
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