German language in America a fading cultural note
A Saturday column argues against German language use in the United States citing anti German sentiment, German illiteracy in Germany, and a shift to English and Spanish. It discusses wartime attitudes, education, and cultural boycott prospects, noting risks and aviation compared to civilian life and urging cautious acceptance of English.
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Germany
Austria
Heidelberg
Berlin
von Tirpitz
von Ludendorff
von Hindenburg
A Charmed Life Renews War Time Courage in O Brien
Lieut Pat O'Brien escaped a 2000 foot fall and a German camp ordeal to reach freedom in Holland after 70 days on the perilous trek through Belgium. His tale highlights war time providence and the peril of near death among veterans while urging national thrift for War Savings Day proclaimed by Mayor Robert McComb of Laredo for June 28 1918.
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Pat O’brien
O’brien
Belgium
Holland
United States
Texas
National War Savings
Robert McComb
United States Treasury Department
National War Savings Committee
National Treasury Department
A. D
Laredo
Work or Fight Ruling Enforced July First by Webb County Draft Board
Webb County Draft Board announces the work or fight ruling takes effect July 1, placing all registrants in Class One for immediate military calls. The rule narrows deferred classifications to productive occupations, lists nonproductive jobs, and allows idle registrants and certain occupations to lose deferments under local board discretion.
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Webb County Draft Board
Tenerife Bermuda Onion Seed May Not Reach Here
A letter from Teneriffe seed house head Fidelio C Varela warns that German submarines threaten Bermuda onion seed shipments to the United States. The company may suspend steamers to Cuba and New York unless US convoys or submarine-chasers guarantee safe transport. Onion growers urge Congress and the Agriculture secretary to act now or face seed shortages this fall.
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Laredo
Federico C. Varela
Seelman
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Spain
Bermuda
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Varela
Montevideo
Midocean
Cuba
New York
America
Congress
Houston
Saldafia
Victoria Street
Customs House
Flag Day Exercises by Laredo Elks Impress Attendees
The Laredo Lodge of Elks held Flag Day ceremonies at the Elks Hall. Despite a smaller crowd than expected, the program flowed smoothly and left attendees with a sense of reverence. Readings and songs included The Star Spangled Banner and Auld Lang Syne, with contributions from Rev. W. Cook, Dr. E. H. Sauvignet, J. R. Moore, Miss Courtney Slaughter, and Ira O’Meara.
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Elks Hall
Laredo
Immigration Inspector Examination to Be Held July 6 1918
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for mounted watchman on July 6 at listed locations. Vacancies in the Immigration Service at Brownsville Del Rio Eagle Pass El Paso Hidalgo Laredo Presidio Rio Grande Roma and Terlingua Texas at 100 dollars monthly and 20 dollars for mount maintenance will be filled from this exam. Appointees must perform border guard duty to detect and prevent illegal entry of aliens and must furnish their own mounts.
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Civil Service Commission
United States Civil Service Commission
Immigration Service
Brownsville
del Rio
Eagle Pass
el Paso
Hidalgo
Laredo
Presidio
Rio Grande
Roma
Terlingua
Texas
United States
Board authority to excuse non productive employment
The passage states that removal of a registrant from home to take a new occupation may be considered a reasonable excuse for non productive employment if it would cause unusual hardship to the registrant or family or require unsuitable employment of women. The board may weigh any relevant circumstance in deciding if a given employment change is acceptable.
Grand Jury Adjourns After Two Days in Laredo
The district court grand jury, after two days and seven indictments for violation of the dry zone law, was discharged. Indictments named Juan Canuche, Pedro Sepulveda, and Agapito Barrera. District Attorney Walls set next week for trial docket beginning Monday with a jury to hear cases and clear the docket.
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J. F Mullally
Times
Juan Canuche
Pedro Sepulveda
Agapito Barrera
Walls
Big Talent to Clash at Caliche Park Tomorrow
A notable baseball game is set at Caliche Park tomorrow afternoon featuring the Laredos facing the Thirty-seventh Infantry. The Infantry lineup includes several reinforced recruits from Fort McIntosh, promising a sensational match with a grandstand now roofed and expanded seating. A large crowd is expected, inviting local fans to witness top level play.
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Caliche Park
Laredos
Fort McIntosh
Holy Cross Celebrates 75th Anniversary in Worcester
Holy Cross College marks its 75th founding anniversary with preparations for events starting tomorrow. bishops, clergy, and alumni nationwide attend reunions, pageants, and speeches honoring founder Bishop Benedict Fenwick. Holy Cross, founded in 1843, has grown from a few students to hundreds and boasts nearly 2000 graduates.
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Worcester
Mass
Holy Cross College
America
Benedict Joseph Fenwick
Boston
Bishop Fenwick
Holy Cross
Catholic Hierarchy
Social Calendar in Laredo Club Notes and Announcements
Saturday events include Red Cross Dressings and Knitting groups led by Mrs. Gill Mrs. Mac Gregor and Mrs Bistetter plus St Ursula Guild at the Con vent and a Ladies night at the Infantry Club Sunday schedules feature church league meetings at Epworth Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist groups Monday lists Red Cross Surgical activities Hospital Supply Room and Junior Red Cross at the high school with a Library Woman's Club gathering and Sunbeam Band. The Times invites social items while noting signatures from readers and upcoming marriage notices and various reports on local moves and society notes.
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Surgical Red Cross
L Gill
Red Cross
MacGregor
Bistetter
St. Ursula Guild of Red Cross
37Th Infantry Club
Norman Witting
M. T. Cogley
J. O. Buenz
G. R. Weber
Woman's Club
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Personal notices of officials and visitors visit
Major Walter L. Woodul assistant adjutant general is here today from Austin on official business. Woodlief Thomas is in the city for a short visit. I. W. Seabury Esq of Brownsville is in the city attending the district court. R. B. Echols J. Y. Harris Ed. B. Kotula and G. A. Moreland left at noon today in automobile for Corpus Christi.
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Walter L. Woodul
Austin
Woodlief Thomas
I. W. Seabury, Esq
Brownsville
R. B. Echols
J. Y. Harris
Ed. B. Kotula
G. A. Moreland
Corpus Christi
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau note
Weather forecast from United States Weather Bureau New Orleans for The Times via Telephone Co. predicts tonight and Sunday fair skies.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
The
Telephone Co
Local Weather Report Fort McIntosh 24 Hours Ending 7 AM
Observations for Fort McIntosh show a maximum temperature of 98 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees for the last 24 hours. Winds are from the southeast. Skies are clear.
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Fort McIntosh
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