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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1917
Page
4
A reflection on the upcoming anniversary of the U.S. flag expresses pride in its meanings of valor purity and unity. It urges citizens especially youths in Laredo to volunteer for military service in Europe rather than face conscription and stresses the flag as a symbol of liberty justice and opposition to tyranny.
Texas cities include Laredo in forming a new National Guard division. About twelve thousand recruits are needed, as Texans debate selective service and patriotic duty. The piece recalls historic drafts and war bonds, urging volunteer enlistment and readiness.
A compact look at historic events tied to June 13 across centuries: Maryland land grant to Lord Baltimore in 1633. Benedict XIV bans vernacular Bible use in 1757. aluminating first used in America in 1816. 1841 marks Canada's Parliament session in Kingston. 1878 first Congress of European Powers in Berlin.
An old health ad warns that coated tongues signal sluggish bowels causing headaches indigestion and serious illness. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as sugar coated mild effective treatment available at druggists for 25 cents.
New building near completion by M. Little for use as agents furnishing tors will be one of the most modern business houses in Laredo. It will be well lighted day and night with ceiling and side lights, connecting to the new Kress building and transforming the Convent Avenue block into a prime business district site.
In treating whooping cough the key is keeping the cough loose and easy to expectorate. Mrs. P. H. Martin of Peru Indiana reports giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to her child and observing relief. The remedy helped loosen the cough and aided expulsion.
A tiny pocket dictionary issued to U S Marines heading to France promises about a thousand practical phrases with phonetic spellings to help wake companions at dinner and handle knotty language challenges on the firing line. The concise guide fits in a breast pocket for easy use in the field.
Nashville veteran Frank B Kendrick of 4800 Charlotte Ave recalls Civil War service with Company I second Kentucky Cavalry Basil Puke Regiment and Gordon's command. He credits Tanlac with restoring strength appetite and energy enabling a parade in Memphis and a hoped-for longer life despite age and earlier illness.
Advertisement notes a daily watch service from THE TIMES with a subscription price of 50 cents per month offering opportunities or opportunities to stay informed.
Army orders dated June 11 1917 create a Provost Guard for Laredo city with one officer and sixteen NCOs from Fort McIntosh units. Sgt Boyett of Company M 37th Infantry named as assistant Provost Marshal. Guard armed with pistol and club. clubs for disorder control, pistols only in life threat cases. Daily reports to the 37th Infantry Commanding Officer. blue armband with a white P to be worn.
Juan Elias Garza stands charged with killing Rosendo Ramirez in Zapata on March 6, 1941. The case, transferred here, opened yesterday with a special venire forming a jury. Testimony began, with many Zapata witnesses present. Defense is Greer and Hamilton. prosecution by District Attorney Walls.
Notice to the Public. The Border Foundry and Machine Co have installed one of the largest Oxy-Acetylene welding and cutting machines in Southwest Texas and has an experienced mechanic to operate it. Your patronage will receive prompt attention. Phone 812, CON MIMS, Mer. 5-11-tf.
Dr Halsell a leading Laredo physician and Medical Reserve Corps member returned from New York where he attended an American Medical Association meeting. He received a telegram to be prepared to report to Fort Oglethorpe Ga on June 16 with further instructions to follow. If ordered, he will report immediately.
A reliable source reports Mexico will provide free railroad transport to Mexican citizens and Mexican-Americans who fled due to conscription fears. Refugees from border towns will be taken into interior districts with labor shortages where they must work or risk being forced to leave the country.
The Red Cross Pins, issued by the Laredo Chapter of the American Red Cross, are available for purchase at 25 cents each. Miss Clara Nelson handles sales at City Drug Company and Miss Anita Brulard also offers the pins.
Texas-Mexican division conductors arrange an annual Fourth of July train for Laredo to Corpus Christi. A special July 3 departure with an overnight stay in Corpus Christi, return late on the Fourth. A Laredo baseball team will join the excursionists for the seaside contests. The venture faces rolling stock shortages due to troop and supply movement but aims to be among the largest in years.
Advices from Laredo report Percy Winch son of local parents passed a creditable examination for aviation at A and M College. He went to Fort Sam Houston to enter aviation training and has been sent to Austin for the aviation training school. He has been recommended for an officer-flyer commission and will likely become an officer-aviator after three months of schooling. Winch is an efficient mechanic skilled with gasoline engines, with college and practical experience fitting him for service in Uncle Sam's army air corps.
City Tax Collector called on all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for any year from 1885 to 1916 to pay promptly or face suit to foreclose the tax lien and sell property for taxes penalty interest and costs. City Attorney A Winslow warns the action will increase the burden and double taxes. 6-17-30t.
With governors appointing officers for new Texas National Guard regiments, Laredo expects another company and possibly a cavalry troop. Some locals plan to enlist in the regular army, and an infantry company may form alongside the Hidalgo unit. The selective draft law allows joining either state guard or regular army.
B M Alexander local representative for the Laredo Bridge Co. received a New York telegram prompting a $15,000 subscription to Liberty Loan Bonds for the company. He arranged the purchase through the Laredo National Bank where he serves as vice-president.
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