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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
11
Pedro Sepulveda fled the district court after a 10:00 a.m. arraignment and a juror shortage, causing his $1,000 bond to be forfeited with bondsmen liable. Agapito Barrera, indicted for zone-law violations, was acquitted by a district court jury yesterday afternoon.
Laredo residents report back pain relief from Doan's Kidney Pills with testimonials from police officer G. Vasquez of 608 Houston St. He notes backache eases after use and advises others to seek Doan's Kidney Pills at 60 cents from local dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
Mrs. Threadgill, chairwoman of the Woman's Hobby Club, calls on Webb County women to register for the July 27 primaries. She notes the attorney general’s evolving guidance and urges all women to register between June 26 and July 11 regardless of residence near towns of 10,000.
All persons in Laredo and vicinity who purchased Trust Fund certificates from S. Pandolfo should communicate at once with A. L. Vidaurri at the Laredo National Bank. Dated June 20, 1931.
Mrs. Violet S Oberfeldt announces activities with the Red Cross Surgical Dressing Room in charge in the forenoon and Hospital Garment Supply Room in the afternoon. Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls meet with Mrs A Poggenpohl at 4. Boy Scouts Troop 2 meet at 8. Dance at Latin American Club. Saturday features Surgical Dressing Room in forenoon and Knitting Unit at 4 with Mrs W W MacGregor. Tuesday Knitting Circle with Mrs C Withoff. Ladies Night at the 37th Infantry Club.
A loose community column lists names returning from travels and visits across San Antonio and Waco with others heading to Carrisburg and New Orleans. It notes a Red Cross benefit dance at Elks Hall on June 27 and a knitting circle session, followed by Dr. Frank Crane praising the Red Cross as a unifying force amid war rumors and human conflict.
A discourse on mercy over pride, praising the Red Cross as humanity’s silent protest against war and calamity. It speaks of mercy transcending nations and races, envisioning a world federation and a universal flag of humanity over the Parliament of Man.
Pitcher Fred Toney of Cincinnati opened the campaign with five straight wins while Johnny Evers eyed Dick Rudolph for a France trip had Rudolph not rejoined the Blues. Fred McMullin’s injury halted his best White Sox form, and Eastern league Bridgeport squads face soft play as Skiff patrols center field.
A miscellany notes that the Vatican faces reorganizing finances due to wartime charity and relief costs. English rural belief links a bride speaking to her husband by name before he speaks to her for a happy marriage. Norah, a yellow Irish terrier with British troops, claims 100000 rats killed in trench warfare. New Zealand’s first overseas dominion fleet comprised four lightly armored boats bought and fitted over fifty years ago.
A brief quip in Formisa notes a wife costs five shillings, with a counterpoint claiming a good wife is worth it. The exchange is attributed to Pearson's and includes a Mrs Homespun reference.
The forecast from New Orleans bureau via The Times reports Tonight and Saturday generally fair with Fort McIntosh observations: max 98 and min 70, southeast wind, clear. An ad-like note promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for cholera morbus, citing Huntington Indiana mother Mrs Charles Enyeart and two sick children in summer 1911.
Ottawa announces national registration to count every Canadian over 16 for military and industrial planning. About five million people expected. 17 superintendents, 231 registrars, 60,000 deputy registrars to operate 7 am to 10 pm booths nationwide. Noncompliance carries heavy penalties including fines, vote loss, and travel or employment bans.
This brief health note defines sour stomach as mild indigestion from fast eating or unsuitable foods. It advises eating slowly chewing well, limiting meat, and avoiding supper. It suggests Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
The Provost Marshal General Crowder says 8 976 registrants will be sent July 15 to training schools. Texas calls 8 150 registrants for July 5 11 and 15 with about 5 000 white. A British air officer says American air and seaplanes could fly to the western front by next summer using a trans Atlantic route. first flight to be in fall in a British made machine. The Austrian offensive appears defensive in the mountains and Piave. Italians press attacks and hold 11 000 Austrian prisoners.
Chicago news reports that the Post Office Department will decide on a Chicago to St. Louis aerial mail service largely after Miss Katherine Stimson's trial flight tomorrow to survey the route. Stimson, an experienced aviator, recently flew the distance between Chicago and New York.
Indianapolis hosts the first annual National Altrusa Clubs convention over the next two days. The organization gathers businesswomen from across the country to inspire high ideals and service to society.
Rome reports June 21 that Austrian efforts to widen the Montello Kristone Piave northeastern salient failed. In the south the enemy crossed the Monte Belluna railway at seven points but was stopped. Premier Orlando announces the developments.
Copenhagen reports June 21 that Prague's industrial district faces acute strain. The Vienna Freie Press says Austria must raise bread rations or risk further public anger, with revolution possible if not done.
Paris reports French forces last night strengthened their hold near the Faverelle-Soissons line and made gains close to Haut Vesnes, signaling tactical improvement in the sector.
London reports further British raids last night in the Arras region near Albert. The action followed prior offensives, with press notes emphasizing tactical movements and battlefield developments across northern France during June.
June 21 marks the national independence day as artillery salutes and the flag rise over public buildings recall the 1867 fall of Mexico City to Gen Diaz's republican forces. Count Khevenhuller held the city for Maximilian. Diaz's siege ended imperial rule in the Napoleonic invasion.
Washington reports heavy German patrol losses northwest of Chateau Thierry and in the Woëvre district per Pershing. London notes worsening food conditions and growing discontent in Germany, with a Krupp worker cited. Geneva cites Munich Post on the Kaiser speech and lack of gratitude to Germans.
Irving Cobb, famed humorist, was toasted in New York by admirers before heading to the war zone. He laughed at being optimistic even in hard times. The tale shifts to Wash White jailed for life after a gin and poker party murder, greeting fellow prisoner Cahoun Clay with a grim quip about his sentence.
Secretary Baker said today that American troops are holding the line for a distance of about 3 and 8 miles on the western front. The statement emphasizes continued U S positions and tactical stability amid ongoing operations.
The June 21 casualty tally lists 58 servicemen with six killed in action and one died of wounds, plus three died of disease, 27 severely wounded, and one wounded with undetermined degree. Homer G Harris of Thurber Texas was killed in action.
In a Bancroft School classroom this week a teacher asked students the name of Japan's emperor. An informed boy answered McAdoo, reflecting classroom chatter reported by the Kansas City Star.
Classified note invites readers to watch The Times daily for opportunities with a monthly rate of 666. The terse line suggests a recurring paid listing or subscription prompt without additional details.
The June 21 casualty list reports 127 sailors and Marines affected. Ten killed in action, 19 died of wounds, 98 wounded severely. Texans listed among the severely wounded include Clarence S. Markham and Lloyd Hale of Dallas, Charles S. Brooks of Bedias, and Peter J. J. Cady of Beaumont.
The first American aviators to fly on the Italian front have blown two holes in an Austrian bridge across the Piave, as reported from Italian headquarters on June 21.
British casualties for the week ending today aggregated 36 620 in the London report. The tally reflects wartime losses across services with no breakdowns provided in the current telegraph form.
The first bale of 1918 cotton arrived in Galveston today selling for 675 dollars. In Atlantic City New Jersey the Boardwalk hosted Civil War veterans and their families for the Grand Army encampment. A two day program of business and entertainment was prepared for the gathering.
Halifax marks Natal Day with a low key program due to wartime. The 169th anniversary of the city’s founding is observed mainly through addresses recounting Cornwallis landing in 1744, with few athletic events or festivities.
Knoxville June 21 The American Association of Agricultural College Editors met at the University of Tennessee to discuss ways of boosting agricultural production to aid the war effort. Editorial heads from state agricultural colleges and experiment stations across the country attended.
British delegate Appleton challenged militarism at the Trade Union Congress in New York saying war cannot be defended logically. He mocked the idea that standing armies are essential by likening it to a lecturer claiming water is needed to learn to swim, otherwise people would drown.
Garfield, a fuel controller, recounted a story about a heated exchange between a coal man and a driver. The driver insists the coal is two tons, while the coal man questions the weighing and apologizes after a mistaken correction.
A Boston Transcript quip recalls a London bus encounter where a civilian offers a seat to a woman, who retorts she won’t accept favors from slackers. He counters that Gallipoli gave him powder enough to reach Constantinople quickly, a wry historical dig in a light social note.
A Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph item quotes a teacher explaining he cannot attend to students and experiments at once. He warns that if anything goes wrong the entire laboratory could blow up and urges pupils to move closer to follow the demonstration.
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