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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
2
Friday's note argues the United States must endure long, strenuous sacrifice to win the war, stressing personal duty, Liberty Loans, Red Cross contributions, and War Savings Stamps. It condemns slackers and German agents, praising Allied resolve and warning against mercy for traitors like treasonous actors tied to Sinn Fein and O Leary.
The article argues an insanity defense may be used to shield Jeremiah O Leary from treason crimes. A New York lawyer linked to O Leary testified comparing him to Harry Thaw, raising questions about his mental state. The piece likens traitors to historically infamous figures to dismiss delusional motives.
Despite strict sugar conservation in Laredo and adherence to food administration laws, a severe sugar shortage has left many families without sweetening, with stores and piloncillo supplies exhausted. Dealers cite transportation delays and facilities as the cause, hoping for a rapid relief and adequate sugar supply soon.
Misses Kate and Mary Hickey of Laredo received a postcard from their brother Pat Hickey a sergeant in the United States Field Artillery announcing his safe arrival in France He enlisted in San Antonio after leaving Laredo about a year ago and has been at Fort Sam Houston until recently Laredo bears note of many local boys now on the battle front and the number grows daily
Thompson Buchanan, famed journalist and playwright, is 41 today. A New York native who grew up in Louisville, he studied at the University of the South and served in the Spanish American War with the 1st Kentucky Regiment. He later became a dramatic critic in New York and published The Castle Comedy, among other works.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Lankford of 2811 Caroline Street Dallas reports her six family members all benefit from Tanlac. She attributes past grippe illness seven years ago to stomach, kidney and nerve troubles, noting improved appetite digestion sleep and energy after starting Tanlac. Sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co. Adv.
Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 1 20 P M Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 2 10 P M
The schedule shows a fast train to St Joute leaving at 10 45 a m arriving 5 10 p m. A night train departs at 9 p m arriving 8 a m. Train No 1 runs from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a m reaching Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 p m arriving Laredo at 2 15 p m.
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman indicted in New York City for opposing the draft during the Volhynia drive in 1917, marking a high profile political case.
Prominent suffrage leader Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham arrives in Laredo to headline events organized by the Woman's Club suffrage department. A reception at the Latin American Club hall is set for 4 to 6 p m with invited guests, followed by an address at Market Hall on Your Vote and How to Use It tonight, and a morning club meeting tomorrow on suffrage work. Acquitted of Charge. AGAPITO BARRERA reports he surrendered after being indicted and was tried in district court yesterday.
A Peru Indiana mother reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased her two daughters whooping cough. The product is recommended to keep coughing loose and ex pectoration easy, with the patient response described as working like a charm.
Local program announces a Sunday baseball game at Caliche Park with Laredos vs Thirty-seventh Infantry, a repeat matchup after last week's close tilt. Both teams bring new material to strengthen lineups, with game time set for 3 pm. Senator Archer Parr, in Webb county for reelection bid, visits the city briefly during his district tour and expresses favorable views.
A note from Fr B Tressey calls Chamberlain's Tablets a wonder claiming nothing beat them. The message suggests trying the remedy for indigestion or constipation.
Local items mention daylight waning after June 21 and requests to join in community activities. Notices highlight speaking events by Mrs Cunningham on suffrage and "Your Vote and How Use It," plus ads for Delicatessen Store, Crescent Garage, and various services. The passage lists upcoming trials, marriage licenses, real estate notices, and a sports event at Caliche Park with the Thirty-seventh Infantry.
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