Lettuce variety tests show disease resistance and seed trends
Fred W. Mally, county agent, reports February sowings of lettuce seed performed for a variety test. Improved Hanson shows strongest disease resistance and vigor, with Iceberg, Los Angeles Market, and New York types noted for further testing. Seedings March 26 reveal good germination. Florida Header and Dixie Hardhead show seed tendencies. cultural practices stress shallow cultivation and soil fertility to avoid bolting.
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Denver
Big Boston
Simpson
Janson
Hanson
Boston
Harry
All Seasons
Florida
Holyrood
Hastings Seed Co
Atlanta
Hastings
Dixie Hardhead
Los Angeles
New York
Fred
W. Mally
Red Cross Committee At Work In Laredo
The Laredo Chapter Red Cross group led by Mrs. J W Brewster reports initial subscriptions toward the $5000 local quota. Some residents refused to contribute without reasons. Headquarters are at the Times office with secretary Miss Brulard ready to collect, as the fund supports wounded soldiers in France.
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Laredo
the Red Cross
J. W. Brewster
Times Office
Old Maids Mentioned in Tit-Bits Quip at Wedding
Grandma jokes at a wedding that Billy did well to marry an old maid. The son asks why and she explains that young gals are flighty while widows are overbearing, but old maids are thankful and agreeable.
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Billy
Grandma
Gals
Widders
Social Calendar Highlights This Weekend
Friday box party at Strand Theater hosted by Mrs. L A Morrow honoring her daughter Eleanor. Saturday bridge party at nine thirty in the morning hosted by Miss Gladys Howell. Boy Scouts meet at seven p m. Ladies Night at the Thirty seventh Infantry Club.
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L. A. Morrow
Strand Theater
Eleanor
Gladys Howell
Bridge
Boy Scouts
Thirtyseventh Infantry Club
Before the Storm and War of Courage in Verse
Mrs Frank Higgins and children joined Judge and Mrs Greer and others visiting after months in the city, then departed for Darwin. Red Cross opens a renewal station in the Laredo Times office to raise funds, with Miss Anita Brulard in charge. Numerous visits, social events, and bridge parties fill the week as ladies aid groups meet, plan summer dispersals, and host luncheons.
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Frank Higgins
J. W. Greer
Red Cross Chapter
Laredo
Anita Brulard
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
R. L. Woodul
Mesdames Little
Calhoun
Hall
Yost
Anderson
Wood
Keithley
Hostetter
Gerstman
Personal notes and arrivals listed in society column
Mrs. Foy Gillespie traveled yesterday to Weatherford to visit her sister Mrs. Stokes. P. V. Milmo and three sons arrived in the city from San Antonio and left today for Monterey. A long list of names and origins follows, including residents and visitors from San Antonio New York St. Louis Monterrey Mexico City and Houston among others.
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Mrs. Foy Gillespie
Weatherford
Mrs. Stokes
P. V. Milmo
City
San Antonio
Monterey
Bender
H. A. Rubio
St. Louis
John Buratovich
Clarkson
Houston
J. S. Brown
Corpus Christi
Pitts
A. Smith
D. M. Narsh
Micke Clarker
R. H. Jeffrey
Wife
Saltillo
Edwin D. Garnes
D. J. Moran
D. M. Sutor
el Paso
This Date in History June 22 1777 to 1916 Highlights
A compact reference of notable events spanning 1777 to 1916. It notes British evacuation from New Brunswick to Amboy in 1777, cholera death in New York City in 1832, Paris barricade fighting in 1848, major San Francisco fire in 1851, Arkansas readmission in 1868, Terror torpedo boat disabled near San Juan in 1898, Jane Toppan’s insanity verdict in 1902, royal coronations in 1906 and 1911, Taft renomination and Roosevelt bolt in 1912, Mexican tensions and WWI military moves around 1915–1916, and wartime Allied air raids and Verdun battles.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Amboy
New York City
Stop that Summer Cough with Dr Kings New Discovery
Colds and warm weather bring coughs and grippy feelings. Dr Kings New Discovery is advertised with antiseptic ingredients that fight germs and loosens their hold. It claims laxative effects purge germs and cleanse the system. Pleasant balsams soothe inflammation and aid rest. Millions sold. 50c to 1.00 at druggists. Used for nearly 50 years.
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Dr. King
Elegant Garden Party With Auction Bridge Fetes Friends
A refined gathering yesterday featured shasta daisies and ferns throughout the home. Guests enjoyed a two course luncheon and auction bridge with tallies marking scores. Mrs. BE. H. Buenz won an artistic tray, Mrs. J. B. Morton took second for lingerie, while Mrs. McComb received a lace collar and Mrs. W. T. Hill a hand embroidered sofa pillow. Attendees included Miss Amar Penn, Marie Mowry, Josephine Mesdames BH. H. Buenz.
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Mesdames Huberich
Fish
Higgins
Hamilton
Schmidt
Julia Schultz
Alma Pierce
Mesdames G. W. Derby
Huberich
Gilbreath
C. C. Biggio
Ilfeld
McComb
Christen
Biskamp
Wager
Greer
A. C. Hamilton
J. B. Barton
BE. H. Buenz
Japan Offers Aid to Russian Allies in Reform Effort
Finnish newspapers report Japan offers to aid the Russian government in reorganizing its army and restoring democracy. The coverage says Japan hopes Russia will soon resume combatant status and rejoin the war effort.
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Japan
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Russia
Italian Successes Reported in Dolomites and Carso
Rome June 22 official statement reports Italian successes in the Dolomite region and on the Carso plateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dolomite
Carso Plateau
Constantine Arrives in Thun on Special Train
Constantine former king of Greece arrives in Thun Switzerland last night by a special train with a suite of thirty persons.
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Constantine
Thun
Switzerland
Greece
Germans Repulsed After German Assault on Teuton Heights
Paris report states after heavy artillery prep last evening German forces attacked Teuton heights. The official account notes they penetrated forward French posts but were driven back after a sharp and decisive clash.
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Paris
Teuton Heights
Austrian Premier Fails to Reconstruct Cabinet
Count Henry Clam Martinic, premier of the Austrian cabinet recently resigned, has failed in his bid to reconstitute the ministry. A Vienna despatch reports he asked Emperor Charles to invite another to undertake the task.
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Amsterdam
Henry Clam Martinic
Vienna
Charles
Danish Steamer Sunk by German Submarine
Danish steamer torpedoed in the North Sea on June 4 according to Dutch ship officers who arrived in New York on June 22. The Danish crew was rescued after the sinking by the submarine attack.
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New York
North Sea
Norwegian Steamer Cedric Sunk Off Copenhagen
Copenhagen reports the Norwegian steamer Cedric has sunk after a collision or disaster. The captain and twelve crew members are missing, with crews of other ships aiding search efforts as authorities confirm the loss of the vessel.
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London
Cedric
Copenhagen
After the War Topics to Lead Southern Textile Meeting
The Southern Textile Association met at Wrightsville Beach on June 22 for a two day session focused wholly on business. Leading topics include After the War What of the Textile Trade and The New Dyestuff Industry. All social features were omitted due to the war.
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Wilmington
N. C
Southern Textile Association
Wrightsville Beach
Oldfield and De Palma Set for Nerve Racking Milwaukee Race
The two top American car pilots Barney Oldfield and Ralph De Palma prepare for a heavyweight match race at State Fair grounds track Milwaukee on June 23 for a 5000 purse. Crowds are expected to be record breaking as Oldfield drives an enclosed steel bodied car and De Palma picks his 120 mile per hour racer.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Barney Oldfield
Ralph de Palma
America
State Fair Grounds
Oldfield
Chicago Speedway
de Palma
Sloan's Liniment Eases Aches and Pains Close Read
Stated as a quick, clean remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and lumbago Sloan's Liniment is advertised as easier to apply than plasters or ointments not clogging pores or staining skin. Available at druggists in 26 50 and 1.00 dollar sizes.
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Sloan
Americans Take Over Six British Field Hospitals in France
British headquarters in France reports that American doctors nurses and enlisted men have quietly taken over six major field hospitals over the past fortnight freeing British staff for front line duties. American surgeons aided at Messines but no German prisoners were aboard the returning British steamer according to the British vice consul at the Atlantic port.
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Associated Press
France
Messines
Atlantic
Women Arrested Blocking Traffic at Capitol Protest
Washington police detained two women who carried banners and refused to disperse near the capitol. At headquarters they were charged with obstructing traffic and released on recognizance.
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Washington
Capitol
President seeks uniform steel price fix nationwide
Washington on June 22 reports President Denman of the Emergency Fleet Corporation will ask the federal trade commission to establish a uniform steel and steel products price for all industries across the country.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Denman
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Senate committee to probe basic material costs for wartime
Washington June 22 the senate interstate commerce committee decided to begin an inquiry into the production prices and transportation costs of steel copper and other basic materials under government supervision during the war. Coal will be the first subject taken up.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Flying Field Contracts Let at Belleville
Contracts were let today for the fourth of the nine government flying fields at Belleville Illinois. work proceeds on the project during June.
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Flying
Washington
Belleville
Roumanian Mission Arrives at Pacific Coast Port
The Roumanian Mission to the United States arrived at a Pacific Coast port on June 22, marking a formal arrival of the delegation in the country. The party proceeded to begin its official activities and establish relations with local authorities.
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Pacific Coast
United States
Norte sinking claim tied to Liverpool submarine incident
An American Atlantic Port dispatch notes Captain Foster of the Garland line believes a submarine was sunk near Liverpool on June 4. He declined to comment further.
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Foster
Garland Line
Norte
Liverpool
Forty Accused Under Arrest in Anti-Conscription Case
Federal officials announced that 40 of 55 men indicted for anti-conscription activities have been arrested. Some defendants are said to have fled Texas, with Dallas reporting the developments dated June 22.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Nothing Like Preparedness in a Bridal Hint
A maid Mary tells her mistress she plans to resign to marry a man she does not know by name. She hints he sits across the chapel and is watching her, prompting light speculation about a clerical romance. The exchange appears in a Philadelphia Press captioned gossip item.
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Mary
Philadelphia Press
Watch THE TIMES daily for up to 600 per month
A brief notice offers a daily opportunity to earn up to 600 monthly by engaging with THE TIMES. It promises steady income through ongoing tasks or opportunities, suggesting a straightforward payout model and regular work flow.
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the Times
Cotton Free Zone Proposed in Texas to Bar Pink Boll Worm
Secretary Houston asks Congress for a 500000 emergency appropriation to create a cotton free zone 50 to 100 miles wide along the Rio Grande to prevent pink boll worm incursion from Mexico. The report notes cottonseed and products totals: mills received 4,461,402 tons, crushed 4,369,760 tons, on hand 105,971 tons as of May 31.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mexico
Texas
Rio Grande
Congress
Houston
Census Bureau
Pacific Northwest Golf Championship Planned at Waverley Club
Portland organizers announce next week's Pacific Northwest Golf championship at Waverley County Club. Funds normally used for trophies will go to the Red Cross. Participants are expected from Tacoma Seattle Vancouver Butte Salem and other Northwest cities plus California.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest Golf Association
Waverley
Red Cross Fund
Tour
Will Ingle
Pest
Tacoma
Vancouver
Butte
Seattle
Salem
Northwest
California
Knights Templar Conclave Opens in Miles City Montana
Miles City Mont June 22 the Knights Templar of Montana gather for the annual grand commandery conclave with exhibition drills street parade and social functions. After two days of business sessions many Sir Knights and their ladies proceed to Minneapolis for the imperial council meeting of the Mystic Shrine.
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Miles City
Mont
Knights Templar of
Montana
Grand Commandery
Minneapolis
Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
Can Conservation Day Ties Up Missouri Cans
Jefferson City June 22 Missouri conserves by mobilizing every tin can glass jar and earthware vessel to uphold Can Conservation Day. State preparedness groups and women’s clubs led a broad drive to remove usable containers from households and prevent boys from tying cans to dogs and Towser.
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Jefferson City
Moa
Missouri
Track-walker Rejects Kansas City Recruiter
A husky Kansas man was rejected by a recruiting officer who said he was flatfooted and could not stand marching. He protested he could outwalk the entire group, claiming to be a track-walker on the Santa Fe, then left amid official embarrassment.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Capper
Missionary Education Movement Congress Opens at Blue Ridge
The Missionary Education Movement Congress opened at Blue Ridge, N. C. on June 22 and will run through the month. Early registration signals large attendance. Daily addresses and discussions by prominent missionaries and church workers fill the program.
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Blue Ridge
Missionary Education Movement Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross Committee AT Work
BOY Scout
Violet
Oberfeldt
Eleanor Robbins Wilson
Thos. R. Worsham
Darwin
Eusebio Garcia
Miss Ofelia
Mr. Garcia
Ojuelos
John Ed.Ward
Robert C. Robinson
Washington, D. C
Fort Myer
Field Artillery
Corinne
Louisiana
D. M. Butler
C.H. Bell
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Francess Alexander
San Francisco
Arkansas
San Juan
Porto Rico
St. Paul
Charles Dwight Sigsbee
Jane Toppan
Trondjem
Haakon VII of
Norway
Queen Maud
Edward
George V
Queen Mary of England
Westminster Abbey
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Carranza
Lemberg
Kovel
Posina
le Mort Homme
Verdun
Chamber Deputies
Karlsruhe
Bar-le- Duc
Luneville
Gannizing Democracy
ARMY
Pacific Northwest Golf
Knights Templar
Missionary Educational Congress
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