Soldiers and Morals in Texas Cities Debated
Friday's Daily argues against blanket moral judgments on Texas towns hosting soldiers near Chicago and Fort Sheridan. It defends San Antonio and other Texan cities, questions prohibition of liquor to soldiers, and urges local vigilance over vice while criticizing federal anti-vice campaigns and Sinn Fein rhetoric in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chicago
Laredo
New York
San Antonio
Alamo City
Fort Sheridan
War Department
Baker
Union
Washington
Aiding the Enemies and Irish Home Rule
The piece criticizes Sinn Fein acts as aiding the enemy and labels Irish leaders as blundering. It notes Britain’s clemency toward rebels, pardons offenders, and fears rioting will continue as government proceeds with home rule plans and preparations to quell disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinn
Suffragists With Derisive Banners Stir Controversy
Critics say some suffragists using derisive banners against the president taint the movement. They argue the act will not derail the suffrage effort any more than Judas discredited the twelve apostles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas
Sinn Fein rebels face renewed imprisonment after pardons
Sinn Fein prisoners reportedly react unfavorably to government clemency granted last year. Dispatches suggest some rebels may be returned to their previous cells, signaling renewed punitive action and ongoing political tension surrounding the pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinn
Mexico Considers War Bid Against Kaiser
Mexico grows tense over large payments crossing into enemy hands and signals a possible declaration of war on the Kaiser. Observers watch for shifts in diplomacy and potential mobilization as regional leaders weigh risks and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Band concert draws large crowd on Jarvis Plaza
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band performed last evening on Jarvis Plaza to a huge, appreciative audience. Soldiers filled the lawn, enjoying patriotic airs and classical selections amid a cool outing, with many new recruits among the spectators. The program featured old-time favorites and was praised for its musical quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Plaza
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Overland Cars Sold In Redondo District
The Overland Sales Agency in Redondo reports several recent sales. Mrs Ben Wright bought a 191 Overland Six, Francisco Sada of Monterey took a Willys Knight Four and a light Overland Four, Francisco Trevisio of Monterey purchased two Willys Sixes, T C Jennings took a light Overland Six, and Mrs Whit Neal bought a light Overland Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Laredo
Overland Co
Wilkes
Ben. F. Wright
Francisco Sada
Monterey
Francisco Trevisio
Willys
T. C. Jennings
Mra. Whit Neal
Tanlac credited with curing Houston woman’s stomach issues
A Houston man lauds Tanlac for restoring his wife’s health after years of indigestion and weakness. She rapidly gained weight from ninety seven to one hundred fifteen pounds, sleeping better and feeling strong again after two bottles. Tanlac sold by Windrow Drug Co in Laredo. Also, Fort Sam Houston invites sealed wood supply bids by July 5 1917 for cord wood at Southern Department stations August 1 1917 to June 30 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. MacGinney
Hamilton Street
Houston
Sevral
Industrial Cotton Oil Co
Mr. McGinney
Tanlac
Taniac
Laredo
Windrow Drug Co
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Southern Department
Mrs George W Barnett Active In Red Cross Work
Mrs George W Barnett wife of Major General Barnett U S M C active in Red Cross work photographed at a luncheon for delegates to the American Red Cross war council by Mrs Hugh L Scott at Fort Myer Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Barnett
Barnett
U.S M. C
Red Cross
American Red Cross War Council
Hugh L. Scott
Fort Myer
The Schoolroom Voice in Teaching Speech
The schoolroom voice long seen as reproach, teachers can foster natural easy speech audible to all. Emphasize clear articulation pronunciation and inflection with daily practice and active dialogue. Students should feel they are sharing information, not merely reciting to prove learning, and receive systematic training throughout the course.
Fragmented Slovak History in Hungary and Isolation
A fragmentary historical note claims Slovaks in Hungary face language bans in public and church life. It traces origins to a pre tenth century Slovak kingdom dissolved after Svatopluk I’s reign, leaving Slovaks scattered and never fully assimilated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Svatopluk I
Syimkbod
Mojvi¢ Maligaid
Svatopluk
Laredo Volunteer Fire Department considers chief’s car purchase
A well attended Laredo Volunteer Fire Department meeting and smoker last night covered routine and special business. A proposal to fund a chief Biggio car through a public subscription was approved for expedited response to fires. A luncheon followed as members enjoyed the evening and discussed logistics for the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Richter
House Committee
Texas Mexican Railway stockholders meet in Laredo June 27 1917
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the office of the Company in Laredo Texas on June 27 1917 at 9 00 A M for the purpose of electing Directors and the transaction of such business as may be brought before the meeting. The Board of Directors will also hold a meeting immediately after adjournment of stockholders. L V BONIGER Acting Secretary. 5-26-30t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
May Exports Through Laredo Reach New Highs
The Laredo district reports May exports to Mexico totaling 2 303 347 dollars, the heaviest in the district's history, with domestic exports at 2 283 497 dollars and foreign exports of 19 940. Main items include provisions merchandise mining machinery explosives clothing and various devices. This reflects vast U S trade with Mexico, beyond Eagle Pass Galveston New Orleans and New York figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico
United States
Republic
Eagle Pass
Galveston
New Orleans
New York
Sour Stomach Advice and Home Remedy
A vintage health note explains sour stomach as mild indigestion from rapid eating or overindulgence. It recommends slow eating, thorough chewing, light meat meals, and no supper for prevention. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion when symptoms appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Not Worth It In Arkansas Country Store Trick
A customer enters a country store in Arkansas and asks for a nickel’s worth of a dangerous taste. The clerk pours a sample, offers credit, and asks for a name. The customer replies Honeyfunkel, but the clerk refuses to charge or joke about the misspelled word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
First Day of Summer Echoed in Weather and Local Notices
Almanac note cites possible chilly spring drift amid heat, as residents discuss summer onset. Local ads note accommodations at Bellmont and Kaufman Hotel, and a drive to recruit for infantry with Captain Lobdell in Laredo. Port importations from Mexico listed, plus boiler welding services and perfumes advertised.
First Day of Summer Marks Solstice and Tropic Entry
The article notes Friday, June 22 as the sun's longest day with sunrise at 4 52 and sunset at 7 11. It marks the sun entering the tropic of Capricorn and the start of summer, though it says this has no weather significance. Venus becomes briefly visible again after hiding behind the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
Border Foundry and Machine Co Installs Large Welding Machine
Notice to the public that The Border Foundry and Machine Co has installed one of the largest Oxy-Acetylene welding and cutting machines in Southwest Texas and employed an experienced mechanic to operate it. Patrons will receive prompt attention by phone 812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Border Foundry and Machine Co
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Soldiers and Morals
Ireland
Rhine
Sinn Fein
Red Branch Knights
Kings of
St. Patrick
Sinn Feiner
John D
Thirty-seventh Infantry Band
Big Auto Concern
L. V. Boniger
Laredo Customs District
A. W. McDonald
Remington Typewriter Co
Bellmont
Main Ave
Corpus Christi
Nieto
Kaufman Hotel
Flores Avenue
Inocente Elizondo
Catarina Rodriguez
Edward Green
Florist
Crockett
Ave. C
8Th St
Hubigan’s
Piper’s
Pinaud
R. & Gallet
Refugio
Market Plaza
Ixile
Wilson & Stafford
People’s Pharmacy
Jitneys
J. Nieto
W. Gregg
J. R. Lobdell
Lobdell
Milmo National Bank
Emerson
Laredo Electric and Railway CO
MLE Att Oh
Buick
F. O. B. Laredo
John A. Applewhite
Grant Street
Salinas Avenue
Texas-Mexican Milling Co
Roy Campbell
San Antonio, Texas
T. M.reed
Teneriffe
Bermuda
Adimnee
Jess Cobb
Laredo Milk Products
Salinas Ave
Elks Club
Farragut ST
H. F. Listetter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!