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!
This newspaper page contains 40 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1917
Page
3
Advices from Mexico report peace and order largely restored with general stagnancy due to de moraled finances. Bandit activity around San Luis Potosi persists but has declined, while Villa operations remain the main concern for the Carranza administration as raids are pursued.
Notice that the Texas Mexican Railway Company stock holders annual meeting will be at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 27 1917 at 9 00 A M to elect directors and transact business. The board will meet immediately after adjournment. L V Boniger acting secretary. 26 80t
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Band performs a semi monthly concert on Jarviz Plaza this evening, continuing the first and third Thursday schedule. The program will mix classical selections with popular patriotic airs and medleys in line with national sentiment as America stands at arms.
The exodus of Mexican laborers continues despite assurances and exemptions. Farmers and industries feel the impact as trains bring many leaving the United States to avoid conscription. Plowing time looms with fewer workers, risking smaller harvests and reduced acreage across the state.
A Huntington mother praises Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for quick relief during her two children’s 1911 illness. The ad urges households to keep a bottle ready to combat cholera morbus in neighborhoods where medicine is hard to obtain.
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with gum pain and stomach upset. McGEER'S BABY ELIXIR is advertised to correct sour stomach, cool and quiet bowels, and aid digestion. Priced at 25c and 60c per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Douglas Fairbanks appears at the Royal in In Again Out Again this afternoon and tonight. At the Strand, His Father's Son stars Lionel Barrymore Irene Hawley. Remington rep A W McDonald stops at the Bender. Local items note sales, hotel rates, tractor demonstrations, horsemanship drills for Fort McIntosh Fourteenth Cavalry, welded boiler services, florists, imported goods from Mexico, licenses, and local business notices, all dated June 11 1911 and nearby.
A traditional remedy claims to purify, strengthen, and regulate the bowels. Regular use is said to support daily work, with discomfort noted if skipped. Sold by druggists for 50 cents.
Captain J. R. Lobdell has been appointed Regimental Adjutant on Col Guessaz staff. He is recruiting a Headquarters Company focused on clerical skills. See Captain Lobdell in the Milmo National Bank Building.
A Peru resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for easing coughing fits and aiding expectoration in whooping cough. The testimonial mentions Mrs P H Martin and endorses the medicine as effective.
A bold quatrain expresses preference for rugged self reliance over slackness. It declares a man who did nothing worthwhile deserves no praise, ending with a sardonic epitaph about lacking a little stuffing. The verse voice imitates El Tejano style and the idea of pride in hard living.
Wednesday notices describe the Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs R L Woodul at nine. Mrs Fred Mally to host bridge at 9 45 at Mrs C M Fish home. Miss Frances Alexander to entertain at Auction Bridge at four. The Baptist Church gathering is at four in the afternoon.
A lengthy society column lists numerous departures and journeys from Laredo and Corpus Christi, noting relatives and friends headed to Monterey San Antonio Mexico and Indianapolis. It records a wedding guest list, a fishing trip report, a fifth birthday party, and a large afternoon party with games, a piñata breaking a cake ceremony, and the names of many attendees.
Oscar Koepke of Corpus Christi is in Laredo on business. Mason Williams of San Antonio attends district court. Chas M Schoenfeld returns from San Antonio. Mr and Mrs 8S N Johnson leave for San Antonio. Mrs George W Davidson and child visit while Mr Davidson works on cantonment contracts. List of names and cities follows.
William T. Lopp chief of the Alaska division of the U S Bureau of Education is 53 today. Indiana native educated at Hanover College. He mentored in Alaska since 1890 as missionary teacher and educator. He also led the Northern Alaska native school 1904 to 1909 and traveled Arctic coast with reindeer and interior Alaska with dogs. He directed the Point Barrow relief deer drive in 1897 98 driving 400 deer over 750 miles with four Eskimos.
A compact tally of events on June 21 across history. From the 1675 foundation of St. Pauls Cathedral in London to 1788 New Hampshire joining the Federal constitution, and 1192 Paris mob action forcing Louis XVI to wear the red cap.
An old notice promotes White Cream Vermifuga to expel worms in children. It claims prompt worm removal and improved health, pricing 25 cents per bottle and availability at all druggists. The language resembles period advertising with caution about disease risk.
From Petrograd despatches the congress of soldiers and workers delegates from across Russia voted confidence in the provisional government. They adopted a resolution for immediate military offensive resumption and army reorganization. A war cabinet was formed with army leaders and technical representatives.
Petrograd reports martial law in Tomsk western Siberia after pardoned criminals joined militant anarchists. Over 1,500 pardoned offenders arrested and about 800 more detained. Twenty people killed and several injured in the unrest.
New York reports eight killed and many wounded in a clash between government troops and supporters of the Kirsa republic in Tamboy province. The incident stems from the refusal to recognize the Petrograd government's authority.
In Dublin on June 21 Sinn Fein supporters who had staged prior demonstrations clashed again. About 500 people carrying Sinn Fein flags attacked homes of former soldiers with Union Jacks, smashing windows and stoning police. Eight men and five women were arrested.
Rome reports that two Italian steamers and five sailing ships were torpedoed by submarines during the last week. Two additional steamers were attacked but escaped, according to the official weekly statement released today.
Rome June 21 Prince Udine head of the Italian mission to the United States has been awarded a silver medal for valor for fourteen months command of a destroyer and for an important mission on the enemy coast. The announcement commends combative ardor naval skill and elevated character giving a constant example of military value.
London June 21 official front dispatch says there are no events of especial interest amid ongoing operations.
Paris June 21 German submarine after torpedoing a British steamer turned its guns on the life boats killing eight of their occupants, the admiralty announced today.
Berlin reports heavy French losses as German forces storm French positions northeast of Soissons on a 1500 yard front, according to an official statement.
Paris reports fresh German troops from the Russian front suffered heavy losses as the French recaptured part of positions seized yesterday east of Vauxillon on the Aisne. The war office says French gains continued east of Mont Carnillet last night.
By Associated Press Washington June 21 suffrage banners bearing the same inscriptions as yesterday were torn down as fast as produced by both women and men. A police matron took into custody Mrs Dee Richardson for tearing the first banner. No injuries were reported. A police captain urged militants to enlist. Also on June 21 extension of excess profits taxes to individuals and businesses was approved by the senate finance committee, with an anticipated additional $100 million from individuals.
The Rockefeller Foundation announced a five million dollar donation to the Red Cross on June 21 in New York. This substantial grant supports disaster relief and humanitarian work undertaken by the organization.
In Washington DC on June 21, the longest day of the year, the sun’s position over the Tropic of Cancer marks the summer debut at 7 06 PM. Today’s daylight lasts more than fifteen hours with sunrise at 4 50 AM and sunset at 8 07 PM.
The Italian War Commission led by the Prince of Udine was welcomed at City Hall by Mayor Mitchel and Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler. The visit continues through Saturday with entertainments including a hotel banquet and a public reception at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Fiesta of Friendship in San Diego opened amid favorable prospects. California and the city host the event to foster U S Mexico ties with conferences and social activities planned through the week. Governor Esteban Cantu of Lower California and his military staff arrive with the Twenty-thirds Mexican Infantry Band.
The Times reports the Kress 5-10-25 Store will hold a grand opening on Hidalgo street and Convent Avenue in Laredo. A Friday June 29 reception runs 3 to 5 pm and 7:30 to 9 pm with a music band and display goods but no sales. The store opens for business the next morning at 8 o clock, promising a major addition to Laredo’s commercial life.
Discussion in Mexico City shows many public men convinced of the advisability of breaking off relations with Germany as Hl Universal campaigned yesterday. Pro German papers countered with their own attack.
Columbus Ohio June 21 Organizing Ohio women for broader war service is planned at a state convention opening tomorrow. Prominent women from cities and towns arrive to attend the gathering with H Anna Quinn Columbus attorney and president of the Ohio Business Women's League presiding.
Winona Minn June 21 Elks gathering in this city attracts 2000 members and friends from across Minnesota. Edward Righter of New Orleans grand exalted ruler attends as honored guest as the convention runs through tomorrow.
Louisville June 21 Special effort to illuminate library problems raised by the national crisis will mark the annual conference of the American Library Association in Louisville. Expert librarians from many sections of the United States and Canada attend sessions that run through most of the week. The program calls for full discussion of how libraries can best serve the country during the war and seeks the wisest broad contribution of service.
A fragment from the New York Evening World features a reformer declaring a mission to rescue local girls, with a questioning line about saving a blonde and pleading for help from a professor. The terse dialogue hints at a sensational or sensationalized moral crusade in a town.
A large Black boy fills Gus Karger’s car with gas when Karger asks if he will enlist in the army. The boy replies that Germany has not harmed him and that Ali forgives her, reflecting a streetwise retort captured by the Washington Star.
A vintage advertisement urges quick action at first sign of a cold. It claims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cuts phlegm relieves congestion and soothes inflammation. The product is marketed as suitable for children and popular with singers and public speakers, price 25 cents at druggists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.