Laredo Nationals Defeat Thirty seventh Infantry at Caliche Park
Local note reports the Laredo Nationals triumphed 8 to 2 over the Thirty seventh Infantry team before a large crowd at Caliche Park. Other items cover bond for Joseph Englehardt, recruitment efforts by Captain Davis McGown, import shipments from Mexico, a Revival at the Y M C A camp, marriage licenses, and A H Dodier & Bros grand opening of a new annex.
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Caliche Park
Laredo
Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Davis McGown
Hutchings
Texas Field Artillery
San Antonio
Artillery
Texas National Guard
Jack Lobdell
Mexico
Ixile
J. N. Campbell
Thirtyseventh Infantry Camp
Santos Marroquin
Felis Guerrero
Inocencio EB. Izquierdo
Refugio Cantero
A. H. Dodier & Bros
Local Youth Enlists in Navy at Corpus Christi
Nelly H. Hamlin of Corpus Christi has enlisted in the United States Navy at the Corpus Christi recruiting station. He is the brother of Horace H. Hamlin and formerly worked for the St. L., B. & M. railroad at Kingsville. He chose to serve as a fighting man for his country.
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Nelly H. Hamlin
Laredo
Uncle Sam
Navy
Corpus Christi
Horace H. Hamlin
Nelly
St. L
Kingsville
Border Foundry Announces Large Oxy-Acetylene 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. An experienced mechanic will operate it and patrons will receive prompt attention. Phone 812. CON MIMS, Mer. 6-11-tf.
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Border Foundry and Machine Co
Texas
CON Mims
Mer
Lorenzo Rodriguez Dies in Corpus Christi
Lorenzo Rodriguez brother of Julio R. Rodriguez of this city died in Corpus Christi at 10 o clock last night. He had lived there for many years and was well known here, having visited several times.
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Lorenzo Rodriguez
Julio R. Rodriguez
Corpus Christi
Sour Stomach Remedy Advice
A brief health note explains sour stomach as mild indigestion caused by fast eating or overeating. It advises eating slowly, chewing well, limiting meat, and avoiding supper. For relief, take one Chamberlain's Tablet to aid digestion.
Volpe Ferrara wedding leads social calendar
Monday notes a large wedding at St Peter's Church for Miss Leticia Ferrara and Ludovico Volpe. Woman's Club host event. Miriam Chapter meets. diverse society notices include Bunco honor, kitchen shower, and Boy Scouts lawn fete.
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Volpe-Ferrara
St. Peter’s Church
R. L. Poster
Eighth Birthday Lawn Party for Tassie Vidaurri
Mrs A R Vidaurri hosted a Saturday lawn party for her daughter Tassie eighth birthday. Lights shaded pink and white decorations, games entertained guests, a pink rose cake with eight taps, and favors of pink tarlatan bags with bonbons were given. Invitations listed many guests including Dorothy Wilson, Doris Wilson, Evelyn Randolph, Esther Penn, Alice Penn, Alice Barlow, Josephine Leyendecker and others.
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A. R. Vidaurri
Tassie
Dorothy
Doris Wilson
Evelyn Randolph
Esther
Alice Penn
Alice Barlow
Josephine
What an Army of 1 500 000 Means
Washington for June 18 estimates of the United States army size for wartime range from 1 000 000 to 2 000 000 men. Using 1 500 000 as a mid point, the piece outlines the vast implications in ground covered, supplies, and costs compared with historical wars and current world powers.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Spain
New York
Chicago
Woolworth
Capitol
Washington
Herb ine promotes relief for bilious feeling and constipation
An 19th century style advertisement notes that a bilious half sick feeling, low energy, and constipated bowels can be relieved with surprising promptness by using Herbine. The text claims first doses bring improvement and a few doses restore vigor, priced at 50 cents and sold by all druggists.
Wedding Attire and Flowers Describe Ferrara Nuptials
Elizabethan collar and filmy lace mark the bride’s gown with seed pearl trim. The maid of honor Celina Ferrara wears pink georgette crepe, with pink blossoms on a picture hat. Bride and party guests attend a reception at the bride’s parents’ home, then a wedding breakfast at the Hotel Hamilton as Mr and Mrs Ferrara depart for California.
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Carmen Ferrara
Faure
Schubert
Celina Ferrara
Maria Ferrara
Hortensia Ferrara
Angelina Benavides
Magdalena Cirilo
Tonche Ferrara
Julia Bortoni
Lilia Nava
Elvira Sanchez
Fidela de la Garza
Georgette Crepe
Olguita
Rebeca
Aurelia Ferrara
Emma Volpe
Hotel Hamilton
Mrs. Ferrara
California
No Prizes For Golf Winners At Trans Mississippi Meet
Leading West golfers gather at St Joseph Country Club for the Trans Mississippi Golf Association tournament. No cups or medals will be awarded. proceeds diverted to patriotic purposes. Duncan Daniels directs coal oil steel purchases for navy with fixed prices pending trade commission report. Navy to use 1 750 000 tons coal and 50 000 000 barrels oil. mines to ship at $2 33 pending inquiry.
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Commission
St. Joseph
West
Mississippi River
Salt Lake City
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
St. Joseph Country Club
Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Missouri abolishes death penalty in state courts
Jefferson City Mo June 18 From this date no person convicted in the Missouri courts of murder or other crime may be sentenced to death This is in accordance with the law abolishing capital punishment enacted by the last legislature Missouri is the eleventh state to end capital punishment The other states with life imprisonment as the severest penalty are Kansas Maine Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee and Washington
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Missouri
Union
Kansas
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Washington
Boston Celebrates Bunker Hill Day With Grand Parade
Boston marked the 142nd anniversary of the battle that began the American War of Independence with a large military and naval parade. The celebration centered in Charlestown and prompted widespread suspension of business activities.
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Boston
Mass
Charlestown
Po-Do-Lax A Pleasant Liver and Constipation Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Po-Do-Lax for liver upset and constipation. It claims indiges tion headaches and sickness improve with a May-Apple based liquid that stimulates bile flow and acts as a mild laxative to remove impurities. Priced at 50c per bottle at your druggist.
National Guard Captain Lobdell Seeks Recruits
John R. Lobdell, commissioned by the Governor as captain of infantry, is recruiting men for the National Guard. He invites home boys to join him and offers consultation. Recruiting station open at Milmo National Bank Building. Contact for information. Dated 6 18 3t.
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John R. Lobdell
National Guard
Milmo National Bank
Personal notices list scattered names across cities
A long list of personal notices names numerous individuals and spouses linked to cities such as San Antonio Dallas Houston New York Mexico City and Corpus Christi with many entries including couples and widows in a fragmented roster of relationships and locations.
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Bender
R. W. Turner
San Antonio
W. L. Derris
Tampico
H. O. Claywell
R. Arellano
J. P. Parks
St. Louis
Ismael S. Vaca
Guadalajara
Paul Wilkinson
J. C. Charles
A. E. Rodriguez
G. Rodriguez
Mexico City
Jim Howard
Dallas
L. M. Bowder
J. E. Shader
Houston
E. A. Florian
New York
Charles E. Raycraft
Li. V. Ellis
Corpus Christi
H. Bourges
H. P. Sottel
A. Jimenez
Jose Garcia Villalba
Racine
J. C. Charles and Wife
Monterey
H. Knight
R. H. Brown
C. G
Ferick
F. Corpus Christi
Fixed Price of Steel
Washington June 18 The shipping market reports a fixed price for steel with steady demand. Details indicate producers and buyers negotiating terms while inventories remain balanced across facilities and ports.
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Washington
British Toll From Submarines Reported By AP
Washington, June 18 Associated Press reports official British figures show German submarine losses of British merchant shipping since February 17 include 322 vessels over 1,600 tons and 135 under 1,600 tons British steam fishing vessels sunk total 73 sailing vessel records incomplete but three weeks total 78 Maxim Gorky joins movement for Russian reconstruction based on science with other scientists forming a free association for development and dissemination of positive sciences.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maxim Gorky
Petrograd
Free Association For
British fall back from advanced posts in Belgium
London reports in a war office statement that British forces have retreated from some advanced positions in Belgium while noting that the main lines remain held.
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London
Belgium
War Office
Pershing Reviews Troop Arrival Plans in Paris
In Paris on June 18 Gen Pershing met at his office to consider arrangements for the arrival of American troops. He discussed questions related to timing and deployment with senior officers.
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Paris
Gen. Pershing
Government to act against raids on England Bonar Law declares
London June 18 Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that the government plans steps not only to damage the enemy but also to prevent raids on England. He outlined measures expected to strengthen coastal defenses and deter incursions.
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London
England
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Submarine sunk near Mediterranean by Japanese ship
London June 18 The admiralty announced that a German submarine probably was sunk by a Japanese warship in the Mediterranean.
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London
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Movements on Macedonian Front Narrowly Reported
Important developments pending with notable British withdrawals east of the Struma and reconnaissance along the Vardar in the central sector. Entente forces, while active, show no pressure on their ahead positions as operations continue.
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Struma
Vardar
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey praised for quick cough relief
The ad urges using Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey at first sign of a cold to cut phlegm relieve congestion and ease inflammation. It touts its pleasant balsam qualities and popularity among children singers and public speakers with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Western railroads to cut passenger service in wartime economy
Executive officers of Western railroads meet in Chicago to consider curtailing passenger train service as a war measure. Following Eastern railroads, it is expected Western roads will agree to reduce trains to free facilities for coal, foodstuffs, and other necessities.
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Chicago, Ill
Western Railroads
Chicago
Eastern
Western Roads
Bishop to Take a Bride in Greencastle
Greencastle Indiana June 18 Bishop Thomas Nicholson a prominent Methodist bishop and Miss Evelyn Riley plan a wedding tomorrow Riley a Cornell College instructor Mount Vernon Iowa is the bride to be with the engagement announced weeks ago The ceremony marks a notable union within the M B Church within regional clerical circles.
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Greencastle
Ind
Thomas Nicholson
M. B. Church
Evelyn Riley
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Poilu Aphorisms Amid War Humor and Worry
The text presents a set of aphorisms attributed to French soldiers about mobilization and danger. It follows a chain of dichotomies: mobilized or not, behind lines or front, safe or risky, wounded or not, and outcomes of recovery or death, framed as perpetual reassurance. Current Opinion remarks.
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Sete Leite
Steel price fixed at 56.20 per ton by board
The board sets the price of steel at 56 dollars and twenty cents per ton, establishing a uniform cost to buyers and suppliers. This action aims to stabilize markets and prevent price swings amid ongoing industry adjustments.
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Board
Special Contract Sets Army Build Rules in Washington
Washington on June 18 outlines a special contract form for the new army allowing government supervision and termination at will with the maximum profit per contract fixed at 250000 dollars. The measure targets streamlined funding and control over the wartime construction program.
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Washington
May Delay in Army Training Plans Reported
Washington reports that unless unforeseen developments speed up the work, 16 cantonments for training the new army will not begin training the first 650,000 troops by September 1 and likely not until mid October. Officials say no firm start date was set, though the War Department had expected training to begin then.
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Washington
War Department
Red Cross Drive Begins Nationwide War Fund Push
Washington reports the drive for a 100 million dollar Red Cross war fund began across the United States this morning and will run through Saturday night. The campaign starts in June with widespread appeals and organized efforts nationwide.
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Red Cross
Washington
Red Cross War Fund
United States
Goethals Announces Contracts for Twenty Ships
Washington reports Gen. Goethals announces contracts for ten steel merchant ships and twenty four wooden hulls. The new vessels are to be delivered in 1918, expanding production during the wartime buildup.
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Washington
Gen. Goethals
Doctor Got His Foolish Remark Offended Neighbor
A North Carolina doctor stops by a field where a native husks corn. The doctor questions the crop and comments on the farmer’s half shares. The farmer replies the fence between them is the only thing near a fool. Human Life.
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North Carolina
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