One Sided View on War Time Profiteering and State Power
A columnist condemns coal and oil firms for seeking windfall profits amid Secretary Daniels orders, contrasts with United Mine Workers push to boost output, and argues for federal price controls. It cites Belgium policy, Von Bissing, Ishmael allegory, and warns that Germany’s militarism will fall as peace dawns. Noting ship contracts and submarine losses, it laments delays in cantonment building and mocks Wilhelm’s pace.
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Daniels
Navy
Mantels
Federal Trade Commission
United Mine Workers
Army
War Department
Alabama
Georgia
Germany
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ishmaelite Nation and German Barbarism Noted
The piece recalls the Ishmaelites or Bedouins who protected guests, contrasting them with Germany whose hand is against all and who pressures others through terror. It cites General von with harsh judgments on his methods and notes the perceived barbarism of the Teutons in today’s conflict.
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Belgium
Germany
von Bissing
Edith Cavell
Ishmael
Abraham
Hagar
Uch
Von
Laredo Messenger James Shaw Appointed First Lieutenant
James Shaw, long time Wells Fargo Express messenger on the Texas-Mexican Ry between Laredo and Corpus Christi, resigned and went to San Antonio after telegram notified him he was named first lieutenant in the Texas National Guard. He is a former A and M College student and must report immediately to recruit in San Antonio for his company.
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James Shaw
Laredo
Wells Fargo & Co. Express
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Texas National Guard
Shaw
A & M. College
Civil Service Exam for Bookkeeper Opens in Texas
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for bookkeeper for men and women on July 11, 1917, at multiple Texas cities. Vacancies in internal revenue service in Texas will be filled from this exam at salaries from 1000 to 1200 dollars yearly, with possible reinstatement transfer or promotion.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Federal Service
City land sale auctions up for blocks in Laredo
City of Laredo publishes a December 1916 ordinance listing eastern division blocks for sale by sealed bids on the first Monday of each month. Payments are one fourth cash, three equal annual installments, with six percent interest on deferred sums. Bids must meet appraised values, include a bid description, and accompany payment. City Land Board, chaired by Robt McComb, J A Ortiz, A V Woodman, announces blocks and prices in detail.
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City of Laredo
City Land Board
City Council
Mecca
SOB
ROT Sseene Ene Ok
Cep Vitter Ap
Jiss
Astlabad Tok
Robt. Mecomb
J. A. Ortiz
A. VY. Woodman
Laredo Named in New Texas National Guard Appointments
Laredo will be well represented in the official staff of the new Texas National Guard regiments with three governor appointments Captain Davis McGown Lieutenants J B Lobdell and James Shaw. Two Laredo men were also commissioned by the regular army A B Zooman and Arthur Marek. Jitneys Tel 615.
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Laredo
Texas National Guard
Davis McGown
J. B. Lobdell
James Shaw
Regular Army
A. B. Zooman
Signal Corps
Arthur Marek
Leutenant
Jitneys
J. Nieto
Notice to City Delinquent Taxpayers in Laredo 1885 1916
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for any year from 1885 to 1916 inclusive call and pay promptly or a suit will be brought to foreclose the tax lien, sell the property for taxes, penalties, interest and costs. City Attorney A Winslow signs. issued May 17 1930.
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Backed by Indiana Mother
Cholera Morbus is a dangerous disease and many deaths occur before medical help. A home bottle of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is advised. Mrs Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reports two children sick in summer 1911 found relief quickly after using it.
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Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
Judge Orders Not Guilty Verdict in Hill Murder Case
District Judge Mullally instructed the jury to return a not guilty verdict for Alejandro Sarli after the state failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in the 1913 murder of Ike Hill, a stockman at Fowlerton. Sarli had a prior theft conviction and a single prior murder-related conviction later reversed on appeal.
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Alejandro Sarli
Ike Hill
Fowlerton
Mullally
Sarki
Sarli
Court of Criminal Appeals
Sealed Proposals Sought for Cord Wood at Army Stations
Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals in duplicate for furnishing cord wood to Southern Department stations and camps. Bids due by 11:00 a m July 5 1917. Contract period from August 1 1917 to June 30 1918. Further information on application.
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Office Department
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Southern Department
Notice of Texas Mexican Railway stockholders meeting
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 27 1917 at 9 00 A M to elect directors and conduct business. The board of directors will meet immediately after stockholders adjournment. L V Boniger Acting Secretary 5 26 30t.
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Valdez
Laredo
Kaufman
Flores Avenue
Laredo Volunteer Fire Department
A. C. Hamilton
Benjamin Flores
Estelle
Phillips
The
Texas Mexican Railway Company
Texas
Board of
Man named Mike Accused After Attempted Abduction Near Seminary Road
Helen Hoffman told City Marshal Brennan that Mike lured her to a brick house near the seminary road, bound her wrists with wire, and threatened to kill her over accusations she made to officers about his alleged drug dealing. She escaped and he was arrested on assault and battery charges.
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Mike
Helen Hoffman
Brennan
Seminary Road
Sloan's Liniment Ad for Joint and Muscle Aches
Stains, Sprains, Stiff Joints. Sloan's Liniment penetrates sore spots and eases inflammation in a wrenched knee or ankle and bruised muscles. It works quickly, is cleaner to apply, and won’t clog pores or stain skin. Get a bottle at your druggist for 25c, 50c, or $1.00.
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Sloan
Duty to Young Men to Join Local Company in Hidalgo
George H. Bigden sergeant appeals to Laredo youth in a June 18 1917 letter urging enlistment in Co I 2d Texas Infantry stationed at Hidalgo Texas. He warns that delays risk bondage and urges reader to answer the country’s call by joining the home unit to defend freedom against Imperialism and protect family.
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Hidalgo
Texas
the Times
Stars and Stripes
Nps
Maine
Laredo
France
I” Co
I Co
2Nd Texas Infantry
George H. Bigden
Co. J
Texas Infy
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Advertises Cold Relief
An old time medicine claim promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a quick remedy for colds. It notes that sniffles begin with fatigue, promises phlegm relief and reduced congestion, and mentions popularity among children and public speakers. Price is 25c at the druggist.
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Dr. Bell
Times Want Ads 8 Percent Money Makers
Classified notice hints at investment opportunities with eight percent returns. Advertisement mentions quick profits and cash offers, but lacks concrete details, dates, or names related to specific programs or providers. Potential readers are urged to treat as promotional material and seek additional information.
Roy Jennings Recovered After Kansas City Illness
Mr and Mrs Whit Neal returned from Kansas City where Roy Jennings faced a serious illness. Friends rejoice as he recovers and will begin the journey home once strength allows.
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Roy Jennings
Whit Neal
Kansas City
Mr. Jennings
Po-Do-Lax Aids Liver and Constipation Relief
Advertising blurb touts Po-Do-Lax as a remedy for a disordered liver and associated ailments. The pleasant-tasting liquid from May Apple is described as a gentle liver stimulant and mild laxative that helps remove impurities. Priced at 50c, available at druggists.
A Splendid Tonic Cardui Encouraged by Mrs Gadd
Mrs Gadd of Hixson recalls suffering a left side pain that kept her from sleep. After two bottles of Cardui she improved, later fully recovered. She credits Cardui as a splendid female tonic used by thousands for forty years to ease headaches backaches and nervousness.
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Cardui
Cardus
Times Subscription Notice For Daily News Access
An ad announces a subscription offer for THE TIMES with a price of 50 cents per month. It invites readers to subscribe to daily newspaper access.
Remains General Robles Taken to Mexico City
The body of Major General Juvenio Robles aged near ninety arrived in Laredo from San Antonio and was taken to Mexico City where interment will occur. Robles served closely with Porfirio Diaz, fought in 1864, later became secretary of war under Gutierrez, and spent his final years in the United States due to age.
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Juvencio Robles
Porfirio Diaz
San Antonio
Laredo
Mexico City
Gutierrez
Robles
Mexico
United States
Stop that Summer Cough with Dr. King's New Discovery
An ad urges using Dr King's New Discovery for summer coughs and grippe symptoms. It touts antiseptic ingredients to fight germs and laxative qualities to cleanse the system, claiming soothing balsams ease inflammation and promote rest. Millions sold, 50c and 1.00, available from druggists, used for nearly 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Made Regimental Adjutant
J B Lobdell who was informed of his commission as a lieutenant in the Texas National Guard has been named regimental adjutant by Colonel Oscar Guesser. He left for San Antonio to learn the duties and prepare to assume the office immediately.
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J. B. Lobdell
Texas National Guard
Oscar Guessar
Texas
Lobdell
San Antonio
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
Catarrh is claimed to be a constitutional disease and not curable by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Marketed as non-quack, it allegedly uses tonics and blood purifiers from a noted physician. Testimonials offered free. sold by druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
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