Broom corn a profitable crop for Webb County farmers
The Laredo demonstration crop showed broom corn ready for harvest early July with prices from 300 to 400 dollars per ton. Webb County growers are urged to plant more this spring, as quality appears high and a quick 90 day window from seeding to pulling is available. Local farm demonstrator Fred W. Mally notes potential yields of about eight hundred pounds of graded broom corn brush per acre and uses for stalks as forage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Webb County
Ambrose Johnson
J. Ward
Great Broom
Fred W. Mally
Webb County Farm
Mrs Elisa N de Cantu Dies in Nuevo Laredo
Funeral notices from this city announce the death of Mrs. Elisa N. de Cantu at her home in Nuevo Laredo Mexico on the 17th. She was forty four and leaves a husband a daughter and several other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa N. de Cantu
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Sour Stomach Advice and Cham berlain Tablets
A brief health note explains sour stomach as a mild digestion issue from fast or excess eating or unsuitable foods. It recommends eating slowly and lightly at supper to avoid it and suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
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Chamberlain
Sensational rumors and local notices in Laredo Times
Mixed content from a 1920s Laredo Texas newspaper page includes sensational rumors of German landings in America, local business ads for plumbers, auto repair, and groceries, draft registration news with numbers, real estate and abstract services, and a thrift stamp drive announcement. The page also notes onion seed prospects and shorthand teaching, with various dates and contact details.
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Texas Real Estate & Abstract Co
Farragut Street
Laredo
Webb County
War Saving Stamps drive and social notices on Thursday
Society notes describe Red Cross rooms open in forenoon with listed volunteers, knitting circle, and Women's Club program at Army Y M C A Friday evening. Public events include Hebrew Ladies Aid dance for Red Cross, Christ Church pledges, Equal Suffrage meeting, and church guild contributions at the Red Cross Surgical room. Wedding at San Agustin Pro-Cathedral features Miss Carmen Narro and Mr Robert Belden.
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Red Cross Surgical
T. A. Austin
Red Cross Hospital
W. J. Sames
W.C. Greenstreet
Height
Red Cross Knitting Circle
T. A. Bunn
Woman's Club
Army Y. M. C. A
G. C. Woodman
W. N. Young
Thekt Biskamp
Blue Bird Chapter
Camp Fire Girls
A. Poggenpohl
Boy Scouts of
Troop No. 2
Hebrew Ladies Aid Society
Ells Hall
Red Cross
Christ Church Parish Guild
Red Cross Surgical Room
Mesdames
Cook
Vidales
Anderson
Fish
MacGregor
Woodman
McKinney
Shahady
Younkin
Violet Oberfell
Lee
Luisa Martin
Garcia
Farias
Maria Mowry
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Carmen Narro
Saltillo
Robert Belden
Jose Coma
Amelia Garza
Marulanda
Federico Narro
Peijia
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Peru Mother
Mrs P H Martin of Peru Indiana reports two daughters with whooping cough improved quickly after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The testimonial notes the remedy kept the cough loose and aided expectoration, claiming it worked "like a charm."
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Chamberlain
P. H. Martin
Peru
Ind
Wo man s Club names officers and committees after meeting
The Executive Board of the Woman's Club appointed standing committees for the coming year including Library Extension chaired by Mrs. Asher R. Smith Civics chaired by Mrs. BR. H. Buenz Music chaired by Mrs. Do. F. Anderson Home Economics chaired by Mrs. J. E. Applewhite Equal Suffrage chaired by Dr. Adellina Thaison Finance chaired by Mrs. H. M. Austin and others. Webb County Unit organized to support National Defense. officers elected are Mrs. W. N. Young vice chair, Mrs. A. R. Smith 2nd vice chair, and Mrs. A. H. Camp secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Asher R. Smith
Cc. C. Burr
Fli Wy
Mally
BR. H. Buenz
Ira O'Meara
Ry Tarver
Do. F. Anderson
M. P. Cullinan
Wsther Hirsch
J. E. Applewhit
Sam Mackin
Webb County
Woman's Committee
Councill of National Defense
J. Alex MacDonald
National Council
Anna Howard Shaw
W. N. Young
BE. R. Tarver
A. Smith
A.S. J. Tucker
Death of former Czar Nicholas reported from Ekaterinburg
Lausanne confirms Bolshevik execution after a brief trial in Ekaterinburg. An Amsterdam despatch notes Grand Duke Nicholas joining a new Siberian government. Kiev dispatch confirms assassination of the former czar Nicholas of Russia.
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Russia
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Siberia
Associated Press
Geneva
Switzerland
Ukraine
Lausanne
Ekaterinburg
Amsterdam
Siberian
Paria
Kiev
Nkaterinburg
Minnesota State trap shooting tournament opens at Fort Snelling
The eighth annual Minnesota State trap shooting tournament began at Fort Snelling range in Minneapolis under favorable conditions. Hosted by the Twin City Shooting association, the event drew a large field of prominent market men from many points. Added prize money totals 1500 dollars for the three day competition along with cash and trophies.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Fort Snelling Range
Twin City Shooting Association
Centennial of James Lloyd Breck Blessed Missionary Legacy
New York marks the centennial birthday of James Lloyd Breck, famed 19th century missionary. Philadelphia born, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania and General Theological Seminary, then pursued frontier work in Wisconsin founding Nashotah House, later Minnesota missions for Chippewa communities and a seminary at Faribault. He also established a school and seminary at Benicia, California, where he died in 1876.
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New York
James Lloyd Breck
Philadelphia
Breck
University of Pennsylvania
General Theological Seminary
West
Wisconsin
Nashotah Theological Seminary
Minnesota
Notice to Users of Ration Cards and Merchants
Notice to users of ration cards and merchants. Owing to delayed returns of cards, merchants must not issue a new card for the next month until the old card is returned for the past month. A. D. Smith, Webb County Food Administrator.
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A. D. Smith
Webb County Pood
Weather forecast and Fort Mclntosh observations
The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau New Orleans published by The Times notes tonight and Friday will be generally cloudy. Fort Mclntosh observations report a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a maximum of 102 degrees and a minimum of 7 degrees, wind generally from the south east, and clear skies. A local advertisement touts Herbine as a prompt relief for biliousness fatigue and constipation with initial improvement after the first dose and full effect after a few doses priced at 50 cents and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Fort MclIntosh
Laborers Sought by Aluminum Co Executives in Marysville
After arriving in the city this morning EK L Biggerstaff and C F Perron of the Aluminum Co of America at Marysville Tennessee seek more laborers. They report having already recruited several hundred men and women who are satisfied in their new homes and expect to recruit many more on this trip.
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Messrs
EK. L. Biggerstaff
C. F. Perron
The
Aluminum Co. of America
Marysville
Tenn
American Army on the Marne Belleau Wood Prisoners Reach 814 More
The report states that the American forces on the Marne have increased their tally of prisoners at Belleau Wood by 814, bringing the total captured to a higher figure. The update reflects ongoing engagements as American troops advance and secure positions near the Belleau Wood sector.
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Marne
Belleau Wood
Army Casualty List and British Point Capture
The Army casualty list from Washington on June 27 records 80 names with 29 killed in action, 6 died of wounds, 4 died of other causes, 2 died in plane accidents, 2 from disease, 1 wounded severely, 4 wounded degree undetermined, and 2 missing in action. Albert W. Johnson of San Saba Texas is listed as seriously wounded. In London and Vieux, June 27, British troops captured a strong German point west of Vieux, taking prisoners and machine guns.
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Washington
Albert W. Johnson
San Saba
Texas
London
Vieux
Artillery Active Near Paris Reported
Artillery bombardment south of the Aisne is reported near Paris on June 27. The brief dispatch notes ongoing shelling in the area with no immediate details on casualties or targets.
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Paris
the Aisne
Numbers Drawn In Presence Of Baker For Class Of 1918
Washington June 27 the national lottery drew the master numbers for 4500 registration districts with Secretary Baker and top officials present. 1200 numbers were drawn compared to 10500 last year as the first number 246 was drawn from the glass bowl.
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Washington
Laredo
Webb County
Border Foundry & Machine Co
Con Mims
Hidalgo St
Kreus
Associated Press
America
Seecretary Baker
Senate
House
Frenchman Held in Washington for Extradition to France
Frank J. Jodsol, a French national, is held in Washington on French charges that he profited several million dollars from motor care contracts. The district court ordered him held for extradition to France.
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Washington
Frank J. Jodsol
District Court
France
Senate panel backs prohibition amendment in 11 million bill
Washington June 27 The senate agricultural committee agreed on an amendment to the 11 million dollar appropriation bill for national prohibition The amendment would prohibit manufacture and sale of whiskey and wine after June 30 1919 and prohibit manufacture and sale of beer three months after presidential approval.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Cholera Morbus Warning and Home Remedy Endorsement
A public notice extols cholera morbus danger and urges having Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. Mrs. Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reports two children sick in summer 1911 found immediate relief from the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
Georgia War Stamp Drive Promises Wide Public Pledges
Adana Ga June 27 Six hundred speakers will address citizens of Georgia tomorrow at school houses and public meeting places to sign pledges to buy war savings stamps for Georgia's 1918 quota of 67 500 000. This exceeds half the Liberty Loan quota of the Sixth Federal Reserve District covering six states. In the recently closed campaign the drive began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adana
Georgia
Federal Reserve District
Lindbergh Faces Trial In Minnesota Enlistment Case
Charles A. Lindbergh, once a congressman and a 1919 Republican candidate for governor, is charged in Mairmont Minnesota with two counts. He was arrested after attempting to hold a Non Partisan League meeting during the recent primary campaign. The charges allege unlawful assembly and conspiracy to discourage enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mairmont
Minn
Charles A. Lindbergh
League
Lindbergh
Fifteen Health Rules From The Three Partners
The article lists simple health guidelines emphasizing fresh air in habitations and workplaces, light loose clothing, daily outdoor time, ample sleep air, deep breathing, moderate eating, varied foods with less meat, slow chewing, regular bowel movements, good posture, avoidance of drugs, disease prevention, balanced work and rest, and cheerful disposition. The tone reflects period advice from The Three Partners.
Bowel regimen advertised remedy Herb ine for regularity
An old time drug advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy to purify strengthen and regulate bowels. It claims regular use improves comfort and vigor for daily work and is priced at five cents, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGe
All Drugeisis
Women take leading roles in Washington elevators and Louisiana asks for rights
Women replace men as elevators in Washington government buildings. Louisiana women cheer the prospect of early universal suffrage. Baltimore and Ohio workers sorting scrap are paid 22 cents an hour. The Merchants' Association of Lafayette appoints a woman as general secretary.
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Washington
Louisiana
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Merchants’ Association of
Lafayette
French Raiders Take Prisoners in Vosges
In the Vosges region, French raid actions resulted in captives being taken. Details on numbers and units were reported by contemporaneous sources.
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Jin
Vosges
No Casualties From Raid on Paris
Paris reports few bombs dropped and no casualties after a nighttime raid. The Petit Parisien notes two groups of flyers. most had to alter course due to French anti aircraft fire, with Matin confirming the diversion.
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Paris
Petit Parisien
Matin
Austrian post wiped out by Italian advance in mountains
Rome June 27 official report says an Austrian advance post in the mountain region was surprised and wiped out by Italian forces. The action occurred amid ongoing maneuvers and follows reports of renewed clashes on the front.
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Rome
Merchant Tonnage Losses Reported for May
London reports merchant tonnage losses for May amounting to 450 690 due to submarine activity and other marine risks. The figure reflects industry exposure across the sector and highlights ongoing wartime shipping hazards.
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London
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by F B Tressey in Richmond
A Richmond man F B Tressey writes that Chamberlain's Tablets are wonderful and unbeatable for indigestion or constipation. He recommends giving them a trial to relieve distress and improve digestion.
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Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
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