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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1918
Page
16
An analysis argues that despite a strong public push for athletics, half of drafted youths show physical defects and many athletes are unfit for military service. It urges early life training, balanced development, and professional physical education to build a robust, healthy citizenry rather than one sided sports champions.
A critical wartime column denounces Germany and its allies for shifting blame to Russia. It argues Kaiser Wilhelm started the war, condemns Bolshevik influence, and portrays Western powers as duped by German propaganda through ministers like Bethmann Hollweg and von Kühlmann.
A drunken brawl at a mescal dive in Nuevo Laredo yesterday afternoon left one police officer killed and four soldiers injured. Civilian officers subdued the combatants, detaining the soldiers to jail after the melee.
A telegram from Louis Lipsita War Savings Director for Texas asks Webb County citizens to pledge the maximum investment in War Savings Stamps on June 28. He invokes Texas boys who have already died and local heroes, urging citizens to loan money to support the war effort.
Texas saved 14,895,000 pounds of flour since April 15 under a wheatless basis, enough to feed the U S Army in France for a month and Texas service members for a year. Mills and merchants contributed 65,225 barrels, 15,045,000 pounds, with 1,700,000 pounds purchased from small merchants. Flour moved to Galveston and New Orleans, aiding allied nations and American soldiers. Fort Bend County delivered 150,000 pounds to Camp Logan for the Illinois brigade. Administrators urge every state to ensure flour for its armed forces. The saving yields about 19,558,500 loaves without substitutes or 26,078,000 with substitutes.
A wartime letter attacks feeding dogs ice cream while Belgian and French babies die for lack of milk. It condemns pet pampering and urges owners to stop car rides and human foods for dogs as public sentiment backs war duties.
The Food Administration urges jam and preserve manufacturers to secure their entire sugar requirements for 1918 pack. Preserves and jams are essential foods, with canners aiding conservation. If shipping tonnage is reduced, authorities aim to protect fruits saved by canning. The guidance excludes other gear manufacturers.
This column lists notable events on June 26 throughout history. Highlights include John Paul Jones chosen to command the America in 1777, Harrison’s burial move in 1841, treaties and wars in the 19th century, and notable birthdays and military actions through 1917. It covers births, deaths, battles, and honors with multiple named individuals and places.
A British wartivtsion of Naval Architects committee explains that torpedo hits do not sink ships through hull failure. Watertight plating remains intact over large areas and bulkheads fail under water pressure. Three main causes of losses are bulkhead doors failing to close after explosion, suction pipes breaking, and rivets or fragments tearing bulkheads.
A teacher asks a child about Solomon and wisdom. The student, recalling a tale of the queen of Sheba, responds with a witty line about how much she would want for a bridal gown. The fragment hints at a humorous classroom exchange and a wireless mention of Mercury.
Valentin Garza, charged on two counts for violation of the dry laws, has fled abroad causing two $1,000 bonds to be forfeited with sureties Manuel Duran and Jose Nieto liable for the amounts. He is reportedly working as a bartender in Nuevo Laredo while authorities plan later arrest. A public sale notice follows for seized livestock at the Port of Laredo, July 3, 1918.
A quirky feature spotlights two Braves players known as Red Smith at third and Jim Smith at second as they form an unusual double infield pairing for the current season.
A wave of personnel moves in Nuevo Laredo includes mayoral ouster Telesforo Mucias and emigration chief Lorenko Juarez reassigned. Francisco J T. Madero Club backs rotations to improve governance and foster friendlier border relations with the United States.
A fragment describes a deli style venue with notes of art and evening theatre. Mentions a light sapper and a Dutch group, a cold bottle, and a spice of Potente. References a Delcatessen Sonre at Noa near Kress with Miktaliev Sr next to it. Date 6-26-27.
A screening of Cheating the Public at the Royal Theater presents a stark tale of profiteers and rising living costs. The production shows a corner in goods, worker strikes, and a harsh court verdict, urging citizens to see the impact of unchecked price manipulation on ordinary Americans.
A ladies committee canvassed homes to gauge potential voters and pledge support for Governor Hobby. Women must register at the tax collector’s office to vote in July, obtaining a card during business hours 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. at the courthouse.
Registration of women began this morning as the Women Wave shown their sterling worth in war work, and now must do another duty. The piece highlights women's ongoing patriotic contributions and calls for continued civic participation.
The first registrant in Tar edo today was Mrs Juliann Leyendecker, a long-time resident born here 81 years ago on June 19. She was registrant No 1, described as a daughter of the city.
Editorial urges Texas women to register at county tax collector offices to cast ballots in state, county, district and precinct races next month. Praises women’s wartime contributions and calls for active participation to influence government and support soldiers’ interests at home and abroad.
Little Locals notes Tuesday night singing at the Soldiers' Club led by Mrs Mcdonald of the Army Y M A and welcomed by soldier boys in careero. Draft numbers drawing in Washington tomorrow will include 135 Webb county registrants. Women across Texas register to gain voting rights in July primaries. Laredo aims to meet a war savings quota of 460000 by year end. every resident is urged to participate and lend to Uncle Sam with positive interest.
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