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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1918

Page

21

Social Calendar Highlights War Era Red Cross Activities

In the Wednesday Social Calendar the Red Cross Surgical Room supervises fore noon duties by Miss Maria Mowry and Mrs Norwood Witting, with parish guilds, hospital supply ro oms and Christian Endeavor activities noted. An Elks Hall dance on June 27 supports the Red Cross, and knitting circles from Red Cross and Alpha Club meet to aid soldiers, with hostess Mrs J M Rodriguez and several attendees listed.

Red Cross Maria Mowry Norwood Witting Parish Guild of Christ Church Hospital C B. Kenedy W. B. Heaner Christian Endeavor The Christian Church 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 Elks Hall Hebrew Ladies Aid Society J. M. Rodriguez Marta Angela Frobroese San Antonio Cuba Evelyn Eudelia Rodriguez Mesdames M. M Leyendecker Kerr Ulmer Atlee Simpson Sauvigenet

Women Elect Officers and View War College Plans

The meeting elected President Mrs. B. E. Yzaguirre and officers. County Chairman Mrs. Wilmer Threadgill was named to organize registration for all county women June 26 to July 12 and encourage strong participation at the July 27 polls. Miss Katherine King won 100 dollars for a thrift essay. Maud McKnight and Anita Brulard were named delegates to the Austin War College, with Governor Hobby and Judge J. F. Carl among speakers on war measures this evening.

Wilmer Threadgill Minnie Fisher Cunningham Texas Squal Suffrage Association Texas L. E. King Katherine Kerrville Katherine King War Savings Committee Woman's War College Maud McKnight Anita Brulard Laredo Austin War College Mary Gearing Mary L. Becker Foreign News Service Woman's Committee National Council of Defense Hilda Richards Woman’s Division United States Employment Bureau Sarah L. Arnold U. S. Pood Administration Agnes EK. Harris U. S. Bureau of Agriculture Hobby College J. Fcarl San Antonio

Personal News Of R K Mims And R Yaitirini

R K Mims departed for San Antonio last night for a brief business trip. R Yaitirini of Zaffirini and Barberio set out today for Mexico on a business assignment.

R. K. Mims San Antonio R. Yaitirini Zaffirini & Barberio Mexico

Cholera Morbus Prompted Home Remedy Use

A Huntington Indiana mother testifies that Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy gave immediate relief to two ill children during the 1911 summer. The notice urges keeping a bottle at home to treat cholera morbus promptly before a physician can be summoned.

Chamberlain Charles Enyeart Huntington Ind

Labour Party Opened War Conference Calls For Reconstruction

At Central Hall Westminster about a hundred delegates from Britain and allied nations gather for the Labour Party war conference. Resolutions urge full employment, fair wages, demobilization planning, women’s rights, equal pay, Home Rule for Ireland, nationalization of key industries, and a broad social reform program postwar.

London Great Britain Labor Party Central Hall Westminster House of Lords Ireland

Americans Ride Over German Division in Belleau Wood

Reports from France and Paris describe American forces at Belleau Wood breaking German lines and taking prisoners. The blitz includes captures of 216 Germans and 160 prisoners in separate actions with a captain among the detainees. Casualties and other battle results follow in the day’s army listings.

Associated Press France Marne Belleau Wood Paris Belleau Wool War Office

Mount Holyoke hosts hygiene teaching summer school for women workers

South Hadley Mass June 26 An opportunity for college women to train as teachers of hygiene and right living for women workers in government factories and munitions plants opened at Mount Holyoke College today Dr Kristine Mann health supervisor of the industrial service section of the army ordnance department leads the school with instructors from several colleges and labor leaders on the staff

South Hadley Mass Mount Holyoke College Kristine Mann Army Ordnance Department

Cedar Rapids to Host 27th Baptist Young People's Union Conv

Cedar Rapids prepares for the 27th international convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America. A large body of youth from the United States and Canada will gather, with four days of sessions at Coe College chapel. Dr Ambrose M. Bailey of St Paul to deliver the convention sermon on July 4.

Cedar Rapids United States Canada The Baptist Young People’s Union of America Coe College Ambrose M. Bailey St. Paul

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau report

The Times carries daily forecast from the United States weather bureau at New Orleans via the Telephone Co. Tonight and Thursday expect fair conditions. Fort McIntosh observations show a max of 101 and min of 73 degrees with southeast winds and clear skies.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort MclIntosh

Digestive Advice Promotes Slow Eating and Digestion Aid

This short health note explains mild sour stomach results from fast eating or overeating or unsuitable foods. It advises eating slowly, chewing well, cutting meat at supper, and avoiding medicine unless sour stomach persists. If symptoms occur, Chamberlain's Tablets are suggested to aid digestion.

Chamberlain

Marine Corps casualty list totals 60 with Texans named

Washington June 26 The Marine Corps casualty list today totals 60 46 died of wounds 2 wounded severely 2 Texans killed were Corporal Marion Collier of Houston Lawrence Jansen of Houston and Clyde Voorhees of Midlothian

Washington Army Rufus Shelton Honey Grove Allen Jurach Karnes City Marine Corps Marion Collier Houston Lawrence Jansen Clyde Voorhees Midlothian

Advance on Piave Deepens in Caposile Front

Italian forces under the Duke of Aosta advance along the Piave front in Caposile, clearing abandoned positions, burying casualties, and reorganizing defenses as the silence of death prevails across much of the river region.

Piave Front Duke of Aosta Piave Caposile Piave River

Italians Take Caposile Bridge On Piave Front

Rome reports Italian troops in the southern Piave sector seized and occupied the Caposile bridge, pushing across a key crossing. The action underscores renewed Italian momentum in the river line.

Rome Piave Caposile

Officials Oppose Extension Of Age In Draft

General March and Secretary Baker told the senate military committee that an extension of the draft age is premature and unnecessary. General Crowder said he is not insistent on a change but believes men from this class should be available early next year. Baker and March expect a new comprehensive army program outlining manpower and shipping by mid August. The senate military committee elected to oppose legislation to change the draft ages.

Associated Press Washington General March Secretary Baker Senate Military Committee Crowder Baker March

Mobilization Called 124525 Registrants for July

Provost Marshal General Crowder announced 124 525 white and black registrants are called to the colors for mobilization in July. Twenty seven thousand white men will entrain July 6, bringing July totals to 367 961 men. Despite last night orders for 220 000, most new summons will draw from class of 1918.

Washington Crowder Altough

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claim in Toledo Firm Oath

Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co claims the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 139. Claims cure via internal intake affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Toledo address, testimonials offered, pills for constipation also advertised.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank. J. Cheney A. W. Gleason E. J. Cheney & CO

Premier Borden Birthday Celebrated at Sixty Five

Ottawa reports Sir Robert L. Borden Dominion premier begins his sixty fifth year born June 26, 1854 in Grand Pre Nova Scotia. His war policy leadership praised across parties as of today.

Ottawa Ont Robert Ll. Borden Canada Grand Pre Nova Scotia

Draft Round-Up in Bay State Targets Draft-Evasion

In Massachusetts a round-up of men in the draft age began under Federal authority. Local police and employers assist in locating unregistered individuals. Each factory entrance with over 60 male employees will have a police detail, and unregistered men will be arrested and sent to the U S Department of Justice.

Bosti Mass Massachusetts United States Department of Justice

Baseball Gossip Highlights Early Season Hitters and Moves

Pitcher Claude Hendrix shines for the Cubs while Eddie Collins of the White Sox hits over .300. Joe Jackson enhances his reputation with strong bat work, and George Burns anchors the Giants. Tris Speaker stands out for Cleveland Indiana, with Southern leaguers securing big league chances. Scott Perry’s pursuit by Athletics and Browns adds season intrigue as Phil Douglas returns to form for the Cubs and Fred Laderus belts a grand slam homer with the Phillies.

Missouri Browns Cards Joe Jackson White Sox George Burns Giants Tris Speaker Cleveland Indiana

Head but extended it and took 400 prisoners

A terse report notes a commander extended his assault and captured 400 prisoners in a campaign. Details on location, dates, or leading figures are not provided in the fragment.

Head

Germany Rejects Wilson Principles and League Stance

Amsterdam June 26 Chancellor von Hertling told the Reichstag there will be no further discussion of President Wilson four teen principles of peace and he frowned on the league of nations which he considers inimical to Germany. London June 26 Aron von Seydlers declines the emperor invitation to form a new cabinet per Zurich despatch.

League of Nations Amsterdam von Hertling Reichstag Wilson Germany Charles London Aron von Seydler Zurich

Kerensky Arrives in London En Route to America

Kerensky arrived in London today on his way to the United States, proceeding after a brief stop. His visit is described as preparatory for his forthcoming journey to America.

Kerensky America London

Shipping Sunk Totals Released for May First Twenty-Eight Days

The Navy Department reports Allied and neutral ships sunk by submarines from May 1 to May 28 totaled 223,639 tons. The announcement updates wartime losses for United States and allied shipping, underscoring the sustained submarine campaign.

Washington Navy Department

British Labour Party Ends War Era Political Truce

London June 26. The British Labour Party has decided to end the wartime political truce in effect since early in the war. The move signals a return to partisan campaigning as the country moves toward postwar policy debates.

London British Labor Party Qape

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