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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1918
Page
6
The Laredo Times discusses a government stance against marihuana as a new vice threatening soldiers. It warns of physical and moral degradation, notes addicts struggle to cure, and urges public aid to prevent its hold on troops. It stresses educated soldiers face lower risk but emphasizes collective responsibility.
A policy statement from the Associated Press appears in the local edition, reaffirming exclusive rights to republication of AP dispatches and local news published in the paper. It emphasizes credited and non credited AP material remains the property of the AP.
From Monday's Daily a warning about marihuana amid soldiers after liquor ban. The piece notes the drug’s deadly effects, its Mexican roots, and its alleged role in ferocity and injury. It contrasts hasheesh and coca with marihuana and cites German propaganda in music as a separate reflection on national identity.
A compact chronicle of events and births tied to June 24, noting Congress authorizing 80 000 militia in 1797, figures like Raundolph and Ward, religious and educational milestones, wartime actions, and a Mother’s note of Teething remedies with McG’s Baby Elixir.
The United States seeks forfeiture of 160 dollars in American gold coin seized in Webb County Texas on April 18 1918 from Guillermo Farras under Proclamation of September 7 1917. Claims must appear at the U S District Court in Laredo on July 5 1918 at ten o'clock to contest or defend the libel and share proceeds.
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office in Laredo Texas on June 26 1918 at 9 a m for electing directors and business matters. The Board will meet immediately after adjournment. L Boniger secretary. $20-1m cy
A public health note warns of cholera morbus as a painful dangerous disease and urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. Mrs Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reports two of her children recovered quickly after using the remedy during the summer of 1911.
The public is urged to refuse patronage to a group described as German agents of the Kaiser, arguing it is more patriotic to listen to American songs like George Cohan than to submit to the alleged atrocity.
The United States files libels in the Southern District of Texas seeking condemnation of Two Hundred Eighty Five Dollars and Sixty Cents in Gold and Silver Certificates and related notes seized by Treasury Customs in Webb County on April 5 1918 from Arturo Rendon. A second libel covers Three Hundred Dollars in American Gold Coin seized March 4 1918 from Jesus Blanco. Both actions cite export prohibition under the President's Proclamation of Sept 7 1917 and call on claimants to appear in Laredo court on July 15 1918 or the appropriate jurisdictional date.
Webb County Excursion Board objects to a bill raising the draft age to forty five, urging instead home training for 18 to 21 year olds and clerical roles for groups B and C. Letter to Senator Chamberlain from Laredo dated June 23 1918 argues for phased preparation and broader enlistment options. The board cites roughly 4 400 local boards and suggests 100 000 men could serve in noncombat or support duties. Local board names Juan V Benavides FE H Sauvignet and Geo W Sprague sign. An ad promotes Herbine for bowel regularity at 50 cents from druggists.
The White House proclamation urges every man woman and child to pledge by June 28 to buy War Savings Stamps and join government savings societies. The note calls June 28 the end of enlistment in the production and saving effort with Woodrow Wilson urging nationwide participation. An unrelated advertisement promotes Herb ine for digestive relief.
A civil court session led by Judge John L. Dannelley extends into the week in the district court while the criminal trial calendar resumes. Local notices list ads from retailers and services in San Antonio and Laredo, including baking, plumbing, stove sales, and job opportunities. The 1918 era community page notes border security seizures, a deli showroom, and upcoming questionnaires from the Webb County Exemption Board.
The Kelly Field team arrived by nineteen aeroplanes to Corpus Christi to play the Fifth Engineers and won the afternoon ball game. Thousands at Camp Scurry watched stunts and maneuvers before the aviators headed north to San Antonio.
Mrs. G Hochheimer of 1112 Loring Ave Laredo endorses Doan's Kidney Pills from City Drug Co. She reports kidney trouble eased and overall improvement after use. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the same product as Dean's Kidney Pills.
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