Draft calls largest ever mobilizes 220733 extra men
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a new draft expansion to mobilize 220 733 additional men at army training camps before November 21. Between November 11 and 15 about 253 335 white men will entrain for general service, with remaining November numbers including African American troops, pushing total inductees past 5 million and total service personnel above four million. Calls are reissued after influenza suspensions and future mobilizations are planned across states to meet the expanded draft targets.
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General Crowder
United States Army
Club Officials Affected by Illness and Deaths
Secretary W. D. Fisher of the Commercial Club contracted influenza but is improving. Mrs. J. C. McCorkle rushed to Hysham Montana due to her daughter Inez Dunning’s serious illness. Bennett Curtis, en route to sail for France for YMCA work from New York, was summoned by his wife’s death.
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W. D. Fisher
Commercial Club
J. C. McCorkle
Hysham
Mont
Inez Dunning
Bennett Curtis
New York
France
Sterling Physician To New Mexico
Dr. C. E. Fisher a Sterling physician and ex-newspaper man has been called to Las Vegas New Mexico by health officials to assist in combating the Spanish influenza epidemic He previously helped stamp out the disease in Colorado and is recognized for his ability
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E. Fisher
Sterling
Colo
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Fisher
Colorado
Eter
W. D. Fisher
Alliance Community Club
Packers Agree to 17.50 Cwt for Hogs in November
Packers reach an agreement with the food administration to set a minimum price of 17.50 dollars per hundredweight for hogs marketed in November. The Chicago market provides the basis, per Gordon W. Wattles, federal food administrator for Nebraska. The pact replaces the thirteen to one guarantee after a Washington conference due to a flood of hogs in October.
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The
Food Administration
Chicago
Gordon W. Wattles
Nebraska
Washington
Influenza Worse Than Hun Bullets in Spanish Epidemic
Article argues Spanish influenza kills more than German bullets worldwide, urges prevention through strengthened resistance. Cites Tonics Tanlac and Tawlae claims, touts high sales and supposed health benefits for immunity, appetite, and strength amid ongoing outbreak.
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Europe
N. Thuousaates
Sambo Faces Chicken Theft Charge in Courtroom Exchange
Sambo stood before the court on a chicken stealing charge after a trial with damaging testimony. The judge asked for witnesses and Sambo replied that he did not have any witnesses, saying he does not have witnesses when he steals chickens.
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Sambo
Printing for particular people our hobby Herald Job Printers
A concise note highlights a local printer shop, titled Herald Job Printers, known for serving specific clients as a favorite community hobby business.
Army Foot Ball Showdown in Omaha Between Camps Grant Fort Omaha
A major Army football clash set for Saturday in Omaha features Camp Grant versus Fort Omaha. The teams consist of renowned college athletes now in the service with aeroplane displays before kick off and military maneuvers at halftime. Omaha society ladies handle program sales.
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Middle West
Omaha
Camp Grant
Fort Omaha
Omaha Society
Stag party misheard by children sparks witty reply
Louise nine asks where papa goes and mother says to a stag party. Sister Mabel seven weighs in with a deadpan definition, explaining it as a place "where they stagger."
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Louise
Papa
Momma
Mabel
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