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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1917
Page
3
The item notes a ceremonial or official role involving the Chief of Artillery for the American Army in France scheduled for March 4. It highlights a high command position and a specified date within France during wartime operations.
The first selective service call in Calhoun County yielded far fewer available men than expected. Of 274 summoned, about 33 percent were physically disqualified, leaving roughly 370 for examination and an estimated 85 likely to serve after exemptions. Warrants will be issued for nonattendees, with slacker penalties possible. The board reopens Monday to separate qualified, exempt, and nonexempt names for review.
Washington reports voluntary recruiting for the regular army will continue until all states meet their signed volunteer quotas. Despite 986 men enlisted on the latest day’s reports, the army stands 1 510 men over the total volunteer quota.
The city council authorized FE M Crouch who provides meals for prisoners to charge sixty cents a day instead of fifty. Crouch appeared before the council to seek approval, citing rising food prices that make the old rate untenable.
Washington August 11 the Senate approved the Hardwick bill appropriating 100000 dollars to the post office department for experiments in motor truck delivery to improve the system of marketing foodstuff through postal service experiments and infrastructure.
City officials plan with the Southern railway to prevent flooding of the Central Foundry and West Tenth Street during heavy rain. Last week both the foundry and nearby plants suffered flooding and damage as sand and debris clogged Snows creek. Mayor Scarbrough and Road Supervisor Parker will consider widening and deepening the creek, with a special council meeting soon to address sanitation and drainage of the inland area.
From Page 11 rarities of the workings of the local board have been laid before investigating officials who have been watching exemption boards for several days. The men arrested today are Louis Thierry and Dr. J Burnfield. The three draft board members were summoned by subpoenas and arrested after federal agents appeared with warrants.
An advertisement touts a ventilated mattress as dreamlike and sound sleeping, highlighting Oak and Old Ivory finishes. It promotes complete bedroom sets with vanity dressers, Brass and Metal Beds in multiple finishes, and Jacobean Brown Oak and Mahogany dining chairs, all at popular prices.
Advertises small portable record machines priced at fifteen dollars. Promises easy take along use in trunks or suitcases on vacations. Mentions many new records available and offers terms on Grafond as with other sales.
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