05 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson frames the conflict as a war of emancipation against German authority, stressing that governments must serve the people. He underscores labor's essential role alongside soldiers, urging united action to secure freedom and justice, with all classes summoned to common purpose.
At the California State Fair a Red Cross exhibit features toys made by Los Angeles schoolchildren. The display occupied a prominent spot in the American Red Cross building rotunda during the Japanese Mission reception. The Junior Red Cross plans to supply most of the United States toy market for Christmas, and this exhibit shows their potential.
Reports from the front indicate German forces are yielding ground across a 150 mile stretch from Ypres to Rheims as Allied pressure tightens. Observers note shifting lines and renewed bombardment in the region, with some units withdrawing to stronger positions.
A call to register on September 12th urges eligible citizens to enroll. Officials emphasize the national urgency and outline registration steps, locations, and required documents for veterans and first-time registrants.
London dispatch reports American forces at Juvigny advancing under gas attack and pressing the German lines toward the forest of St Gobain. By Aug 31 Allies have captured 150000 German soldiers and thousands of guns, with Washington recognizing the Czecho Slovak nation to aid Allied war support in Siberia and southern Russia.
The Crown Prince declares Germany is fighting an elastic defense and will not be annihilated by the enemy. He frames the Kaiser’s leadership as a failed attempt to govern the world, interpreting recent events as proof of their failure.
The text laments an ongoing electrical power famine in California and urges quicker congressional action. It argues obstructionists delay vital measures to develop western water power, crippling the nation’s industrial system and harming national interests.
Town Topics notes Mr and Mrs A L Cooper left for an eastern trip to visit relatives in Kansas. Walter Mudgett heads to Los Angeles high school. Reece Dillingham may join LA schools. Alma Anderson visits her father Dr B C Anderson. Frank McDonalds and Mrs J J Merryman return from Seal Beach. Various residents travel, enlistments, and local events are recorded along with church services and school openings. The Wagner district forms the Silver Valley Farmers Association to attract homeseekers and boost production.
The notice states all men who have reached 18 but not 46 by September 12 must register on that Thursday. U.S. citizens and applicants for citizenship abroad must register within five days of returning to the United States. Registration booths open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 a.m. Each booth has one table and two chairs, one registrant at a time. Registrants are questioned and warned about penalties for falsifying or evading questions. After registering, men receive a certificate to keep. At day’s end, cards are handed to the chief registrar and then to the local board chairman with a summarized report.
Industrial News Fresno reports 200 citizens sworn in to a special police force for patrol duty amid recent city fires. Other notes include California starting 451 new oil wells, Crescent City approving 200000 for harbor work, and Riverside’s yucca plant aid for rope fiber amid cargo shortages.
The Government announces a Students Army Training Corps unit at the University of Southern California starting September 10. Draft age men who are fit and meet entry rules will be inducted after registration. Inducted men receive 30 dollars monthly and uniform, and may receive rations and quarters as they progress.
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