Grounds for military service exemptions and discharges
The text lists grounds for exemption from military service under the conscription law. Exemption grounds include being an officer, a minister, a student preparing for ministry on May 18 1917, in U S military service, a German subject, or a resident alien without first papers. Discharge grounds include being a county or municipal officer, a custom house clerk, U S mail transmission employee, armory worker, U S service employee under certain conditions, licensed pilot, mariner in sea service, married with dependents, widowed parent, aged or infirm parent, father of a motherless child or brother of orphans, or a member of a religious sect opposing war existing May 18 1917. A different person may file on your behalf using different forms.
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United States
District of Columbia
Germany
Custom House
Notice to customers on payment before new firm takes over
L E Weigand announces sale of his blacksmith shop and asks all customers to settle accounts by August 5. He says he will leave town soon and asks prompt attention to the matter to protect their credit with the new firm.
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L. E. Weigand
Fire Commissioners to Meet at Benson Theater
The Fire Commissioners call a meeting at the Benson Theater Monday night July 30 at 7 30. C L Rucker, Secretary.
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Benson Theater
C. L. Rucker
Homestead Law Contact for 640 Acre Claims
Information on the 640 acre homestead law available from Hampton & Arnold, Land Attorneys, Phoenix, Arizona, for individuals seeking guidance on filing and rights under this provision.
Army Examinations For 665 Cochise County Draft Quota
Washington reports set to begin on around August 3 for the first draft of 687000 men. Cochise County quota totals 665 after subtracting National Guard and Federal service registrants. 1330 candidates will be examined. Notices with names times and places will be posted locally and sent to each man. Examinations for transfer to another district require sheriff papers, and exemption petitions must be filed within seven days after examination. The first 665 accepted will be sworn into Federal service later.
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Washington
Cochise County
National Guard
Federal Service
Sheriff’s Office
Exemption Board
Examining Board
Adjutant-general’s Office
Benson Delivers Lopsided Win Over St. David 29 to 4
Benson defeated St. David on their field Tuesday afternoon by 29 to 4. Heavy hitting early gave Benson a big lead, aided by a tight infield and strong battery. Individual player scores were not available.
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Benson
St. David
Cause of Despondency and Relief from Indigestion
Despondency is linked to indigestion and constipation. It quickly improves when Chamberlain's Tablets are taken as they strengthen digestion and promote bowel movements.
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Chamberlain
Shoes and seasonable goods on sale at M Mejia
M Mejia on Fifth Street merchant offers good stock of shoes and a seasonable line of goods at cheap prices. Contact to inquire or call for details.
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M. Mejia
Fifth Street
Red Cross appeals and county wealth growth noted
The Red Cross requests articles for chapters and the Benson branch will ship hospital bed shirts and bandages to headquarters. Volunteer coord in Cochise County highlights rising wealth and agricultural gains, urges steady Red Cross attendance and two hours weekly volunteering amid strong mining and irrigation growth across the state.
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Red Cross
Benson
Society
Cochise County
Chamberlins Tablets Benefit Stomach Ailment Case
Mrs. M R Sears of Baldwinsville New York reports a six month stomach spell with gas and severe pain. After one dose of Chamberlins Tablets she was relieved and finished the course to cure. The note says the tablets do not relieve pain but prevent recurrence after relief.
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Chamberlin
M.R. Sears
Baldwinsville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Gem Second Hand Store Offers Sewing Machines and More
A local listing highlights available sewing machines water barrels and grain sacks at Gem Second Hand Store inviting bargain hunters to shop for household and farm necessities.
Storms Leave Pom erene District Cropland in Ruin
Heavy rain hail and high winds scourged the Pom erene district causing widespread crop and farm losses. Farmers report alfalfa and other crops damaged by hail and flood waters as the Mescal area flood plain ruins a ranch home and forces a family to cling to a tree until waters recede. The two horses of Herman Thomas were killed when lightning struck their hitching post on Thursday.
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Pomerene
Herman Thomas
Lonesome Valley
Thos Price
Mescal
Mr. Price
Fernbachs Visit En Route to California from Hamburg
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Fernbach of Hamburg Illinois stay with Mrs. D Cummings in town visiting before continuing to Los Angeles. They traveled with Mrs. Cummings and Mrs. N Reddoch and daughter Esther on a side trip to Fort Huachuca returning yesterday morning.
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Jos. Fernbach
Hamburg
Ill
Fernbach
D. Cummings
Los Angeles
California
Cummings
N. Reddoch
Esther
Ft. Huachuca
St David Marks Pioneers Day Anniversary Celebration
St David celebrated Pioneers Day on Tuesday the 24th to mark the 60th anniversary of Mormon pioneers in Utah. A morning program in the L D S hall featured Mr J O Drury recalling pioneer journeys of 1857, followed by a big community barbecue and outdoor sports including a famed ladies harness race won by Miss Margaret Busby.
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St. David
Utah
L. D.S. Hall
America
J. O. Drury
Plains
G. A. Segar
Benson
Tombstone
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Hampton & Arnold
Phoenix
Arizona
Wideman’s
Horlick
Eskay
Nestle
Hiwo & Co
General Merchandise
Manuel Mejia
Ariz
Catholic Church
Bank of Benson
Army Examinations
Notary Public
Mary F. Titus
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