University of Arizona Mobilizes for War Effort
The University mobilizes for national defense. Officers Reserve Corps enrollment soars with 80 plus students joining. Faculty pledge full-time service. engineers and science staff assigned to defense work. students, nurses, and Red Cross volunteers prepare for imminent war demands. Roosevelt Dam era tensions noted with American Indian alliances.
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University of Arizona
Arizona National Guard
Officers Reserve Training Corps
Presidio
San Francisco
Cal
Reserve Corps
Engineers
Red Cross
von KleinSmid
State Council For Defense
A. E. Douglas
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Chas. F. Willis
State Bureau of Mines
State Council of Defense
Echoes from the Firing Line
Editorial urges citizens to join military service and support Arizona's border contingent. Warns against disloyalty and urges readers to volunteer, highlighting home guard duties and collective national duty. Calls for letters to headquarters and visits to recruiting offices.
Arizona’sEmergingRoleIn Rare Metals for War Steel
Arizona has a chance to lead in tungsten molybdenum and vanadium production crucial for armored steel and munitions. The piece argues these elements, though used in small amounts, are essential for high speed steels, toughened steels, and for strengthening machinery needed in war.
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Arizona
Arizona Magazine
Scholarship Examinations for University of Arizona
The county scholarship exam for the University of Arizona occurs on the last Saturday in June at the County Superintendent of Schools office. Eligible graduates from each county's high schools may apply. The $150 yearly scholarship is paid by the State Auditor to the university to cover board, room, and incidental fees.
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University of Arizona
County Superintendent of Schools
Homestead Law Information Request Guidance
Notice directs readers to contact Hampton & Arnold, land attorneys in Phoenix Arizona, for details on the 640 acre homestead law. It identifies the firm for legal inquiries and specifies the geographic focus as Arizona.
Railroads and the Government Work Together in War Mobilization
The Southern Pacific and allied lines with 45000 employees align with the United States government for troop and supply mobilization. President Sproule names G F Richardson as representative. committees under Fairfax Harrison coordinate Eastern to Southern regions. Lessons from the Mexican expedition guide current planning for rapid transport of 100000 men, food, artillery, horses, trucks, tents, and equipment. Wage peace terms improve railroad readiness for the looming conflict.
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Washington
Roosevelt Dam
United States
Mary
Southern Pacific Company
Auxilliary
Wm.Sproule
G. F. Richardson
Southern Pacific
American Railway Association
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway
William Sproule
Western Department
E. P. Ripley
Santa Fe
J. D. Farrell
Oregon & Washington Railway and Navigation Company
I. F. Loree
Eastern Department
R. R. Aishton
W.B. Scott
Transportation corps to aid mobilization centers
Weather shows congestion easing as government and railroad authorities report good results. Transportation executives deploy special corps to work with army officials at key mobilization centers to solve transport issues before military chiefs.
Wings of the Eagle the Railroad Man Anthem
The Southern Pacific Bulletin extols railroad workers as the wings of the Eagle, bound to serve in peace and war. It depicts the Army and Navy as talons, vows swift freight and mail service, and honors the railroad man as a loyal son to Sam, the nation’s call.
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Navy
Earth
Sam
Notice of Public Land Claim Proof in Benson Arizona
George Herbert of Benson Arizona has filed intent to prove three years of occupancy on homestead entry 025030 for land in Township 16S Range 20E G and S R B M before U S Commissioner H G Brown at Benson on June 9 1917. Witnesses are Nelse Lofgreen John Cosby William Sherman and Walter Sherman of Pomerene. First publication May 5 1917.
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George Herbert
Benson
Arizona
E. G
Meridian
H. G. Brown
U. S
Nelse Lofgreen
John Cosby
William Sherman
Walter Sherman
Pomerene, Arizona
Dragoon homestead to prove five year claim in May
Notice that Harry Bronson of Dragoon Arizona has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his claim on lands described in his 1910 homestead entry. He will appear before L V McCourt in Willcox Arizona on May 14 1917 with witnesses Jackson P Richardson Mary S Richardson Allen H Wren and James B Gregory. First pub March 24.
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Harry Bronson
Dragoon
Ariz
G. and
S. R. Meridian
L. V. McCourt
A. S
Willcox
Notice of Public Land Sale Isolated Tract Phoenix 1917
U S Land Office Phoenix announces a public sale under Sec 2455. AS a Walker of Dragoon Ariz serial 029076 bids start at 1 50 per acre for NW Section 34 Township 15 South Range 22 East G and 9 Meridian mountain terrain. Sale May 3 10 a m closing when bidders cease. adverse claims due by sale time. First published March 24.
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General Land Office
Asa E. Walker
Dragoon
Ariz
Unique Memorial Completed At Mt. Auburn Cambridge Mass
The Christian Science memorial to Mary Baker Eddy at Mt. Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Mass is completed after over a year and a half of work. Elbert S Barber of New York held the construction contract and the fund exceeded $159000 not announced by directors in 1911. The memorial features Bethel white granite with white bronze inscriptions and a circular open colonnade of eight columns on an elevated platform overlooking the lake. Architect Egerton Swartwong of New York designed the piece and the large pylons were praised as exceptional carved granite.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Christian Science Board of Directors
Elbert S. Baran
New York City
Mt. Auurn
Cambridge
Mass
Bethel
Andronicus
American Institute of Architecture
New York
Egerton Swartwong
George Washington Memorial
Missouri State Capitol
Federal Building
Denver
Chicago Spring and Summer Styles Catalog Ad
Spring and summer fashion showcase featuring suits dresses skirts and waists in wool silk and cotton materials from Spirella Corset catalog by Mrs Marve Terus now ready for readers seeking wardrobe updates.
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Chicago
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Hampton & Arnold
Phoenix, Arizona
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Gulf Stream
Southern Pacific Bulletin
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Phoenix
J. L. Irwin
Register
J. L. Irvin
U. S. Land Office
John J. Birdno
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge, Mass
D. Martinez
H.w.etz & GO
Victors Ladies Tailoring Co
Marvve
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Manuel Mejia
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Catholic Church
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