Draftees of 1918 Given Numbers
Washington reports the June 27 draft draw assigned master numbers to 744 500 young men born by June 5. They will be placed in five classes based on questionnaires, with class 1 called before year’s end. further details include sequence of numbers drawn and distribution to districts.
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Washington
Senate
Baker
House
Crowder
Tho
Tad
France
Pershing
War Department
Fonda Dinner Sparks Suspicion Around Warden
A warden named Bweet dined at a Fonda with a damsel and whispered about a shrimp request. The damsel’s whispered response to Mr. Dulce suggests intimate ambiguity, while Sweet denies the insinuation. The Marine Corps context hints at a satirical or coded note in the Marines Magazine.
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Santo Domingo
Bweet
Fonda
Slim Jim
D4th Co
Turkish Women and Domestic Roles in Constantinople
The article notes Turkish women rarely work in Christian households, serving as occasional charwomen or washerwomen. In contrast Greek and Armenian women are described as the mainstay of Constantinople households, with Turkish men often employing them to manage large homes.
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Constantinople
Watch repair request echoes in a curious exchange
A man hands a jeweler a watch and asks for cleaning regulation of a pow crystal, joking that with the price he would buy a new one, implying a casual value discussion during service.
Knitting Bags and Catch Alls Parade at Ribbon Counters
The article details new knitting bags and work bags shown at ribbon counters. Innovations include an umbrella bag in silk or ribbon, a handle slide, scalloped tops, and tassels. Other bags combine ribbon strips, croşhet silk, and embroidery hoops, with varied closures and designs.
Silk Street Suits Highlight Midsummer Style Trends
Silk street suits appear before midsummer heat as merchants stock lightweight designs in taffeta and gros de londre. The latest styles feature plain plaited fronts, three flounces, slim belts, and subtle hand finishing, with navy taupe and black leading while white or sand shades offer a cool, short lived option.
Palm Care Tips From The Palm
The Palm recommends weekly gentle sponging of palm leaves to maintain a pet palm. Do not water too often. allow the soil to dry before a thorough soak.
Overseas Cap and War Prices Highlighted For Army
Washington reports tests for Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service awards, with Pershing guidelines. Army stores in France offer June prices on snacks, tobacco, toiletries, and clothing, while overseas caps reduce visibility in trenches. World War I logistics cover cantonment costs, construction, footwear sizing, and officer commissions updates.
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Committee On Public Information
Washington
General Pershing
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Exmining Board
Arerieae
United States
Guamaak
Gas Defense Service
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