Draft Exemption Rules Issued for Registered Men
Washington War Department publishes step by step rules for exemption claims. Local and district boards manage exemptions, industrial grounds claims, and the red ink serial system for call order. Procedures cover filing, proofs, timelines, and appeals through district boards up to the president.
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War Department
United States
Federal Judicial
Oa Ae Canoe
Columbia
Pa Aa
Germany
Gay the
District Board of Appeal
District Board
Industrial Board
Building Record Pace At Presidio Construction
The Presidio near San Francisco saw record quick building work as San Francisco lumber firms delivered 2.5 million feet of lumber in three days. Over 600 carpenters and helpers completed 210 buildings in 18 days with a new structure finished every 80 minutes during peak speed. The permanent modern facilities are described as lazy and adequate.
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Presidio
San Francisco
Fema
Here and There Birds and Crocheting in Korea
The hermit and olive backed thrushes are described as larger than sparrows with long bills. In Korea's Kwangju Girls' Tedustelai school pupils, once without crochet needles, now master crocheting and have earned about $400 for the schools self help department.
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Kwangju Girls
Tedustelai School
Korrea
Proverbial Wisdom on Marriage Across Nations
A brief survey notes cynical marriage sayings from various cultures. The Italian proverb urges blind trust when marrying, the Hindu quip mocks wives in hindsight, and the Irish line comments that a man’s fate hinges on his wife.
Summer fur fashions set pace for globe trotting wardrobes
Summer fur trends dominate the season with lightweight capes and scarves in white fox, ermine, and Hudson seal. Practical yet stylish outfits blend crepe, satin, and georgette, complemented by black and white millinery and vivid straw hats for outdoor wear.
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Globe
Sumner
Milan
Pockets and Belts Add New Tone to Silk Girdles
Silk girdles feature two deep pockets hanging from the belt at each hip and a wide design. The accessory adds color harmony to frocks and can be made in various colors to match different fabrics and figures.
Frenchmen hold the Germans back in Northern Belgium
British and German artillery duels continue in northern Belgium as Allied positions resist renewed assaults. Russian forces stubbornly defend East Galicia against reinforced Austro German troops aiming to retake recent gains near the Thithex and Kadlus districts.
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Belgium
London
Te Preneh
Verdon
Avecourt
Aire
Dastend
Delgham
Maestratt
Miumerois
Monely le Prous
Arras
Grout Aund
Korn Lofts
Galiein
Novien
Braewny
Halies
Farmers Get 5 Percent Farm Loans From Federal Board
Washington July 18 The federal farm loan board reports loan approvals at five percent to farmers totaling 800000 daily. By July 15 the board chartered 432 associations with loans of 20600887 and average farm member count of eighteen. Individual loans average 220 dollars.
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Washington
Federal Farm Loan System
Federal Board
Drainage Congress Postpones Annual Meeting
Chicago report says the National Drainage congress executive committee postponed the usual convention this year. They urged members to press congressmen to pass legislation to reclaim submerged and swampy lands as a solution to the drainage problems.
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Drainage Congress
Chicago
National Drainage Congress
Shots Exchanged Across Border Near Mission Texas
About 500 shots were exchanged across the Rio Grande at Ojo de Agua eight miles southwest of Mission between a small American border patrol unit and unidentified Mexicans. No American casualties.
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Mission
Texas
Rio Grande
Ojo de Agua
Americeun
Thierichens Faces Trial in US Indictment Case
Philadelphia reports Captain Max Thierichens, former commander of a seized German raider, will stand trial after U S Thompson refuses to quash multiple indictments accusing him of involvement in the Mirai affair.
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Philadelphia
Max "Thierichens
Pring Birel Friedrich
United States
Dude Thompson
Bin
Mirai
Kansan Victims Carried Insurance
Secretary McAdoo announced that the steamer whose sinking with the loss of four men was reported July 1 carried insurance for its officers and crew.
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Kansan
Washington
Stage Plunges Over Embankment in City Road
A stage vehicle plunged off an embankment just past a summit on its way to Mark City. Five people were injured and two women and Salt Duke lis were mentioned in the chaotic scene as authorities moved to aid victims.
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Sis
Import Restrictions Relaxed for Leather Exporters
London Robert P. Skinner the American consul general here completed an arrangement whereby American manufactured leather exporters may send to the United Kingdom 25 percent of the quantity sent in the year 1916.
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London
Robert P. Skinner
United Kingdom
Street Car Strike Halts Seattle Transit Services
Puget Sound Traction Light and Power faced a shutdown as no street cars ran at opening of business in Seattle due to a strike by about 1000 motormen and conductors.
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Seattle
Wash
Puget Sound Traction Light & Power Company
Dury Visits Scene of Bomb Plot Trial
The jury trying the murder case linked to last July's bomb blast in San Francisco visited the scene on Tuesday under guard of deputy sheriffs. Renu Mooney faces murder charges connected to the explosion.
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Dury
San Francisco
Depeuty
Renu Mooney
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