House completes eight billion war revenue bill passage
The House finished action on the eight billion dollar war revenue bill after voting down or deferring multiple amendments. Secretary McAdoo said no immediate tax increases. final passage expected after a roll call vote and finishing two minor measures.
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Lift Ban on Enlistment Across Navy Army Air
Washington announces lifting the enlistment ban for navy, Marine Corps and army aviation to meet branch needs. A phased program starts by October 1 with quotas allocated by the provost marshal general and adjusted to avoid harming the national army. Deferred registrants may enlist with draft board approval and waivers.
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Five laborers charged with defrauding government at Bush Terminal
Five workers at Bush Terminal in Brooklyn allegedly stopped showing up for work after their time cards were punched, enjoyed Coney Island while still paid by the army Quartermaster's Corps. They face fraud charges. three pleaded guilty, others held on $1500 bail.
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Malden Police Told to Seek Draft Exemption
Malden policemen facing the draft were urged to seek deferred classification when called before local boards. Police Commissioner Edwin C. Burbank sent a letter advising officers to certify when summoned.
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Edwin C. Burbank
Police Officers Defend Irreplaceability for Public Safety
Statement asserts that highly trained officers cannot be replaced without material harm to city public safety. Certification of deferred classification will be issued by the head of the department.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Nerve Restoration
Advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic for nervous breakdowns and neuritis. A Hartford man recounts numbness pain and paralysis symptoms improving after three boxes, with the claim that blood buildup restores function. Free books offered and pills sold 50 cents a box, six for $2.50.
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Dr. Williams
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Schenectady
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Cuticura Heals Baby's Red Pimples Says Mrs Young
Mrs Young of Orland reports her baby suffered red pimples and facial scratches until Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment helped near instantly. She used one cake of soap and one box of ointment to heal and keep skin clear with routine toilet use.
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Frank Young
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