Rankin bill would pay dependents of soldiers
Washington July 28 Jeanette Rankin introduced a war relief bill to aid soldiers families in war. The plan guarantees a wife or dependent mother at least 30 dollars per month while the soldier is away and 15 dollars per month for each dependent child up to 45 dollars total for children, totaling 75 dollars monthly for a wife and children. Rankin argues the measure protects the home, supports morale, and compares favorably with England and Canada. She aims for a Sept 1 effective date and says many drafted men will have families and that every congressman she spoke with supports it. She warns without such support, families may struggle and delinquency may rise.
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Washington
Jeanette Rankin
Johnny
Mary
War Department to Issue Commissions
Washington July 27 War department officials are preparing to issue commissions to successful candidates at officers training camps promptly on the closing of the first array of camps August 15 Definite figures not available but likely more than 20000 and perhaps 24000 will receive their papers Their assignment to the regular army national guard or national army will follow immediately.
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Washington
War Department
Regular Army
National Guard
National Army
All Traces of Scrofula Eradicated from the System
An old the well known Swift Specific Co advertisement touts S. S. S. as a purely vegetable blood remedy for scrofula, warning against mineral tonics and promising guidance from the company's medical adviser. The notice invites readers to obtain the product from drugstores and to contact the Atlanta Georgia department for advice.
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Swift
Atlanta
Exemption Claims Must Be Properly Drawn for Draft Board
Local board notice warns all exemption claims for military service must be properly drawn and proven by two notary publics. Filing must certify before a salary public in good standing, show commission expiration date, and notary publics must verify with their seal and coercion expiry date.
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Hig Commission
Notary
WE MUST WIN says Bryan on wartime resolve and unity
In a wartime call to action W J Bryan argues for unwavering support of the government, rejecting neutrality and urging unity to enable a quick path to peace. He warns against discord after Congress declares war and stresses the nation must endure the cost and length of conflict to achieve victory.
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United States
Ourselv
World Service
Baron of
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Wisconsin Reader
A Wisconsin reader from Brugsals Ville, Mrs John Bourne writes that Foley's Honey and Tar soothes irritating coughing fits and she would never be without it. The product is sold by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton, Georgia.
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Nenla
Foley
John Bourneville
Brugsals
Wis
Lye
Prand
Red Cross Drng
Carrollton
To the drafted: solemn blessing for soldiers going forth
A veterans era message uplifts the drafted as they head to battle, praising their courage and preparation. It vows spiritual support from those left behind, invoking Nathan Hale and national duty. The speaker expresses hope for safe return and keeps faith with the soldiers’ resolve.
Watson Case on Espionage Act Review
Washington news wires report Judge Dockery may rule Monday on whether The Jeffersonian run by Thomas F. Watson violated espionage provisions. Watson’s brief argues the stop in publication broke continuity, while officials say the paper’s language threatens federal authority and could lead to penalties up to 20 years or a $10,000 fine if found guilty.
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Washington, Ily
Jeffersonian
Thomas F. Watson
United States
General Dockery
Watson
Tast
Reason
Variolx Cidialiat Organa
King- Ang
Germany
Savannah
Tonoa
Flo
Postoffice Department
Wx Editoriala
Georgia
Death of Mrs Martha Garrett in 1917
A notice from Feb 20 1917 reports the death of Mrs Martha Garrett widow of J M Garrett born Sept 30 1820 in Alabama. She moved to Columbus, married 1846, joined Protestant Methodist church, and died after years of illness. The obituary recalls faith, patient suffering, and a granddaughter signs the tribute.
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J. M. Garrett
Martha Garrett
Alabama
Collumbud
John Sarrett
Prottestant Methodist Church
Permanence in School Work and Policy
The article argues that lasting school impact relies on stability in policy and leadership. It criticizes board political turnover for disrupting programs, emphasizing a settled policy, a patient, long term plan, and keeping the right head in charge to build a school communities can be proud of.
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Anoh
Tawa
Mmost
Noeljong
Mo Sehhool
Sclodh
Getting Ready Training Anthem by Fonny Ropuon
A fragmented verse praising daily training for soldiers to defend liberty against foreign foes. The speaker urges physical and mental discipline to face enemies and protect children and men in every land.
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Solditra
Liberty
Fonny
New South Wales Allocates Vast Wheat-Growing Lands
New South Wales dedicates 5,198,000 acres to wheat farming as a major policy. The document also notes that foxglove flowers resemble gloved fingers and discusses the etymology suggesting "folk's glove" or "fatry's glove" origins for the plant’s name.
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New South Wales
Fatry
Health restored by Foley's Kidney Pills says Mrs Laura Beall
A Mississippi woman Mrs Laura Beall of Plattsburg reports relief after taking Foley's Kidney Pills. She says her left side pain persisted despite doctors' medicine but improved after using the product. Local Rad Cross Drug Store in Osceola? Ga advertises the remedy.
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Laura Beall
Plattsburg
Miss
Rad Cross
Osriviliton
Man's right to speak or strike compared in old saying
A historical remark argues a man has no more right to gag on an odious phrase than to strike another, equating harsh speech with physical assault in a blunt moral comparison attributed to John.
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Hansin
Jewelers
Aurest
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co
Newark
N. J
Travis & Moncrief
General Insurance
Nathan Hale
Tom Watson
Mrs. Martha Garret
God
Kaylor
Alvet
Dloera
Soren
Cota
Berns
Bruisan
Itc
Shea Bettie
Yellow Pine Medicine
Montgomery
Ala
RED Cross Drug Store
Carrollton, GA
Eset Naire Saniac
Carrollton Drug
Depot Street
Chas. Fong
Proo
Southern Railway System
R. L. Baylor
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