History of the National Security League and its activities
The National Security League formed in December 1914 aimed to educate the public on preparedness and national safety. It grew to about 100000 members with branches, influencing Congress and mobilizing for universal military training and selective service during World War I.
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National Security League
United States
Germany
League
New York
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Charleston
Knoxville
League of Nations War Effort and Civilian Training Summary
The piece describes a broad wartime civic effort: patriotic instruction in schools by instructors across 250 summer schools, lectures and classroom courses for teachers, distribution of literature in 64 centers nationwide, and volunteers addressing crowds. It notes organization by Charles A. Bill, anti-sedition work, anti-German propaganda efforts, and the creation of 76 home defense leagues. It details training for drafted men under Provost Marshal Crowder, pamphlets to 5,000 draft boards, and a weekly newspaper publicity service to 1,700 papers. It cites two wartime newspaper series and prominent contributors, plus millions of literature pieces distributed, including maps placed in schools.
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Hig
Obia
United States
League
Crowder
Teames
Charles F. Stokes
Germany
Sentiai
Booth Tarkington
George Ade
Robert Herrick
Gertrude Atherton
Harold MacGrath
Owen Johnson
Robert W. Chambers
Arthur Somers Roche
Activites
Sixteenth Annual Federation Convention Opens in Toronto
The sixteenth annual convention of the Federation of Zionist Societies of Canada begins today in Toronto. It is billed as the largest and most important gathering the organization has held.
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Federation of Zionist Societies of Canada
Toronto
Cheyenne City Council Resolves Water Fund Transfer
The Cheyenne Wyoming city council met December 1918 in regular session with a quorum. A ledger transfer of 107.12 dollars from the water fund to the water works extension bond fund was authorized to cover an overdraft and close the bond fund. The resolution passed and the meeting adjourned.
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Coench
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Opio Uon
Showalter
State of Wyoming
Lara
Cnowatter
Wall
Cherenns
Ae Fedarh
Dissolution of Interstate Retailers Credit Association Proposed
Notice details a special stockholders meeting where all capital stock was represented and voted for dissolution. It states debts paid, dissolution ordered, notices to be filed with Wyoming state and county offices, and published as required by law. Signatures of Robert D. Sims and Willis V. Sims included. Dated 1922.
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Interstate Retailers Credit Association
Anid Corporation
Cates
State of Wyoming
Robert D. Sims
Willis V. Sims
Notice of Annual Meeting of Mine Owners' Association
Notice is given that the annual meeting of Mine Owners' Association of Wyoming will be held at the Association office with Thomas Hunter at 511 First National Bank Building Cheyenne Wyoming at 10:00 AM Monday January 20 1919 to elect directors and transact business. By order of the board D C Wanamaker secretary.
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First National Bank
Cheyenna Wyoming
John Pp. Clark
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mine Owners’ Association of Wyoming
Thomas Hunter
First National Bank Bidg
Wyoming
Carpenters Local Set Meeting January 6 at 7 20 PM
The Carpenters' Local announces a regular meeting for Monday January 6 at 7 20 p m at the A O U W Hall. OSCA Ody serves as Recording Secretary.
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Carpenters
A. O. U. W. Hall
Osca Ody
Wanted Branch Manager for patriotic Chicago ad campaign
An established steel products firm now producing patriotic work seeks a branch manager in Cheyenne. Requires prompt duties, ability to lead a small sales force, and a $1000 cash bond. Earnings exceed $5000 yearly with commission. two days of Chicago training. Write President 1310 Advertising Building Chicago IN.
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Cheyenne
Usiness
Muctiaceime
Par Les
Commission
Baste
Cales
Chicago
Wanted salesmen for generalMercantile trade and carburetor
Wanted ads offering two sales positions. Miles F. Bixler Co seeks Wyoming mercantile salesmen with a new merit proposition, commission contract for balance year and $35 weekly expenses. Also an ad from U and J Carburetor Co promotes a quick installing Ford carburetor with 15 day free trial and promised mileage gains.
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General Mercantile
Wyoming
Miles F. Bixler Co
Carlin Bidg
Cleveland, C
Sallesmen
Hbig
Ford
U. & J. Carburetor Co
W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago
Woodward
Protested Article Clears Upward Day For Salesmen
Protest context describes government created demand and large territories assigned to senior salesmen to manage crews. Jerome A. Landt, president, 8 Dearborn St Chicago Ml is referenced in ownership and control notes.
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Sales Snr
Jerome A. Landt
Pres
Dearborn St
Chicago
History of the World by Francis A. Maret
An offered complete history book by Francis A Maret brother of General Peyton claims 00 pages with illustrations and official photographs. The ad promises potential earners up to $500 monthly with freight paid credit terms and an outfit free from Victory Publishing Company based at 4318 Dearborn Chicago.
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Francis A. Maret
Peyton
March
Outfit
Victory Publishing Company
Dearborn
Chicago
General March
United States Army
Universal House
Philadelphia
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Opportunity Oil Company
Bron, Crnning Gala
Opportunity OI
Opportunity Holdings
Electra Texas
Opportunity
Opportunity Management
Ie Ag
Leeds
the Opportunity Oi! Company
Colorado
U.S. A
Robert M. McEloy
Princeton University
Laramie County
Bankers and Stockmens Trust Co
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Publicity Service
Kinney OW and Refining Company
Roderick N. Matson
D. C. Wanamaker
Tary
Guaranteed
Norristown
Forbes Pharmacy
Army
Navy
Air Service
U. S
Bernice B. Prouty
Dept
Harris Trust Bldg
Fort Russell
19Th St
Rhode Island
Cheyenne Stamp and Novelty Works
Carey Avenue
Duluth
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Cuba- American Jockey Club
Havana
Business Men‘s Racing Association
New Orleans
Cheyenne Business Directory
E. C. Andrew
Citizens National Bank
Saree
Cua
Ee Ee Undertakers Hobbs, Huckfordt & Finkbloer Undertaking
Plains Hotel
Kirkpatrick
Teal Estate and Insurance
Carey Ave
John Chas
Thompson, SR
Bresughan Rik
D. W. Gita
Real Hatajo
Ranches
Paulette
Capitol Ave
For ‘Co
RINER
Kent Estate and Surety
Arey Ave
Pioneer Avenue
Bhoman
Hixpert
Ledpere
Utah
M. R. Huss
Lytton Bildg
The
Electrothermal Company
Harrison Bidg
Steubenville
Ohio
ARIES
O. OA. c
Soutnetor Co
M. B
Columbus
Prospectus
N. D. Thompson,Co
St. Lewis, Mo
Httle
Albert Mills
Mgr
Cincinnati
Besa
Leeda Woolen Mills
Phillip Lawrence
Huron
South Dakota
Ave
Anyon
Electrother Co
Stealville
Harrison Bldg
Thames Street
Capitol Building
Wes 25Th Street
C. W
Shang Hai Restaurant
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