Draft age limits known as 18 to 44 signed into law
President Wilson signed the manpower act extending the draft to men 18 to 45 and set September 12 as registration day. Registration runs 7 am to 9 pm nationwide with provisions for tardy enrollment by mail or local boards. About 13 million men will be subjected to war service with 18-year-olds placed in a separate group for possible later call.
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Washington
Wilson
Alemenduo
United States
War Department
Crowder
Arouse
Senate
White House
Call to Duty and National Mobilization for War
A speech extols young and older men to enlist or register for military service, stressing readiness and sacrifice. It emphasizes voluntary enlistments from youth, responsible civic roles for older men, and the need for universal registration to enable intelligent selection while preserving civilian duties at home. It frames the war as a supreme national duty Americans must answer with unity.
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Pen
Tug Triton Fired Upon but Reaches Port in Fog
An Atlantic port reports the tug Triton fired on by an enemy submarine in fog off Boone Island. The tug changed course and sped to safety as the submarine fired one shot and submerged. An American steamer appeared on the scene and both vessels sheltered from sight in the fog.
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Atlantic
Triton
Boone Island
Wife seeks release after husband drafted
Camp Lewis, Aug 29. Wives who waive exemption as dependents of selective draft men cannot obtain a release of their husbands once inducted. A Seattle wife, who waived exemption to frighten her husband, was denied after the soldier arrived at camp. the couple have three children.
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Camp Lewis
Judge Advocate’s Office
Seattle
Enemies Reject Safe Conducts for Neutral Vessels
A wartime decree proclaims neutral ships under enemy safe conducts will not be recognized by the Axis. Vessels and cargo may be seized if they accept enemy safe passes not recognized by the Allies.
British Forces Break Through in Lane Front Near Lys Sector
War review reports British advances across north western Flanders with Mont Saint Quentin Kemmel Hill and Bailleul in British hands. Haig's troops push toward Lebucquiere and Ham canal while French secure Ailette crossing and Canal du Nord. Allied gains reshape the front from Arras to the Somme as German resistance stiffens in places.
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St. Quentin
Peronne
Kemmel Hill
Flanders
Landers
Haig
Bailleul
Mont de Lille
Kemmel
Neuf-Belquin
Ville-Chapelle
Lestr
Plouvain
Arleux En Gohellt
Dranoutre
Somme
Arras
Soissons
Somsons
Canal du Nord
Noyon-Ham
Noyon
Caibres
Bapaume
Marshal Haig
Bapaume-Cambrai
Lebucquiere
Ballecourt
Hendecourt
Hindenburg
Ypres
Tassalient
Vosges
Germany
Battle on the Nogales border leaves many dead and wounded
Three American soldiers died and 28 were wounded in a night battle with Mexican forces at Nogales on the border. Americans captured Nogales, Sonora, prompting a Mexican truce and withdrawal. Mexican casualties were estimated high with civilians among the wounded and possible mayoral death unconfirmed.
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Nogales
Ariz
Sonora
Nogarez
Sonoran
United States
Lanstrum Leads Montana Senate Primary by 2513 Votes
Helena Sept 2 With 1200 of 1403 precincts reporting the Republican race for U S senator shows Dr O M Lanstrum of Helena ahead of Jeannette Rankin by 2513 votes. Lanstrum 174k Rankin 151k Parsons 5113 Nichols 3584. Other results noted for railroad commissioner and district congress races.
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Helena
O. M. Lanstrum
Jeannette Rankin
Congress
Dr. Lanstrum
Miss Rankin
Harry Parsons
Edmund Nichols
J. H. Hall
Lee Dennis
Thomas C. Penny
Carl W. Riddick
Frank B. Linsterman
Tom Kane
John M. Evans
H. C. MacDonald
Harry Mitchell
Great Falls
Wheat Regulations Expanded as Hoover Ends Wheatless Rules
Washington announces new Food Administration rules relaxing wheat flour limits effective September 1. Wheatless days and meals end and the half and half flour rule is rescinded, allowing bakers to use 100 percent of normal wheat flour supply, with Allies receiving more bread containing wheat than since early war days.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Official ban on Sunday joy rides to save gas
Washington, Aug. 29. The fuel administration urged the public in states east of the Mississippi to stop using all classes of automobiles on Sundays with few exceptions including motorcycles and motorboats until further notice to conserve gasoline for overseas shipment. Only voluntary compliance will prevent a mandatory Sunday gasoline ban. Fire automobiles are included in the curtailment. The action aims to avert a threatened gasoline shortage driven by rising domestic use and large military operations in France.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Mississippi River
France
New Draftees Must Know Ages
Washington authorities announce the draft age extension covers men 18 to 35. Provost Marshal General Crowder states registrants must determine and confirm their exact ages under the new rules.
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Washington
Wil
Crowder
Development battalions train unfit men for semi civilian duties
Washington reports that development battalions have been created at army training camps to maximize use of men physically disqualified for general service. About 90 000 already transferred to the new organization to relieve soldiers in semi civilian work.
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Washington
War Department
Aid for Manufacturers Conversion to Essential War Materials
Government can grant financial aid under conditions to industries converting from less essential production to materials aiding the war effort. War Finance Corporation officials cite risks of suspension as firms lack funds to remodel plants for essential war production.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Trained Baby Banned From Music Hall Sparks Debate
A couple arrived with a very young baby at a music hall to join an event. The manager refused entry saying a baby might cry and disturb others. The father countered noting the child behaved well at his grandparent’s funeral the day before.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Castoria Signatures Promised Safe for Infants
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature of its original maker, Fletcher, noting the remedy has been in use for over 30 years. The ad emphasizes trust and children’s comfort with Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Freeman compares gunnery to cars and golf in France
Capt Archie Freeman, Los Angeles sportsman teaching machine gunnery in France, tells a class not to be discouraged. He says bursts are misses at first and mastering the gun is like learning to drive a car or play golf, noting he hit everything learning cars but nothing while learning golf.
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Archie Freeman
Los Angeles
France
Paris is not always to the Brutal
The writer reframes a familiar proverb noting that Paris does not always reward brutality and speed, suggesting other qualities influence outcomes. The remark implies a critical view of shortcuts or harsh tactics yielding success in contrast to steadier effort and resilience.
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Paris
Little Man Images A Contrary Power Within
A small figure envisions his own stubbornness fueling strength. The speculative note hints at inner resolve and personal mythmaking.
Where He Is Expert in the Army Inked in Dialect
The Detroit Free Press quotes a soldier named Mose who proudly says he serves in the infantry. He reveals a bold aim to request assignment to a night raid in France, describing the danger and skill involved in entering an enemy backyard at night.
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Mose
France
de Capatin
K. Gittin
Inahse
Detroit Free Press
Get New Kidneys Now with Haarlem Oil Capsules
Ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as an instant cure for kidney and bladder trouble warning of Bright’s disease. Claims 200 years of use, guarantees relief if taken early, and refunds money if not immediate. Encourages purchasing GOLD MEDAL brand from drugstores in three box sizes.
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Bright
Haarlem
Sign keeps trespassers from Wichita vineyard
A Wichita woman reports she has effectively deterred trespassers from her vineyard using a sign that reads This is no war garden. All pro Germans please walk across it. Kansas City Star.
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Kansas City’ Star
Submarine Quip Echoes Through Crowd
A humorous remark about a young officer blends into a crowded scene while a woman’s age phrase and a proverb about friends in need appear in a convoluted, fragmented passage. The text mixes slang, timing hints, and social commentary in a dated newspaper style.
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