Exemption Board Converts Maynard District Into Draft Focus
The Ayer district begins the selective draft process with 500 examined and 166 cleared on day one and 167 on day two. Aliens receive blanks. exemptions and physicals determine quotas. Officials forecast needing about 1000 more men to meet the district's draft quota.
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Ayer
Town Hall
George H. Creighton
Maynard
Frank Torrey
Groton
Frank ‘Bulkeley
Thomas Lilly
Shirley
J.B. Christie
Littleton
C. J. Heald
Pepperell
A. G. Kilburn
Dr. Wells
Westford
U.S
Board of ‘District 15
Chandler Bullock
George Binns
Coast Artillery
William Weir
U. S. Army
Georges B. White
George Cleary
Albert Rasmussen
John W. Taylor
U. S
Bulkely
Congress
Second Shipment to Marlboro Red Cross Chapter
The Marlboro Red Cross chapter will receive a second shipment this week including hospital stockings 12 pa jama suits 12 surgical shirts 24 comfort pillows 48 slings 17 dozen linen covers and 6 dozen handkerchiefs. Volunteers stay busy on other articles.
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Highteen
Marlboro
The
Red Cross
Batteries and Players Dominate Early League Showdowns
In Cincinnati and Boston games the Batteries led by Benton Demare Schneider and Wingo powered New York and other teams. Shore O Neill and Schalk contributed as Phillies and Washington faced steady Battery support. In New York Detroit and Worcester matchups Batteries Shawkey Walters Cunningham Yelle led a string of strong pitching and hitting performances.
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Cincinnati
New York
Benton
Demare Schneider
Wingo
Boston
Boston Eeeseeesreleewesvateeg
Cleveland
Seecsseereeees
Shore
Jones
A New
Boehling
Coombe
Billings
O'Neill
Philadelphia
Wes
Mey Faber
Danforth
Williame
Schalk
Washington
Shaw
Dumont
Ainsmith
Groom
Koob
Severoid
RHO Now York
Shawkey
Walters
Cunningam
Yelle
Obituary and local notices from Maynard and area
Thomas O'Brien 72 died at home on Main Street after heart trouble. Born in Tipperary Ireland he came to the U.S. in youth and lived in Maynard 30 years. Survived by four daughters and two sons. Funeral at St Bridget's church Thursday. Also notes on local residents, a card room accident, medical corps service, illnesses, a Chevrolet roadster purchase, a two year old death in Concord hospital, and local social updates.
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Lila Kelley
West Acton
Cornelius ‘Mahoney
Boston
John
C. M. Canfield
Charles Stockbridge
Linden ‘St
John Bamford
Portland
Henry Kelley
Mary Kelley
Frank Smith
Naval Reserves
Thomas Smith
Parker St. Sec
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunanys
C. S. Fowler
John W. Flood
New York
Harvard
France
Allentown
Red Cross
George B. White
New England Baptist Hospital
Arthur Gault
Laura
Nantasket Beach
Freeport
Riverside Cooperative Association
Hattie Graham
Worcester
W. O. Strout
Frank Chapman
Acton
Franklin
N. H
Chapman
Plattsburg
F. Baumstain
May Baumstain
Sam Baumstain
Roxbury
S. Baumstain
Clinton
Ind
Rose Baumstain
Sadie
Ee Mo
Louis Rickles
Riboro
T Rickles
Vont
vont” one Liinn, ‘Waltham, #t., during the week. Hugh Connors
Scotland
P. H. Murphy
Shoe Emporium
Maine
Thomas O’brien
Main St
Olslock
Tipperary
Ireland
Maynard
American Powder Co
St. Bridget’s Church
Catherine Wiggins
Newton, N. H
Ellen Ware
Gilbertville
John Cleary
Hmma. Bonsent
Melrose
James
Thomas
Fred Moore
William Maley
Patrick McGrath
Provincetown
Arthur Johnston
Card Room
Edward Flaherty
Jere Lynch
P. H. de- Lee
Medical Corps
Regular Army
Fort Ethan Allen
Burlington
George McCormack
D. L. ‘Fullenton
Romola Volli
Concord Hospital
A. Visocchi
Sudbury
George H. Woods
Harry Fowler
Washington, D. C
Keith
Meistersingers
Philadelphia
Campaign Begun to Dispel Unrest Among Workers
Washington reports labor, War, navy, and labor departments form a committee to study wage schedules in navy yards and arsenals. Findings due August 24 with appeals possible. by September 1 hopes for settlement. Officials cite high cost of living and desire to share war profits as causes of unrest amid increased strikes.
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Washington
Labor Sunatin War Works
War, Navy and
Labor Departments
Shakeup in British Navy
Official announcement shows Admiral Burney replaced by Vice Admiral Wemyss as second sea lord. Alan G. Anderson becomes controller of naval construction, succeeding Eric C. Geddes who is now first lord of the admiralty. Change seen as start of Geddes reform plan. Another Drop In Potatoes.
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London
Burney
Wemyss
Alan G. Anderson
The
Wheat Commission
Eric C. Geddes
Admiralty
Geddes
No Clue to Lynchers in Little Death
A coroner's jury in Butte Montana finds no clue to the identity of the six masked men who hanged Frank H Little I W W leader, as the inquest closes without locating the lynchers while Army work for civilian doctors continues with medical corps assignments.
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Little
Butte
Mont
Frank H. Little
I. WW
Army
Washington
National Guard, Service
Iia
Weather Almanac Forecast for New England
The almanac lists sunrise at 4 44 a m and sunset at 6 54 p m with the moon at 10 18 p m. High water occurs at 4 00 a m and 4 15 p m as showers are forecast for New England.
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Ami
Hggland
Origin of the Matines and Salt Meane Notes
Readable fragments discuss early matinee origins linked to the Bancroft family and the 1870s spread of matinees as a regular feature. The piece cites Sir Squire Bancroft and mentions Diplomacy as boosting extra performances. A second block critiques higher education in the United States and urges focus on concentrated study in the youth’s companion column. It ends with medical remarks on salt’s health importance and chloride needs in the body.
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Tam
Bancrofts
Bancroft
Squire Bancroft
United States
Butler
Chesterton on class, dignity, and revolution in society
The quote argues against rigid class distinctions and praises respect for all, including lower classes and capable women, framing dignity as essential. It contrasts denouncing class revolutions with ignoring them, likening the stance to how children ignore unequal treatment in pursuit of humane respect.
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Peggotty
Over. Com
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G. K. Chesterton
The Alcalde in Spain’s Historic Palace Court
In former times in Spain the alcalde was a palace court judge with duties akin to a town mayor and acting as a justice of the peace. He held authority in and around the town, overseeing local legal functions and civic leadership.
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Spain
de Corte
True University collection of books noted by Thomas Carle
Fragmentary note attributes a collection of books to Thomas Carle and refers to a concept of a true university. The readable text is brief and conveys the idea rather than detailing items or context.
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Thomas "Carle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayer Town Hall
Cornelius Callahan
William Oates
George Lee Sage
Ralph, Lingley
William Former
William B. Jones
Walter C. Murray
John Nokelainen
George A. Daley
Howard Jamieson
Frank E. Parks
Chester F. Sawyer
William F. Baron
William H. O’brien
Joseph Dineen
Elmer W. Mattson
Harold C. Peterson
Frank J. Binks
Arthur L. Perry
Patrick Powers
Frank
Taylor
John Willaman
Bernard BH. Smith
Luke J. McCarthy
Arthur Koski
Leonard Penniman
Albert R. Murphy
Joseph Kaler
Francis May
Max Matson
Robert V. Sims
Edward J. Flaherty
Robert Hatch
Joseph Crotty
Herbert E. Brayden
Frank Gilleney
Hans P. Hansen
Roy Prescott
George D. Sharpe
Thomas M. Murray
Albert Travis
Mar Tuuikka
Jesse Simila
Ole Anderson
John 8
Comeau
Office of
Assabet Mills
Louis. Peel
Optometrist
Dr. Garland
RHO
Worcester Sanaeresseveessene
Canavan and Wilder
Gardiner and Stephens
Lawrence
RHOW
Lawrence RE Cass
Vereserenersues
Prese
Gaston
Dumn
Ing and McGraw
Bridgeport
Hartford
Lyons
Ferguson
Egan
Kennedy
Keefe
Skiff
New London
New Haven
Reiger
Russell
Walker
Devine
New
Fullenton Hat Shop
Lynch Bros
Nellie Coughlin
Benny Brown
Mrs. Kaler
Cattle Bros
Geo. E. Clapp
South Acton
Jerome Dwinell
Stow
Rexall
DeLee’s Pharmacy
Maynard, Mass
Jersey Butter. CO
Maynard's Leading Cash Grocery
Jersey
Campbell’s
Santos
Jersey Butter Company
Fisk Cementiése
W. A. Haynes & CO
J. J. Ledg
J. A. Coughlin
Fowler Building
Mayhard, Mass
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