Dramatic Draft Change Recasts WWI Exemptions
Washington announces drastic amendments to selective service rules. Married men who reached age 21 after June 5 1917 may lose deferred status unless married before January 16 1918 and dependency claims tied to children born or unborn by June 9 1918 may apply under new provisions. Local boards ordered to reclassify cases on marriages since May 18 1917 and to exclude non dependent marriages from deferment unless child criteria are met. Public notice also urges cholera Morbus awareness and Chamberlain remedy usage.
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Washington
Congress
Crowder
Selective Service
Hindenburg Holds 300000 Reserves Reported
Washington June 15 Hindenburg has at least twenty two divisions and 200000 men in reserve. At current expenditure rate he can maintain offensive strength for two months. General Bridges of the British mission in France believes the German offensive may not exhaust itself before early August. Allied losses including prisoners would be nearly as large as German losses, but with more killed and wounded.
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Washington
Hindenburg
France
Bridges
Germany
Rockport Amazed By Sudden Lavoptik Eye Wash Action
A Rockport schoolboy with severe eye strain found relief after a week using Lavoptik Eye Wash. The teacher reported improved vision for her mother, while the ad claims the product benefits all weak or inflamed eyes. A free aluminum eye cup offer accompanies the promotion.
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Rockport
Harrel Bros
Flag Etiquette Guidelines From Patriotic Societies
Prepared by the National Committee of Patriotic Societies Washington DC outlines proper flag handling public decorum and saluting rules. It covers standing during passings, saluting methods for men and women, display orientations, parade etiquette, sunrise and sunset raising, no merchandise use, guarding at night, Memorial Day half mast, no ground contact when retiring, silence during the anthem, and maintenance of damaged flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee of Patriotic Societies
Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
King Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proves Helpful
A Peru Indiana reader, PH Martin, reports two daughters with whooping cough improved after using King Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The note emphasizes keeping the cough loose and expec toration easy for recovery.
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Chamberlain
Irs
PH. Martin
Peru
Ind
Daviess County Whisky Stock Dwindles In Bond
In Owensboro area, whisky in bond May 31 1918 stood at 11,633,799 gallons, down from 14,423,799 a year earlier. Withdrawals in May 1918 reached 481,009 gallons as stock ages toward prohibition end. district stocks may last under two years and likely under 18 months as nationwide depletion continues.
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Dthi
Owensboro
Kentucky
Daviess County
Congress
National Food Price Standardization Ordered by Hoover
A nationwide move by Food Administrator Hoover to curb rising costs directs merchants to standardize pricing. Lists will be published in every county, town, and city, and consumers are asked to cooperate with officials to enforce uniform prices, protecting both buyers and patriotic merchants.
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Hoover
Making of a Famous Medicine for Women’s Ills
An advertisement describes a laboratory made remedy for women’s health. It promotes a vegetable formula, claiming careful extraction from herbs, pasteurized sterilized bottles, and a long record of success in treating female ailments. It notes testimonials from women and ongoing publications of its virtue.
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Aoa Wa
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National War Savings Committee
American Co-operative Association
Hartford, Ky
S. L. King
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Fletcher
Owensberg
Warrington
Castor
Avegne of
Onte Sa Ae
Gewrau Gompant
York
Castoria
Eee
A. Starck
Basiot
Tory Direct
Rivery Starck Piano
Currantes
Marck Tlosea
Starck
Peers
Weber
Starck Piano Co
Plano
Q. Plano
Castoptr
Lydia E. Felton
Erst Buses
Il Cale
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