Thermometer of Patriotism Shows Oregon Leads Enlistments
Montana reports the lowest exemption rate in the 1917 draft and Kentucky tops exemptions while Connecticut leads approvals. The Provost Marshal General notes Oregon’s ratio of 158 voluntary enlistments per 10 draft quota as of December 15 1917, with overall draft costs and efficiency favoring selective service over Civil War recruitment.
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Draft Examinations and Rejections Since Civil War
The text notes a long history of medical standards and the impact on draft eligibility. It cites figures: about 2,500,000 men examined, with roughly 1,779,050 accepted and 730,756 rejected. It adds that among those deemed fit and sent to camp, fewer than 6 percent were later rejected at camp.
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Interurban Motor Lines Schedule Shifts Between Points
Schedule lists departures from High Point to Winston and from Winston to High Point with times at major hotels. Also includes Greensboro line times, ticket pickup at hotels, red star vehicle branding, luggage charges, and note on car stops and courteous service. Cars available for hire for special trips via phone.
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