Debates on Draft Methods and Fairness in Military Call
A historical discussion outlines the draft system for the army and National Guard. It debates selecting 650,000 or more men, the aim to meet military needs, and the fairness of exemptions. It notes potential enrollment figures, district variations, and the risk of repeatedly drawing until the target is reached, with concerns about age and eligibility lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sys
Givan
Fan
Sion
War Department
N. Y. Sun
Clymer Guardsmen Return as Nation Mobilizes
Indiana County residents and Clymer volunteers parade to the Normal School grounds as Company F hands soldiers to Captain McLain. Guardsmen leave for Blairsville training and posts at Greensburg and Pittsburgh as national mobilization spreads across Pennsylvania with 121,000 men called to federal service. Exemptions and draft rules draw attention as officials prepare for future conscription and labor protections amid war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Company F
Indiana
Sons of Veterans
National Guard
Blairsville
Indiana County
Qmer Graff
Joseph King
D. Blair Taylor
Graff
Machine Gun Co
Beaver Falls
King
Tenth Infantry
Greensburg
Taylor
Signal Corps
Pittsburgh Toay
Fort Niagara
Fort Meyer
Navy
United States
Washington
War Department
Bell
Eastern Department
Barry
Central Department
Militia Bureau
Pennsylvania
Augusta
Georgia
Westinghouse Contends New Plant Draws Young Men
The article notes President Wilson and young Indiana men in skilled trades may be drawn to a proposed Westinghouse plant. It cites a letter from Stacy Pittebure to Indiana Messenger about his son asking to join and the response that ten months’ work could be available, highlighting national wartime employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Indiana
Harry K. Smith
Indiana Messenger
Stacy
Social Roundup Visits and Household Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson of Water street hosted as guests the latter's sister Miss Bruce of Pittsburgh. The Ruffners from N Fifth street returned home after two weeks visiting friends in Warren Ohio. Dinsmore family spent Sunday in Punxsutawney. Campbell family and Hisworth with Keeler and Rayburn motored to Brookville. Miss Anna May Cole of Punxsutawney visits S. W. Garie. Mrs. Wachob and daughter Elizabeth of West Philadelphia street spent several days with friends at West Lebanon.
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Robert Henderson
Water Street
Bruce
Pittsburgh
D. D. Ruffner
N. Fifth Street
Warren
Ohio
C. C. Dinsmore
Punxsutawney
E. B. Campbell
Hisworth
Keeler
Rayburn
Brookville
Anna May Cole
S. W. Garie
T.E. Wachob
Elizabeth
West Philadelphia
West Lebanon
Krupp Organ Warns Britain Strength Across World
New York dispatch reports Rheinig che Westalische Zeitung, Krupp organ, warns Germany against overconfidence about the war's future. It argues England has grown stronger, globally, and could strike offensively while remaining on the defensive in Europe. The piece critiques Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg and assesses British imperial history and Boer War consequences.
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New York
Rheinigche Westalische Zeitung
Krupps
Germany
von Bethmann- Hollweg
England
Europe
Prince Bulow
Bar States
Southwest
East Africa
Fair Guards Replace Huskies at Beaches
At Wilson Beach Chicago a new female life guard attracts attention replacing two male huskies. The one piece bathing suit and quick responses boost coast service as lifeguards grow scarce.
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Coast Aid
Wilson Beach
Chicago
Res Rece Do Yow Employ A Cook Pas Sees
A brief notice notes whether a household plans to hire a cook and the expected duration. It records local inquiry about employment preferences and outlines basic conditions for the position.
Many Women Enroll in Pennsylvania Food Army
Messges report heavy enrollment of women in Pennsylvania's Moorer food saving movement across all sections. Local committees push for July sign up deadline extension and state officials hope for full registration. Bad weather hindered door to door efforts, but publicity spurs progress while cards displayed as household honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorer
Pennsylvanian Committee of Public Safety
Foo
Fleaver
England’s Drive for Empire and Germany’s Southeast Africa
A historical overview notes England’s longstanding aim for an African empire and an All-ied route across Africa, while highlighting Germany’s interest in Southeast Africa and its strategic importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Southeast
Africa
Teacher Training Class Program at Plumcreek Church
The Plumcreek United Presbyterian Church hosts a teacher training class program for graduation exercises on Thursday evening July 19 at 8 o'clock. The program includes singing by the class, readings, essays on building character and patriotism, recitations, and presentations of diplomas by J. T. Stewart. An offering will aid the Red Cross auxiliary of Creekside. CAPT. ALFRED W. BIORNSTAD, assistant adjutant general, is noted for his long military career and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BKC
Plumcreek United Presbyterian Church
Sturgeon
Mabel Cummins
Old Country Church
Gladys McHenry
June Cummins
Edna Frye
Mary Fleminge
J. T. Stewart
Indiana
Meming
Red Cross Auxiliary
Creekside
Alfred W. Biornstad
Minnesota
Twenty-ninth Infantry
United States Volunteers
Army School of the
Ling
Army Staff College
General Staff
Washington
Jornstade
United States Voluntasrs
Philippi Islands
Bjornstad
Food Economy and Diet Balance in Hysterical Times
The text discusses mass hysteria over food scarcity and extreme dieting, arguing for a balanced omnivorous diet. It emphasizes moderation, adequate protein from meat or vegetable sources, fats like butter, and carbohydrates, with individual variation due to digestion and nervous system influence. It cautions against rigid diet schemes and urges personal study of what best maintains health and weight.
Cholera and Dysentery Remedy Promoted in Prohibition State
A promotional notice extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Dysentery Remedy as invaluable during the warm months. It claims the medicine is effective against feverish illness and cholera symptoms and urges readers to buy it now, noting availability everywhere and it being superior to other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jongwee
Agents Wanted and Firemen Urgently Sought by Pittsburgh Firm
Classified ad from Skeeahan Sales Co offering Retlaw Cage and a guaranty, with address Dept. B Box C East Liberty Pittsburgh. Mentions Vine Gaus and accurate Gallong display. Also advertises Wanted Firemen for Penn Public Service electric, Tudiana, or a partial listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Gaus
Guarantent
Skeeahan Sales Co
Dept
B. C
East Liberty
Pittsburgh
Penn Pubic Service Vleetric Pling
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Pame Atte
Sted
Marshal Crowder
Steele
A. G. Steele
Altoona
State Highway Department
Treasury Department
Labor
Indus
John Prive Jackson
Westinghouse
Krupp Organ
Britain
Wallatth
Suramamion
Cigna Sofar
Fevechekt
Weareyerre
Morertente
The
Food Administration
Food Army
Plumcreek U. P
Alans Peta
Nt Teadlo Wacuekes
Tarek
LAWY
Sewart S
Crorgia
Epare Sais
National Preas Berson
Buffalo
National
Prem Dureau
Room Bbos
N. Y
Inquire Gazette
McCreary Tie & Rubber Co
Fix
Bo FL Wulff
McCreary Tire & Rubber Company
Keystone Coal Company
Moorracn
White Station
Sullivan
Union Mine
Woventh Street
Port Wayne
Simpson
Toledo
Gareo’s
Sali
Nealor's Bakery
Ira
York
Joe Kindig
Theatre Tonight
Owen Moore
Marie Courtet
Rolling Stones
Violet Mersereau
New Strand Theatre
Nance O'Neil
Gail Kane
Colonial Theatre
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