Recruiting the Drafted Ants Warn of Draft Rules
A wartime recruiting notice urges officers to target men aged 21 to 31 who registered or are drawn, advising to verify exemption rulings, pressure eligible men to enlist, and market Regular Army options over the National Army. It warns about telling false statements being punishable and emphasizes visiting exemption boards and persuasive appeals.
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Atb
U. S
Itv
Mays
United States
War’ Corps
France
Europe
Wales
Regula
Aviation Bill Sparks Rapid Senate Action And Massive Air Plan
The aviation measure passed the Senate in about an hour on Saturday. It authorizes a 60 million dollar program creating about 22 000 airplanes and nearly 100 000 workers. The President is expected to sign soon and push early production including student planes and potential training exchanges with British and French officers.
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Nelson
Gore
Tiotlis
United States Senate
Chamberlain
Noral
Fom
United States
Draft Lottery Guidelines For Quotas And Examinations
The article explains how state quotas are fixed by the War Department and apportioned by governors, then how local boards rearrange registrants by the lottery order and draw numbers for examination. It covers notifying absent registrants by mail and allowing examination in the district where they reside, with credits assigned to their home district if found fit and not exempt.
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War Department
Congress
Washington
President planning conference on staffing changes
Officials said the President intends to confer with Goethals and Denman to divide duties and keep both in government service. If either is unwilling to proceed as directed, he would remove them from their posts.
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Hulk Nn
Goethals
Denman
Olvials
Transfers of parcels and payments in Montgomery and Salisbury
The notice lists transfers including 2-8 acres in Montgomery for 30 dollars and a Salisbury lot for 400 dollars. Also mentions McPeaters to O'Neil transfer of 7-8 of a 4 lot in Burrell for 1,197.30, and a teaser urging readers to subscribe to the Gazette.
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Jerry Vo Goss
Gess
Montgomery
Andrew Getty
Anna A. Gregus
Salisbury
H. L. McPeaters
O'Neil
Burrell
Russians Evacuate Galician City in War Bulletin
Russian forces evacuate Halicz and Stanislau as Austro German offensive menaces Galician cities. Reports indicate strategic withdrawal to safer lines amid heavy fighting and ongoing bombardment. Local movements reflect broader push to protect key fronts in Galicia.
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Galician
Halicz
Stanislau
Tarnobol Evacuation and Front Movements Report
Reports from Berlin say Russian troops evacuated Tarnobol as Germans entered or neared the city, which was partly destroyed by fire. Tarnobol lies 70 miles east of Tomberg and 25 miles from Galacia’s eastern front, with Russians holding Malsex while Stanislau faced Austro German pressure.
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Geneva
Tarnobol
Berlin
Tomberg
Galacia
Malsex
Stanislau
Sereth
Tindenberg
London
Avion
British War Office
Casemates
Aisne
French War Office
Californie
Industrial Management Quote on Morality and Courage
A quotation in a Dixon Pattison era text argues that education without moral courage to confront challenges yields safe, quiet paths. It warns against avoiding principled battles, encouraging firm ethics, strategic action, and a cool, clear judgment when facing opponents.
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Doggerry
The Most Formative Year in a Child's Life
A Woman's Home Companion writer argues that the first five years are crucial in a child's development. It is during this period that the child is most impressionable and in need of serious and careful parental guidance to win half the battles of future life.
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People and Travel Notes From Local Neighborhood
Mrs. Thomas W Simpson of Chestnut Street returns from Clark's Summit after two weeks with her ill daughter in law Mrs A W Wiggins. Mr and Mrs Thomas Jefferson Susan and daughter Miss Mary Swan depart for Jamestown New York to visit their son William G Swan and plan to visit Kane before returning. Mr and Mrs Robert Mullen of Windber spend weekend in town. Alys J Guthrie and daughter of Philipsburg visit in-law parents Mr and Mrs SW Guthrie on Church Street. Mrs Vancy returns to McKeesport after time with son in law and daughter Attorney and Mrs John L Getty. Lawrence Getty spends weekend with friends in Pittsburgh. Kemper Satton leaves for New York for a new position and family will relocate. Clarence Fleck returns after a brief visit with friends in Turentum.
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Chestnut Street
Clark's Summit
A. W. Wiggins
Miss Moulton
Wiggins
Thomas Jefferson Susan
Miss Mary Swan
Oak Street
Jamestown
N. Y
William G. Swan
Kane
Robert Mullen
Windber
Alys J
Milton Guthrie
Philipsburg
No J
Mes
SW. Guthrie
Church Street
Vancy
McKeesport
Machinery and Tools Sale at Pittsburgh Plant
A pulp era advertisement lists new and second hand blasting tools, gas and gasoline engines, boilers, shafting, concrete equipment, and contractor’s gear from NT Machinery Co. in Pittsburgh with special prices.
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Congreta An
Nt) Machinery CO
Pittsburgh
A Girl's Impressions In the War Capital
Edna Huber, International News Service correspondent, describes Washington at war time as gloomy and dull. She notes deserted streets, limited entertainment, and women seeking activity with few social options. Garden parties, dances, and Potomac drives are described as the main urban diversions, though often stiff and formal.
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Potomac
Edna Huber
International Nava Serv
Washingston
White House
Pan-Amercan Union
Lts
Als
Pan-American Union
New York
Potomac River
Trig’s Riverbank Runway Hallmarks Brilliant Speed
The passage describes a swift scene along the riverbank with celebrities passing hurriedly beside a coach or motor, cooling breezes sweeping over the water. It highlights motion, public gaze, and a vivid riverside setting.
Odd Phrased Broadside From Aged Text About Animals
Fragmentary excerpt appears to discuss a mature two year old dog and various unrelated lines about people, places, and odd phrases. It mentions York Pennsylvania and a sale of horses, with scattered idiosyncratic quotes and garbled text suggesting a damaged or OCR corrupted page. The readable portion hints at a livestock or horse sale in York with miscellaneous dialogue.
Executor's Notice of Caroline Geary Estate
Executor FOUNAL St. Clair of Indiana Pennsylvania calls all creditors to present authentic claims for settlement regarding Caroline Geary late of Indiana Borough deceased. Those indebted must pay promptly. Published July 20 in Indiana Pennsylvania notices.
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Caroline Geary
Indiana
Founal St. Glair
Wit
Wanted Help For Veal Housework And More
Classified fragment shows several help wanted items including a “WANTED Reliable girl for gen veal housework” with no washing, a note about “Sever good men van suutro employment at the Rubber works,” and a position for a team to haul can and wood with wages. Locations include Rochester and Marion Center, Pa.
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Gasutto
van Suutro
McCareury Tire & Rubber Co
Tfx
Rochester
Marion Center
Bread for the Marines at Port Royal Depot
At Port Royal in South Carolina the Marine Corps bakery produced over 6,000 loaves of hearty bread for recruits in the two in one intensive training course. The article reflects on the importance of bread and quotes Marines praising their supply amid broader wartime messaging.
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Port Royal
S. C
Marine Corps
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