House Approves Army Bill and Conscription Amendments
Washington April 28 The house passed the army bill by 397 to 24 and the senate by 51 to 8. Both houses backed conscription with large majorities, the senate 69 to 18 and the house 313 to 109, shifting age limits to 21 27 and rejecting changes in military service rules. Local notes report several residents, including medical travel for Mrs Clark, homestead claims, new births, and family news.
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Washkington
D. C
House
Senate
Slow Volunteer Recruitment Stymies Chicago War Effort
Chicago struggles to recruit for the National Guard as Secretary H Allen Floyd notes scant enthusiasm. Efforts along Michigan Avenue included three circus elephants and a city patrol demonstration, yet the day yielded only two recruits. A Chicago Tribune table counts results through April 18.
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Chicago
Aminois National Guard
H. Allen Floyd
State Public Service Commission
Floyd
Volun
Michigan Avenue
Ring
Brothers
The
Chicago Tribune
May Basket Social Draws $30 For Class Funds
Rain did not dampen the May Basket Social as music acts and a cash auction energized the audience. Bidding exceeded expectations and the event netted over thirty dollars to cover the song book bill and other expenses, highlighting the community’s youth progress.
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Chittim
Jarles Brown
Galatin Tate
Cornet Suet
Gerald Tucker
Haries Brown
Lawrence Arrives at Springs Feels Bath Effects
J. W. Lawrence reports arrival at the Springs and already feels the baths taking effect. He notes well being improving as the mineral waters work.
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J. W. Lawrence
Springs
O. K
Planting as War Strategy for United States
The article argues that while the U S entered the war against Germany, real security hinges on a bumper harvest in autumn. It warns that trade and industry rely on high crop yields, and urges farmers, bankers, and the Agriculture Department to ensure abundant crops to sustain employment and wartime production.
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United States
Germany
Entente
Europe
West
South
Federal Administration
War Department
Navy Department
Department of Agriculture
Department
American Bankers’ Association
Bankers’ Associations
Oceans
American Beaker
Raise Stuff is National Slogan says Crow
Carl Crow man assistant secretary of Agriculture urges conservation and urban gardens to aid the war effort. He advocates home gardens, more spring wheat potatoes oats and beans, increased poultry, and saving waste. He stresses silos to preserve feed and lower costs as prices rise nationally.
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Sunday Chronicle
Carl Crowman
Crook County
Germany
Sabatka Seeks Annexation of Creek Lands After Prairie Law
Joseph Sabatka, a Crack er Creek settler, pursues annexation of about half a section under the prazing law, following activities last Monday in town.
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Joseph Sabatka
For Sale Netted Gem Seed Potatoes At Four Cents
Advertises Netted Gem seed potatoes priced at 4 cents per pound. Requestors should inquire at the Globe office or contact A. C. Turneaure. Includes date 18-31.
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Globe Office
A. C
Turneaure
Oddfellows and Rebekahs Anniversary Meeting
Last Friday evening's drizzle kept attendance light at the Anniversary meeting of the Oddfellows and Rebekahs. Mrs Lulu Powell spoke on Rebekah History, Grenier spoke on the same topic for the Oddfellows, and Rev Brown discussed the Secret Work of Oddfellowship. Miss Gregory and Mrs Chittim read, while Mrs Gunderson and Harry Guthrie performed a piano duet. The lodges aim to embed their groups in FoMan area life and raise the arch of service higher.
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Oddfellows and
Rebekahs
Lulu Powell
Rebekah
Grenier
Oddfellows
Brown
Gregory
Chittim
Gunderson
Harry Guthrie
Alfalfa Farmer Wm Murphy Demonstrates Final Proof
Wm Murphy, a long time Duck Creek homesteader, completed final proof this week, presenting evidence of steady cultivation. Rockypoint residents Mr and Mrs John Hillard attended land business in Hulett Monday and brought a fine home grown seed corn. A carload of stood stallions from Belle Fourche will be offered at private sale or auction in the breeding season.
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Wm. Murphy
Duck Creek
John Hillard
Rockypoint
Hulett
Belle Fourche
Obituary Notice for Elizabeth Jane Closson
Mr and Mrs W N Closson mourn their only daughter Elizabeth Jane born February 6 1917 and departed this life April 24 19xx The sincere sympathy of their many friends is extended to the sorrowing parents in their bereavement Jim Randal ventured out on May 1st hoping roads would be fixed but the weather delayed efforts We will fix part of the roads yet
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W. N. Closson
Elizabeth Jane
Jim Randal
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