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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
6
The Haskell team routed Lawrence on their field last night with an 11 to 1 victory. Haskell remains undefeated atop the Twilight League standings as McCook Field hosts Friday night’s game, where the guards aim to halt the Indians winning streak.
Out of 1954 men aged 21 to 31 who registered June 5 1917 only 769 are in service per Geo C Brune Douglas county clerk The figures include all branches The count excludes 21 rejected at camps and notes two hundred more may be at war beyond the registered total
The article notes total figures reaching one thousand and lists men in service outside the draft-age who enlisted or served before the draft. It also mentions ordering Puritan and provides contact McNish at phone 198. Fragments include remarks on gender understanding and F. H. Vaughan's trip to Colorado for a brief visit before joining family in McCleave.
A dramatic health ad extols Dean's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain with a Lawrence resident testimonial and price. It also promotes Dr. Pierson's School of Practical Psychology offering lectures and private lessons in Kansas City for lifelong health and success.
The Adjutant General Huffman urges immediate action as Congress contemplates extending the draft age to 45. Local boards prepare registration at voting precincts, aiming for Sept 5, with about 3,500 men expected to register in Douglas County. George C. Brune reports steel filing cases and new clerical needs, while central registration committees may be formed in larger counties and cities.
Geneva reports Austrian forces relocating toward Italy with heavy material and troops in the Tyrol region. Crowded Swiss border posts and a closed Austro-Swiss corridor since Saturday indicate tightening military posture amid the conflict.
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