Record unsurpassed by any nation in its wars
A historical remark from the New York Times cites a record unsurpassed by any nation, noting that this nation never reached such a level in any of its other wars.
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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
2
Record of U S War Mobilization Thrives On Quiet Volunteering
The nation has seen an unprecedented voluntary response to war. About 182 000 volunteers joined the regular army totaling 300 000, the National Guard 300 000, the navy over 137 000, the Marine Corps 30 000, plus 45 000 in Naval Reserve and volunteers. Overall 800 000 with draft adding 687 000 will reach nearly 1 500 000 mobilized, with movement planned Sept 1 to Sept 5. In four months the country has floated a 2 billion war loan.
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United States
National Guard
Navy
Marine Corps
Naval Reserve
National Naval
Illustrated Bible Lectures Start August Twenty-first
Elder J W A Bailey of Warrensburg Missouri will deliver open air lectures at 8 p m starting August 21 at the corner of 20th and South Streets. He uses a large chart and speaks forcefully and logically. Subjects include life study and non creedal themes. Public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. A. Bailey
Warrensburg
20Th
South Streets
Bailey
God
President Wilson Fixes U.S. Coal Prices by Mine
President Wilson ordered a standard price for coal at the mine level across the United States. The action sets f/o/b prices to stabilize supply and costs in the coal industry nationwide.
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Wilson
United States
Death of William L. Smith in Mayview at age 84
William L. Smith, a longtime Lafayette county resident, died Monday at his Mayview home at age 84. He leaves five sons and two daughters. Public notice for school certificate issuance to white pupils on August 29 30 and to colored pupils on August 31. School starts Monday September 3. A. F. Winkler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Smith
Lafayette County
Mayview
For Sale of two houses and eight lots in Holwell estate
Notice lists sale of two houses and eight lots belonging to the estate of Mike Holwell. Agent L. D. Lesueur handles the transaction. Also reports guests Mr. Robert R. Eaton and Geo. Bigler of Kansas City visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Shipman on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Holwell
Robert R. Eaton
Geo. Bigler
Kansas City
W. C. Shipman
GERMAN BATTLE LINES YIELDED ACROSS FRONTS
Allied gains reported at Lens north of Verdun and on the Isonzo front as French and Italian forces push deeper. Canadians, French, and Italians claim thousands of prisoners and captured positions. Continuous actions around Verdun and along the Isonzo front drive gains and losses for both sides.
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Washington
Lens
Verlun
Sonze
Verdun
Meuse
Samogneux
Ie Hallans
Bukowina
Rumania
Flanders
Geraiuins
Playa
Adriatic Sea
Avecourt Wood
Bola de Chaunie
Isonzo
Triice
Avyocourt Wood
le Mort Homme
Corbeaux Wood
Champneuville
Social notes from Waverly and surrounding areas
Kansas City visitors and local residents list visits and travels across multiple towns including Waverly Liberty Odessa Bethany Sturgeon Concordia and Henderson Iowa. Notable names include John Corbin Edith Vanderline Estell Bridgwater Fannie Roberts Billie Hitt Okelville J R Medley Rachel Slusher and Miss Frerking with a birthday surprise for Mr Frerking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corbin
Kansas City
Edith Vanderline
Estell Bridgwater
Waverly
John Borgett
Okelville
Ill
Fannie Roberts
W. F. Brockman
Billie Hitt
Lexington
Independence
S. R. Perry
Higginsville
John Perry
Temple Starke
Liberty
J. R. Medley
Odessa
J. C. Perry
Edna Corder
Bethany
Flora Zentmeyer
J. Waller
Henderson
Iowa
Bertie Lee Jones
Christina Hammel
Sturgeon
Ella Ruddes
Ethel Barnes
Maryville
Kansas
Rachel Slusher
Milton Hester
Bryan Sanders
St. Louis
Columbia
H. L. Bray
Knuckles
Mr. Frerking
Oklahoma Poultryman Drowned in Beaver River Flood
F. J. Gould, a Oklahoma poultryman, drowned today on a flood swollen Beaver River. He was aboard a small raft struck by a larger raft carrying several men. his body was recovered. Wheat to Be Scarce in 1917 as Hoover warns of short supply for allies and neutrals in Europe.
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Oklahoma
May
F. J. Gould
Beaver River
Washington
North America
Herbert Hoover
Wanted A Tan With Family Wants Job On Farm
A family seeks farm work and invites contact with WM. M. Hanrahan at the Morris Hotel to arrange employment.
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WM. M. Hanrahan
Morris Hotel
Fletcher's Castoria Advertisement and Kansas City Visit
An old newspaper snippet notes a Fletcher's Castoria ad line Children cry for Castoria and states Mrs. S. H. Catron traveled to Kansas City on Tuesday for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Castoria
S. H. Catron
Kansas City
Do You Play Golf At Northern Resorts
Do You Play Golf Good golf courses are the important playground features of many northern resorts. Here you can alternate your game with other pleasures. Swimming sailing fishing or dancing in club house or open air pavilion.
Budget Travel: Low Fares Abound for Inexpensive Vacations
The text notes widespread low fares and many affordable destinations for vacations. It offers assistance in planning trips and suggests easy ways to stretch travel budgets.
Shorthorn yearling bulls. T. B. Campbell in Marshall Mo
Wanted names of young people likely interested in learning telegraphy or business branches. Will pay half-cent each. Mail list to Business University, Marshall, Missouri.
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Business University
Marshall, Mo
Wanted to Rent Farm with Good Improvements and Water
Advertiser seeks to rent a farm of 160 or 200 acres with reliable water and good improvements. References available. Send responses to "FARMER" in care of this office.
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Christ
Arkansas
Colorado
Illinois
A. F. Winkler
L. D. Lesueuer
W. G. McCausland
W.G. McCausland
North
Isonzo Front
Lets
Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Chicago & Alton
Conmtry
A. Vermillion
Shorthorn
T. B. Campbell
Granite Harvester Oil
E. B. Vaughan
the Palace of Sweets
Main Street
Lexington Savings’ Bank
Lexington, Missouri
E. N. Hopkins
Lee J. Slusher
B. R. Ireland
E. M. Taubman
F. A. Hoefer
W. H. Chiles
W. J. Bandon
Richard Field
J. Andrew
Cashier
W. W. A. Catron
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