Armed recruiting drives push to fill 57000 enlistments
Washington reports Uncle Sam needs 57000 men for the army with rapid enlistments urged. Secretary Alger authorizes broader advertising and adds 95 recruiting officers. Officials consider forming mixed regiments of Americans and natives from Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines while debating how many such units to authorize. Navy plans shifted with the Puritan out of commission signaling further reductions and a push to meet reduced sailer quotas.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Army
Alger
Adjt
Corbin
United States
Department
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Werhips
Comminston
Navy Department
Norfolk Navy Yard
Navigation Bureau
Congress
The Gilbert Tragedy in Industry Kansas
Five members of the Gilbert family were murdered by the husband and father in Industry. He fled after the killings, last seen near Wakefield. A reward is offered for Gilbert’s capture. The house examination shows the husband returning drunk, killing his wife, then the children, before changing clothes and leaving with horse and saddle. Burial set for Clay Center.
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Abilene
Kan
Gilbert
Industry
Clay Center
Wakefield
War department to reorganize army under new law
Washington March 4 a demanding program lies ahead for the war department to implement the new army act. Adjutant general's office to oversee mustering out volunteers and mustering in 35000 men for the new branch while regulars are strengthened. Volunteers may enlist again after home visits. no conscription. Also contains brief notices on quarantines, medical products, and a mining accident.
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Washington
War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Doctor Opens Gynecology Practice In Star Pharmacy Block
H. M. Dagg M D long practicing medicine for 23 years has dedicated the last decade to gynecology and women’s diseases. He has set up elegant offices in the Star Pharmacy block at De Queen street and Janssen Avenue Mena offering free consultations. If unable to help he will say so at no charge. Office hours 10 to 12 and 2 to 6. Phone home 101 office 101 residence 67.
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New Star Pharmacy
de Queen Street
Janssen Avenue
Mena
Removal Sale At Second Hand Store On East Mena Street
R M Watters proprietor advertises a removal sale at the Second Hand Store on East Mena Street offering bargains on furniture and goods of all kinds. Endorses value and quick sale message.
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Mena Street
Mena
B. F. Adkisson
East Mena Street
R. M. Watters
Ark
N. M
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