New York Under Strain As Registration Closes
Mayors and registrars faced long midnight lines in Brooklyn and across New York as 624,000 eligible men faced registration. The city aimed at a 100,000 shortfall and authorities prepared for a possible short or exceeded quota. Authorities began arrests for evasion including Charles Phillips of the Collegiate Anti Militaristic League.
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Brooklyn
Sey York
Greater
New York
Ll Assembly Striess Jatesing
Jackod Lede
Ailitary Service
War Department
of Assembly d Uicts
Board of Elections
Donde
Boyle
Youister
Charles Francis Phillips
Department of Justice
Mt Hermon Children’s Day June 07 Observance
Mt Hermon church to observe Children’s Day on Sunday morning June 17 with a splendid program by the committee. Delegates attended Lawrence County Sabbath school convention at Mr Jackson. Mrs LW Book Miss Effie Goak Miss Vansy Jones among attendees. Various local notes and wind observations included.
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Mt. Hermon
Lawrence County
Hermon
Biirennet Ray
Enon Vale
James Bank
George Dean Jr
Ed. Smith
New Caglie
Clyde Smith
Gladys White
Clemens
Walnut Street
New Castle
Alen Magee
Grant City
Irwin Stevenson
Milton McCaslin
Ethel
S. Bisdoo
Ciefordy
Mary Staner
Harlangburg
Robert
Blumer
Shaw
Wrother
Gailey Glen
Butler
William Shaw
Knoxville
Tenn
Samuel White
Charles Quigley
Annabeth Fisher
Grove City
Teenes
Os. Shaw
Edwards Institute, Missions
Plans to Bar Twisters From Life Insurance
Insurance Commissioner John Sanborn of Minnesota defines twisting as inducing policy holders to drop old coverage for a new policy through misrepresentation. He argues twisted sales harm the consumer financially by repaying initial costs and higher premiums, while the twister acts only for self profit at the victim’s expense and harms honest agents.
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John Sanborn
Minnesoa Lyaking
Ewlister
Life Insurance
Whorh
Ian
Nhat
Bloomer Overalls for Women Stir Factory Debate
A discussion led by Galbraith Miller, head of the National Garment Manufacturers association, predicts bloomers as a possible standard for women workers. The plan envisions ankle-fastening overalls with blouses above the knees, claiming greater safety and efficiency. Proponents argue skirts hinder women in factories, while skeptics urge prudish resistance.
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Galbraith Miteler
National Garment Manufacturers’ Association
Miller
Con Veckon
Chicago
Jcounds
Why White Races Die In the Tropics
The article argues that white races cannot colonize tropical regions due to insufficient sweat glands. It cites a University of Chicago count showing higher sweat gland density in black compared to white skin, associating sweating with temperature regulation and impurity removal. The piece suggests whites perspire less, making tropical life harder.
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University of Chicago
Albert Clark
Trushkin
Sant Negrito
Beara
Boy Hangs From Ledge Then Falls Near Anta Rosa
Hans Mierhard, a boy, hung high above jagged rocks on a ledge in Anta Rosa California. He teetered on the brink for four keys when his foot slipped and he fell twenty feet, catching a four foot ledge below.
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Anta Rosa
Hans Mierhard
Boy Rescued After Buzzard Attack During Escape
A youth tied his wrist to a tree and penned a farewell note before a buzzard attacked, pecking at his head and body for over an hour. A search party found him at dusk, nearly unconscious after the ordeal.
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Mierbach
Overflow crowd at Till y Sunday tabernacle New York
A sermon by Pastor Martin at Fort Washington Church urged opening the nearby tabernacle for those unable to enter the larger hall. After discussion, a sign was approved to mark religious space for overflow attendees, with plans to manage crowd flow during services.
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New York
Avery
Daniel al
Marta
Martin
Fort Washington
Dhuarery
Tabernacle
Religius
Tndel
Billy Barn
Mel
Big Crops Shown By Food Survey
Washington reports a government food survey indicating the nation’s harvest will be plentiful. Voluntary observers and government agencies cooperate with the administration as Congress debates the federal program. Harvest machinery manufacturers and salesmen’s reports back crop prospects, with rumors of shortages deemed unfounded.
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Food Survey
Washington
Ani
Fed WU
Eonpr
Intortalign
Narrow Roads Proposed to Boost Umatilla Crop Acreage
In Umatilla County Oregon residents propose narrowing tin crate roads to reclaim waste land and expand wheat acreage. At an average yield of 25 bushels per acre the plan estimates 187 500 bushels added to the county's supply, aiming to feed the population of about 28 000 with cereals.
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Portland
Umatilla County
Oregon
ALG
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National Wholesale Millinery CO
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New Castle Pharmacy
Woo. T. Clot
Clem McCashin
Jen Thureday
Tropics
NEW Castle Dry Goods CO
Brussels
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Pric
Uaner
York
Heopa Nis
Star Theatre
Vitagraph Company
Peggy Hyland
Marc MacDermott
Molly Elliot Seawell
Mary Ann
Grand Duke
A Brady
Robert Warwick
Gail Kane
E. Marshall
Wall Paper and China Store
East Washington Street
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