Maryland National Guard mobilizes at Laurel for war strength
Maryland National Guard units move toward full war strength as 150 men per company are formed. Col. Charles A. Little’s Fleet Infantry to receive 1000 enlistment papers. Regiments from Baltimore, Field Hospital No. 1, Ambulance Company, Battery A and Troop A proceed to the Laurel camp site with armories serving as recruiting posts. Locals donate land. 39 horses hired from Baltimore County to support mobilization efforts.
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Maryland National Guard
Mexico
Laurel
Baltimore
Gaither
Fourth Infantry
Light Field Artillery
War Department
New York
Illinois
West Fayette Street
Ycamp
Charles A. Little
Fleet Infantry
Little
Vinegar Hill
Ig Field Hospital
Ambu Yance Company
Epee
Battery A
Lieut Marsh Called to Colors in Laurel Md
Paul Marsh formerly First Lieutenant of Company A now in Akron Ohio has been called to the colors and will report for duty with Company A at Laurel Maryland as First Lieutenant. Also an advertisement touts King’s New Discovery cough remedy claiming relief from cold symptoms and bronchial irritation with a long history of use.
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Kings
King’s
Mobilization Costs For Maryland Militia Detailed By War Dept
The federal government will bear mobilization costs from call to action. Special appropriations are needed for use of the state militia and for regular Army involvement, with estimates tied to turnout and equipment. About 36,000 horses may be required at roughly 592 each, totaling around 9 million dollars for full equipping. pay, transport, subsistence, and gear are major items. Maryland troops will camp at Laurel under regular Army officers who will inspect and specify equipment needs as militia affairs monitor progress.
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Lroona
Regular Army
War Department
Mexico
Maryland
Laurel
General Staff
Division of Militia Affairs
Gaither
Discovery Notes On Buttons And Coats
Thompson makes a discovery cited by the Detroit Times noting that the more buttons on a woman's coat, the higher the chance the garment will fasten. The quip reflects a humorous take on fashion practicality.
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Thompson
Detroit Times
Frederick Calls for 75 Men to Join Company A
The Maryland National Guard mobilization center in Frederick seeks 75 volunteers at once for Company A to reach full war strength. Seventy eight men have been accepted or applied, with 71 already at Laurel, and more recruits urged from Frederick County towns. Transportation to Camp Harrington will be provided.
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Frederick Armory
Camp Harrington
Laurel
Fredderick
Maryland National Guard
D. John Markey
Wiliam M Storm
Prbrerick B
Mexico
Frederick
National Guard
Armory
Company A
Frederick City
Markey
Buckeystown
Middletown
Libertytown
Woodsboro
New Market
Emmitsburg
Few Recruits Accepted by U S Army in Frederick City
Sergeant H H Waddington of the U S Army recruiting station reports about a dozen men visited the office in Frederick but only three qualified. Citizens over eighteen with at least 5 feet 4 inches in height and 120 pounds weight are eligible. Rejections mainly due to eyesight height or weight. Waddington, on duty two weeks, notes Frederick lags behind similar towns. He previously served on the border for over a year.
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H. H .Waddington
U. S. Army
Central Trust Company
United States
Waddington
Frederick
Lightship Sunk Five Killed Off English Coast
London dispatch reports the Corton light ship sunk off the east coast with five crew members dead. Survivors are badly injured or bruised. the cause is unknown, with possible mine or submarine involvement. the incident occurred near Great Yarmouth.
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London
Corton
Great Yarmouth
Iagurea
Massacre Toll Cited At Two Million Armenians
Paris June 22. Henry Tvarh of the Paris Journal reports that two million Armenians have been massacred by the Turks since the war began as he investigates Erzerum atrocities. A new folding stove for campers, suitcase size, has been invented.
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Paris
Sires Henrys Tvarh
Ie Paris Journal
Erzerum
Soldiers Test Maryland Camp Life At Clarington Hill
Soldiers from First Regiment began maneuvers and training at Camp Clarington Laurel. Rain-soaked, muddy roads slowed arrivals from Frederick Slagerstown Annapolis Belair Cumberland Westminster as bands played Maryland My Maryland and new recruits began settling in amid daisies and pipe lines for water.
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Storm
Cunp Clarington
Laurel
Laurel Sunautorium
Washington Road
Cal
Charles A. Little
Co. A
Frederick
Slagerstown
Annapolis
Belair
Cumberland
Westminster
Maryland
Attack at Champagne: German assault repulsed near Rheims
German forces attacked French positions northwest of Rheims at Hill No 108 and toward Berry-Au-Bac. French artillery and screen fire repelled the assault after two mines exploded. The Verdun sector screen fire aided defense. a mutual bombardment continued through night. Russian women among foreign born Paris students noted.
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Rheime
Paris
Rheims
Verdun
Anuric advertised as remedy for backache and rheumatism
In a 1900s style advertisement a claimed cure for backache lumbago kidneys and rheumatism urges hot water and Anuric also cites uric acid in the system causing pain and lists Dr Pierce as authority. It promotes trial packages and full treatment with appeals to reputation and past medical products.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N.Y
iMe
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Saturn
Baltimore County
Towson
ACTOS
U. 5 S
TV Hore
Frederick County
Fffort
Wagpiom Armory
East Patrick Street
Lower
Cvt
U. S
Sua
Maryland Guard
Champagne
Ann-Tan
the Central Trust Company
Standard Oil Company
Washington, D. C
Norfolk, Va
Richmond, Va
Charlotte, N.C
Charleston, W. Va
Charleston, 5. C
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