Draft in World War I Era Shows Local Self-Government
Secretary Baker claims 1 200 000 troops in Europe sparking German denial. The piece praises the draft's local administration, cost efficiency, and citizen involvement. It notes Provost Marshal General Crowder's leadership, civilian officers, and the role of cities and towns. It mentions campaigns urging school children to collect bottle pits and shells and old clothes for refugees in Belgium and France.
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Red Cross
Baker
Europe
Mr. Baker
Jack
Washington
Congress
Crowder
United States
America
Chemical Warfare Service
Washington D. C
United States Commissioner of Education
Belgium
France
Payette
Payette Red Cross Seeks School Donation of Everyday Items
The Payette county Red Cross chairman requests schools to collect towels napkins handkerchiefs and other basic items for donation. Report to the teachers if you can supply any of the listed articles including bath towels hand towels handkerchiefs napkins sheets and other materials.
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Payette County
Red Cross
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Wm. A. Rogers, Ltd
Silverware
Roger
Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamery Co
Stanton Bros
Pure Food
W. H. Farber & Son
Thurston’s Pharmacy
Rexall
Kodakl Johnson’s Chocolates
Payeue Enterprise
Bueo
Wells
Will Wells
Payvm
Dang
Act of Congress
Hmrent
Psst
Freal
Luminara
Madrid
Regal
le Bien-tre
H. Pugh
Hart Schaffner & Marx
E. C. Keith
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
J. A. Lauer & Brother
Undertakers
Jembalmer
Glenn C. Landon