Slackers and the liberty loan drive a New York case
A New York exemption board ruling highlights how the war’s vigil raises questions of citizenship and duty. Harry Edelman, 25, born in Russia and raised in New York, has never naturalized and seeks exemption as a Russian citizen, though he shows no wish to serve Russia. The board’s chairman Dr Giradansky declares Edelman’s loyalty to America.
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New York
Harry Edelman
Russia
Edelman
America
East Side
Giradansky
No Rich Man's War Here Refutes Draft Class Bias
The piece argues against the claim of a rich man's war, noting draft laws target all, with taxes hitting the wealthy more. It cites tax rates from five thousand to one million incomes and asserts government burdens fall on the wealthy, warning critics as pro-enemy or ignorant. It also comments on media sensationalism and unequal treatment of government departments in news coverage.
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Beau Brummel
George IV
England
Lord Byron
Immigrant Deportation Ruling Sparks Public Debate
Edelman appeals as the final court affirms the local board, denouncing a long resident registrant while condemning aliens who profit from American privileges. The board rejects viewing him as an alien and insists he belongs in America, urging he pay his share for his nineteen years in the nation.
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America
Edelman
Republic
New York
Reliable home military force and it should be provided
The statement argues that a dependable domestic military capability must be supplied regardless of price, emphasizing national security obligations over cost concerns and urging action to ensure readiness. It calls for decisive policy support and sustained funding to maintain a robust home defense posture.
28 Years Ago Memory Fragments From Duty
Fragmented OCR text depicts distant reflections on past duties and towns. It notes references to places North West and White Cloud, with stray mentions of ships, harvest prospects, and local figures like Marshall and Peter. The passage reads as a collage of garbled phrases and partial names rather than a cohesive report.
Small Fire at Athena Quickly Extinguished By Volunteer Fighters
A small fire at Athena caused light damage but was quickly contained by volunteer firefighters. Ralph Havale and James Martin assisted Pendleton residents during the incident as Athena High School students and community members gathered to support safety efforts and a new gym project fundraiser.
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Athena
Chao Bromonthsy
Athearn
Boonele
Yeu
Ralph Havale
James Martin
Pendleton Yiethrday
Blood Purifier Claim Promises Pure Blood Through Vegetable Medicine
Advert asks readers to keep blood pure with an old vegetable medicine cited as a reliable blood purifier. It claims druggists endorse it and offers free medical advice from the Swift Specific Company Medical Director in Atlanta. The copy touts fifty years of use and widespread doctor approval.
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Swift Snecifie Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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AWW
Oregonian Publishing CO
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Regen
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Mall
Washington
Gunter
Tate
United States Navy
Verne
France
Grant
Lee
Flas
Lome
Oregon
Express
BEAR
Vienna
Germantown
Angoret
Poiret
Delhi
Alexander’s Grocery Dept
Temple
Antonin
God
Aimang
Ty Marshall
Dickeon & Co
Peter Wmly
Misen Giunate
Hlrithe
Mawel
Tumsley JoTt
White Cloud Kane
Martha
Athen High
Pendleton
Jock Read
Will Noord
Condrote Fondation of
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Belmar
Hig Lay
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