Draft Army Expansion Aims at Six Million Men
President Baker indicates congress will hear a plan to raise the armed forces to six million with most enlistees unaccompanied by dependents and many sent to France if needed. The broader draft age may be widened, with a work or fight order extending into industrial and division occupations next year. The current U S forces total about 3.02 million, with France and the navy accounting for over 1.7 million in theater.
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War Department
Rotary Baker
Baker
Iftas
He St Klopt
United States
France
Humboldt county farmers boost surplus food production
Statistics from County Agent Noble show a rise in spring wheat planting this season, with 6 500 acres sown and ample seed. Sugar beet records break, sugar output surpasses 700 acres at 225 pounds per ton, and sugar beet farming profits aid soil health and feeding capacity.
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Humboldt County
Couny'a Coll Ford
Noble
Strmbold
Las Annere
Susar
Exemption board urged to use 1918 draft class
In Humboldt County the exemption board is ordered by the adjutant general to switch to the 1918 registration class once the 1917 Class 1 pool is exhausted. The county aims to fill August calls first, with 60 percent of 1917 Class 1 required. The board is far below this target and must search lists to place enough men.
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Momboldt
Adjutant General
Bentober
Trovast
Marshall
Crowder
Iowa to Call 8500 Men for August Draft
Telegraphic notes to Adjutant General Logan indicate Iowa plans an August draft of about 8500 white men with colored selections under 700. Major Frank Lyman questions the figure, suggesting August total could reach 24000 if counts align, as boards are ordered to report class eligibility immediately for state-wide support.
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Frank” Lyman
Alice
Severth
Adjutant General
Thal He
Marshall- General
Lowa
The Merchant Prince of Ads Boosts a Store
An old geeser turned trader built a business with bold ads and low stock prices. He bought space, filled windows, and kept up half page ads, attracting customers to a growing shop. His success, seen as steady luck, rests on aggressive advertising and sales.
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Amile
Merchant Prince
Standard
Alesa
Renwick and Bode Shine in Sunday Ball Game
Renwick and Bode starred as Renwick won a clean fast game last Sunday afternoon. Renwick scored in the first inning and the balance of the game was competitive with both pitchers delivering solid work. Hod’s defense and Renwick’s battery showed the stronger side, and the local team felt fortunate to edge past their rivals.
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Etivean
Renwick
Bode
Hod
Airazale
Renwick Fang
Chicago bans bottled booze sales after August 4
Iowa visitors to Chicago who habitually stash alcohol while traveling will face a ban. After August 4 no bottled intoxicant may be sold over the bar or in any retail establishment unless the drink is consumed on the premises, forcing some to return home empty handed.
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Iowa
Chicago
Lyon
Windy City
War Savings stamps blamed for financial hardship
Homer A. Miller of the Iowa war savings committee denounces those who cash in war savings stamps when able, warning it betrays soldiers in trenches. He notes many were compelled by reverses or sickness to redeem, and asserts repayment is due but warns against converting stamps by the financially able despite best intentions.
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Slamps
Ensha
Sthem
Homer A. Miller
Iowa War Savings Committee
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