Plans To Raise United States Army To Two Million Men
Article outlines proposed US military expansion under a universal service act. Draft ages 21-30, volunteers 18-40, total strength target 1 1/2 million plus 1 000 000 nonregulars, with 200 000 regulars and National Guard. Provisions cover exemptions, draft process, pay scales, and penalties. Also notes opposition by President Wilson to volunteer-only force and adds nursing and officer training details. Also mentions officers dispatched to France and a women’s bond committee formation.
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Regular Army National Guard
United States
Vlahieen Sears
War Department
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HNI
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France
Heletun
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Grants
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Eaders
Joan
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
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George Bass
Antoinette Funk
Kellogg Fairbanks
Chicago
Gilford Dudley
Tennexsea
Mra Merve
Kansas City
Mes. Gherysey
John QC
Milter
Pittsburgh
McAdoo
Hoover calls for food control to curb prices
Herbert C. Hoover, recently returned from Europe, says without control prices could reach $200 a barrel this year. He argues that with control, current oil prices could fall 40 to 50 percent, and warns against exploiting food by special interests. He notes America has surplus and stresses aiding allies after protecting domestic needs.
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New York
Herbert C. Hoover
Europe
Amelia
Submarine Gyroscope Compass Promises Steady Navigation
Divers discuss a new gyroscope compass that remains unaffected by iron and steel nearby. The device, touted to resist magnetic interference, could improve underwater navigation and stabilize readings despite metal-rich surroundings.
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Capitol Events
The Herald prints a comprehensive review of significant happenings in North Carolina’s capital and state, detailing political developments, legislative actions, and notable occurrences across cities. It consolidates key dates, figures, and institutional responses for readers statewide.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Governor Bickett Urges Use of Road Forces for Tenantless Farms
North Carolina leaders push to grow food and feed crops amid war stress. Governor Bickett urges county boards to deploy road workers and labor to cultivate idle lands, with landowners offering tenantless fields rent free or at nominal rates. The drive targets increased acreage, inventory for markets, and statewide food security while counties seek canning club experts and demonstrations.
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Raleigh
TW. Bickett
Boards of Country Commissioners
Tam
Speakers Named for University Commencement Program
Two cabinet members will speak at the university commencement. Baker and Daniels are listed as speakers for the event, with plans announced by university officials and the program coordinators.
University leaders to speak at North Carolina commencement
President Edward K. Graham announced that Secretary of War Baker and Secretary of the Navy Daniels will attend UNC commencement in Memorial Hall on Wednesday June 6 at 1 p m. He urged North Carolinians to join a patriotic tribute to the visiting officials and government for national loyalty and support.
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W. C. Riddick, Jr
North Carolina National Guard
President Riddick
College of Agriculture and Engineering
Wilmington
Carolina Central Division
Leoabord Air Line
Chapel Hill Hoth
Warton D. Baker
Navy
Daniels
University of North Carolina
Edward K. Graham
University
Graham
Prema
Sec
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
North Carolin
Memorial Hall
Mate
Baker
Dante
Vayetteville
United States
J. Bryan Grimes
North Carolina
Grimes
Mt. Plagah
Asheville
United States Labor Department
Hendersonville
N.C
Lake Kanuga
Davidson River
Pisgah National Forest
George Stephens
Charlotte
E.R. Gresham
War Revenue Plan Targets $1.8 Billion for Year
The House Ways and Means Committee advances a broad war revenue bill to raise about $1.8 billion for the year. Proposals include 5 to 8 percent surtaxes across income brackets, a 1/2 of 1 percent base inheritance tax, higher liquor and tobacco taxes, new amusements taxes, a 10 percent passenger ticket levy, and a 5 percent tax on autos, with rates scaled by value and usage.
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Washington
House
Wedielues
Conmiiios
Rncomnes
Tne
Kitchin
Lodging House Geometry Test Teases Wit and Memory
A humorous quip from Prof Stephen Lee McGill university mocks Euclidean axioms. It imagines two boarders in a flat whose balances with the landlady equate to their weekly bills, then asserts a paradoxical outcome. The piece plays on clever wordplay and light education notes.
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Stephen Lee
McGill University
Bandanas In Vogue Reflect Southern Cotton Influence In French Design
The Southern bandana cottons trend emerges as Americans seek domestic ideas for French inspired fashion. A leading New York mill introduces bright cottons from the South into stylish apparel, hoping wide use of the material boosts weaving quality and design. Lingerie clasps feature crocheted filet mesh bands about two inches long with snip fasteners and ornament on one end to secure straps of undervest or camisole. An Irish insertion with a simple rose pattern could also be used similarly.
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Bull
Asheville-Lloyd
Burke
H. Hradstraw
Junaluska
Whittier
York
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