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Newspaper
Rosetown Eagle
Location
Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
5
The piece argues that the United States adopted conscription after Civil War experience and credits Lincoln and his administration for recognizing selective draft as the fairest method. It notes the 1863 shift toward universal service and predicts continued effectiveness of conscription with minimal opposition.
In Canada the November 11 deadline is the final date to report for military service or file exemption under the Military Service Act. Penalties include jail and automatic drafting if reports or exemption claims are late, with warnings that only a few laggards will avoid rounds up before the magic date.
The Dominion Food Controller asks all Canadians to conserve wheat beef and bacon amid shortages. Citizens may be asked to abstain from beef and bacon for two days a week and to save 12 000 000 bushels of wheat by using substitutes. Each household will sign a pledge and receive guidance on nutrition and substitutes.
A schoolhouse Bazaar and dance sponsored by the Ridpath Patriotic League drew broad support and raised 197 dollars 50 cents. The league thanks all helpers and invites members to a meeting at Mr. Wm Spence’s home on Wednesday November 14 at 2 30 p m. Ladies are welcome and cake donations for Xmas boxes are requested.
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