Drafting delays over new army allotments announced
War Department reports population estimates for each state county and city to apportion draft quotas. Draft drawing likely next week after delays in exemption boards and pending White House approval of regulations. New York among the most confused in organization. The revised census-like estimates use 9.32 percent registration to compute two-thirds of one percent of paper population for each subdivision.
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D. C
War Department
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Wilson
White House
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Sale of Silks Reduced 1-4 Aned Two More Days
Advertises a silk sale with two final days Friday and Saturday offering large discounts up to half price. Lists many fabric types with original and sale prices including Georgettes Taffetas Messalines Latins Failles Silk Jersey Novelties and more. Mentions second floor location and limited quantities remaining.
Knitting Underwear Sale Ends Soon
Immediate requirements dictate three month stock reductions across women’s and children’s garments. Carter’s suits and silks are deeply discounted with prices ranging from 98c to 3.89 for selected items while stock lasts.
Submarine Base Report Near Santos Denied
In Rio de Janeiro on July 12 naval officials denied a report that a submarine base had been discovered near Santos, insisting there is no confirmation of such a facility.
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Santos
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Soldiers Club honored for San Antonio aid and Red Cross event
General James Parker thanks Nat M. Washer for the Soldier's Club donated by the War Recreation Board. He notes the club will be a home for many soldiers and a resting place in San Antonio. A chop suey dinner at the Menger for Red Cross funds features Chinese lanterns and prep for a unique event.
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Genii
San Antonio
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Pekin
T. K. Fong
Red Cross
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Club For
Calcasieu
Nat M. Washer
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Ing
Mexico
Oriental Night at Menger Hotel Aid for Red Cross
Preparations are complete for an Oriental Night at the Menger Hotel Thursday evening to aid the seas Red Cross. About 400 Chinese refugees, wards of the United States, are expected to attend the charitable entertainment following General Pershing’s arrival.
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Fort Sam Houston
American Red Cross
Uncle Sam
San Antonio
Menger Hotel
Benefit of the Seas Red Cross
Persh
Bohemians Rally To Aid Red Cross In Kovaa Area
Bohemians near Kovaa will host a patriotic rally Sunday with Judge Haldusek of La Grange as speaker. An all day meeting is planned with refreshments. proceeds go to the Red Cross.
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Smithville
Kovaa
Haldusek of
la Grance
Red Cross
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