06 Dec 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Soda Springs Chieftain
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
1
A fragmented excerpt shows a federation leader urging duty and vigilance amid strict standpoints. The text references a county, a salute, and a call to endure the night as a collective act of loyalty and resolve. Specific names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The document outlines draft classification classes 1 through 5 with exemptions for certain groups and temporary discharges for those in Class 2. It details how exemptions are determined, how dependents are considered, and the process for filing questionnaires and appeals. Registrants must answer 31 dependency questions if claimed, and work by local boards aims to finish by February 15 with selections proceeding after February 13. Herbert Horsley promotes a Home Fire Insurance Co. policy.
The international Livestock Show in Chicago awarded the grand championship to Shropshire lambs raised at Soda Springs by Mr Knollin. The Soda Springs entry defeated a large field, including top Shropshire competitors and other breeds, in a record year for entries.
Wartime appeal urges households to boost poultry production to supplement beef and pork supplies. Article notes beef herds cannot quickly grow, advocates keeping hens, geese, and ducks, and mentions a Christmas benefit by the Mutual Improvement Association at the LDS Church with details to follow.
A fragment discusses U.S. loans to other nations during wartime, highlighting aims to strengthen allied states, shorten the conflict, and avoid complicating liberty bonds. It argues loans will be repaid and support independence without enslaving nations, praising policy intelligence and vigour.
The snippet shows price offers for groceries including oysters in small and large cans, Albers Pancake Flour six for, Post Toasties Corn Flakes ten for, Catsup two for a small site, Baking Beat 25 cents per half, Herac half pound, and Baker Cherie jam half pound price unsure.
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