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Spring Valley Gazette

Location

Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1918

Page

3

Women spotlight bond drive at county war meeting

On April 6 the Bureau County Woman's Committee of the Illinois Council of National Defense held a luncheon at Hotel Clark and a library rally to promote the Third Liberty Loan. Speakers urged women to join the bond drive, aid child welfare, and cooperate with men, emphasizing patriotic duty and community service.

America Bureau County Woman's Committee Hlinois Council of National Defense Hotel Clark Matson Public Library Chas. W. Boyden Sheffield Alfred Norris Princeton Bureau County Committee Boyden Blake Neponset Irls’ Canning Club Arthur Smith Peoria 16Th Kate Wood Ray Gary Ind Council of Defense Illinois Library Smith Burean County Kate Wood Ray Hollowayville

Soldier Packages Stopped in France Under Postal Ban

Soldiers in France will receive no more packages of miscellaneous articles from home. The Post Office Department forbids sending such packages. From now on nothing can be sent except upon the specific request of a soldier and approval by his commander.

France Post Office Department

Government imposes strict approved-requests packaging for soldiers abroad

The order requires that all soldier packages arrive with an endorsement stating they contain only items asked for by the addressee and approved by a superior. Packages will be opened in France. unapproved contents or missing requests will be returned. The War Department cites military necessity, while families gain assurance the government aids the troops.

France

MORE MEN TO BE CALLED SOON IN DRAFT MOBILIZATION

An order mobilizing a large number of men of the second draft is expected soon. About 150 000 are being mobilized now and up to 800 000 may be called in five months. The plan aims for roughly 90 000 per month but actual figures depend on need in France and Pershing’s authority to summon specialized units. Withdrawal from industrial life will be gradual to minimize disruption to industry and agriculture.

Council of Defense Ray America Pershing France Troco

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