Registration Proclamation Delayed Amid Draft Card Questions
The document outlines delays in Illinois registration due to late proclamation and lists 18 questions registrants must answer on registration cards. It covers names, addresses, birth dates, citizenship status, and alien declarations, guiding registrars on how to record each item for draft eligibility.
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Detroit
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Michigan
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Smith County
Pennsylvania
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Questions from the census form on occupation and relatives
The text outlines census entries for present occupation employer and place of work, plus guidance on naming a nearest relative and their address. It specifies how to describe status under German or Austrian subjects and how registrars should record responses.
Railroads Under Government Control Ban Political Activity
Director McAdoo orders all United States railroad officials and employees under government control to abstain from political activities. The policy forbids joining political committees soliciting funds serving as delegates to conventions soliciting funds conducting campaigns or running for office. Those wishing to be candidates must resign from railroad service.
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William G. McAdoo
United States
McAdoo
United States Railroad Service
Customs
Prohibited Political Activities for Railroad and Federal Staff
The rule lists six prohibitions for officers and employees including soliciting funds for political purposes, engaging in campaigns, attempting to coerce voters, and becoming political candidates. It states immediate dismissal for violations and notes that serving on local school or park boards is not a political office. Those seeking political roles must sever ties with the U S railroad service.
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United States Railroad Service
Divorcing Woman Alleges Cruelty From Husband Cullen
Bureau County woman Verna Cullen files for divorce from Patrick Cullen a blacksmith. She alleges cruel treatment and drinking since their January 1 1917 marriage in Princeton including a July 1917 assault while she was pregnant. Judge Davis issued an injunction to prevent removal of the child and to protect the mother and baby.
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Bureau County
Verna Cullen
Patrick
Cullens
Princeton
Pat
Davis
Cullen
Piper and Bessire Shorthorns Shine at Big Shows
Piper and Bessire of Tiskilwa show a prize winning Scotch Shorthorn herd at the Bureau County Fair this week. The exhibit arrived from Kankakee and promotes a sale two miles east of Tiskilwa on October 2. Their cattle previously earned twelve ribbons at the State Fair in Springfield and added three blue ribbons, two red, and three white at Kankakee last week. Farmers and fanciers are urged to view the display.
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Bureau County Fair
Tiskiwa
Kankakee
Tiskilwa
Springfield
Bureau County Air
Victory Mixed Flour Rules Issued For Substitutes
The Food Administrator announces new flour substitutions to accompany wheat flour. Dealers may not push other substitutes, and customers may opt for Kaffir, Rice, Bean, Milo, Oat, Potato, Buckwheat, Feterita, Peanut, or Sweet Potato flour in certain ratios. Pure Rye products may substitute at two pounds rye per three pounds wheat. Victory Mixed Flour blends wheat with barley, corn, or rye in specified amounts and will be sold at no higher price than straight wheat flour. On September first these regulations took effect to conserve wheat use.
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Food Administration
Reginald Lenfester
Ilinois Food Administration
The
United States
England
France
Italy
Germany
Flour Substitute Rules Tighten During War Effort
The Illinois Food Administration outlines substitutes for wheat flour including corn and barley with a 70 percent cap removed for cakes and pastries. Grocers must stock corn or barley products, and mixed Victory Flours are encouraged to align with allied consumption. Reginald Lenfester promotes posters detailing the new rules to ensure national wheat conservation during wartime.
Perona Seeks Legislation Seat With Local Backing
In this district residents are urged to vote for Paul D. Perona of Ladd, a longtime local lawyer. He pledges to serve labor and farmers, promise free action for public interests, and he has canvassed the area to gain support for the State Legislature nomination.
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Ladd Ani
Perona
Ladd
Chicago
McCormick Favored In McCormick for Senator Push
The Gazette backs Medill McCormick for the U S Senate nomination in the Republican primaries. The contest is a three cornered race with Mayor Thompson and Congressman Foss, both from Chicago, as other contenders. The piece argues against Thompson and endorses McCormick, citing loyalty concerns amidst German American voters and national sentiment.
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Gazette
Medill McCormick
U. S
Thompson
Chicago
Foss
McCormick
Tis
Germany
America
Congress
McCormick Seen as Strong Senate Hope
The editorial urges McCormick as the progressive, nonpartisan choice for U.S. senator, arguing his vision surpasses party limits and calling for the removal of demagogic figures. It promotes him as the fresh blood needed in Republican ranks and predicts his nomination next Wednesday.
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Senate
McCormick
U.S
Strong Endorsement of Hugh S Magill Jr by Press and Public
Newspapers across the state back Republican Hugh S Magill Jr for Superintendent of Public Instruction praising his school laws and management. The Springfield News Record lauds his reconstruction leadership while Mattoon Coles County papers favor his practicality over rival Blair. Amboy News notes northern Republicans greet his candidacy with approval.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Springfield News-Record
Magill
Mattoon Journal-Gazette
Republican
Coles County
Blair
Amboy News
Craig
Magill Nominated by Educators for Postwar School Reform
Expressions from educators show strong support for Magill in shaping postwar public school reconstruction. Charles McIntosh, superintendent of Pratt County and state association treasurer, cites a wide majority of superintendents favoring Magill. He credits Magill with substantial, constructive help to Illinois schools and endorses a plan to teach citizenship and life readiness through civic cooperation.
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Pratt County
State Eachers Association
Magill
Illinois
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