Poison in Loaves of War Bread in Washington
Washington Herald reports a chickenpox of fear with army staff discovering a German plot to poison 6,000 loaves of bread for the Pirat regiment engineers in army ovens near the capital. Samples sent to government experts for analysis. If uncovered, authorities call for firing squad as warning.
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Corps of Engineers
Washington
Washington Herald
Washington Barracks
Pirat Regiment
America
Herald
Belgium
Union County Council of Defense organized by governor
Governor Lindsey appoints local council of defense for Union County. Ray Sutton chairs. TH Rixey vice chair and treasurer. J B Chamberlain secretary. Executive committee includes CRW Snance. The group, under state guidance, aims to mobilize resources for war, agriculture, food, transport, and public welfare, seeking broad local cooperation.
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W. EB Lindsey
Council of Defense
Union County
Ray Sutton
H. T. Rixey
JW Chamberlain
W. TL
Frahkiin
M. Ht
Jones
J. A McCune
Palmer
Frases
Andreas Vacheoo
Manual Martins
J. ¥. Bronsor
Juan ©. Martines
Sutton
Armien
Ile
Rota
Earett Replies 10 Smiths Challenge Amid Old Settlers Picnic
A 1917 exchange records Earett replying to G Smith about a prior Old Settlers Picnic address. He defends not political attacks while noting past debates on land laws and proposed two section limits. He accepts a debate challenge and mentions logistics for a meeting.
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Mr. G
Fee
Mr. Smith
Maniket
J. F Branson
Union County
Capt T . Bayder
Capt. Bayder
State aid funds diverted to pay 1915 codification
Santa Fe New Mexico August 1915 state superintendent J E Wagner reveals rural school district aid funds were diverted to pay the 1915 codification. Of 18 468 approved applications, only about 5 000 remained in the fund, with 15 900 spent on other state bills. The lapse endangers needy districts across twenty counties.
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Santa Fe
N. M
J. E. Wagner
Department of Education
Camd
Mate Department of Education
Wagner
Department’ of Education
Eta Euarontes
Windom
Atmont
New Mexico
Treasury
Rehe Bae
Binte Agricultural
Sedan Boosters Push Consolidated Rural School Plan
Local boosters advance plans to merge five districts into Consolidated District 0 with a four room schoolhouse sixty feet square and accordion folding doors To be staffed by Miss Laura Wiley principal and Miss Bernice Wiley assistant The plan aims to serve grades through two year high school with transport by warm school trucks at no charge and a tax levy increase of ten cents per thousand for four years Also notes examination days for service personnel next week in the courthouse.
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Sedan
Dis
Laura Wiley
Bernice Wiley
Wiley Sisters
Louva
Des Moinen
Inne
Bernice
Missouri
Mattle McArthur
Ora E. Jones
Bhous
Aviation boys pass through on way to training camp
A Logan Colorado aviation corps squad left Denver aboard three cars with about 150 men. The destination was unknown, described as on their way, a cheerful group shown here en route to a war prep camp.
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Aviation Corps
Logan
Colorado
Denver
Government rules on physical exams and dental fitness standards
Government steps to increase available workers include new rules guiding physical examinations. Those with dental defects may be accepted or given time for restorative work. Weight allowances vary from five to twelve pounds by height, with chest measurement standards for tall men.
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aiKion
Fragmentary note on school district funding and state aid issues
The fragmented text cites approvals on file and delays in funding for school districts. It mentions state aid, taxable property values, and teachers, hinting at financial constraints and a push to obtain funds for the state aid fund, but much of the wording is garbled.
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Department of Education
First Draft Called for Sept One in National Army
Kington Aug 10 The Provost Marshal General says the first one third of 687 000 men drafted for the national army will be called to colors Sept 1 and sent to training camps before Sept 6 More than 200 000 will be called for service in the Graz movement raising total military forces to 1 000 000 Exemption boards told to deny immunity to married registrants unless relatives of the wife volunteer support during absence Regulations cover mobilization for release Officials hope all contingencies in assembling American troops are provided for the directions
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Kington
National
Graz
Americas
Crowder Rules On Military Marriage Dependency Exemption
General Crowder outlines when military discharge may be granted for dependents based on dependency. Rulings cite wife and children, land income, third party wage support, and other dependents. Regulations allow reopening claims to gather affidavits on dependency for appeal consideration.
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General Crowder
Aime
Astriet Board
Diestrict Board
Skilled mechanics sought at Mare Le Land Navy Yard
The Board of Labor at Mare Island Navy Yard Vallejo California announces demand for skilled mechanics in the trades of boilmakers boat builders machinists and chip fitters. Wages 1440 to 429 per day. Qualified applicants urged to apply at once to the Recorder of the Board of Labor Mare Island Ney Valid California.
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Board of Labor
Mare Leland Navy Yar
Vallejo
Californi
Rmachiatet
Chipfitter
Wawem
Mare
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