Patriots Action Urges Registration for All Men 21 and Up
The governor calls for a mass registration day and patriotic observances across New Mexico. Officials propose a county committee to organize events, badge wearers, and local drives to ensure eligible men enlist or register. The plan envisions community parades, closures of saloons, and a nationwide pledge to service with a May deadline and a June observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
de Penne
Opmimerck
Perades
Caplaini
Wit Erie
Fragmented Note on Local Event Scribes Public Reaction
A garbled report describes a midday scene at a community event with attendees and speakers. One speaker reportedly faced a disruptive chorus while another guest left suddenly, drawing comments from onlookers and a cautious tone about the afternoon's proceedings. The piece hints at a broader social reaction and memory of the event.
Watkins Preaches To Break Prejudice On Local Platform
Trent of Stigier Oklahoma reports that V and Watkins will appear on the Chau tauqua platform this season. He says Watkins impressed Hin town with Bought and Paid For and won over many prejudiced locals. If given a chance to hear him again, the town will certainly attend.
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Trent
Stigier
Oklahoma
V. & Watkins
Hin Town
Watkins
Jme
Mr. Watkins
Business Houses To Close June 5th
Notice states that businesses will close on June 5th in accordance with a local directive. The message mentions Dent's tionm and urges that residents of Claxtom remain closed from 2 o'clock until further notice. References to Registration RINE and Financial Agent Ray Sup ton Mayor of its County are included.
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Dent
Vrenie Hommes
Claxtom
Gorelock
Rine
Government Bonds and Liberty Loan Overview in 1917
An article explains government borrowing as a method to raise money, stressing promised government honor behind bonds and wartime taxes. It notes Liberty Bonds tax exemptions and the option to exchange at par, while highlighting an entertainment event featuring Vo Watkins in Clayton with audience acclaim.
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United States
United Statin Rovefmons
Unite States
Liberty Lawn
Tor County
Phoragtir
Liberty
Tony Honila
War Council Meeting at Mission Theatre Spurs Aid Drive
A war council gathering at the Mission Theatre last Saturday evening led by the Union War Committee urged increased food production. Judge Clarence Roberta and Attorney Rose Davier spoke on national needs, praising farmers who pledged patriotism and generosity. About 43,500 was distributed to farmers lacking bank accounts to buy seed and feed, with funds still available for those in need as of Monday morning.
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War Department
Washington
Nick
WAR Council
Mission Theatre
T Mo Rixey
Union County
Uncle Sam
Cartoonist Alton Kard Delights Chautauqua Crowd
Alton kard the cartoonist and humorist dazzles locals with rapid drawings inside the circle showing the Goddess of Liberty on the reverse side of a dollar. He jokes he has drawn the figure over 2500 times, earning $2500.00 in earnings that do not appear in his bank account.
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Alton Kard
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Edberey
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