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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
6
A Philadelphia Inquirer note describes a dubious buying plan offering $5 down and a percentage fee when they catch you, labeled as keeping the house keeper on the jump.
Ohio State University graduate and state employee served as Assistant State Veterinarian in Colorado from May 1915 to April 1916. Latest treatments used listed as Bel phone 14-8.
A detailed 1917 guidance on completing registration cards. It covers name and age, permanent home address, birth date, citizenship status, birthplace, alien or declarant status, present occupation, employer, dependents, race, marital status, military service, and draft exemptions with specific phrasing and order for each item. The text emphasizes accuracy, legibility, and preparedness for the registrar.
Copenhagen reports discussions in Vienna between Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg and Count Czernin resumed at German headquarters. Participants include the King of Bavaria, Emperor William, Dr. Hollweg, Dr. Zimmerman, Dr. Helfferich and other officials, focusing on Poland's future.
Joseph Brothers Company of Cincinnati bought the Iowa and Omaha Short Line Railroad extending 11 miles from Council Bluffs and will wreck the railroad and sell it as junk. The line, once sold for 25000 to run as an electric line, is now considered worth more as junk after eight years of construction costing 300000 with farmer subscriptions.
President Wilson signs the conscription bill rejecting Roosevelt’s volunteer army idea. Registration set for June 5 for men 21 to 31. Pershing to lead a division to France. nationwide mobilization to begin with regulars, August 5 call for National Guard. Proclamation urges unity and duty for all to support the war effort.
Washington reports the United States plans to send a forestry regiment to France alongside engineers and physicians. The unit will comprise foresters and others skilled in logging and lumber operations to support military needs.
In Port Orford Curry county Oregon every unmarried man aged twenty one to thirty one has volunteered for service in the army or the navy. The town of about 250 people shows volunteers equal to one third of its adult male population.
London Tit-Bits depicts a couple discussing wartime gold shortages and currency changes. Henry confirms gold is being drained for the war while silver rises in use. The woman reveals she plans to decide in summer but suggests buying the ring now before gold is exhausted.
Belle-Bob notes fierce smoke in the trenches while Beulah-Is questions the plan. A promised birthday present is a smoking jacket. If despair grows, take a walk. The proverb says the pudding’s worth is shown by the empty dish after dinner.
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