Millions Classified For War Draft Draw By Lottery
A century ago a national lottery was used to select approximately 687,000 of the 1,870,000 men registered for military service. The draw drew about 2100 ballots in the district and revealed the order of exemptions and callups as Senate and War Committee members watched the process unfold at the Capitol. The event mapped how many would be called to fill the nation’s armed forces as the draft system planned for the war effort.
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United States
Eine
Cael
Niles
Baker
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Handka Vchief
Ghaliiney Dent
Warren
Kahn
Senate
Heaven Military
Tasker Bijta
The
Arey
Crowder Deve
McGont
Glerky
Gatalita
Ali
Cieiet
Ehurel
Propria
Secretaries Draw for Draft Numbers in Historic Lottery
The article details a chaotic draft number drawing with Secretary Baker and Senator Chamberlain among participants. Blindfolded figures select numbers while an aide guides motions, revealing a sequence of figures including 25H and 9613, with Major General Tasker Bliss and others noted for drawing key numbers as the process proceeds.
Ton of wheat comes from ton of manure
Fragmented text mentions ton of wheat linked to manure with unclear context and garbled names. It attempts to reference individuals, places, and quantities but the readable parts are insufficient for a coherent report.
Child Swallow Poison. Doctor Sees Recovery Outcome
Local physician reports a child who swallowed poison is expected to recover. The incident involved a young patient associated with Mr Mire Thome Mani of the Gor Timi area. Authorities are investigating the event and the health status remains cautiously optimistic.
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Muon Katanday
Add
Mani
Gor
Timi
Tetanus Fatal After Fall In Newark
A man died after tetanus from a fall at home in Newark. The accident left a shattered arm and severed nerves. the victim, Jobert Baughman, was treated at home before dying at Cedar Home. Parents and relatives were at his bedside as authorities prepared funeral arrangements and the local minister planned services.
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Ward
Vormal
Jobert Baughsmin
Peyearehl
Mir
Newark Syntariin
Newark
Ie Parente
Robert Wit Horn
Tie Terohern
Ednatitaneas
Hou
Bride Eleot Honored The Courly Home of Me and Mia
Clery on Mullinebite road hosted an enjoyable party Friday night for Miss Laatite McDonough and Alwry. Guests included many friends entertained with gifts, refreshments, and social dancing. Separate gatherings featured Minnes Agnes McCormick and others, plus a surprise engagement mood and a farewell party for Miss Heaste Mikholder as she moves away.
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Atrs
Tivuhand
Pleming
Noluil
Ward
Corbin
Mise Laatite McDonough
Alwry
Cust
Battery Boyo
Dorothy Caran
Bat Sugar
Hone
Hallaty
Andrdo
Honor Dimne
Wenn Lient
Bob Brewes
Mire
Breese
Alfred Shit
Roger Basherton
Willian Pemple
Roy Lowey
Reiard Stirenman
Danght Chetan
Avehiy Collie
Minnes
Agnes McCormick
Marie Shirenan
Anna Colwill
Marie Temple
Ty Shute
the Hort
Zimmermans Sued Over Cognovit Note Complex Case
A complicate suit against the Zimmermans involves Rice and Son on a cognovit note. The document outlines proceedings in probate court with appraisers named Albeen Atherton and Moe Vaimnond, and transfers of real estate including parcels in Muckeye City and Hacke City.
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Acaianes
Heen
Dealenen
Doeah
Heentia
Jonept Mitanieh
Moe Vaimnond
Bown
Elty
Patteriay
Mary Lower
Muckeye City
William Fy
Hacke City
Predar Wkrown
Fredericktown
Shipley Funeral Held at Bonnington Chapel Near Lock
The funeral of Warner Shipley, who died at his brother Clyde Shipley’s home near Appleton, was held at Bonnington Chapel near Lock. He formerly lived near Lock and is survived by his wife and one son.
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Shipley
Warner Shipley
Clyde Shipley
Appleton
Bonnington Chapel
Lock
Wheat Price Sails to 52 a Bushel in Food Bill Clash
Turmoil over a sweeping food bill senses a final push as administration aims to fix wheat at 52 a bushel. Debates center on government control and wartime economic measures with key figures including Senator Owen and the president shaping the policy.
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Benator Pomerie
Obie
Chronih
Federal Trade Com
Wiheton
Col Mines
Owen
John
Soldiers may be kept from voting in November election
A disrupted general assembly and veteran law delays stir concerns over voting rights for Ohio soldiers and others in foreign service. About 48,700 in the selective draft army and remaining volunteers are expected to be affected as central Ohio city business takes priority.
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Colvin
SlytheTt
Eogembly
United States
Ohio
Sitlard
Local Battery drill and morale rise in Mt Vernon area
Indianapolis dispatch reports First Lieutenant John R Taylor Akron Ohio and Second Lieutenant Harry Hosack Plymouth Ohio lead a detachment in a local battery drill in Mt Vernon. The unit, under Captain Welker, underwent strenuous two day routines with morning and afternoon sessions, facing heat, explosive practice, and discipline as they prepare for future assignments.
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Indianapolis
Ind
the Banner
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
John R. Taylor
Akron
Harry &. Hosack
Plymouth
Unmarried Women Shown More Orderly Than Married In Jail Report
A 1817 county jail report by Shorit Walter I. Moarholder, filed with the state bond of charities, shows 18 first-time offenders jailed, 78 married women and 5 unmarried women housed for varying times, and 286 persons admitted overall. It notes 12 unmarried men versus 78 married men jailed, with most inmates literate, some insane, and several sentenced to different facilities. Mrs. George W. McNabby is mentioned spending the day in Millwood.
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Husan
Shorit
Walter I. Moarholder
Battery Banquet at the Church of Ghia Details
The Church of Ghia hosts a battery banquet with women serving after a scheduled rite. An orchestra under the direction of Lewhs will provide music. The event begins at 6 PM with volunteers assisting and speeches by local figures. Proceeds support city charities and the community fund.
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Church OF
Ghia
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Local Woman
A Lowell reader praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for relief from latelife symptoms. She reports fewer headaches nervousness and pain after three years of discomfort and urges other women to try the remedy. The letter cites improved well being and recommends the product as best for women.
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Lowell
Mass
Lydia
Pinkham
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