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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
Up to three quarters of the young men aged 21 since last June registered for military service yesterday. About 12,500 Nebraskans are expected to be added to the rolls under the new system. Registration moved from precinct offices to local boards, reducing expenses.
German alien females will register from June 17 to June 9 in cities with 5000+ population under police supervision. In smaller communities postmasters handle registration with finger prints, mirroring February male German alien registration. The program notes fingerprinting as standard identification in U.S. military and naval services. The item also reports local family travel, births, illnesses, and a Canadian returnee.
Federal Food Administrator Gordon Wattles backs strict wheat saving and reserve building while urging licensing of egg buyers to curb nonconsumer sales. Nebraska officials claim strong enforcement and pride in local food conservation as war needs press. H A Friesen traveled to Kansas City on business.
A B Flaming announces the closure of his Hardware and Grocery store in Jansen after nine years in business. He began as a clerk in the Thiessen operation, later partnered with B P Ratzlaff, then with J F Fast before taking sole ownership in 1912. He and Mrs Flaming plan to farm on a half section in Perkins County near Paxton, joining three Flaming brothers already there, and will relocate after settling affairs here.
A new residence on MieJkerd Ackman place south of town is taking shape and expected to become a premier local farm home when finished. The issue notes changes to the train schedule effective Sunday June 10 with Omaha line No 6 and Horton line No 306 arriving earlier. A newly graded road section west of town near Fairbury has caused auto drivers trouble during rain, with several autos colliding with teams.
The government calls 10 000 physicians for army camps and abroad as the medical world braces for war. In Jefferson County meetings Dr Murray and colleagues plan quotas ensuring a physician stays in each town while shortages loom for engineers, blacksmiths, cooks, interpreters, and other roles across the War Department.
Washington June 2 Patriotism and self interest push every householder to order next winter's coal this week. Fuel Administrator Garfield launches a drive for early coal orders as shortages loom. Limited to soft coal for many, with deliveries prioritized by order, and the nation facing 590 million tons producible versus 650 million needed.
The Jansen Red Cross ladies will meet Thursday at the usual place on January 6. Everyone is urged to attend as a sewing drive is underway and they aim to contribute their share.
After a sudden attack of appendicitis last Wednesday, Mr. Geo W Arnold, cashier of the ... (text cut)
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