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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
4
The community mobilizes for the draft with ten million expected to register and a million to be selected for active duty. Locals, including Chinese residents, show support by subscribing to Liberty bonds totaling 2500, reflecting a united stand for national defense and patriotism.
The article extols Liberty loan bonds as a safe, tax free income of 31/4 percent suitable for small investors. It argues participation supports the country and offers par exchange for future issues. It also mourns former Idaho governor John M. Haines as a steadfast public servant.
Ten new Army recruits join today including Alden Houde and Wilfred Belnap as Captain Watson may inspect the station. Navy signs ten more in Idaho Falls and Lincoln Idaho. Marines add three with Idaho Falls men among the enlistees. Police trials yield fines for five disturbers, one man fined for disturbing an OSS outfit car.
The police judge this morning heard three drunkenness cases from last night. Each offender faced a $15 fine or ten days in jail. one paid, two were sent to jail. An older repeat offender, in town recently, was fined $75 or three days in jail for public drunkenness.
The Red Cross society held a card party that achieved strong financial and social success, raising a substantial amount from sixty tables. Trophies from Smith Candy Co were won by Miss Beveridge Mrs Lem Adams and Miss Werble. Local merchants contributed generously and thanks were extended to all helpers.
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