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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
9
The article warns every man 21 to 30 to register on June 5 under penalties of up to one year in prison. It states that failure to register makes one liable despite not being eligible to vote. It notes both white and colored individuals must register, and is signed by E. H. Crowder, Provost Marshal General.
Regulations issued to counties and cities require all men aged 21 to 30 to register June 6 between 7 am and 9 pm under the selective draft act. Penalty for false statements or failure to register is a year in prison. The rules cover absentees, places of registration, and the questions registrants must answer.
An OCR fragment shows a military service inquiry asking for rank, nation or state, years of service, and a signature or mark. The text lacks full sentences or context but implies a credentialing or veterans record form component.
A historical note explains adding sawdust to concrete allows nails to be driven into it. Mix one part cement two parts sand three quarters parts sawdust. Sawdust increases water absorption, but waterproof paint mitigates. The concrete crumbles under heavy use and should only be used where a protective surface covers it.
The old Spanish land grant ranches remain large holdings in California but public sentiment shifts toward smaller farms. Supporters argue for increased taxation fairness and higher production from divided parcels. A movement to break up the vast ranches is under way as voters and policymakers consider changes.
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