Plans Made for Registering New Draft Age Limits
Provost Marshal General Crowder said plans are in place to register about 13.09 million men under a broader selective service law. He noted 2.0 million would be eligible for full military service, with registration possible by September and training by October. The plan envisions expanding age limits to include men 18 to 45, using existing boards and precinct registrars to speed enrollment and classification for World War I mobilization.
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Washington
Aug. T
Crowder
Congress
Ayer
United States
Rother
Tocil Boards
Warring States
Themelves
Canpresa
France
War Department
Cecaus
Haz Cen
Gow Claes
Franer
Ion Fo
Jevery
Thy
America
Républic
March
Wade Sinva Ve Haere
Adder
Tha
Argenting
Civijian
Bath
Ile Sal
Senator Reed
Marek
Nuagia
Kahn
California
Sanieing
Klny
House Military Committee
Caloceber Calcald Tablet Promises Health Boost
An advertisement from Eckmas Labor Anton of Philadelphia promotes Calceber Calcald Tablet as a tonic and health builder. It claims to aid digestion, strength, and vitality, with easy absorption and no specific dosage details. Sold at druggists and through mail order, postpaid.
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Eckmas Labor Anton
Phladelphia
Echimarty Altorative
Great Union War Fund Drive Planned for November
New York Aug 15 The Great Union War Fund drive to raise 139 500 000 for war work is set for the week of November 11. Organizations including MOG WCA and American Library Association announce the national campaign with support from allied groups. Campaign aims focus on camp community service and library programs, seeking wide participation nationwide.
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New York
Great Union War Fund
W.C. A
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Fam
Wwe
Ita Cilion
Kentshis
Cohmbua
Benene
Raleation
Bessa S
Wileon
Otelary
War Baker
Paris under strict wartime rationing and reduced fares
Paris reports tightened wartime controls on food and fuel with reduced rail fares. Ration details include daily flour limits, bread restrictions, and coal and kerosene allocations for households and workers. The piece notes age based adjustments and penalties for noncompliance as civilians cope with shortages.
Phosphate claims and wartime letter from Utah recruit
An wartime advertisement extols monocular phosphate as a nerve tonic and weight booster, citing nervousness and weakness from thinness. The long letter from Games B Knight, Co. P 34th Engineers, recounts a trek through multiple states to Fort Benjamin Harrison, sea crossing to New York, quarantine for measles, and plans to sail to France, ending with farewell to his parents.
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Heamin Herrisay
Ind
Thera
Sinfes
Aga Rele
Fort Benjamin Harrison
East Crom
Cam Lewis
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
Oragon
Washington
Mont Wyent Jie
Route Dakota
Nebru
Misepar
Winais
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvia
New York
New Jersey
Mississippi River
Mort Benjamin Mr. T
Mih Engineers’ Corps
Jersey City
Hudson River
State of Liberty
France
Azul
Fey
Games B. Knight
Co. P
34Th Engineers
Cunp Upton
Jang Taland
James E Knight Letter From Overseas Describes Camp Lewis Move
James E Knight of Alerville writes from overseas recounting his experiences with the Sixth Brigade and the local Weber County exemption board. He describes travel from Long Island to Camp Lewis Washington, the move with a large unit, and mentions friends and fellow soldiers.
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James E. Knight
Alerville
Weber County
Caden
Ural
Long Island
S.O
Jett Ogden
Camp Lewis
President Wilson Guards Tight in New England Visit
President Wilson arrives in Manchester Massachusetts under tight security. Secret Service plus a guarding detail accompany the president and Mrs Wilson. Colonel and Mrs Blaustein greet the couple at the station as a British guest, with access limited to the presidential cottage during the stay.
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Manchester
Mass
New England
Gordon Auehiactss
Catonel House
Willian Wiseman
Sryport
Bonds convertible to new Liberty loan issues under federal orders
Bondholders may convert 4 and 8 percent Liberty bonds into higher rate issues at 4.4 percent through banks that issued the original bonds, per a Federal Reserve San Francisco directive. Conversion must occur by November 9, 1918, with interest set from the last coupon date. no accrued interest paid.
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Federal Reserve Bank
San Francisco
Lanka
St Pier
Liberty
Pagn & Jot
Treasury Department
Te Ite
Bank of Sat Vrancisco
Conversion Funds Demand for United States Payment Principal
Funds required by the United States must be paid on conversions with interest at the rate of 4.4 percent per year from February 15, TLS.
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United States
Fiek
Orders Issued to 10 Telephone Companies for War Needs
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson directing ten telephone firms to confine extensions and betterments to war needs, urging rapid consolidation where two systems exist. The aim is unification to reduce waste and costs while protecting owners' rights and public convenience. Nathan C. Kingsbury and Gord W. Robinson named to lead investigations for unification and consolidation efforts.
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Washington
Burleson
Mr. Rorleson
Nathan C. Kingsbury
American Telegraph and Telephone Companys
Gord W. Robinson
Ri- State
French Military Leader Tau Arrives on Pacific Coast Visit
General Paul Gerard Tau a noted French military leader arrives with a party including Albert Metin former French minister for Dakor. They land on the coast and a schedule of elaborate entertainments has been planned for the visitors.
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Pacific
Pont
Paul Gerard Tau
Wales
Albert Metin
Dakor
France
Falé
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