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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues every registered man bears his risk of call, urging fair exemption boards to prevent favoritism. It warns that biased decisions could seed belief that a rich man escapes service while a poor man bears the burden, fueling distrust in the draft law.
In a firm denial the author rejects insinuations that two unnamed gentlemen influence county exemptions. The piece praises the exemption board for fairness and urges readers to avoid spreading rumors of partiality or supposed outside influence.
Postmaster General Burleson has begun postal censorship, barring at least eleven socialist papers from the mails. Critics warn this exceeds constitutional authority and endangers press freedom, noting the government’s suppression of dissent risks broader liberties.
The article argues that opposition papers helped topple the Asquith government through relentless criticism. It contends censorship pressures in the United States threaten a free press, noting Congress has not enacted censorship yet implies limits on dissent to support the war effort.
The article reflects on wartime mindset urging civic effort through purchases and support for food and ships. It mentions Mississippi's Ethel and Adair in Illinois in a light aside and notes there were 3,512,996 automobiles in use in the county at the year’s start.
A promotional note urging every family to keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims high value for its cost and accessibility, with buy now and obtainable everywhere.
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