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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
2
United effort gains pace as Meade urges to reach one million by weekend. Borough stands $641,736 short of quota while workers rush toward the goal with strong enthusiasm.
Chairman Gerould reports countywide Liberty Loan support surpassing $500,000 with wards submitting subscriptions. County banks total $500,100 while the treasury outlines bonds details for a $6 billion issue, with staggered payments through 1919 and options for full payment at par. authorities urge mobilization to reach the million mark by Saturday night.
Seven limited service men reported to the local draft board for duty with the American Army. The group will depart at 9:57 this morning by train for Fort Thomas Kentucky, where their assignments will be made. The names listed are Archie Farnum Warren Vernie Buell Sugar Grove George DeForest Smith Russell Erick Oberg Sheffield Adolph Beckenbach Youngsville Emmitt Swanson Akeley Peter Christ Linder Warren. The total proclamation figure is shown as Grand Total 4 043 700.
Warren county men experienced in driving automobiles are invited to join the quartermasters corps under a special voluntary induction. Qualified applicants will be inducted as privates with pay of 30 dollars monthly plus food clothing and quarters. Training at Camp Meigs Washington or Camp Johnston Jacksonville. Open to those under old selective service law class one qualified for special service or remedial disqualification. Deferred class dependents may enlist if willing to relinquish dependency claims.
Thousands greet the Cleveland Naval Reserve band in Warren for the Liberty Loan drive. Ensign DeRey led the parade from Carver House to the Library Theatre where the concert drew an immense crowd. Pittsburgh speaker Frank T. Becker urged attendees to subscribe, linking bonds to sailors’ needs and victory.
Warren County Council of Defense and Committee of Public Safety bids farewell to seven Limited Service Men leaving Warren on the 4th instant. They stress divine providence in the assignment, emphasize the value of peaceful duties in war times, and urge cheerful, loyal service for country. D. I. Ball chairs, Melvin Jackson secretary.
Howard P Beebe of Youngsville listed among U S casualties in France with cause of death disease An inquiry shows prior reports claimed he was killed in action then gassed Beebe from Marsh Street Youngsville Ward Toward had gone overseas with early draft contingent and served with credit as a dief of Uncle Sam.
A Victorian era advertisement touts Zemo as a fast remedy for eczema and itching, promising complete clearance of eczema pimples rash and similar skin troubles. The ad markets extra large bottles and claims non greasy antiseptic liquid formula that does not stain. It lists Cleveland Ohio as the company location.
Industrial plants in Warren receive a temporary wartime amendment to the codes for steam boilers. New and second hand boilers must meet safety factors rising over time, with inspections by a state inspector. The notice emphasizes testing and materials standards and urges compliance while noting a bond drive slogan.
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