Illiteracy in Alabama Revealed by Draft Eligibility Tests
The article notes that about one in seven Alabama men aged 21 to 31 subject to the draft cannot read or sign their names. The state education department is developing a large plan to teach literacy before service. A Liberty Loan parade in Warren on Saturday aims to boost subscriptions, with civic leaders, fraternal groups, and factory workers participating. The event starts at 2:30 pm and is expected to draw many attendees from nearby towns. Also reported is the death of Lester Burt of Garland after being gored by a bull on Friday. he died hours later, leaving a wife and three children.
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Alabama
National Army
Quest
State Department of Education
Warren
Lester Burt
Garland
Subpoena in Divorce Case Issued in Warren County
In Warren County Common Pleas No 13 March Term 1918 libellant Charles W Thompsttt seeks divorce from respondent Violeta M Thompstt. Alias subpoenas returned Non est inventus require respondent to appear May 6 1918 at Warren court house before judges to answer the complaint. Sheriff Geo A W DeForest and Atty D A Arird note service dates.
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Warren County Common
Charles W. Thompsttt
Libellant
Violeta M. eThompstt
Warren
Court of Common Pleas
Conscription to Reach Ireland Discussed by Premier
The proposal would raise military service age to 50 and in some cases to 55. The premier told the Nationalists that conscription and self government cannot be joined, but each must be examined on its merits.
House Amends Draft Law on Neutral Country Subjects
Washington April 10 The house amended draft legislation to exclude subjects of neutral countries who have declared intention to become U S citizens The measure advances to the senate for action.
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House
Washington
United States
Sen
Mrs Colt Breaks Arm After Fall at Home
Mrs. Colt Broke Arm From a chair fall at her Main Avenue home last Friday. Fredericks Piano Co appoints Charles J. De Bar of McKeesport as manager for the Warren store.
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Fredericks
Charles J. de Bar
McKeesport
Warren
W. F. Frederick Piano Co
Martin Cooper Nuptials Tie Ruth Cooper and Ray Martin
Miss Ruth Martin Cooper and Ray August Martin, both of Youngsville, wed March 30 at 17 Jackson Ave. Rev. C. E. Carlson of United Brethren church officiated. Kuhn Not Guilty of Sedition Baker John Kuhn was summoned for alleged sedition but released by Federal Agent Murphy after finding misquotation by the informer.
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Martin-Cooper
Ruth Martin Cooper
Ray August Martin
Youngsville
Jackson Ave
C. E. Carlson
United Brethren Church
Carrier Fred Baldensperger Named To Rural Ones 3 Post
Fred Baldensperger has taken the carrier position on Rural Ones 3. He is familiar with the route and work and is expected to satisfy patrons with his service.
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Fred Baldensperger
Doctors Report Raymond Stein Operated On In Rochester
E. L. Stein said his son Raymond underwent an operation in Rochester on Saturday. Doctors expressed hope for a rapid and complete recovery.
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E. L. Stein
Rochester
Raymond
County sells 106 acres of Hodges estate timber land
The county commissioners sold 106 acres of the Hodges estate in Elk township to R. L. Klinck. The tract is all timber land while the estate still holds several hundred acres in Glade and Pine Grove townships, mainly woodland. Bruce Trusler has become a page in the U S House in Washington and reports to relatives he enjoys the work. He resides with Mr and Mrs J P Langdon, former Warren residents.
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Hodges
Elk Township
R. L. Klinck
Glade
Pine Grove
Bruce Trusler
House of Representatives
Washington
J. P. Langdon
Warren
Warren County Boy's Working Reserve Sees Enrollment Gains
The Boy's Working Reserve of Warren County reports growing enrollment and aims to meet a 225 quota. County director Harry Johnston has been active in securing enrollees and coordinating with schools.
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Warren County
Warren
Harry Johnston
Mrs. Sarah Bachop Dies at 92 in Russell
Mrs. Sarah Irvin Bachop died Friday morning at her Russell home aged 92. Survived by daughters Jy A. Briges of Warren and Mary Bachop of Russell and son Dr J C Bachop of Sheakleyville PA. Husband died seven years ago. Funeral was held Monday from her Russell home.
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Sarah Bachop
Sarah Irvin Bachop
Russells
Jy. A. Briges
Warren
Mary Bachop
Russell
J. C. Bachop
Sheakleyville
The Foolish Furnace Wisecrack From A Ragged Era
A humorous essay ridicules home furnaces and their promises. It mocks the No 13 model sold as a heat miracle and lampoons the idea of heating a whole house cheaply. The piece lampoons people who pretend heating systems are miracle cures.
Livestock Ailment Losses Decline in April Report
Washington April 10 livestock losses from disease and exposure for the year were lower than last year and below the 10 year average. The April 1 condition of animals was higher than a year ago and above the 10 year mean. Breeding sows were estimated 9.5 percent higher than a year ago.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
War Boards Set Secret Coal Priorities List
The War Industries Board and the Fuel Administration have prepared a coal priorities list that orders fuel distribution and limits deliveries to less essential industries. The document is to remain confidential and not released to the public.
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Washington
War Industries Board and Fuel Administration
Aid Planned for Wounded in Military Service
Washington notes an administration bill introduced by Senator Smith of Georgia to rehabilitate wounded servicemen. The proposal would appropriate 2 million dollars for vocational education at government expense and create a labor department service to assist veterans in finding employment.
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Washington
Senator Smith
Georgia
Department of Labor Service
Tampering With U S Gas Masks In New Britain
Discovery that small tubes meant to hold cement for finishing gas masks were empty prompts an official inquiry in New Britain Connecticut. Officials suspect individuals with ulterior motives were responsible for the tampering.
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U. S
New Britain
Conn
Windsor War Gardener Leads Local War Garden Effort
Col. Fred E. Windsor, aged and unable to serve abroad, has been named chairman of war garden activities in Warren. He urges volunteers to plow and prepare vacant lots for war gardens and asks interested helpers to write him.
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Windsor
Fred E. Windsor
Warren
Cyrus Davis Dies After Illness at 89 in Youngsville Home
Cyrus Davis a longtime Youngsville resident died Wednesday evening at his son Frank Davis's home after several months of illness. He was 89, born February 18, 1829 in Youngs. He lived with his youngest daughter in Missouri for 22 years and, a year ago, came to Youngsville to live with Frank. Surviving are four children: H. L. and F. L. of Youngsville, Mrs. S. W. Wright of Springfield Missouri, and Mrs. L. K. Dunham of Weston West Virginia.
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Cyrus Davis
Youngsville
Frank
Missouri
Frank Davis
Mr. Davis
Youngs
Laura Hull
H. L.nd F.L
S. W. Wright
Springfield
L. K. Dunham
Weston
W. Va
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3. A. Larson
Penn’a
New York
Chicago
Liberty Loan
Bliss Carman
Vigilantes
Aroli
Liberty Loan Parade
Ireland
George
Is S S Ays Wes OY
Congress
Curtis M. Shawkey
Savings Bank Stock
PENN
A. O
Remingtons
Eempire Type Foundry
Buffalo, N.Y
State Senate
Tion
Yours Very Truly, Marshall Phipps
Franklin, Pa
Johnsonburg, Elk CO
Elk
Mercer
Venango
Forest
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