Draft ages to 18 45 extended for universal service
The War Department announced a universal draft for all men aged 18 to 45, with Class 1 as the pool for field units and 18 to 19 year olds at the bottom of that class. Secretary Baker defended military necessity. total numbers depend on exemptions, with emphasis on industrial and family considerations. Senator Chamberlain framed the plan as a large step toward a three to four million fighting force in France, while House opposition may focus on younger draftees and labor protections.
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Washington, D. C
United States
War Department
Senate
House
Baker
Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
France
Baken
Hundred Chaplains Killed in Battle
London reports the British army lists 3,294 commissioned chaplains with 1,544 Church of England clergy and others, including 14 Jewish rabbis. About 160 chaplains have been killed or died on service, with many wounded or captured and later released. Honours include two Victoria Crosses and 256 Military Crosses.
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London
War Office
Army Chaplain’s Department
Secretary of War
France
Dr Simms
Presbyterian Church of Ireland
Gwynne
Church of England
Simms
Ammunition Train Arrives In Fort Madison On Tour
The 109th Ammunition train from Camp Cody stops in Fort Madison after encamping days in Chicago. Headquarters and barracks will be at 330 East Ohio street while relatives visit. Soldiers from Fort Madison and nearby towns share brief reunions before continuing by auto trucks toward the Atlantic coast for overseas service.
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Fort Madison
Chicago
Camp Cody
Atlantic Coast
East
Ohio Street
Loop District
New Mexico
Atlantic
Iowa
Burlington
Keokuk
Wapello
New London
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Milton
Port Madison
Deming
N. M
Caught Cold at Palm Beach Remedy Ad
Helen R Saunders of West Palm Beach writes that her severe chest cold was relieved by Foleys Honey and Compound. The ad promotes this family remedy to relieve summer colds hay fever asthma and croup from Lemmon's Pharmacy Adyt.
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Helen R. Saunders
2Nd Ave
W. Palm Beach
Fla
Foley
Lemmon
Adyt
Watch Your Blood Supply Dont Let Impurities Creep In
The old vegetable blood purifier S. S. S. is touted as a reliable blood medicine used by druggists for over fifty years. It claims to purify blood and offers free medical advice from the Swift Specific Co Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Escapee Morgan Captured in Detroit After Prison Break
May have escaped to get more time. Fort Madison Iowa reports Henri P. S. S. Morgan, a trusted prisoner, fled state prison two weeks earlier with ten year sentence shortened by honor time. He was arrested in Detroit, Michigan, today and faces a five year additional sentence on conviction for escape. The motive remains uncertain as officials assess whether planned escape or release pressures influenced his actions.
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Fort Madison
Shepton
Burlington
Henri P. S&s. Morgan
Detroit
Mich
Morgan
Convic
Americans asked to limit use of sugar
The U S Food Administration urges a two pounds per month half pound per week sugar ration through January 1 1919 to ensure adequate supplies for the Army Navy Allied forces and civilians. It warns of dwindling domestic stocks due to reduced beet and Louisiana cane output and shipping shortages.
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Tion
U. S. Food Administration
Bas
Tober
Louisiana
Java
Prisoner Morgan to be returned for escape trial
The text notes belief in possible foul play. Morgan, a college graduate and accomplished musician who studied in Berlin, demonstrated directing and staging ability by directing the Ft. Madison High School senior class play last spring. He will be returned to the state prison immediately to await trial for escape.
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Berlin
Ft. Madison High School
Morgan
Enlistment Rules for Special Branches in 1918
Men may enlist if they hold a letter from a chief of staff corps dated before August 8 1918 authorizing enlistment in special branches such as the one described. The directive outlines who may join these units and the acceptance criteria under wartime policy.
Enlistment Rule Applies to Medical and Artillery Officers
Medical enlisted reserve corps tank corps and related corps will be accepted by any recruiting officer if presented within the time limit stated in the letter of authority or, if no limit is stated, within 10 days from the letter date. The same rule applies to applicants for field artillery officers training camp enlistment letters.
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Tank Corps
Field Artillery
Cake Request At Birthday Party Causes Confusion
Mary attends a friend's birthday party where chocolate and coconut cakes are served. When asked what cake she wanted she replies with a cryptic phrase The cake with the 4eedles on it. The remark stands out as a curious moment at the gathering.
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Mary
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