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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
2
Local societies convene at 5:00 PM with initiatory and second degree work planned. Crowl expected, with a note on decorum and a fine anticipated for late arrivals.
A brief note indicates ten million registrations are underway with timing unspecified and unclear completion dates. The fragment mentions a large scale effort and hints at a deadline or window between a specified range, but details are missing.
United Press reports a massive turnout as ten million men sign up for war service. Indiana, led by Gov Goodrich and Jesse Eschbach, files registrations at Fort Benjamin Harrison and across counties with peaceful readiness, despite broader conscription plans and anticipated turnout shortfalls.
Indianapolis June 5 Indiana farmers were warned to place early orders for harvest machinery for the 1917 crop. A bulletin from the state food director says irregular shipments labor shortages and steel limits require advance planning. Dealers should assess needs, arrange to loan or sell unneeded implements, and overhaul gear to ensure timely repairs. The note urges cooperation and patriotism to maximize yield.
Chicago authorities announce renewed call for telegraphers, Tado operators and linemen in the signal enlisted reserve corps. Open to amateurs and professionals, pay scales listed, training provided, enlistment via department signal officer.
An eminent medical authority notes that most city deaths come from thickened arteries or kidney disease. Symptoms include backache, swollen feet, dizziness, chills, or sweating. Recommends meat only once daily, outdoor exercise, drinking pure water, and taking Anuric to neutralize uric acid, as promoted by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo, N Y.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for young girls entering womanhood and women with prolonged troubles. It cites testimonials from Miss Wen cffersonyike of Indiana and Mrs. Suumenvinne, Route 1, praising relief and encouraging others to use the medicine sold by all druggists in liquid or tablet form.
Fragmentary OCR notes list several ranks including sergeant first class sergeant corporal and private first class. Mentions a path toward roles such as horse shoer with unclear associations and references to an acting department size and consumers building in an unclear AKO context.
In Evarsvilg Indiana on June 5 during light services at the Linwood Evan sethel church the electric current failed and the congregation was left in darkness The Rev Walter ces preached to the darkened crowd as hymns fell flat and worshipers passed out in the outage
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