Draft age men to be pulled from nonessential work
North Carolina boards will classify registrants in nonessential labor under Crowder plan. Employers must list draft age employees in nonessential roles within 24 hours, identifying employer name, worker, and job. Local boards to maintain complete lists and seek broad business cooperation to aid war effort. May Inf. U.S. R. Special Aide John L. Lansing urges governor to report full cooperation within one week.
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North Carolina
War Department
John L. Lansing
May
U.S. R
Crop Situation Abroad Boosts American Food Efforts
The Omaha Bee reports that allied nations like the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Ireland are increasing agricultural activity. Winter wheat acreage in the UK is up 56 percent from two years ago, with favorable weather aiding farm work. France and Italy face labor shortages but expect better wheat yields. Ireland shows heightened tilled land amid disturbances.
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United Kingdom
England
Scotland
Ireland
France
Italy
Omaha Bee
Seven Carloads of German Propaganda Intercepted
Seven carloads of German propaganda destined for distribution in Mexico were caught at San Antonio in the mail censorship and burned since February 1. The article notes San Antonio as a major relay point for spy messages, cites a large censorship bureau with 200 clerks handling over 25,000 pieces daily, and mentions 38,000 disloyal names on a master list. It describes cross-border wire cuts and the Caesar of censorship improving anti-spy efforts with propaganda from Spain, Cuba, and Argentina.
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Charles H. Newell
Dallas Dispatch
Mexico
San Antonio
New York
Alamo City
George D. Armistead
Armistead
Hun
Rio Grande
Censorship Bureau
Army
Col. Durfee
The Finest of The Twelve Month Nature Poem
A lyrical prose piece extols June as the finest month, praising Durham State mountains and Mother Nature. It evokes dawn dew, sunlit hills, birds and bees, and the river in the Happy Valley, painting a tranquil, almost sacred morning scene. It celebrates nature as a reflection of God’s handiwork and the peaceful rhythm of summer.
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Durham
Heaven
Mother Earth
Luna
Try This For Sour Stomach From Ady Advice
A health tip advises eating slowly and chewing well, limiting meat, especially at supper. If sour stomach persists, take one Chamberlain's Tablet before bed for relief.
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Ady
Two Camps of America Defined as Americans and Alien Enemies
The text divides America today into two camps the Americans who support the nation and the Alien Enemies who oppose her Those idle selfish or indifferent are labeled Aliens The workers are called comrades bearing the honored name Americans
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America
Not For Young Soldiers Tobacco Debate
J J Hughes of Cleveland argues tobacco rationing should not shape the draft era. He notes Pershing ordered tobacco for veterans, while some recruits never touch it. He warns new recruits may adopt smoking as a perceived duty, though smoking is not essential for all soldiers. Washington Post viewpoint referenced.
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Republican
Mt. Gill
Ohio
Morrow County Reblican
Chamberlain’s
Chamberlain
Adv
J. J. Hughes
Cleveland
Pershing
Washington Post
Mutinous German prisoners moved to Fort Oglethorpe
Deputy United States Marshal John Y. Jordan escorted seven mutinous German internees from the Out Springs camp to the Fort Oglethorpe military camp for strict guarding. The prisoners refused fingerprinting and history questions, prompting the transfer amid moves to repurpose Hot Springs camp into a hospital.
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United States
John Y. Jordan
Fort Oglethorps
Out Springs
Military
Eamp
Hot Springs
Hot Springe
oHvials
Fort Orthorp
Asheville
For a Bad Word Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The text praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as time tested and dependable for relief, noting its long-standing reputation and trusted action. It emphasizes reliability and historical use as a remedy option without additional claims or modern context.
President's War Savings Proclamation Urges National Thrift
President Woodrow Wilson calls war thrift a national duty urging every citizen to boost production, conserve resources, and invest in Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. He stresses unity, nonessential spending cuts, and pledges to join the government effort by June 28 to enlist the population in a voluntary production and saving campaign.
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Treasury Department
United States
Great
Volunteer Army
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