Army Recruit Delays and Harsh Reality for Applicants
A lengthy examination of the arduous recruiting process in Chicago shows men seeking enlistment face strict age, height, weight, citizenship, and language requirements. Applicants endure interviews, references checks, and medical exams, only to confront uniform issues and lengthy service terms, amid which many are discouraged by the Army’s current stance on enlistments.
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Wesrny
Secentary of War
Chicago
Shemselves
Larse Ib
Army of the Land
United States Army
Thor
Joushpess
Ouliside
United Sestes
Healey
Bertain Quettinn
Arroy
Kim Quith
Hobes
Pargents
Recruit Life and Duties in the Army and Guard
A historical reflection on enlistment delays, depot training, and the path from raw recruit to armed soldier. It contrasts experiences in the army and national guard, notes drill under various officers, and describes duties from kitchen work to fort construction. The piece traces how recruit views shift from pride to hardship, and recalls ancient military labor as context.
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Ebort
National Guard
Ted
Aeen Guard
Wilson in Morgan County confronts tariff issue at Dem meeting
Hon W L Wilson arrived from Washington to address a large Democratic gathering in Morgan County. Attendees from Berkeley Hampshire and Washington counties heard him argue against the McKinley tariff and in favor of Democratic policies. Local events included a barbecue and a march of supporters to nearby towns Kingwood Terra Alta and more.
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W. Va
W. L. Wilson
Washington City
Berkeley County
Hampshire
Washington County
Maryland
Wilson
Kingwood
Preston County
Terra Alta
Brihvi
Cestue Poixt
John A. Howard
Congress
J. W. Blair
West Union
Iard
Salem
Wiair
Blatt
Mr. Howard
Howard
Republican Party
Doddridge
Oil Fields Active in Wetzel and Doddridge Areas
The Willow Island well will be drilled in Wetzel County as South Penn Oil reports 50 barrels daily at No 3 Caburet. New wells in Wetzel, Doddridge, and surrounding areas show varied production. rigs move, leases tighten, and several fields post notable gains while others pause. Wildcatting persists in Roane County and Sistersville fields show mixed results with shares transferring for 55000 cash.
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Wetzel
Ageat
Murphy & Jennings
Indian Creek
Pieascote
Lao South Penn Oil Company
Caburet
Wetzel County
Connelly Bros
Gorrell's Tun
Aarl
Ozain
South Penn Company
L. G. Rovinson
Cassa Dawson
Middlevourne
Tyler County
Siaqrereville
South Peun Ol
Isaac
Mannington
Peno
Filet
Doddrida
Picky Porter
Mutton Island
Plinky
Cameron, Shearer & Co
McClure
Mt. Morris
Gladerua
Dunkard Creek
Duilioe
Carson Farm
SuithGeld
Steuvenville
Tle Firnt
Doddridge
South Penn Oil Company
J. J. Reynolds
Ite Test Weil
Laderwood
Anderson Farm
Marlette
Wood County
Sistersville
Roane County
Rossel, Sprig & Company
Cochransville
Tod
L. Flack
Sisteragilie
Big Man Abner Astrop Dies in Floyd County
Abner Astrop aged 52, once a notable Big Sandy figure, died near Paintsville in Floyd County after a long and storied life. The 506 pound former resident of Asmiaxo, Kentucky, had gained local notoriety for his size and colorful history.
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Te Reeser
Asmiaxo
Abner Astrop
Paintsville
Floyd County
Populist Fusion Proposal Drives Personal Rift
In a melodramatic tale, Harold shifts from Republican to Populist alignment after a clash with Clara over political identity. He gains her support by promising fusion with Republicans, while a real world incident reports a 10 year old Jacob Treadway in West Virginia attempting suicide after a party-spurning, saved by doctors. The piece also notes Paris street cleaning division and cantonniers guiding systematic city sanitation efforts.
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Clara
Harold
Dean Haroun
Ther
Congress
Teno
Popullet
Duana
First Clubwoman and War News Mixed in Dispatches
A fragmentary wire service page blends domestic club talk with international headlines. It notes a first clubwoman report and references Japan’s actions in China, plus a State Department communique about pace and troop movements, with garbled OCR rendering obscuring many details.
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China
Montcash
Treasura
State Department
Inwaton
Yalu
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