Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09
Drawing of Numbers

Drawing OF Numbers
How or when the government will
select the men to be examined is not
detailed in the circular. but 1t is re-
vealed that registration cards in each
county or city jurisdiction are to be
numbered with red ink and that as
soon as the drawing is complete lists
showing the order in which these red
ink numbers are drawn will be pub
lished in the press and will be posted
at the Office of each local board
Selection at Washington
1t has already been announced that
the selection will take place in Wash
ington and the general presumption
has been that some device similar to
jury wheel will be employed
Exemptions are to be determined by the
local boards. the circular shows, only for
the previously announced specified causes,
such responsibility for the support OF
relatives and not for agricultural or in
dustrial reasons. Seven days after dies
ignations are posted will he allowed for
filing claims. Then there will he an adj
ditionai allowance of 10 days for fling
proofs. and the board must decide within
three days after the proof is filed.
When the case of any registrant mas
been disposed of so far as the local board
Is concerned. the names Of those not ex-
empted or discharged will he posted.
Claims for exemption for agricultural or
industrial work must be made within f,e
days after such posting and must go d.
rect to the higher board sitting for the
judicial district. Appeals from the rul-
ings Of local boards must be made to the
higher board within 10 days.
The circular does not cover the sum-
moning of the men for actual service,
pointing out that selection does not mean
an immediate summons. Even the time
Of the drawing is not specified. but the is-
suance of the circular is taken to mean
that the work of selection may be in PRO-
gress within a few days. September has
been tentatively considered as the date
for assembling the first half million men
In the environments for training.
The steps a registered person should
take are set forth in great detail in
the circular First Of all. the registered
is advised TO find out the location Of
the office of his county or city local
board and then ascertain, If he in
tends to claim exemption for agricul-
tural or industrial reasons to what dis
trict board he must apply.
Every board has numbered the cards
in its jurisdiction with red ink in q
series running from one to the number
representing the total number of cards
in its jurisdiction" continues the cir
cular. Lists showing the names OF
persons in the jurisdiction Of each
board and the red ink number of each
card are open to inspection al the Office
of each board Inspect the list and in
form yourself of your red ink serial
number
These red ink numbers are to be
drawn by lot to determine the order in
which registered persons are to be call
ed BY the various local boards. AS
soon as the drawing is complete. lists
showing the order in which these red
ink numbers are drawn will be publish
ed in the press and will be posted al
the Office of each local board. Go to
your local board and find out the order
in which you stand for call.
LAS soon as quotas are assigned TO
each state and each board will cali
upon persons whose cards are in its
Jurisdiction instructing them TO pre-
sent themselves for examination. This
call will be posted at the local board
and the papers will be requested to
print it. A notice also will be mailed
you but the posting Of the list at the
Office Of the board will be deemed suf-
flcient notice to charge you with the
duty Of presenting yourself.
Watch the lists at the Office OF your
board and see when you are called for
examination.
You must report for physical exam
nation on the day named in your call.
IF you are found physically dis
qualified the board will give you "A
certificate which will explain to you
what your further duties are
If you are found physically qualified
and file a claim for exemption within
seven days after your call. you will be
given 10 days after filing your claim
Of exemption to file proof in support Of
your claim of exemption.
IF you are found physically quail
fed and file no claim for exemption or
If you do not appear for physical ex-
animation. your name will be posted to
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