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The Detroit times., 1917-10-19
SOCIETY

Warren-aye. west, formerly the
Home for he Friendless There
will be children games. moving
pictures, music and refreshments.
o
The marriage az Miss Aline G..
Weber. daughter of Mrs Henry g..
Weber 20 Henry Haight Wright, viii
be quietly celebrated Saturday aft
ernoon In the family home No 600
East Grandblyd Tic Rev William
ID Maxon, rector OF Christ church,
viii onlciate. There Will be no at
tendants, and the guests viii be I'm.
.ted 10 the immediate families. Fol
lowing wedding trip the couple
Will be at home ~ No. 252 East
Grand-blvd
A Pretty homo wedding was cele-
brated Wcdnesdav evening. In the
home OF William r Moss, No. 307
Seminole when Miss Helen
Louise Moss was married 20 How
ard Ieadley McGregor. Mrs. Rus
sell Alger Osmun was her sister 8
matron of honor. and the little
Misses Marian Holden and Frances
i1aDbfknIh NhlIl'u ohNh'tn vi h''
ers Master William osmun car
ried the ring G Earle smith was
| best man. and he guests were seat
"a by Harley Eltcnberry Of Green
| Neld O.. and David Alordice OF IN
| dianapolis An Informal reception
followed Mt and Mrs McGregor
VIII be ~ home after Dec. J., az NO
28 Aigeraye
O
Nembor3 of the various commit
tees in charge ~ tie Italian bd-
! zaar for the boneAt ~ widows and
/ grprans of Italian soliiors. 10 be
held. Nov tl11 in Columbus tein
ple. have boon named They are.
Rootb committee. Mrs p Cardlello.
Mrs Joseph r SchApnacesee Mrs
s. HTgullo. Mrs fon Colombo Mrs
J. Oldenl Miss Tia Schieppacr set
ticket Mrs Mercurio Mrs IaFata,
Mrs Frank Bacnasco. " Jose
phine Facchinettl. Miss Fannie Bonn
marlto. Miss Mary McrlO Miss Ndc
line Iayarnino Miss Amelia Ma
rome. donation Mrs r. CardiellO
Mrs G. BupgeUi. Mrs. NJ Ciuliano,
Mra G Viyisno. Mrs & nrll'ati
Mrs Gentle. Mrs Rosa Orlando,
Mrs vismaro Mrs NJ Ca'caterra.
Mrs G Oldani Miss I1e Schappa-
casse. and Miss AmelH echarpa
casse. advertising. Miss Ida Schiap-
pacas4e. Mrs Ti,omena Mercur %
and Mrs Concctta LaFata
o
More than 200 little children or
81 Vincent's Orphan asylum are
making sn appeal ~ their friends
The Detroit times., 1917-10-19

PHOENIX. Ariz., Oct 19-The
discovery OF 100000 cached I'm a
lonely SPOT IN the hills OF Graham
county this state, is reported by
u Il Whi-man. of Solomonyille The
discovery Was made By Joseph Wal
sey q cowboy who, when hunting
stray cattle. came on an iron boz
secreted in a tree trunk lts con
tort- consisted of old Spanish gol
coins and gold vcssels The sold
been taken 10 Stafford seat o.
Graham county and placed IN secur
,e oriins 20 Whitman. II Is b.
ioycd ha Wnlsey discovered hiG
lag place OF priests who left Tho
C0uu'rv about 7J years ago.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-19

Francis Bernier dolls and TOYS.
ars. Elenore KoeniE and Mrs. Ed
"ard Brandt. gypsy land. Mrs.
ste.nin and Miss Elenore Bookmy-
cr supplies. Mrs g. Van Antwerp
and Mrs q b Weber. punch. Miss
Ato'lldc Corey and Miss Anna Cal
aeher The junior Ladies OF Char
i'y viii be In charge of the ant
booth which is under the direction
OF Miss Margaret Mary Grim and
airs. bernard r Kuhn.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-19
ooats Eat Co. soaked coat

los ANGEL rs. Cal. Oct. ia
Special Omcer Harry Klein. OF santa
Monica has new coat This fact
in Itself is not very important. bu,
n o Disappearance or The old coat s
AztFfef ~ Ia marvel at dlaap-
1<Ji ~ ten ~, .;sf5 -.sATFl
5asnsthe. ttr2tas.s n. SIC s !. sslSl,p y
found q dangling on line Thu
coat had been saturated with gaso.
line TO clean ont tho spots Appa
entity the goats liked the gasoline.
for they lott nothing of the coat
PrIntinE--the piein neat k'nd--thst
The Detroit times., 1917-10-19
Dollar Day in
Wells and Scarfs
Dollar Day in Hosiery Shop

Wonderful Bargains all low pricea Make beau
uful Christmas gift.
st25 10 $3.50 vaUes-One lot OF manufacturers' sam
pies miladys fine silk hosiery. Black. white. gray
brown. flesh and variety Of colors. Ct m
1925 and $50 value ...,.............. OAsVV
s5c values ladies' fibre silk hose extra good wearing
quaity-white. gray and cham . e1 m
pagne. 65c value ............... & for DIsUU
sec value ladies' silk boot hose. double top. sole and
and high splccd heel = CT m
black and white: 59c value. FOR y i sOV
3ec value ladies' mercerized lss hose exceptionally
good quality for high shoes black. white. gray. smoke
and champagne. CT IN
S9c values ..,....L .........4 4.......C fer sUV
39c value mems fibre silk hose. excellent wearing
quality. whke gray and . CT m
champagne sc values ......... y for 01sVV
5gc value ladies' silk Isle hose IN black and white
medium weight. Reinforced q Ct M
heel sole and toe soc values. 4 for i .UV
Heaiy's Hosiery ShoP-MaiR Floor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE.
d" A Pair Of Skies"

Edward Peple, the author or "A FAR
of Skies" who now enjoys the distinc-
ton Of having written the funniest
farce of the century, has other sue
cessful PLAYS to his credit. among them
that charming comedy, The Prince
Chap" and the sterling melodrama.
THE Littlest Rebel. This American
authors ability to write these plays SO
distinctly different and Of such dis
tinguished merit has been the subject
of much wonderment and newspaper
comment. "A Pair of Skies is as
thoroughly American in topic and
treatment as it is in title. The story
is most ingenious in it's basis and de-
velopment, and a factor greatly to its
credit is that it is good, clean. whole
some fun, the kind of humor that men
can discuss freely, not only with their
own women folks but with the women
folks of others.
The play will be presented by the
Gladys Klark Co. on Thursday, mat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
A GOOD CHANCE.
FOR SCHOOL BOYS
OF IS TO q YEARS
Board of Education Votes to AL
low Them to Leave School for
Purpose of Assisting Farmers
of This Neighborhood to
Plant and Harvest Their
Crops

The board OF education. at its regular
meeting, held Monday evening, voted TO
allow boys between the ages of 10 and Il
who are enrolled in the public schools to
leave school for the purpose OF assisting
farmers in this neighborhood to plant
and harvest thetr crops. Such work VIII
be accepted by the school authorities as
equivalent Of school attendance rms
ruling applies to boys who are absent for
this purpose in the fall as well as those
who will leave this spring. The board OF
education hopes that this arrangement
will relieve somewhat the shortage Of
farm help in this section.
BOYS leaving school early and returning
late must file a certificate from their en-
employer stating the number Of days that
they have worked, and certifying that
they have exercised commendable zeal in
performance of their duties.
BOYS who desire to take advantage of
this opportunity to perform useful SER
vice should register their names with
Supt. H. II. Stuart, and farmers who de-
sire help of this sort should also con-
suit with Supt. Stuart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
COLONIAL TODAY

Carlyle Blackwell and June Elridge in
"a Square Deal' World Brady made
Production, Mrs. Vernon Castle in
"Patria" Episode 10; Pathe News;
Comedies.
Friendship that goes the limit for
another is hard to find but such a
friendship is picturized in beautiful.
thrilling highly entertaining manner
in "A Square DeaT', the latest VIM. A.
Brady release featuring Carlyle Black
well and June Elridge.
Mr. B,ac kwell enacts the role Of the
friend who goes the limit and to his
assured and always delightful acting
are added the superb characterize
tons of Henry Hull and Muriel Os-
triche making this one of the best
acted plays ever filmed.
Mrs. Vernon Castle in the tenth cpl
sode Of 'Patria" has only just begun to
act and all the big scenes have been
saved for these final chapters. A little
thing like a train wreck on a high
trestle, being hurled from the rear end
Of the train down through a bunch
of telephone wires does not bother
Mrs Castle a bit and when she lands
she is ready for some other such
amusement. OF special interest to
many is the introduction in this chap
ter of Marie Walcamp who made such
a success as Liberty in the Universal
serial of that name. From, this chap
ter on. Miss Walcamp has large
part to play in "Patria."
Among the interesting scenes in the
Pathe News are the mobilization Of
the National Guard, the Allied war
ships in Atlantic ports and many
scenes Of preparedness in all parts Of
the country.
An excellent comedy completes the
bill Shows at $50, 100, S.45. Same
popular prices.
sCharlie Chaplin in THE Rink" next
Monday.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
ANTl.SUFFRAGE SESSION

The Maine organization opposed to
suffrage for women met in the Con-
gress Square Hotel in Portland, Mon
day afternoon, May 7. Mrs. Henry
Preston White being the speaker.
Mrs. White said in part:
THAT the so-called suffrage victor
les of the past year would prove very
barren ones as in several states they
have the initiative and referendum and
already petitions have been circulated
to refer this question Of the constitu-
tionality of the statutory suffrage bills
that have been passed. These victories
have been achieved in defiance of the
people. have been achieved in fragrant
violation Of representative democracy.
On the other hand our victories have
been popular victories; they have been
big and constant. States having an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Current Events Club will hold its an
nual meeting at O'Clock Friday ar
terroon in the Assembly hall of the Y.
NJ. c. A. building. Quotation: "One Of
the special needs of our day is more
time for meditation and reflection. =
Canon MacColl. Roll call; current
events: club lessons; music; paper.
practical Work in Americanization. y
Mrs. C. c. Metcalf; music; election OF
officers. 1t is earnestly desired that
every member be present as in addi-
ton to the. election of officers there is
other very Important business to come
before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

aggregate population of over 10000
have recently rendered tremendous
verdicts against woman suffrage"
Mrs. White further said that because
we are known as Anti Suffragists a
good many people think our movement
is an opposition movement, nothing
could be further from the truth, 1t IS
essentially a constructive movement
at is not what we are fighting against
but what we are fighting for that
counts The North fought in the Civil
war against slavery but its real mo-
tive was to preserve the Union
citidel of human freedom. We are
fighting for the great mass Of women
We regard the Woman Suffrage move
ment as an obstacle in the parth of
progress, a force tending to destroy
the things vital to our highest civil
ization."
Following are the officers elected:
Hon. Pres. Mrs. S. w. ThaXter; Pres
Mrs. Clarence Hale; 1st vice president
Mrs. Oscar r. Wish; End vice presl-
dent, Mrs I. w. Dyer; Srd vice pres
ident. Mrs. George f. Bird; treasurer,
Mrs. Bertrand T. Wheeler: secretary,
Mrs. Fred E. Hollis: assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. w. H. Bradford; registrar
Mrs Clayton r Whipple; auditor
Mrs. Edville G. Abbott; executive
committee, Miss Annie F. II. Boyd,
Mrs. F. T. Bradstreet, Gardiner; Mrs
L. c. Cornish, Augusta; Mrs. Nathan
Clifford, Mrs. John F. Hill, Augusta;
Mrs. George s. Hobbs, Mrs. VIM. G.
Hunton, Readfleld: Mrs. Phillip Willis
Mcintyre, Mrs. John F. A. Merrill
Mrs. Marguerite Ogden. Mrs. D. W.
Maine Assn Opposed to Suf-
fraGe for Women
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

It was incorrectly stated in Wednes-
day mornings Journal that Privates
Pinkham and Peavey Of Co. M. who
were brought Monday from Brownville
to Augusta were taken to the Augusta
General hospital for treatment. 1t
should have been stated that the boys
we're taken to the military hospital at
Camp Keyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Otto Turner. Cony '16, now studying
IT Bates College, was in town on
Tuesday and Wednesday calling on
friends and left Wednesday after
noon to resume his studies. He stated
that many Bates students arc leaving
for farms all over the State, and that
the same arrangement has been made
as to credits as was done recently at
the University Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Francis FILL, the catcher on the
Cony High School baseball team,
sprained his left ankle in the game
between Cony High and Abbott school
on Tuesday, and will probably be un-
able to play in the next few games
His place will be filled by Merrill, the
only other catcher in the school who
has shown up we'll in the spring train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

John OMelia of Portland was in Au
custa Tuesday, having como for the
purpose of participating i'll the biz
parade with other former members of
Co. NJ of the I'd Maine Infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

The entire Senior Class Of Cony
High school posed Wednesday morn
ing for a group picture on the steps of
the school building facing Cony street.
1t is reported that this picture is to be
used in the Year Book which IS now
being planned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

There will be an important meeting
Of the Suffrage Association at
$50 next Saturday afternoon at the
Unitarian church parlors. All mem
bers and any Who wish to become
members are requested to be present
Miss Alice D. w. White. general sec
rotary OF the Maine Association, will
sneak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Otto Nelson of Bangor was bus
mess caller Wednesday in connection
with the rebuilding of the Harlow
building of the Augusta State hospital
for which work he has the contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

The conductors and motormen on
the several divisions of the Lewiston,
Augusta & Waterville Street Railway
have been equipped with new uniform
caps which are being Worn in the ma
jority OF eases. The caps have a
slight flare top. with drop vizor and
are very neat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Friends of Joseph W. Emery will re-
greet to learn that he is reported to be
cutie i'll at his home at the Outlet,
Cobbosseec0rtee, suffering from heart
trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

A party of Augusta ladies, in which
were Mrs. Charles Hichborn, Mrs.
Richard Toaz and Mrs. w. II. Harris
left on the $50 train Wednesday
morning for Portland to attend the
Episcopal diocesan convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Mulligan an6
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McGray Of Dana.
riscotta Mills were visitors Wednesda,
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

The members of the Kennebec Bar
Association are to meet at l O'Clock
this. Thursday. afternoon for lunch at
the Augusta House and will hold
business meeting afterward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Associate Justice Leslie c. Cornish
of this city and Chief Justice A. Il.
Savage of Auburn went Wednesday aft
ernoon to Dover upon reference hear
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

). L. Bartlett Of South Somerville and
charles Allard Of Jefferson have return
ed to their homes after a short visit
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

M. Turner. manager of the Burn
ham, Morrill, Canning Co. of Vassal-
boro, was q visitor in this city We'd
nesday on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

A feast for the senses. is the May
sale of white which begins today and
continues all the week at the Russell
& Weston CO.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

The First Aid class, under the direc-
ton of DR.. Doris Kraus will hold a
second meeting this Thursday evening
at the usual time and place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Britt of, Water
vile passed Tuesday and Wednesday
with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

The new-season display of Florence
Automatic oil cook stoves at Swift &
Turner Cos. merits the attention of
housewives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

MISS barbara Winchester of the
WeeVer dining rooms is confined to the
mouse at her home on F1agg street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
LOCAL NOTICE

At 1Oc, Corliss-C Coon 3-ply linen col
lars are fine value. Pierce Weber
Co. Augusta may7GSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Inc new Spring line of embroid :
cries Is ready at the Lunt & Brann
Co.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
Local Matters

NaVei oranges Is cents dozen at L.
1oung's; compound lard 20 cents
pound. Tel. 5sS.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10
AUG ] ION!
Farm, Stock, Household Goods
VIII Sell at Public Auction, to tho
Highest Bidder, on
AayI5 1917 alto O'clock A. N.

no following property:
FARM situated one mile from MON
MOUTH CENTER. at Fogg's Corner
en- the State Road leading from Lew
stem to Augusta. containing so acres,
: acres tilaoe, 8 acres orchard, 80
acres pasture. Orchard fenced for
'neep. 12 story house, oil, barn and
sneep shed in fair condition. Hen
rouse for 100 hens.
Also enc chestnut gslding 3 years
o'a' sired by Gilbert Todd 2.17 "a, dam
~ 'enorene 1892.
One brown FLY 2 years old, sire Sim
more 2.17 1-2, the sire Of James w.
IVY - Lucy Reynolds 2.10 "a, Peter
ss'mms 213 1-2 and others. Dam by
roland Ax.eli 2.17 IA.
one COW and flock Of Hsns, one
norae Cart. one Sled. one Sleigh, two
h'a'na Wagons, set Of Driving har.
,e'ses and Pole, two light Driving
rrarnasses, one heavy Harness, one lot
arm'ng Tools, etc, and all the House
o'a Goods, Grandfather's Clock in
s0'd order. Photograph and Records
''d numerous other articles.
SVsRYTtING MUST BE SOLD.
LUNCH AT NOON. iF STORMY
FIRST FAIR DAY.
Benz. F. FOGG, Prop.
f'E. CARR, Autioueer.
may.d7t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Mrs. Fred Malcolm and son returned
last Wednesday evening from their
winter outing in Florida and Detroit,
Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

narold Z. Weeks of Fairfield was
cailer Wednesday at the courthouse on
legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

H. L. Haskell Of Portland was in the
CITY awhile Wednesday on matters Of
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Big generous loaf for 10c-Webber &
Hewett's Bran Bread. maySd5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Chas. G. Georgaklis. shoe shining, 29S
Water ST, cat Perry'S). Jan.23eodtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

inee, and evening, at the Opera
IIOuSe-AdVt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-10

Carlyle Blackwell and June EIridge in
"a Square Deal" World Brady made
Production, Mrs. Vernon Castle in
"Patria" Episode 10; Pathe News;
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
A MISUNDERSTANDING

A great deal has been said and writ
ten ABOUT the method that the govern
ment has adopted to raise an army to
meet the present crisis. We are not
going to discus sthe merits of the
measure. We have done that fully in
previous articles. We do desire, how
ever, to call attention to misunder-
standing which seems to be quite gen.
orally prevalent.
One of the strongest objections ur-
ged by the opponents of this measure
was that it automatically ended the
volunteer system, which has been the
pride of America and by which prac-
tically all former American armies
have been raised, but this is no5 true.
There are five different leading
branches or divisions of the military
service-the army, the navy, the ma
rines, the aviation and the engineer
corps.
Registration does not bar the one
who registers from volunteering in
any of these branches. Any man on
the selected list may volunteer, at any
time before he is summoned to the
colors by the official authorities and
such action on his part passes him
at once from the preferential into tbs
service. The preferential list does
not do away with or destroy the vol
unteer system; it is only supplement
tary measure.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-06-14

The workers have furnished the mer
and the money that has won ever!
war fought by the United States.
The incarnation of loyalty and pa
triotism is found in the breasts of the
men and women who worwrkoandon
men and women who work and not in
the breasts of them that absorb the
fruits of toll.
The men and women who make the
wheels of progress go round are ready
and willing to send their sons to the
front to win the great battle of hui
manity; they are willing to dig ur
their last dollar for Uncle Sam, but
they are not willing to add their mite
to the unearned incremnt of those who
shoulder golf clubs and billiard cues
instead of hoes and muskets.
Senators and members of congress
take due notice and guard yourselves
accordingly.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
THE REGISTRY

When the returns are all in from
the registry it is probable that more
than ten million men between the ages
of 81 and 81 will have recorded their
names.
There were very many things in
connection with this, the first action
fthe kind ever taken in the United
States, that were very gratifying to
those in authority. 49,
There were no riots and practically
no disorder in any precinct where the
registry was taken. In not single
instance were the military called out.
The police were not overworked. Ten
million men quietly went to the usual
voting booths and recorded their will
lingness to serve their country in the
time of their country's need, and not
a ripple disturbed the regular bust
ness of the country. 1t was the mos;
remarkable historical incident in the
annals of the nation and that coule
not take place in any other country
in the world.
Americans are not a demonstrative
people; frenzied action is foreign to
their character, but when action is de-
manded they go about it with a sturdy
determination that spells success.
June 5, 1917, was the most momen-
tous date in the history of the United
States. 1t marked an epoch-making
period, yet so quietly and unostenta-
tiously did the manhood of the nation
discharge their duty and responsibility
that nothing out of the ordinary SEEM
ed to be transpiring.
The registering of ten million men
for service, without even a shadow O
force or compulsion being employed
was volunteering in it's sublimest
form. Few preferential requests were
made as to service branch or choic
of commanders. Like Samuel of oil
the pick and choice of American man
hood simply said :"Here Am I, use
me-"
It was the American method of ser
wing a worldwide notice that she
mean business and intends to bach
the notice to the ultimate ultimate
ness.
When the men selected are sum-
moned to the colors, trained and
equipped, they will constitute the fin
est army morally, mentally and ply
sically that ever marched to martie
music. They will be invincible, and:
Conquer they must,
For their cause it is just"
On June the fifth, in the year of ou-
Lord one thousand nine hundred an
seventeen, in the United States {
America, the future destiny of mer
was decided,