Food price control urged to curb speculators
Henry A Hoover calls for federal food price limits and strict penalties on price boosting. He cites need to protect farmers and the poor, and supports a Senate bill by Senator Gore for a government run food survey and control of the supply. He attacks profiteers as villains and demands swift legislative action.
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Henry A. Hoover
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Dai
Ade
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Congress
Lewishition
America
Inquisition
Bar of Justice
Senate
Gore
Agricultural Committee
Agricultural Department
Roan
National Congress
Patriotic Economy Inspires Civic and Industrial Duty
Government urges citizens to conserve resources and boost efficiency in all tasks to support wartime production. Emphasizes healthy bodies, active minds, and ongoing civic improvements while maintaining living standards. Calls for road and rail upkeep, factory operation, and prudent use of goods and labor to sustain national life.
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Bolic
United State
Maindof
Boston Welcomes French Envoys in Gratitude to France
Boston gave a heartfelt welcome to French Marshal Joffre and his delegation on Saturday praising France for liberty and humanity. The gathering honored the ally who aided the United States in the Great War with sacrifice, money, and men, and pledged ongoing support.
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Boston
Marshal Joffre
Marne
France
United States
Guilty Ones Should Be Punished For Lusitania Sinking
Editorial urges swift collective action against German submarine crews responsible for the Lusitania disaster. It argues for punishing perpetrators, upholding international law, and speeding justice to deter future killings and protect neutral vessels and food lifelines.
Fourth of July Keeps Nation In Spirit And History
The article argues against trimming the Fourth of July and urges full celebration. It stresses that Independence Day, with bells, cannon, and fireworks, should be a strong patriotic observance taught to children and immigrants alike as the nation’s most sacred day.
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America
United States
CARE OF THE LAND AND FERTILIZER NEEDS
The piece urges informing the public where to obtain fertilizer to grow crops on all available ground. It warns against planting worn-out soil without nutrients and stresses the value of proper soil care, cultivation, and weed control for better yields.
Back vard gardens boost potato acreage for 180602 farms
A rural report cites 180 602 farms increasing potato acreage by two cents but excluding back yard farmers. The piece argues home gardens yield physical and financial benefits, urging farmers to plant as much as possible to feed hungry households in the United States and Europe.
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Aroostook
United States
Europe
Will and estate items for Acton and surrounding towns
County Court items list executors and heirs for Concord and Acton estates. Flora C Watson of Concord named executrix for Frank H Watson of Concord who died April 7, will dated December 9, 1918, estate valued at 259 dollars in personal property. Maynard lines note Emma Turner of Acton death January 26. executor George C Turner bond 15000. estate valued 7500 with 2000 real and 5500 personal. Also William F Stearns of Cambridge heir noted. estate valued at 28100 with 27500 real estate. Augustus Young of Lexington sued for 110 dollars in contract by B W Brown Co of Concord. papers filed by A M Schwarz and S A Dearborn. defendant allegedly owes 52.59.
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Acton
Bedford
Concord
Maynard
Flora C. Watson
Frank H. Watson
Varry W. Monsten
Swampscott
East Camillen
Edward Bb. Caiger
Tremont St
Boston
Iimily
George C. Turner
Augustus Young
Lexington
B. W. Brown Co
Atty, A. M. Schwarz
S. A. Dearborn
Farm Auction Report From New England Districts
Auction notices from Massachusetts and Chester outline sales at Richard Wellington farm Trapelord and nearby towns. Cattle prices ranged from 100 to 194.50 for milkers with calves, yearling heifers 100 to 180, cows 150 to 245, with multiple calves and stock items sold amid rain snow and sleet. Forbush served as sale crier.
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Mass
Richard Wellington
Trapelord
Riday
Sherborn
Chester
O. HH. Forbush
Deposits and Interest Totals in County Fund Report
A county fund statement shows deposits of 135,902.15 with a currency fund of 102.70 and profit and loss of 361.10. Interest and rents, less current expenses, amount to 800.44, bringing the total to 136,656.48.
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Capital
Ciuranty Fund
Production of Hogs
The United States Department of Agriculture promotes hog production amid public anger over market manipulation. Citizens feel over-supply harms the poor and accuse wealthy hog owners of profiting from distress. A shift to a different hog breed is urged to ease tensions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
France Hosts Return of Joffre and Viviani
Marshal Joffre and Premier Viviani plan to depart the United States for France, carrying a warm impression of the American people. They leave amid broad admiration from U S audiences and officials for wartime solidarity and friendship.
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Marshal Joffre
Viviani
France
United States
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