US Grain Director urges use of cheaper flour for thrift
Julius H. Barnes, head of the United States wheat program, urges housewives to back government sale of small pack flour at low cost within two weeks. He explains price differences, explains why war flour subsidies may fade, and says retailers should offer lower priced flour to reduce costs while bakers can adjust mixtures.
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Julius H. Barnes
United States
Housewives of America
Grain Corporation
Aimlar
United States Grain Corporation
Canadian Wheat Board
Government reports show vast federal road aid approvals
The 1918 19 period saw the U S Department of Agriculture approve 1345 road projects covering 12159 miles at about 181 million dollars with roughly 78.7 million federal funds. By July 1 1919 state bonds authorized total 224.8 million and next year planned road bonds reach about 314 million.
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United States Department of Agriculture
National Forest
Secretary of Agriculture
One Hundred Men Island Work Plan
A group of one hundred men on an island where fish sustain them is divided into four teams. Twenty-five catch fish, twenty-five clean ash, twenty-five cook, and twenty-five gather fruit and vegetables. The whole company eats the results. As work continues, ten stop fishing, ten more dry and hide fish, and five still fish but only parts of the day.
Buckshot on Personal Efficiency Courses and Self Improvement
A short note by Buckshot states reluctance to take advertised personal efficiency courses. He cites being too sassy to be president and doubts about utilizing potential self improvement. The piece frames a humorousTake on self help offerings and personal motivation.
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Buckshot
Nonsense, jabs, and sharp one liners in Buckshot column
The column features a string of pithy quips about coal mine operators labor leaders and wages. It mocks misinformation and social tensions with humor. It cites a wallaous figure and a gag about a man living on eight dollars a day, plus light commentary on alcohol shortages and a jokey remark about a left handed handshaker.
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Sam
Wallaous
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