Demand on the Big Markets Grows and Frost Affects Stocks
The report notes draggy demand for white stock and several Runset sales at about 1.80 to 1.90 per cwt with frost-impacted lots. Minnesota markets opened firm with seed stock in demand and white stock at 1.85 to 1.95 per cwt. Michigan freight cuts boost shippers’ profitability, while Ohio and Illinois see hoarding concerns raising prices for consumers. A Chicago dispatch highlights farmers storing potatoes amid price gaps, with government limits ineffective.
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Red River
Ree Salen
Kansas City
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Minnesota Cobblers
Cleveland
Chicago
Michigan
Harry A. Wheeler
Ilinois
United States Food Administration
Wisconsin
Michigan potato glut prompts push to boost consumption
Mason county agent W. J. Cook warns Michigan faces a potato surplus beyond 30 million bushels with only about 3 million marketed. He urges increased household and institutional demand to prevent spoilage among growers. In St Louis, the market held steady with Northern white around 1.80 to 2.05 and Western 1.80 to 2.15 per cwt.
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Michigan
Ludington
Mich
W. J. Cook
Mason County
Event Teal
East Lansing Leader Shifts On Potato Grading Standards
Better Grading Rules in Michigan see East Lansing observer Grand M. Slocum switch from opposition to support after Washington communication. He traveled to discuss Michigan potato grading with officials and learned the issue stems from dealer use of square meshed screens. Dealers are replacing them with round meshed designs to reduce No. 1 tubers slipping to No. 2.
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East Lansing
Mich
Grand M. Blocum
Michigan
Washington
Slocum
Frozen potatoes may feed stock in cold spell
Louisvile Kentucky C N Meriwether of Trenton discusses freezing potatoes for stock and poultry. He advises packing tight in a watertight barrel, weighing down, and covering with water. Value is about one fourth that of corn feed. If fed for many days, stock should receive protein feed.
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Louisville
C. N. Meriwether
Trenton
Courier Journal
Lucifer Abdicates to Wilhelm in a Satanic Open Letter
A dramatic text presents Lucifer H Satan addressing Wilhelm II, claiming to have shaped World War I through manipulation of enemies and events. The sermonlike passage accuses the Kaiser of murderous policies, alliance with Turks, and war crimes while boasting of Satanic influence and abdication in favor of the ruler. A closing verse features a lamp that snuffs out when John enters.
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Ness
Wilhelm
Hell
Lucifer H. Satan
For Sale Listings and Help Wanted in Local Classifieds
A compact batch of sale notices and help wanted ads. Items include a residence at 804 Big Horn Avenue with a mahogany piano and barn, a size 40 broadcloth coat at half price, 60 stock hogs from W. S. Andrus of Marsland Nebraska, and service ads for moving furniture by John R. Snyder plus public stenography at Mallory's store with hours.
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Big Horn Avenue
Eighth Street
A. J. Welch
Herald Office
Nurse Wanted for Maternity Care at Western Hotel
Experienced maternity nurse available for travel. Call Western Hotel at 6 tf 9389 to arrange staffing.
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Alliance Hotel
Western Hotel
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Bogue Store
Otto Zamzow
Horace Bogue
Bogue
New York City
Alliance Herald
Block 4
South Alliance
P. Tuttle
Alliance
J. P. Hazard
Goodine
Idaho
Andrus
Marsland
Nebr
John R. Snyder
Mallory’s
A. P. Howe
Crawford
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