Wheat markets under U S Food Administration control in 1918
A fragmentary account traces two bushels of wheat from farm to France and to the East Side bakery, detailing Grain Corporation licenses, distribution through mills and terminals, and the impact of government price controls on wholesalers, jobbers, and farmers during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Grain Corporation
United States
War Trade Board
France
U. 8 Food Administration
Georgia
Co-Operative
Grain Corporation Hicensa
Atlant
U. S
New York City
Ohio
Food Administration
Givison
Karanes
Sam
Fond
Anne Benpolls
Font
Minneapolis
Eniire
Tn Supertlaian
TOG
Witantian
New York grain racket linked to price manipulation
A federal probe reveals a New York jobber profited from barrel sales and routed shipments to retailers, exposing price manipulation across city and rural markets. The Grain Corporation’s purchases since February totaled 270,140,020 bushels, with monthly figures showing large variations and drastic export declines in late 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal
Sears
Athena Soldiers Write From France Describe War Locale
Sam F Starr in France sends a March 10 letter home detailing travels near the front. He notes European trains, horse drawn carts, Packard cars, and French uniforms. mentions friends George Winabip, Harry Keller, and Harry Piercol. Percy Wilson adds news from France about moving, training limits, and a firing squad burial of Lieut. Col. Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam F. Starr
Athena
France
Europe
George ‘Winabip
Harry Keller
U. S
Harry Piercol
Newport News
Sam
Astis
Don
Mar
Percy Wilton
Lette
Gestareay
Col
Wilcox
Gen. Pershing
Wagoner Percy Wilson
Eng
A. B. FE
Pithoe
House to House Canvas for Thrift and War Savings Stamps
Last Friday W Glesser the War Savings Stamps Committee manager led a town wide house to house drive with High school participation. Every family was interviewed and informed about Thrift Stamps, with businesses urged to offer stamps with purchases. The plan includes enlisting prominent women to direct agencies at local stores to boost sales and state wide support for the thrift drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glesser
War Savings Stamps Committee
Iwo Sepa
Henty
C. O. Henry
Glgsser
Fox
Anton
Athena Business Touson
Yunel
Dawiet Armatius
Athena City Urges Liberty Loan Drive and Local Quotas
As Mayor Homer Watts proclaims a city wide Liberty Loan drive from April twenty day, urging businesses to close during the patriotic period. Athena’s goal is to meet a $75,000 quota, with county totals and district allocations listed, including Pendleton 700,000 and Helix 80,000. Also noted is the resignation of teacher Miss Jessie Hlorly after four years to teach at Pilot Rock High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Athena
Ita Pteicrih
Portland
Thompaoy
Hy County
Umatilla
Multnomah
Pendleton
Milton-Freewater
Wantoy
Athen
Helix
Hormitten
Stanfield
Echo
Pilot Rock
Mise Jeoslo Hlorly
Athena High Chool
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanden Troyiela
The
Davis-Kaser Co
Home Furnishing Department
Alder St. Walla Walla Wash
Watts
Rogers
WSS
First National Bank of Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athens
Northwest
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Oregon
Waltsburg, Wash
Logsden & Myrick Main Street
Charles W Holman
Murpler
Himett
Mantha
Crain Corhan
Silies
America
Sherman
Harry
Sam F Starr
Faa
Percy Wilson
Thrift
W. G
Reseda
Infantry
Penney Co- Incorporated
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