Americans Urged to Limit Sugar Use During War Effort
The Food Administration asks Americans to restrict sugar to two pounds per month per person until January 2, 1919 to ensure supplies for the Army, Allies, and essential industries. New sugar crops from Cuba and beet and cane harvests will tighten stock, with reduced allowances and rationing across households and factories as ships and military needs take priority.
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Mood Administration
The
Food Administration
Ouf
Europe
United States
Counree
Louisiana
Java
Night Photography Breaks Limits of Light and War
Wartime aerial photography advances described by Edward Wungerford in Everybody's reveal real moon images and striking light effects from planes and theaters. Examples include photos from church vespers, front rows, and urban scenes, alongside a memory of a soldier cheerfully sharing socks and a comic Irish vignette. The piece also mentions Margery's prayer meeting, a Kilkenny versus Kerrys exchange, and a proposed concrete ship dry-dock launch method to speed shipbuilding.
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War Department
Signal Corps
Edward Wungerford
Te Baa Boon
Old Civil War badge seen as youths register for Camp Taylor
An elderly man with a wrinkled face stands on a station platform in an Indian town as a company of young registrants moves toward Camp Taylor. The veteran wears a faded Civil War badge and watches the crowd, while the youths hurry to reach their destination.
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Camp
Taylor
Ambitious misprint from Mixpatch letter to Amy and Navy Journal
A gemy correspondent forwards a garbled report about George Borden a man of North Carolina birth. It alleges debt owed to an owner and mentions his large family including five children with fourteen serving in the U S Army. The text is fragmentary with multiple misspellings and unclear details.
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Amy and Navy Journal
George Borden
Gniteborn
N.C
France
Letters From Our Lads Over There
Aug 1, 1918 letters describe front camp life near a wooded valley, periodic bombing, Paris repairs, and wartime impressions. George Winn and Dick Winship report in France with Company M Bath Infantry, noting fighting, morale, and weather. Messages express longing, observations of civilians, Salvation Army aid, and resolve to continue the war effort with Americans leading.
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Paris
Bight
Home Place
Mort
George Winn
France
Dick Winship
Thur
Bath Infantry
Anya
Athens quota increase fuels liberty loan drive
The Athena area faces a higher quota for Fourth Liberty Loan bonds after State headquarters in Portland signals a rise to 140 000 from 160 000. The adjustment tightens the campaign as the committee must recruit more subscriptions and raise ratings, with Umatilla county and towns like Freewater Pendleton Milton available as listed quotas.
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Athyrin
Liberty
Athena
Otherwine
Athens
Qurehimare
Beret
Umatilla County
Athong
Akon Freewater
Hoemiston
Pilot Rock
oHoon
Pendleton
Real Umpire Job and the Wall Game Controversy
In a July August setting, an umpire faces scrutiny as a crowd of 30 to 40 players and many spectators watch intently. Officials and taunting spectators monitor calls, with threats and harsh terms exchanged during the contest, while a pair of keen observers attempt to expose any bias or wrongdoing.
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Nopire
Lovlio
Official Talks About Courtesy By Railway Officials
A Federal manager from J P O Brien spoke to Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Co employees on a war publicity drive. He urged renewed courtesy and efficiency, citing government wage and transport needs, and praised worker loyalty while stressing the importance of rail service to the war effort.
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J. P. O'Brien
O W.rk
Direetor
McAdoo
Aishton
Eciediara
O'firien
John Scot Milly
Ton
R & N Hivon
Iam
United States
Fring
France
Flandera
Privilere
O'Brien
Mr. Mills
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Linen and tin foil drive urged by Red Cross
A September 21 Red Cross bulletin calls Northwest Division to donate household linen and tin foil for war needs. Targets include tens of thousands of towels, napkins, sheets, and tin items. contributions support hospital and industrial shortages. Weeklong drive begins September 10 with households urged to respond promptly.
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Wie Bulletin
The
American Red Crom
Northwest
Athena
Lee Red Crom
Onde
Kaiser Plans World Domination Poster War Aims
The article outlines Kaiser ambitions to dominate world trade and extend control into France and Russia, with Britain and the United States resisting. It emphasizes American farmers' duty to fund the war via Liberty Loans and to support national production to defeat German goals.
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Europe
Germany
France
Russia
England
United States
Acta
Vnion
Rhine
Gotha
Zeppelin
London
Faris
Cologne
Herlin
Americe
Reletuin
America
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Vranes
Athena Press
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Salvation Army
Red Crows
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Henelog
Ray L
Zorba
Co. A
Will Shick
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Peren
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GALL
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Dail
Atmartco
Logan
Williawn Githeite
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Broadhurst
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Grange
Eal Gillette
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