Food conservation and farmer needs in wartime economy
The article discusses food conservation as essential for a permanent marketing system and cites a $700 million annual household waste estimate. It notes waste stems from preparation and cooking, and overabundant supplies in wealthier homes. It compares European belligerents’ use of conservation with potential national price supports to help farmers boost acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Europe
England
Food price drop and nationwide offers amid New York potato onion boycott
A New York City boycott on potatoes and onions led to abnormally lower prices than February 22. Commissioner Hartigan said letters from across the country offered foodstuffs up to thirty percent below New York wholesale levels. In Washington, March 2, the Senate appropriations committee cut a $400,000 federal trade commission investigation of the food crisis from the sundry civil bill, leaving the total at $139,028,518.
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New York City
Weights Hartigan
New York
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
British War Depart Orders Moline Knight Engines
The Moline Knight motor was selected for war trucks used by Britain in building Camp Borden in Canada the largest military camp on the continent. Trucks hauled 70 men loads over rough terrain aiding road and rail construction while supporting 40 000 troops. Motors mirror Moline Knight pleasure car engines.
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Moline-Knight
Camp Borden
Canada
Lawrenceville Urges Ban on Horse Trading Citywide
Lawrenceville council approves a new ordinance criminalizing the trading or selling of any animal in public streets squares or lots. The move shuts down longtime horse trading grounds behind the city hall and requires exchanges to move to licensed stables.
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Lawrenceville
Smith Lot
Gwinnett County
Wicked Pilot Snake as Nation's Boldest Nest Robber
A peculiar article describes the pilot snake as the boldest nest robber in the country. Though entirely homenomous, this animal is not a desirable resident, given the blacksnake’s view of its similarity and the way wickedness of the former reflects on the latter.
Rank Foolishness About Colds and Remedy
Article argues against the belief that cold weather causes colds and asserts the microbe thrives in damp cold. It endorses Chamberlain's Cold Remedy as effective and highly recommended by long-time users, claiming widespread availability.
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Louis Sherwin
GLOBE
Burns Mantle
Eve
MAIL
Sloan
Colonial Theatre
Marz
Cais
William Elliot
F. Ray Comstock
Morris Gest
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Crane
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Chichester Stores
Broad Stret
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