Sugar certificate order limits sugar to manufacturers
The United States Food Administration issues an official certificate system effective May 15 1918 controlling all sugar sales to manufacturers. It lists who must have certificates, exemptions for hotels and licensed buyers, and how percentages are calculated based on prior monthly usage. Allocations vary by business start date with maximums set for different product groups and a process to address excess or shortages.
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United States
United States Food Administration
Andrew M. Soule
Food Administration
Federal Food Administrator
Washington
Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
United States Food Administration, Distribution Division
Atlanta
French Prepare for Big Teuton Triple Offensive
The Western front outlook improved for the Allies after a failed German drive on April 29. German casualties rose while Allied casualties fell, and fresh German divisions are needed before any renewed offensive. Australian and Indian troops advanced near Mortaincourt east of Amiens, Canadians appeared around Arras, and Americans near Montdidier endured heavy shelling as fighting looms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Western
Two Gillens Enter Military Service in WWI Letter
A|letter published in the Atlanta Constitution shows P D Gillen of Bishop Ga sending two sons into military service to help the war effort. It notes F A Gillen, county solicitor of Oconee, and L T Gillen as the two sons and mentions Col. F A Gillen’s enlistment completing Watkinsville’s last registered man in service.
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Atlanta Constitution
Bishop
America
Berlin
F. D. Gillen
F. A. Gillen
Oconee County
L. T
Pat) Gillen
Col
Watkinsville
Athens Soldier Dead at Wheeler
Alva G McLeroy age 22 of Athens died at Camp Wheeler Macon from appendicitis. His body reached Athens Sunday night and lay at Dorsey Furniture before funeral at Moon's church yesterday at 2 pm. Survived by father H F P McElroy and four sisters Mrs William Smith Mrs John Smith Mrs Lawson Smith and Mrs Henry Blalock. He was a well known brave young man.
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Alva G. McElroy
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Central of Georgia
Dorsey Furniture Company
Moon
McLeroy
H Fp, McElroy
Madison County
William Smith
John Smith
Lawson Smith
Henry Blalock
Athens
Bonds Promised Prompt Delivery Under Liberty Bond Drive
Washington May 6 extra printer shifts at the bureau of engraving and printing were arranged to supply Liberty Bonds subscribers with their actual bonds promptly. It was planned to deliver all bonds within two weeks and Secretary McAdoo announced that all subscriptions will be accepted. The total so far is three and a half billions with likely near half a billion more.
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Associated Press
Washington
Liberty Bonds
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
McAdoo
How Meat Eating Hurts the Kidneys in Urine Reduction
A testimonial notes meat intake raises uric acid and injures kidneys. Mrs. H P Lallore of Athens recalls severe kidney distress four years ago, found relief after Dean's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons Drug Store, leading to full recovery and renewed strength.
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Dean
H. P. Lallore
East Broad Street
Athens
Palmer & Sons
Milburn Co. Migrs
Buffalo, N.Y
Funeral for Gene Whelchel Held at Jefferson
Funeral services for Mr. Gene Whelchel were conducted at Jefferson at 3 pm Sunday after he died in a sudden automobile accident near Oconee Heights Saturday afternoon. Interment followed in the local cemetery.
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Gene Whelchel
Jefferson
R. Eugene Whelchel
Oconee’ Heights
Quadruple Airplane Plant Output Ordered by Navy
The Associated Press reports Washington on May 6 that the navy orders a quadrupling of output at the big airplane plants. The move aims to rapidly expand aircraft production for military needs, signaling heightened preparedness and industrial mobilization.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Heavy Loss in Big Packing House Fire
Fire at the Independent Packing Company warehouse district in St Louis destroyed five storage houses, the Hagers grain elevator, a four story building of the Union Packing Company and several storage sheds. Police estimate losses at 2,000,000 with packing officials putting it at about 500,000.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Independent Packing Company
Packing Company
Hagers Grain Elevator
Union Packing Company
Flu Flu production thrills Athens with a grand revue
A lively program titled Flu Flu promises a dazzling show in Athens. Floral and butterfly acts, illuminated swings, garlands, and vibrant costumes lead to a New York revue atmosphere. Rehearsals schedule lists nursery, patriotic, and garden fete scenes with diverse acts. Tickets are 26c to 75c. Hawaiian maid acts, the Kaiser song, and a patriotic finale are highlighted.
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Athens
New York
Hawaii
Madison county Liberty Loan results reported
Special to the Banner from Danielsville Georgia on May 6 notes Madison county exceeded its revised Third Liberty Loan quota with 431 subscribers and 140750 dollars pledged. Banks listed include Bank of Danielsville 20060 and Bank of Ila 47200, with others in Comer Carlton Madison and Planters Bank contributing.
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Danielsville
B. ‘T. Moseley
Madison County
Hach
Zone
Peoples Bank
Comer
Comer Bank
Carlton Bank
Planters Bank
Carlton
Madison County Bank
Bank of Danielsville
Bank of Ila
Roystad
Commerce
Athens
Red Cross campaign to follow Liberty Bonds effort in Athens
The article notes the end of the Liberty Bond drive and announces the next Red Cross war relief campaign starting May 20 in Athens Clarke county. It urges all residents to cooperate, with local chapters and auxiliaries organizing volunteers to place Red Cross posters in business windows and support fund-raising through the week.
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Romania
London
Count Czernin
Jassy
Ferdinand
Red Cross
Rumania
Czernin
Rus
Bulgaria
America
Athens
Clarke County
ChaFko County
Liberty Loan
Must Rely Upon Home Market For Blankets
War conditions push America to depend on domestic resources for basket supply. Importation nearly halted as Germany led prewar output, Japan took over after blockade, and freight costs soared. Labor shortages and higher materials drive prices up 100 to 200 percent. many buyers substitute paper, pasteboard, and wood veneer containers. Willow basket output concentrates in Liverpool, New York, with prewar tonnage replaced by decreased production last year.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Tariff Commission
Germany
Japan
Commission
Liverpool
N. Y
New York City
Epitry
Mrs Potter Palmer Rites Planned At Friday Funeral
Mrs Potter Palmer of Chicago who died at her winter home near Osprey will have funeral services Friday. The notices mention her status as a businesswoman and gratitude for subscriptions and cooperation in the community endeavor.
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Georgia
Sugar Distribution Certificate
Federal Food Admizimrat
Tamlaw
GAR
Wasly
THE
Teutons
Es-Hab
Jordan
Ypres
Arras
Amiens
Somme
Austria
Mr. Gillen
Wheeler
Alva McLeroy
118Th Field Artillery
U. B.C
County of
Madison
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