Twelve Important Food Rules Issued for Hotels and Boarding Houses
The U S Food Administration in Atlanta Georgia issued twelve general orders regulating food and service in hotels restaurants diners clubs and similar venues effective October 21 1917. Rules limit bread types portions and garnishes restrict bread serving before courses ban multiple meats per meal limit sugar use and display enforce waste saving and fat recovery policies. The hotel division adds requests to trim fat reduce icing use less coffee avoid cheese with cooked dishes and favor local renewable supplies.
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Hotel Division
Federal Food Administration of Georgia
Food Administration
Terms of World Peace Outlined by President Wilson
President Wilson laid out fourteen peace terms in a January address, including open covenants, free navigation, dismantling armaments, evacuation of territories, and national self-determination. Germany accepted these terms in a reply, signaling willingness to pursue a justice based peace.
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Wilson
Comeréay
Proseia
Alsace-Lorraine
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Romania
Serbia
Montenegro
Balkan
Balkan States
Ottoman Empire
Dardanelles
General Association of Nations
Germany
Ly Toison
United States of America
Permins
Otranto Death Toll Reaches 527 From Disaster
Islay Scotland reports figures tallying 527 lives lost from the Otranto disaster including one American officer 356 troops and 170 crew. The latest recovery count notes 266 bodies found as authorities outline wartime armistice talks and peace proposals amid Allied and German positions.
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Associated Press
Islay
Scotland
Otranto
Hindenburg Held Responsible For Accepting Wilson Peace Terms
Washington oct 15 internal political strain in Germany and possibly Austro-Hungary, plus the western front, are said to shape Germanys reply to Wilsons peace terms closing talks with the autocracy. Hindenburg is named as responsible for the German government accepting the terms, with armies unable to continue fighting. The Central Powers are described as chaotic.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Hindenburg
Wilson
Great Britain Demands Unconditional Turkish Surrender
London reports Great Britain's reply to Turkey will demand unconditional surrender. The Turks would negotiate an armistice with Allenby, commander of British forces in Palestine and Syria.
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Great Britain
Turkey
London
Evening News
Allenby
Palestine
Syria
London papers weigh Wilson note as favorable but cautious
London evening papers react to President Wilson's reply to Germany with a generally favorable tone. The Standard says the note clarifies the president’s three questions but regrets no mention of punishment for U boat crimes and burning cities. The Globe sees no ambiguity in the president’s stern reply.
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London
Wilson
Germany
Globe
Entente Drives Through Belgian French Front Threatening German Lines
The entente forces in Belgium and France push the Germans back with Americans advancing amid stubborn resistance. Allies threaten northern Belgium from Lys to the sea while the Lille salient tightens. British capture Menin railway center and 7,000 Germans taken in Flanders as French advance north of Laon and in Champagne. Italian forces take Durazzo.
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Associated Press
Belgium
France
Flanders
Lys
Lille
Chammene
Liggett
Verdum
Tiven
Kriembildhe
St. Jovin
Durazzo
Rome
Albania
London
Menin
Turcoing
Hayera
Bel War Office
Lich- Thourott
Boutérvelde
Paris
Laon
Champagne
Vances
Moving Otranto Wreckage May Consume Weeks
Islay Scotland October 15 A British army labor battalion began moving the Otranto wreckage piled in the deep waters on this rugged coast. Recovery of bodies may take several weeks as wreckage parts were hurled by large waves over cliffs and inland.
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Associated Press
Islay
Scotland
Flu Epidemic in Every State Reaches Epidemic Proportions
Washington reports Spanish influenza has reached epidemic levels in almost all states with only three still stationary. Despite federal, state, and local efforts, the disease spreads rapidly and mortality climbs, including in army camps where deaths rise. public health response continues as bonds are urged.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joint control building and flying planes plan
Washington October 15. An agreement to develop allied national and United States aircraft resources under a joint program was reached during Assistant Secretary John D. Ryans visit to England and France. Details were not disclosed but the plan covers production and operation of machines in battle. Ryans reports U S built aircraft show promise at the front. When several planes are available pilots favor the De Haviland with a Liberty motor built in the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
England
France
John D. Ryan
Army Aircraft Division
Ryan
Kyan
de Haviland
Liberty Loan Drive Faces Critical Week in War Aid
Washington report shows only 156 million dollars new subscriptions on Liberty Loan test, bringing total to 2.954 billion. Officials say four days remain to raise over 700 million daily, with uneven regional results though Denver and Colorado show quota gains and officials urge soldiers and railroad workers to max out contributions.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Liberty
Treasury
Atlanta
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Colorado
Denver
Indiana
Mi- Nois
Baker
Séin
McAdoo
Railroad
Inen
Ford Sedan Stolen From Royston Citizen
A near new Ford sedan owned by J. A. Beggs of Royston was stolen from in front of the B and B Sporting Goods Co filling station on College Avenue yesterday at 6 20 while Beggs and other Royston residents were on a return trip from the Atlanta fair. The car bore license GA26630 1018 and motor number 2508523. Police were alerted and no trace was found by nightfall. A $25 reward is offered for the arrest and return of the vehicle.
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Sporting Good Co
College Avenue
J. A Beggs
Royston
Norty
Lyarredt
Community Board Organized by Labor Board
The Community Labor Board of the United States Employment Service met to organize their body. Chairman J H Dozter and secretary Dudley led preparations to select workers for nonessential tasks shifted to war needs and place workers in positions aiding government effort. An early meeting planned to finalize member selection and avoid errors.
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Community Labor Board
United States Employment Service
J. H. Dozter
Ies
Paine
Tary
4 AX Dudley
J. H. Williams
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