Notice of Cherokee County Primary Election 1918
Notice to qualified electors of Cherokee County Iowa that a primary election will be held Monday June 8 1918 at regular polling places from 9 am to 8 pm. Candidates to be nominated by Republican and Democratic parties for numerous federal state county and township offices plus non partisan judiciary and precinct posts. Election officials include W O Dailey County Auditor.
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Cherokee County
Iowa
United States
Congress
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
District Court
Cherokee
Allied Food Shipments Reach Large Total
The U S Food Administration reports that from July 1 1914 to January 1 1918 the United States furnished yearly rations for 67 100 938 people and extra protein for 22 194 570 men. Wheat and flour exports to the three main allies reached about 384 million bushels, pork exports totaled nearly 2 billion pounds, and fresh beef exports were 443 484 400 pounds. Food sent to Russia was negligible by comparison.
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United States
U. S. Food Administration
Russia
America can help save the allied cause says British official
Sir Joseph Maclay the British Shipping Controller urges the United States to send more men, food, and materials as Allied needs grow urgent. He notes war weariness among British troops and stresses a critical position until the next harvest, appealing to American aid to sustain the war effort.
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United States
Sir Joseph Maclay
Mother Love and the First Baby
A reflection on parental love as a mother views her first baby. The passage contrasts a father’s view of infancy as a wriggling lump with a mother’s view of the child as a wonderful gift from God.
Lucky Individual Voices in Simple Tone
A man is described as mighty lucky if born with a good bass voice that makes his words sound solemn and serious even when the content is modest. The remark is attributed to Uncle Eben, reflecting a folksy wisdom on speech and presence.
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Eben
Global Starvation Threat Emphasized by Food Administration
The food administration warns that world hunger worsened by war has left hundreds of thousands starving. Finland faces severe rations and bark bread while Belgium and Romania struggle with shortages. Europe demands more wheat from America to sustain the war effort and prevent famine.
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Federal Food Administration
Belgium
Finland
Russia
Sweden
Holland
Denmark
Europe
Food Administration
The
America
Canada Drives War Food Drive For America
Canada reports strong food conservation results aiding soldiers abroad. Beef bacon and flour cuts support an army of 500000. wheat production aims for 400000000 bushels versus 225000000 in 1917. Quebec projects 600000 more acres. Manitoba to ~42000000 bushels. Farmers urged to add five acres each.
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Canada
Iowa
Quebec
Manitoba
Why We Must Save Meat Shortage Warns of English Market Decline
Food Administrator Deems notes a serious meat shortage in England as meat withdrawals continue through May 1. Reports show weekly home-grown meat at 55 million pounds versus 227 million a year earlier, with cattle down 65 percent, sheep 40 percent, and hogs 48 percent.
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Food Administration
England
Deems
Potatoes urged as patriotic effort by Hoover
Food Administrator Deems reports a telegram from Herbert Hoover urging rapid action to move potatoes to markets at fair prices. He asks county officials to organize trade groups to push potato distribution over 90 days to reduce meat and flour use and prevent a crop waste of 30 million bushels.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Ti 1A
Deems
Food Administration
Mr. Deems
Our cornmeal abundance and wartime food strategy
The article argues for relying on cornmeal to defeat famine, noting U S corn crops of 3 191 000 000 bushels and wheat crops of 655 707 000, about five times more corn than wheat, and urges releasing wheat to Europe while expanding domestic corn use. It emphasizes mills and cooks, not just ships and men, as keys to wartime food victory.
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England
France
Europe
United States
Resource use compared by nations under federal review
The Federal Food Administration reports that other countries have used natural resources more efficiently than the United States. The statement highlights comparative consumption and efficiency aspects, signaling concern over national resource management and urging reconsideration of domestic practices to improve utilization.
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United States
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