Allied sugar ration compared across war nations
The piece explains Allied unity on sugar sharing amid wartime shortages. It notes U S voluntary two pounds per person monthly, England two pounds, France one and a half, Italy one, and Germany with ample home sugar but limited exports. Prices abroad run 10 to 26 cents per pound versus 74 cents in America.
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America
England
France
Italy
United States Food Administration
Germany
Progress Of Red Cross Work In Benson 1918
Executive Committee notes Aug 13 1918 show shift to machine sewing with home work. List of required garments due by October 1 includes 12 girls dresses 3 dozen petticoats 3 dozen men s day shirts 3 dozen little girls drawers and 6 boys suits. Work days are Wednesdays and Fridays at the high school rooms. Donations and expenses are itemized with sums and names. Also a house for sale on 5th St offered by Signal Office.
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Red Cross
Improvements on Shamrock Ranch
A Signal representative toured Shamrock Ranch owned by E J Gummin and praised the orchard water wells tanks fish and grape arbors. The piece notes a need for sewing machines for Red Cross headquarters and mentions the upcoming fourth Liberty Loan campaign opening Saturday September 28.
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Signal
Shamrock Ranch
E. J
Pete)Gumm
Gumim
Durable Portland Cement Promises Lasting Lumber Value
The article extols the cost of lumber tied to quality and weather resilience. It asserts the lumber sold is kept safe under shelter, offering absolute, lasting satisfaction and backing with a promise of good wood. It also promotes Beton brand Portland cement as a concrete of permanency.
Benson Lumber and Commercial Company Ice Cream Freezer for Sale
Benson Arizona notices a one gallon ice cream freezer in good condition offered by Benson Lumber and Commercial Company with Signa office for contact.
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Benson Lumber and Commercial Company
Signa
Bee Pollinates Supply as Honey Pushes Production
The Department of Agriculture reports about 256,090,000 pounds of honey produced annually in the United States. It urges boosting honey output ten to twenty times the current level to alleviate sugar shortages and bolster the nation’s food supply.
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Red Cross
United States
Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington Times
Homestead Law Guidance From Land Attorneys
For information regarding the 640 acre homestead law write to Hampton Arnold Land Attorneys.
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Hampton
Arnold
Americans Urged to Lessen Sugar Use Through 1919
The U S Food Administration asks every American to limit sugar to two pounds per month half a pound per week through January 1 1919 to secure supplies for the Army Navy Allies and civilians. Sugar sources will be drawn on as new crops arrive including Cuban beet and Louisiana cane with shortages expected. Families should avoid sugar in fruit canning and use minimal sugar until stockpiles improve.
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U. S
The
Food Administration
Louisiana
United States
Porto Rico
Java
Navy raises age limit for first enrollments in reserve
A telegram to Captain Robt L Russell reveals the Naval Department raises the maximum age for first enrollments in all open ratings in the Naval Reserve from thirty five to forty years. Hospital apprentice ratings remain capped at twenty seven and twenty two years respectively. The move aims to recruit hundreds more men and fill urgent needs. District Enrolling Officer C E Jaffe offers complete information at 461 Market St San Francisco.
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U. S. Naval ‘R
Robt. Lo. Russell
Uo. Ne
Twelfth Naval District
Bureau of Navigation
Naval Department
Washington
Naval Reserve Forces
Naval Reserve Force
C. E. Jaffe
Sheldon Building
Market St
San Francisco
California
A Billious Attack Remedies Promised in Ad
An old newspaper ad explains foul digestion and liver failure lead to constipation and vomiting. It recommends taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and clean the stomach, claiming quick recovery, with a quarter price.
Musgrave Sets Price For Old Iron at Eight Dollars
Cash Second Hand Store announces musgrave will pay eight dollars for old iron. The notice specifies the cash for scrap metal and invites sellers to bring materials to the shop.
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Musgrave
Cash
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Mrs. Titusco
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Tres Aimos
J. C. Keen
5Th St
Shamrock
Thes Bank
Ahneed Cochise County State Bank
Ski Reserve Bank
Benson
Arizona
Tombstone
the Lumber
JAE Lumber
LuUram
Enson Drug Store
H. Walker
Ee As
Doane Errill
Phoenix
Fred Colter
Tom Campbell
Mrrs. Reade
Tucson
John E. Reade
H. D. Casey
Reade
Casey
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