Pledge to Send Bread Averted European Despair
The article notes American wheat exports to Europe rose after wartime shortages. From July to October 10 shipments reached 65,980,305 bushels, with projections of 237,500,000 bushels by year end. Despite a tight harvest, the public conserved greatly and delivered 85,000,000 bushels overseas Jan 1 to July 1, fulfilling Britain’s demand and preserving Allied bread rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Australia
Sven
Lord Rhondda
America
Food Administration Statement on Democracy and War Effort
The Food Administration asserts that democracy rests on individual initiative and public sacrifice in wartime. It argues discipline will solve domestic food problems and aid the Allies, viewing such efforts as a greater service than immediate aims.
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Food Administration
St David Items Share Local Improvements and News
St David residents report improvements at Byron Merrill’s store and repairs to a dwelling by Carpenter Staunton. Professor Baker builds a cement tank on school grounds to ease future work. Grain crops benefit from recent rains. Clarence Post returns to mission work. Henry Busby casts 250 cement tiles for road work. J N Curtis Jr. returns from Thanksgiving trip to Thatcher as Mrs. Curtis improves. influenza weakens Lafe Nelson. he’s in town from Bisbee. Road work consumes crews at Goodman Merrill camp near Rock Hall and Fawcett camp near Carr ranch. Some St David youths acquire new bicycles as roads improve and motorcycles may follow with rides for girls.
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Byron Merrill
Carpenter Staunton
Professor Baker
Clarence Post
Henry Busby
J. N. Curtis, Jr
Thatcher
Curtis
Lafe Nelson
Bisbee
St. David
Goodman- Merrill
Old Rock Hall
Fawcett
Carr Ranch
Death of Captain Thompson Leaves Community in Grief
Captain Thompson W H Thompson Southern Pacific section foreman at Calabasas died yesterday in a local hospital after influenza pneumonia. He was 70, a Mississippi native, known for his robust physique and ability to work as a day laborer despite age. He weighed about 300 pounds and is survived by a wife and child. The community knew him from his years as section foreman at Sybil near here.
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W. H. Thompson
Southern Pacific
Calabasas
Mississippi
Tucson
Public Information Order Disbands Four Minute Men
The Committee on Public Information issued an order disbanding the Four Minute Men on Christmas Eve, ending the wartime civic speaking program.
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Committee On Public Information
Four Minute Men
Mrs Drinkard Credits Chamberlain’s Tablets For Relief
In Jefferson City Missouri Mrs L A Drinkard reports she used Chamberlain’s Tablets for stomach trouble and felt nervous and tired. She says the tablets helped from the first week and she improved in every way. Moss Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Mrs. L. A. Drinkard
Jefferson City
Moss Pharmacy
Benson Lumber Ad Promises Quality Portland Cement
The ad touts El Toro Brand Portland cement as lasting and durable. It emphasizes properly priced lumber that stands up to weather and is kept under sheltering roofs in the yards. It promises absolute satisfaction backed by their word and urges purchase from Benson Lumber and Commercial Company in Benson, Arizona.
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el Toro Brand
Portland Cement
Benson Lumber and Commercial Company
American wheat surplus drives wartime exports to Europe
A surplus of nearly nothing appears to push vast wheat shipments to Europe as the critical wartime food effort. The article notes 141 million bushels sent, reflecting U S aid and agricultural policy during the conflict.
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Europe
Greatest Opportunity Women Ever Had in War Effort
It was given to the women of this country to perform the greatest service in the winning of the war by feeding the warriors and war sufferers. Through peace, simple homely virtues, womanhood served humanity in its profoundest struggle for peace and freedom.
Red Cross Christmas Membership Drive Dates
Local Red Cross announces a Christmas membership drive from December 16 to 23 inviting residents to join and support emergency services and disaster relief efforts.
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Red Cross
New Year's Reception At Red Cross Center
A New Year's reception will be held at the Red Cross new home on New Year’s afternoon from 2 to 5. The public is urged to attend to learn what has been accomplished and what is planned. Light refreshments will be served and local musical numbers will entertain. Mrs. C. S. Powell chairs arrangements and there is no charge.
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Red Cross
C. S. Powell
Thrilling night ride on railway motor speeder
Dr J N Morrison received a telegraph from Elgin about 9 30 p m reporting illness in a family and asking him to come at once. He joined Section Foreman Soli who was already on duty with a gasoline speeder and the two sped thirty miles back and forth through the night. They returned home around 5 o clock next morning.
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J. N. Morrison
Elgin
Driscoll
It’s None Too Early to Begin Christmas Shopping
A brief note urges readers to start Christmas shopping early, highlighting smart planning and potential savings as the holiday season approaches.
A Job for Esau Wood
A Gila Valley Farmer poem notes a coal stove burning mesquite to stay warm. It describes one man stuffing wood, one to run the ash tram, two more huskies cutting mesquite, and three more workers for a full shift. The piece humorously concludes two men stay warm with the ax.
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Gila Valley
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Proves Worth in Winter Colds
Many families rely on Chamberlains Cough Remedy for winter coughs and colds and report the best results. Follow directions on each bottle for a quick, uncomplicated recovery. For sale at the store.
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Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy
Circular No 21 Feeding Yucca to Starving Cattle
Circular No 21 issued by the College of Agriculture University of Arizona. Authored by R H Williams Animal Husbandman of the Agricultural Experiment Station. It will interest range stockmen in the state. Copies available free by writing to the Agricultural Experiment Station University of Arizona Tucson Arizona.
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College of Agriculture
University
R. H. Williams
Agricultural Experiment Station
University of Arizona
Tucson
Arizona
St David Leads County in Home Economics Canning
Home Demonstration Agent Louise Sporelder reports St David residents head Cochise county in canning work based on countywide responses. She praises the community for prompt replies and commendable effort while noting some reports were late and no prizes awarded yet due to influenza. Leland S Parke also commends the St David girls for their strong canning club results.
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Cochise County
Louise Sporleder
Earl Matteson
St. David
Cochise
Leland S. Parke
Boys and Girls
Canning Club
Camp Cody Converts to Convalescent Hospital Site
From Camp Cody in Deming New Mexico comes word that the camp will serve solely as a convalescent hospital for returning soldiers. The existing base hospital remains intact for this purpose, and an army officer has arrived to oversee removing the remaining structures.
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Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
Marriage of Popular Couple in Tucson to Benson
Chas. J. Feeley, foreman for the Southern Pacific, wed Miss Bertha Moeller in a Tucson hotel ceremony. Miss Helen Ellis and Frank R. Miller stood as bridesmaid and best man, with guests and a wedding dinner at Congress Hotel. The couple then returned to Benson amid congratulations and a local celebration at Moss Pharmacy.
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Cupid
Chas. J. Feeley
Mr. Feeley
Southern Pacific
Tucson
Benson
Bertha’ Moeller
New Congress Hotel
Helen Ellis
Frank R. Miller
Ralph Bllis
Phoenix
Miss Moeller
Mountain States Telephone Company
San Antonio
Texas
Moss Pharmacy
Mrs Isley Praises Chamberlain Tablets For Digestive Relief
In a letter from Litchfield Illinois Mrs D W Isley says she used Chamberlain s Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative and found them quick and sure relief If you suffer indigestion or constipation these tablets will help Moss Pharmacy sells them
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D. W. Isley
Litchfield
Ill
Moss Pharmacy
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