Government boosts pork production to meet wartime needs
The policy advocates stimulated hog production to lift exports sevenfold above pre war levels and ease global fat shortages. It cites USDA data showing rising cattle and hog numbers, shrinking sheep, and a 374 million pound jump in dressed hog products from the previous year, alongside Hoover’s shipping plan for animal foods.
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Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
Europe
America
Argentine
Australia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. & Food Administration
America Drives Food Effort Claims Bold Progress
A wartime pledge to the Allied food council spurred America to expand farm output. Officials report increased farm enterprise and soft corn, higher pork supplies, and conservation measures raising export shipments and total deliveries.
Faith Justified by Events Reflects War Era Thought
A World War I era quotation by Herbert Hanover dated August 10 1917 argues against drastic force to manage economic distribution. It expresses faith in the average American businessman's intelligence and in his role to remedy wartime evils.
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Herbert Honover
Sugar Use Cut By Half Million Tons In Four Months
The United States reduced sugar consumption by over 500000 tons from July to October, avoiding a domestic famine. Normal quarterly use would be 1.6 million tons, but July through October saw 260000, 325000, 279000, and 230000 tons distributed respectively, a wartime restraint praised as a major Food Administration achievement.
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United States
Food Administration
Louisiana
Europe
American Spirit Relied On To Win
In July 1917 with the war four months old and Germany pressing toward Paris the U S Food Administrator urged calm and confidence saying democracy would defend itself and that Americans should not fear the outcome based on results already achieved in many directions.
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United States
Paris
Europe
Patriotism Through Scarce Sugar Ration Support
The piece notes Americans showing loyalty by accepting ration reductions from four to three and eventually two pounds of sugar, reframing shortages as sacrifices made for the national cause. It frames restraint as proof of patriotism and public duty.
Food Will Win the World
The piece argues America earned global gratitude by sharing food during war and suggests peace offers further goodwill through continued aid. It frames hunger relief as a path to international friendship and lasting influence.
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America
Democracy versus autogracy in food conservation
The piece argues that there is no royal road to conserving food and demands voluntary action by all citizens in equal burden. It cites U S Food Administrator remarks and notes autocratic controls failed in enemy lands while democratic sharing kept the country and Allies strong.
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United States
Italy’s War Efforts and Economic Strain in World Conflict
The piece reviews Italy’s large military and economic contributions in World War I. It notes mobilization near 5.5 million, about 1.5 million losses, and a 4.0 million current force. It highlights heavy fighting on the Isonzo and Piave, Alpine terrain challenges, and massive road and teleferiche construction. It also discusses Italy’s labor limits, emigration impact, and reliance on foreign markets, while calling for continued support via Liberty Bonds and national unity to finish the war effort.
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Italy
Austria-Hungary
Balkan
France
Rheims
Isonzo
Piave
Albania
America
Germany
Francis H. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company
United States
Sisson
Morris Sheppard
Washington
R. G. Pleasant
Louuisiana
Patie
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Ose
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Weil
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Jas Callan
The
Cattle Raisers Association of Texas
Menard
W. P. Hunt
Arizona
R. L. Williams
Oklahoma
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