Indiana imposes strict sugar rationing effective July 1
Federal Food Administrator Dr. Harry E Barnard announces sweeping sugar controls for Indiana. Dealers must file detailed demands and operate on certificate basis with ceilings for candy makers canners hotels bakers retailers and households. Violations include hoarding and stock limits. projected six month sugar needs are about 1 6 million tons with household three pounds per person monthly and home canning allowances.
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Indiana
Federal Food Administrator
J. E. Larger
Harry E. Barnard
D. Bakers
Food Administration
Dr. Barnard
France
West Indian
Louisiana
Italy
United States
Draft Drawn List of Cambridge City Registrants
The article lists registrants from Cambridge City and nearby towns drawn by draft order on June 5, naming serial numbers, names, and towns including Greensfork Centerville Dublin Hagerstown and others. It includes many individuals such as Harold Lindsey Watkins Walter McGuire Oscar Davis and Steven Breen along with notes on assignments to R R A and other locales.
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Cambridge City
Mama
Wayne County
Harold Lindsey Watkins
Walter Michael McGuire
Oscar L. Davis
Greensfork
Steven E. Breen
Oscar L. McConnell
Centerville
Cecil Williams
Clifford R. Cooksey
Dublin
Richard Norris Taylor
Hagerstown
Elmer J. Deer
J. H. Harrison
Fountain City
Walter J. Wissler
John V. Fackler
Lewis W. Lawrence
Chester Dillon
Homer C. Knorpf
Everett S. Mullin
R. R. Richmond
Roscoe Roun
Howard Harris
Ernest Fahlen
Omer Wichterman
Samuel R. Stinson
Frank L. Kiser
Pershing
Howard Hobart Brinkley
William H. Harvey
Ira V. Wooters
Williamsburg
Forrest M. Gates
Maurice Connell
Charles Metz
Milton
Horatio W. King
Richmond
Florence Linderman
Economy
Orie O. Draver
Wilbur B. Shields
Mooreland
Robert Lee Close
Daniel M. Gard
Donovan Kocher
John Holcomb
Charles Clapper
Cambridge Cty
Fred’ Alvin Boval
Earl Oliver
Francis E. Grizkle
Walter Leon Smith
Claude F. Trent
Clark_ S. Murray
Clyde C. Nicholson
Paul M. Werking
J. Lannerd
Ralph C. Maines
Jesse C. Townsend
Murray C. Johnson
Lynn
Albert E. Ferris
Clarence R. Hillman
Everett J. Gates
Brownsville
R. A. Wickes
Luther L. Vore
Herschel J. Bush
Clayton Souder
Henry R. Wilson
Herman B. Wolford
R. G. Evan Roberts
Lollo E. Ewers
Earl C. Buckner
Claude Newton
Elwood Newman
Walter D. Renner
Paul C. Koons
R. R
D. Doddridge
Jesse B. Hoover
Wayne Smith
Clarence D. Bennett
Ericksson
Soldier Writes Home From Camp Sheridan To Camp Upton
Ivan Ohmint sends a letter from Camp Upton New York describing his cross country trek from Camp Sheridan Alabama. He notes passing Rennes Cones North Carolina South Cardiff Virginia Washington D C Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania and New York. He mentions views of the Delaware River and the Otagon River tunnels and reflects on the bustling streets of New York City.
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Wilmington
Del
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Red Cross
New York City
United States
Yaphank
Broadway
Washington, D. C
Ohio Battery of Field Artillery
Hudson River
Manhattan Tubes
Baldwin Engine Works
Richmond
Stonewall Jackson
Camp Upton
L. L
N. Y
Tribune
The
Camp Sheridan
Alabama
Rennes Cones
North Carolina
South Cardiff
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Peake Bay
Big Bush River
J Oy le Dee
Indiana Civil War Veterans Benefit Rise In June 1918
The U S Bureau of Pensions reports 1156 Civil War veterans in Indiana Sixth District on June 5 on pension rolls. The June 10 1918 act raises pensions to at least 30 monthly, graded to 40 based on age and service. Existing pensions above 40 remain unchanged. Most district veterans stand to gain. May 11 1912 pensioners need no new filing. others must apply to obtain benefits.
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U. S. Bureau of Pensions
Sixth
Indiana
Bureau of Pensions
Bureau
Billy Declares Jack Killed the Giant This Afternoon
Billy announces at supper that Jack killed the giant this afternoon, ending the brothers debate about going to the movies to see Jack the Giant Killer. The family had just watched a matinee.
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Billy
Jack
Wool from Cork Claimed as Substitute Wool Material
The department of overseas trade reports via reliable channel that a Spanish firm is producing “wool” from Cork which could substitute natural wool for mattresses pillows and quilts. The material is said to be cleaner and lighter than wool.
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Cork
Department of Overseas Trade
Bond Mere Matter of Form
The treasurer of the United States is required to give bond to be custodian of public funds. A subordinate office of the department must also provide a bond as part of the formal procedure.
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The
United States
Department
Thank You Note From Front Line Soldier To Red Cross
A May 31 1918 letter from Sam Corporal Kelley in France thanks the Red Cross and a local friend for a sweater and socks. He praises the warm items for wet and snowy conditions and hopes for peace and a return home with brothers Con and Dewey. He signs from Co C 13th Eng Ry AEF via New York.
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France
Brother
Con
Dewey
Sam
C. N. Kelley
Co. C. 13Th Eng. Ry
Soldier's Letter Describes Camp Johnston Florida Arrival
Corporal Luther L. Myers writes from Camp Johnston Florida dated June 23 1918. He details enlistment May 2 in the Quartermaster Corps and transfer from Jefferson Barracks Missouri to the Florida camp near Jacksonville. He notes fifty six men per company and praises Lt Reginald A Ort while explaining the camp’s namesake Joseph E Johnston for QM training.
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Camp Johnston
Florida
C. City
Reginald A. Ort
Quartermaster Corps
Joseph E. Johnston
U.S. A
Q. M.C
Luther L. Myers
Speed Up Your Car Use As Time Springs Forth
Uncle Sam jumps the clock ahead to one hour of extra daylight. Samuel P. Colt of United States Rubber Co urges maximal wheel use to boost economy. Cars, tires, and maintenance are promoted by local garages and dealers including Cain Salisbury Hiatt Fagan Williamsburg Bynum Park Manlove Neyman.
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Sam
Samuel P. Colt
United States Rubber Company
Cain & Salisbury
R. H. Hiatt
Greensfork
Fagan’s
Hagerstown
Williamsburg
Bynum Boyer
Fountain City
Park H. Manlove
Milton
Fred Neyman
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Official Food News
Harry E. Barhard
O. H. Beeson
Will George
Liberty
F. M. Jones
Linville Wallace
Connersville
Mary Caldwell
Dora Wallace
Russell Warren
Saratoga
Ethel Clark
Don Dreschel
Seven Mile
Ohio
Margaret Ohmit
Ruth Hoffman
C. B. Smith
A. E. Cully
E. P. Jones
E. W. Doty
Nellie Jones
Crooked Lake
Steuben County
Floyd Dalrymple
Nora Scott
Lillian Margrave
R. W. Warren
Rogersville
Tenn
E. W. Bright
F. M. Leverton
Point Edward
Leverton
M. E
Robert Kirtley
Richard
Bert George
Marie Harmeier
Indianapolis
Anna Harmeier
L. M. Gentle
James
Thomas Gentle
J. A. Brown
Josie Clouds
J. L. Wike
Clarence Ocker
New Castle
Will Ohmit
Leslie Ohmit
Frank DuGramat
Embroidery Club
Will Pence
Ellen Pence
Anderson
M. E. Sunday School
Milton M. E
Milton Church
Ivan Ohmit
Mason & Hackleman
Bentonville
J. A. Nation
New Lisbon
Gilbert Bros
Straughn
F. W. Marson
Lester Sherry
Roscoe Helms
Lamberson Garage
M. Jones & CO
Pershing, Indiana
Janesville
National
Keystone
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