Hoover Defends Food Measures Against Balked Profiteers
In a Washington interview, Herbert Hoover United States food administrator says attacks by a minority of profiteers will not hinder efforts to stabilize prices and secure food for Americans and allies. He explains licensing powers and voluntary agreements with refiners, millers, and traders to hold sugar wheat and bread costs, and notes progress in securing supplies for Britain France and Italy.
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Herbert Hoover
Milton Bronner
Washington, D.C
United States
Jim Heed
Tindler
Fett
Wilson
Washington
T O
Clare Spreckels
Thonddy
Maghond
Toover
Eugar
Atnerin
Prato Enelind
Thalys
Ubwn
Detborn
Comtat
Wan
America
Iormany
New York City
Philadelphia
Reed Probe Calls for Wheat Saving to Aid Allies
The piece urges Americans to cut wheat consumption for six months to save 100 million bushels. It praises corn and potatoes as substitutes to feed troops and civilians, arguing that every saved loaf helps French soldiers and war effort in Europe.
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Germany
Europe
Lincoln Highway Extension Shows Rapid Yearly Progress
Field Secretary reports ongoing Lincoln Highway expansion across Wyoming and neighboring states with new bridges and road improvements. He notes 15 000 touring autos in Albany County Wyoming and $125 000 raised for Utah Nevada desert work, while war constraints delay final desert construction plans.
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Ocean
Albany County
Wyoming
Coenpernate
Koch
Ichnooln
Nebraskhahua
Nelehboy
Lingela Highway
Lovenska
Lincoln Highway, Association
EM. A. Selberling
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
G. 8. Hoag
Nevada
Utah
Salt Lake Desert
Salt Lake City
Ele
Lincoln Highway Association
Utah-Nevada
Council of National Defense
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablet Ad Promises Grip Prevention
An old ad promotes a laxative bromide product claiming to prevent the grip with a Grove signature on the box. The snippet mentions homes for children and care, with references to the Wyoming Humane Society and a note about attending school and good care.
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K. W. Grove
Foreign Trade Council Moves National Convention Dates
The National Foreign Trade Council announces the Cincinnati convention is shifted from February 7 9 to April 18 20 due to railroad congestion and wartime cooperation with the government. The program remains on foreign trade’s wartime contributions credit stability and material supplies with emphasis on postwar competition. Delegates already registered suggest a record turnout with leaders in Washington and figures like Edward N Hurley and Frank A Vanderlip relocating to the capital. Invitations should be sent to C K Davis secretary National Foreign Trade Council Hanover Square New York City.
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National Foreign Trade Council
Cincinnati
United States
Washington
Edward N. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Frank A. Vanderlip
Ferchiitis
C. K. Davis
Hanover Square
New York City
Crippled Teutons Reject War Aims In Arbitrated Peace Plea
Berlin veterans and cripples reject Pan German calls to continue conquest and seek an arbitration peace. Union head Erich Kuttn er leads the assembly denouncing war profiteers and demanding universal voting rights and swift social measures for all veterans.
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New York
Germany
Fatherland
Red Cross Institute For
Berlin
Union of
Alexander Plat
Teachers’ Association
Hlind
Erich Kuttner
Revention
Vor Schirge
Chamberlain
Panterman
Germny
Four Months On The Job In Four Hours
A Cincinnati Enquirer joke notes a clerk’s paradoxical tenure. The boss says the clerk has been there four hours and four months, prompting bemused questioning on the ledger of time and service.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Burial Place of First U S Soldiers Slain in France Shrine
Paris dispatch details Henry Bordeaux recounting graves of three first American soldiers killed on the Lorraine front. He notes a future monument, a village name, and throngs of visitors as a shrine. French civilians linger near graves as shells burst nearby.
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U.S
France
Associated Press
Paris
Henry Bordeaux
Revue Debdomodaire
Lorraine
Morhange
Gresham
Enright
Hay
M. Bordeaux
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endures Through Generations
Three generations of women have used and recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the standard remedy for women's ills. It contains no narcotics or harmful drugs and is made from roots and herbs under sanitary conditions.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Saloon owner fined for selling liquor Sunday
Al Wilson, proprietor of the Pike saloon, was fined 75 dollars in police court for selling liquor Sunday. Wilson pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial. He was defended by Charles F. Mallin. The judge called it one of the heaviest fines for the offense in the local municipal court, surprising Wilson.
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al Wilson
Pike
Wilson
Charles F. Mallin
The Ways of the Tanks
A Kansas City Star gloss on battlefield technology notes the tanks move with deliberate speed, yet seldom need to traverse the same obstacle twice, reflecting steady British style and caution.
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Kansas City Star
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