Sugar Costs and Policy Shape American War Consumption
Sugar is selling to consumers at 8 1 2 to 9 cents a pound amid a 70 percent normal allotment and world shortages. Hoover explains food administration controls cane refiners profits and coordinates imports with Allied governments to curb prices and save the public millions while urging households to cut consumption.
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Rolph
California
CORN WILL WIN DEMOCRACY'S WAR
Officials say the surplus wheat is sent to famine threatened Europe while a 3 000 000 000 bushel corn crop supports the nation. Corn meal and corn oil gain wide use as substitutes in bread and frying, helping conserve wheat for export.
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United States
Europe
America
United States Food Administration
Valley Forge
Made in Germany lies circulated in Canada
Canada reports widespread false stories about Made in Germany and food control. An official statement warns myths about seized stocks and famine fakes aim to destroy public trust and hinder conservation efforts, urging individuals to refrain from spreading it.
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Canada
Ufe
No Royal Road to Food Conservation Says U S Food Administration
The U S Food Administration urges voluntary nationwide action to conserve food. Every kitchen, table, and establishment must share the burden through careful savings and substitutions across the country.
Winter of Test Defines Food Sacrifice in U S Food Administration
The 1918 winter is seen as a national test of voluntary sacrifice to feed the world. The United States Food Administration argues each person must eat only what is necessary to keep the body healthy and strong, with prices and rules guiding local communities.
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America
Organization of
the United States Food Administration
Big Herds Dwindle as War Demands Stretch Livestock
The United States Food Administration urges American stock breeders to conserve flocks and herds to meet Europe’s wartime meat needs. France and England face sharp cattle declines. prices push beef to market while dairy herds shrink. Postwar focus shifts to meat and dairy production over cereals.
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United States Food Administration
Germany
France
England
Denmark
Holland
Food Administration
America
Annual Meeting Notice for Farmers Co operative Canal Co
Notice of the annual meeting of the Farmers' Co operative Canal Co to be held in Farmington Montana on Saturday February 2 1918 at 2 p m for electing officers and other business. Signed O S Forseth Secretary. Also lists the official directory of U S leaders and cabinet members.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Canal Co
Farmington
Montana
British Bread Subside: Government Pays for War Loaves
The British government spends about 200 million dollars yearly to subsidize bread. Grain is taken at set prices, mills receive grain at controlled costs, and war bread loaves of four pounds sell for 18 cents, two pounds for 9 cents, and one pound for 9 cents, with France showing a similar scheme.
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England
Great Britain
France
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by A Pittsfield Mother
Mrs George Lewis of Pittsfield New York reports her five year old son recovered quickly from a two week cold after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes prior treatments were ineffective but improvement began after starting the remedy.
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Chamberlain
George” Lewis
Pittsfield
When Its Going To End Poem Fragment
A sprawling verse chain traces rumors about the war’s end from a policeman’s beat to a laborer, a Chinese coolie in Timbuctoo, a Cuban nigger, a Texas colored man, a circus clown, a Klondike rumor, and a South American Jew, ending with a mining heir’s claim and a mother-in-law’s printed piece.
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Timbuctoo
Cuba
Texas
Klondike
Borneo
Meatless days to stay permanent says hotel writer
I Niles argues meat shortages will persist after peace for five to six years and urges permanent meatless menus using grain cereals vegetables and fish. He suggests meat replaced by protein foods or small portions as flavoring, highlighting American Creole and southern cuisine as a field for study.
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I. H. Niles
Hotel Gazette
Adler-i-ka Touted For Quick Relief Of Digestive Ailments
The notice claims a merchant's wife suffered severe stomach distress and could eat only toast fruit and hot water. A single dose of Adler-i-ka is said to instantly aid her and flush the alimentary tract relieving constipation sour stomach gas and preventing appendicitis. The ad promotes McCullough's Pharmacy sales.
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McCullough’s Pharma
Federal Officials Named in Helena Document
The list names roles and officials in Helena including Judge George M Bourquin Clerk George W Sproule U S Marshal Jos Ashbridge Surveyor General H Gerhanz and U S Attorney B K Wheeler with uncertain end of record.
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George M. Bourquin
Helena
George W. Sproule
Hele
U. S
Jos
Ashbridge
H. Gerhanz
Registers of Land Offices Names Listed
Registers of land offices include Jos. Oker in Helena J A Barker in Great Falls J Meyers in Havre F W Appleton in Bozeman H J Kelly in Lewistown and Fred H Foster in Billings.
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Registers OF Land Offices
Jos. Oker
Helena
J.A
Barker
Great Falls
J. Meyers
Havre
F. W. Appleton
Bozeman
H. J. Kelly
Lewistown
Fred H. Foster
Billings
State officials listed for Helena Montana roles
Governor S V Stewart Helena Lieutenant-Governor W W McDowell Butte Secretary of State Charles F Stewart Helena State Treasurer H L Hart Helena Attorney General S C Ford Helena Auditor Wm Keating Helena Supt Public Instruction Miss May Trumper Helena Railway Commissioners J H Hall chairman Daniel Boyle J E McCormick State Veterinarian Dr W J Butler Chief Justice Theodore Brantley Associate Justices W H Hollowey Sydney Lanner Clerk J F Carroll
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S. V. Stewart
Helena
W .W. McDowell
Butte
Charles F. Stewart
H. L. Hart
S. C. Ford
Mel
Wm. Keating
Miss May Trumper
J. H. Hall
Daniel Boyle J. E. McCormick
W. J. Butler
Theodore Brantley
W. H. Hollowey
Sydney Lanner
J. F. Carroll
Local Officials List and Position Appointments
A detailed roster lists elected and appointed county officials including Senator T. C. Larson Representatives Chas McDonald Chateau C C Davis Conrad Commissioners Henry Radcliffe Chairman Fairfield Ernest A Savory Dupuyer Dan Ledgerwood Conrad Judges Eighth Judicial District S B Leslie H H Ewing Clerk District Court Paul Jacobson County Attorney Walter L Verge Clerk and Recorder E C Garrett Auditor C James Smith County Treasurer A B Guthrie Sheriff William Miller Superintendent of Schools Grace M Thompson Assessor John L Lundgren Surveyor J H Barnett Coroner C H Connor Public Administrator Byron Corson.
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T. C. Larson
Wiliam Miller
Grace M. Thompson
John L. Lundgren
J. H. Barnett
C. H. Connor
Byron Corson
Stomach Troubles Relief Promoted by Tablets
Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's tablets for stomach troubles. Claims many have been restored to health and notes a low price of 25 cents. Encourages readers to try the remedy.
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Chamberlain
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