Help in 50 50 Wheat Program Promoted nationwide
The United States Food Administration explains a 50-50 wheat rule requiring consumers to buy one pound of a cereal substitute for every pound of wheat flour. Grocers display pledge cards, with substitutes including cornmeal rice oatmeal and buckwheat flour. Exceptions allow graham and whole wheat flour and mixed flour rules.
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United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Japve Gounda
America
Useless Wheat and Meat Ration Adjustments During War
The United States Food Administration explains shifting food needs as allied demands for breadstuffs grow while meat supplies rise from hogs averaging 282 pounds. A single meatless day on Tuesday is urged and bread rations must stay tight. Changes depend on crop conditions and transportation, with ongoing updates to keep the public informed of sacrifice in the world war effort.
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America
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
England
United Kingdom
New York City
Flax Seed Shortage Prompts War Time Production Push
The article notes extraordinary government demand for flax seed, stressing the need for northwest farmers to plant at-normal acreage to support war production. It reports current prices, domestic consumption reductions, and imports from Canada and Argentina, with Argentina's crop prospects and German buying affecting supply. Montana growers have increased flax seed production through farm bureau programs.
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Naval
United States
Northwest Run
North Dakota
Montana
Minneapolis
Duluth
Canada
Argentina
Canaada
Europe
Flaxseed Initiative Aims to Weed Out Contaminants In Montana
An early spring in Montana spurs farmers to plant pedigreed flaxseed to beat Berlin's supply disruption. Extension agents report sufficient flaxseed locally, with some bringing in seed from other areas. Farmers are urged to test purity at the state grain laboratory Bozeman and secure clean seed to reduce weed contamination.
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Montana
Berlin
Tourity Agente
Extension Service
Montana State College
Farm Bureau
State Grain Laboratory
Bozeman
Montana Experiment Station
Flax Shortage Reported For 1917 In U S
Government figures show 1917 flaxseed production in the United States falling well short of the year's requirements from competent authorities. The usable surplus beyond government war needs is only about two and a quarter million bushels, underscoring the push to maintain flax acreage in the northwest.
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United States
Northwest
Wenal
Flax Crop Urged For War Needs By Montana Experts
Extension agronomist F. E. Faler of Montana State College urges farmers not to neglect flax. He notes flax products are vital for war industries and linseed oil is used in paints varnishes and as a fat substitute. He advises timely seeding on firm beds and argues flax yields can rival oats or wheat for pre wheat planting.
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F. E. Faler
Extension Agronomist
Montana State College
Mr. Fuller
French Soldier Waeltele Fights Tuberculosis For Family and Hope
A Lille printer turned French soldier Waeltele, 23, loses hope until an American Red Cross aid brings him to the Alps. Tuberculosis seen as incurable by a Grenoble hospital doctor gives way to mountain healing and the vision of a future printing shop. The Red Cross supports 400000 new France TB cases since the war onset.
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Lille
Waeltele
Grenoble
Red Cross
Lamure
France
American Red Cross
Home Service Fights For Soldiers Families
The Red Cross Civilian Relief Department launches Home Service to aid soldiers families. It provides financial guidance, medical and legal help, budgeting support, and insurance and mortgage assistance to keep children in school and ensure healthy, self reliant homes.
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Red Cross
United States
The
More spring wheat in 1919 from land broken this spring
A report notes that spring wheat output in 1919 will rise because land that was broken this year is being planted to flax. This shift is expected to redirect acreage to wheat next season as farmers adapt to cropping plans and market signals.
American Women Volunteer to Buy Fixed Food Rations
Women across the city volunteer to purchase allotted rations of meat bread flour sugar and butter under the wartime supply program. The program sets fixed amounts for each household and aims to ensure fair distribution amid shortages.
Home Card Expands Voluntary Ration Plan To 10 Million Homes
The U S Food Administration promotes a voluntary rationing plan alongside the Home Card. The proposed per person weekly limits include meat 24% lbs butter 2% lbs cooking fats 5c per pound wheat flour substitutes and sugar restrictions. Milk and cream allowances remain flexible to meet children's needs.
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Chateau Hardware Co
Houck
Cleland
Groom’s Bakery
War Savings Committee of
Teton County
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Hart Parr
T. A. Meagher
Chateau
Geason
Dray
Rhode Island
Los Angeles
Cal
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John Hawley
Choteau
Chas. Gies Liquor Co
Sherburne Morse Ranch
Bynum
Clifford F. Hill
1St Ave. S. W
Great Falls
J. C. Morgan, Choteau
Motor Mart
My Home Ranch
Dupuyer
Mont
J. M. Weaver
W. G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Great Falls Hotel
Wees
U. S
Red Cross Department of Civilian Relef
Home Service
General Petain
New York
Idea
U. S. Food Administration
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