Meat Producers Duty in Boosting Pork Exports War Aid
Government spokesmen defend hog production stimulation as vital to postwar pork exports, forecasting sevenfold prewar levels through increased output and conservation. They cite USDA data showing rising hog numbers and beef slaughter shifts, with freezer ship capacity strapped as Europe faces fat shortages.
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Department of Agriculture
The
Food Administration
Iboour
Europe
America
Argentine
Australia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S. Pood Administration
Hee
TIS
Hoover
Toby
America boosts pork exports and food council support
The report notes heightened pledge and effort to expand food production and exports. It mentions increased pork supply, stronger food council actions, and a rise in exports with shipments doubling.
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America
Porm
Government Requires All Subscriptions Paid in Advance
The policy states subscriptions must be paid in advance with no exceptions. This applies to all readers and will be enforced strictly across Indiana and out of state.
Proposal to ease the cost of dying bill to be introduced
The article discusses a forthcoming bill in the General Assembly aimed at reducing burial costs. It would let bodies be buried in the death county without licensed embalmers and permit selling undertaker supplies by unlicensed individuals. It recalls Andersonville WWI era crimes and Captain Wirz’s execution.
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General Assembly
Indiana Women Push Senators on Suffrage Question
Indiana women flood senators with letters as the suffrage debate grows. Senators New and Watson back the amendment, while women, led by the Woman's Franchise League of Indiana, turn to other states' lawmakers for support.
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Indiana
New
Watson
Woman’s Franchise League of
Christmas Homecoming Hearts Across the Land
With 850000 soldiers home for Christmas the nation feels joy and pride. Families awaited news as mothers wives and children share relief and gratitude though some mourn fallen heroes who will not return.
Amanat Hammond files divorce suit in Indiana court
Amanat Hammond of Hammond Indiana has begun a suit for divorce in the superior court alleging his wife drinks tobacco and uses profanity. The piece mocks double standards and notes the divorce action as a reaction to perceived abuse.
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Amanat Hammond
Ind
Food Administration Cereal Division Cancels Grain Rules
Albert Brandies chief of the cereal enforcement division informs Secretary Mauls that with hostilities ending most rules on grain flour and related products are canceled. The division says it cannot help the trade dispose of shipments rejected by buyers nor assist in settling seller buyer disputes or contract interpretations.
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Albert Brandies
The
Food Administration
Mauls
Chicago Board of Trade
Women Spin Election Surge In Great Britain Polls
The recent British election featured an extraordinary turnout of women voters who embraced suffrage with enthusiasm, flocking to polling booths across the country and signaling a notable shift in civic participation.
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Great Britain
Women voters in crowds mark polling day with long lines
Women outnumbered male veterans in several districts and brought husbands or families as they demonstrated serious civic responsibility. In working class areas women accompanied families and queued long to be among the first to vote, competing to claim early voting distinctions.
American Women Support Frontline Troops in France
Mrs. Vincent Astor recalls nursing and welfare work behind the lines. Women ran canteens feeding thousands daily, selling sweets and tobacco at cost, and staged picture shows three nights weekly. They even went near St Mihiel to hand out candy and cigarettes, lifting spirits of exhausted soldiers.
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France
New York
Vincent Astor
Bovn
Poignant Civil War Motherhood Tribute by Burdette
A tribute by late Robert J. Burdette honors mothers of Civil War soldiers. It laments a mother’s silent sacrifices amid battles, recalls a soldier’s youthful return, and imagines a mother recording war’s anguish in a diary of tears.
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Robert J. Burdette
Burlington Hawkeye
Woman's Literary Club Christmas Meeting Highlights
The Woman's Literary club held its Christmas gathering on Wednesday December 18 with Miss Alma Phillips as hostess. Members and guests answered roll call with Christmas Thoughts and enjoyed music and contests. Gifts were exchanged and Milas Phillips distributed Christmas candles and snowball treats. The Girls Sewing club under Miss Phillips showcased excellent work.
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Woman's Literary Club
Alma Phillips
Milas Phillips
Miss Phillips
Farmers' Short Course Cancelled At Purdue
The farmers' short course planned for the week of January 13 at Purdue has been called off due to widespread influenza. Organizers cited danger to visitors traveling to Lafayette and to Lafayette residents hosting them, prompting cancellation of all plans.
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Purdue
Lafayette
West Lafayette
Cloverdale Depot Burns. Freight and Records Destroyed
The Monon passenger and freight depot at Cloverdale was destroyed by fire early Friday. Nothing was saved including freight, station records, and tickets. The cause is unknown though theft of freight is suspected. a freight car is now used as a depot.
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Monon
Cloverdale
Sunday School Reorganized at Ame M E Church Meeting
The Ame M E church official board reorganized the Sunday school at a Monday night meeting. Officers were re elected for the coming year and an efficiency committee was appointed to improve the Sunday school. The committee aims to form an orchestra. All board members were present except two.
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Ame M. E
Tuesday Club Meets at Mrs. Mark Home For Christmas Fun
The Tuesday club gathered December 17 at Mrs. Fannie Mark’s home with sixteen members present. Members recited Christmas verses, heard a reading by Mrs. M F Bennett, and shared Christmas stories with Mrs. Flora Bowen judged the best storyteller and winning the prize.
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Fannie Mark
Reguar
M. F. Bennett
Flora Bowen
New Farmers Federation Forms in Hendricks County
The Hendricks County Federation of Farmers formed at Danville last Saturday with over 100 charter members. It grew from Indiana polis marketing troubles causing hog shipment losses. The group aims to improve receiving facilities and restore Indianapolis market desirability.
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Hendricks County Federation of Farmers
Danville
Indianapolis
Hog Island Shipyard Costs Under Scrutiny
A historical report notes Hog Island shipyard costs rising from 21 million to 27 million and then surpassing 60 million, with only one ship launched before rivers were completed. Critics call Hog Island a sinkhole for public funds under government contracts.
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Hog Island
Lafe Budd
Abe Martin
Hattie Graham Visits Mrs Mamle Wolf in Indianapolis
Hattie Graham visits Mrs Mamle Wolf in Indianapolis for a social call and to share news. The meeting occurs at Mrs Wolf's home and reflects ongoing community ties in the city.
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Hattie Graham
Mrs. Mamle Wolf
Indianapolis
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