The Great American Corn Crop Moves to Market
The article extols corn as America's top cereal, with over 6 000 million bushels harvested in 1947 and 80 bushels per person. It notes war needs, wheat shortages, and diverse uses from corn bread to hominy and corn syrup, urging continued corn consumption to support Allied nations and home front efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Ingland
France
Italy
Africa
oMfefahs
Washington
Sweeston
Food Administration Urges Daily Individual Food Saving
The United States Food Administration stresses that saving food is the daily service of all people. Every group can contribute and thrifty individuals can save by simple living. The guidance calls for eating plenty yet wisely and without waste.
Seizure Rumors Denied by Food Administration
The United States Food Administration rejects rumors of plans to seize household food stocks. Officials note 1918 will see expanded home canning and preserving, and reassure housewives that saved foods remain their property despite propagandist confusion.
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United States Food Administration
Washington
Democrat Announces Joho S. Martin for Harrison Sheriff
The Democrat reports Joho S. Martin of Harrison township as a Democratic candidate for Harrison county Sheriff. Martin, a Corydon hotel operator for eight years, ran for sheriff in 1910 and 1914, served one term as Morgan township trustee, and enjoys broad local support and respect.
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Joho S. Martin
Harrison Township
Harrison
Martin
Corydon
Peter 8. Wright
E.i Mitler
Morgan Township
Local Notices From Clifton Jennie Area Sparse News
Health good and weather warm with last week noted as fourteen below zero. Many readers read the 1918 calendar amid community updates. Mrs Bertha Arnold and Mrs Fitih Arnold recover from scarlet fever and attend school this week. Ed Edwards of Ei cacewh filled his St Johns M church appointment Sunday. Congratulations to Clarence Liffier and Elisabeth married January 9 in New Albany. Ola May visited Harry Fank family. Nate Williar visits his son Roy near Laconia. Ice now fifteen inches thick as D. and H N Willisr store it. Emma Hill travels to Newlisle from Laconia for school due to scarlet fever. Dale Williar and family visited Mrs Sarah Stuits of Laconia. Duraid Williar moves to Louisville Ky. Donald works for street Railway Co. No services at In. L. Presbyterian due to pastor T V Nellis travel issues.
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James Robison
Rev. Edwards
Johns
Bertha
Fitih Arnold
Ray Williar
Laconia
Nate wWillliar
H.N. Willisr
Ola May
Ie Gre
L. L. Ferree
Emma Hill
Nore
Newiseston
Sue
Scago
Sarah Istuits
Dale Williar
Sarah Stuits
Sira
Mirs
Duraid Williar
Liiioig
Louisvile, Ky
Donald
Street Ratinay Company
Why We Must Save Food in War Time
The survey shows France’s 1917 harvests well below normal with wheat at less than half, potatoes two thirds short, beets down to 67.9 percent, and meat herds reduced by about 100 million animals. It argues America must aid allies to avert starvation and defeat in the war.
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France
America
In the Ranks American House Manager Promotes War Diet
The American House Manager is a wartime ally ensuring food supports the war effort. Over 11 million American homemakers enlist by guiding what is bought, cooked, and served. Wheat nest fats and sugar are prioritized to ship food to Europe while households adapt nutrition.
Move to Avert Indianap olis Coal Shortage
Indiana coal pool plan outlined by County Fuel Administrator Jameson aims to prevent a fuel famine. It requires data collection on dealers equipment and needs, city zoning for relief routes, price settlement, and centralized supervision of distribution with emergency measures. Similar coal pools have operated in Cleveland and other cities.
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Jameson
Indianapolis
Deters
Cleveland
United Mine Workers vow to resist wage cuts
Indianapolis January 25 The United Mine Workers of America will not consent to any reduction of current high wages. Frank Farrington president of the Union Miners association stated this at the miners convention here. The statement followed a question about a 25 percent raise to international officers and whether salaries would be cut after miners pay is reduced in two years or at war’s end.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Farrington
Uliners Miners’ Association
Wien
Police Watch Fire Bugs Increase in Nanapolis
In Nanapolis a 26 police vigl idrance in the wholesale district will be doubled to guard against arson and fires. Three men carrying incendiaries were seen near a warehouse. a blaze at the Stewart Chrey Gres plant caused a heavy loss. Authorities warn night watchmen to bolster their patrols.
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Nanapolis
Don
Potter's Field Search Questioned in Laporte Inquiry
The report asks if Charles H. Ray of Pittsburgh changed his name to James Cun nivehian and whether his burial is in the potters field. Chief Norris seeks an answer as a search proceeds, tracing a missing Pittsburgh businessman last seen seven years ago with family involvement in Laporte.
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Laporte
Charles H. Ray
Pitt-church
Euie de Tai
Teach Beekeeping In Indiana Sees Growing Interest
Indianapolis January 25 The campaign to raise honey production in Indiana by boosting beekeeper numbers and teaching better bee care is advancing. State entomologist F N Wallace notes sustained efforts, with some city schools adopting beekeeping and Evansville offering a pupil course.
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Indianapolis
In- Maun
F. N. Wallace
Evansville
Camouflaged Coal Haul Discovered By Hammond Hunters
In Hammond on January 26 a new coal theft method was found as railroads hid coal cars under snow. Hunters uncovered the camouflage, dug through the snow, and carried away coal in dishpans sleds and even baby carriages to their homes.
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Hammond
Jan
Teachers face pay loss in Indiana coal saving terms
Indianapolis Jan 25 Teachers may not receive pay for time lost in Indiana except where special contracts exist. The opinion by Attorney General E Stansbury concerns teachers who lose time through coal saving operations or ders.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
E. Stansbury
Mystery Cleared Identity of Local Girl in New Orleans Death
In New Orleans a local girl’s death by suicide is solved as Glenn Markley daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Markley of Montpelier. The ring bearing initials Ui and GME was linked to her, ending uncertainty about the young worker’s fate.
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Montpelier
Dan
New Orleans
Fnally
Glenn Markley
Adam Markley
Red Cross Sends 119000 Knit Articles to Army Camps
Indianapolis January 25 more than 119000 knitted articles have been sent by the Red Cross to cantonments and barracks in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Manager James R Garfield of the lake division announced in a letter received here.
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Army
Indianapolis
Red Cross
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucks
James R. Garfield
Lake Division
Great Gas Well Spouts in Petersburg on Bentent Gi Company Lease
A claim of the state’s greatest gas well erupts on the Bentent Gi Company lease in Petersburg. Gas spouts and roaring vents extend about 200 feet above the derrick as observers report hearing the roaring gas from two miles away.
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Petersburg
Jan
Bentent Gi
Andrew McCorkle Dies Veteran and Legislator
Andrew McCorkle eighty one former Indiana state legislator and Indiana Soldiers home trustee died in Lafayette He was Civil War veteran and a longtime public servant Jon McCorkle noted his passing in the report
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Lafayette
Jon
Andrew McCorkle
Lodina
Indiana Soldiers’ Home
Efe
American Soldier Killed in Action Named Thompson
General Pershing reports another American soldier killed in action on January 22. The fallen is Fred P. Thompson of Georgetown Indiana. No details of the engagement are provided.
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Pershing
Fred P. Thompson
Georgetown
Ill
Weshington
Jran
Ceneral Pershing
Austria Hopes Peace Talks With Russia Based on No Territory
Austria to continue negotiations with Russia on the basis of no annexations and no indemnities. Count Czernin tells Reichstag a Russian demand for no land or money could lead to peace if Russia shares the stance. He sees potential dialogue with America and suggests talks among all nonbelligerent states. He endorses Wilson's seas statement and hints at a leavening of nations.
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Russia
Lendon
Austria
Vienne
Exchange Telegraph Company
Count Czernin
Reichstag
America
Austria-Hungary
Thagarm
Amerer
Germany
Belgium
Turkey
Vien
Wilson
Austria- Hungary
Austria’s
United States
Sugar Control Saved Millions For American Public
Hoover reports sugar control reduced supply to 70 percent of normal, saving about 189 million dollars for households. He notes prices, wartime shortages, and cooperation with refiners while urging continued consumption reduction and citing a ship shortage hindering 250,000 tons of Java sugar.
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Java
Herbert Hoover
United States
Food Administration
Hoover
France
The
Freight embargo ends as western shipments rerouted
Washington reports successful rerouting of western freight via southern routes. Officials expect removal of general freight embargo on three eastern trunk lines by Monday. Today coal shipments rose sharply, higher than any day in ten days.
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Washington
Mondial
January Wheat Crops Harvest in Chile and New Year
The report notes January harvests for wheat occur mainly in two countries Chile and New Year. It highlights January harvesting patterns though phrasing is ambiguous and odd.
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Chile
New
Yea
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Clifton
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Nate Williar
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Clarence Liffier
New Albany
Oia May
Harry Fank
Nate Willisar
Roy
In. L. Presbyterian
T. V. Nellis
Life Pub. Co
Life
Charles Dana Gibson
Hoosierdam
Pope Benedict
House of Hohenzollern
England
J. Hoover
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