Patriotism in Business War Note Calls for Price Readjustment
The Boston Monitor praises US corporations for wartime support and profit gains since 1914. It argues profits should be trimmed for Allied sales and urges price reductions to aid government needs, while stressing non speculative, prudent actions. It also warns of a serious food outlook and calls farmers to increase spring planting to avert losses.
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United States
Germany
Boston Monitor
Europe
Wilson
Congress
Department of Agriculture
McMullen ends bid for comptroller after reforms
Comptroller Hugh A. McMullen announces he will not seek re election. He notes improvements made since taking office including modernized methods and bookkeeping efforts, saying the next two years would be routine even if re elected. A Pennsylvania Railroad canvass on the Peninsula prompts troop move readiness concerns. 52 unidentified bodies from the Eddystone disaster are buried in Chester Rural Cemetery. The Christian Citizen cites losses from Maryland race betting and calls for legislative action. A nationwide unemployed list is required for government purposes.
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Hugh A. McMullen
McMullen
Comptroller
Comptroller’s Office
Transportation Department of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hillsboro
Queen Anne
Atlantic
Eddystone
Chester
Christian Citizen
Maryland
Castle Hall remembered as a Northern Caroline social hub
The Baltimore News features Castle Hall in First district lore, noting its century of social and political activity led by the Hardcastle family. Thomas Hardcastle built the house after delays from the Revolutionary War, with Dr. Alexander Hardcastle among early owners. now owned by J Spencer Lapham. The feature recalls hospitality and local prominence. Also covered are canning industry notes on rising costs, tomato shortages, and labor scarcity. Corn is King with farm policy appeals. Delaware offers corn prizes and memorials to loved ones.
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Baltimore News
Castle Hall
Hardcastles
Thomas Hardcastle
Alexander Hardcastle
Denton
J. Spencer Lapham
Big Numsen
Baltimore
Hoover urges more corn bread to ease food shortage
Herbert C. Hoover, head of Belgium Relief Commission and new United States Food Board director, calls for expanding corn production and urging families to eat more corn bread to combat the food shortage. He notes rising demand for corn products for home and foreign use and urges farmers to plant white corn, especially in this locality, promising a ready market and good profits while feeding the world.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Belgium Relief Commission
United States Food Board
America
Government employment for ship carpenters offered
The government invites ship carpenters to apply for work through George A. Mahone Director of Employment Stewart Building Baltimore. Apply at once to secure positions and join the government labor program in Baltimore.
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George A. Mahone
Stewart Building
Baltimore
Farmers urged to grow bigger better crops this year
It is every farmer's duty to grow larger and more diverse crops this year as global needs rise. The message stresses the farmer's crucial role in feeding a growing world and sustaining agricultural output.
Government After Canned Goods Plan Outlined
The Baltimore Sun reports a plan to have the Federal Government take over most Baltimore canning output. Large packers would cooperate by allowing government accountants to audit costs and set a production price. Output would be sold to the government to feed the army and navy and boost allied food shipments.
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Baltimore Sun
Baltimore
Washington
Kent farmers urge exemption for honest laborers in war
A large meeting of Kent farmers at Chestertown passed resolutions calling for exemption of diligent farm laborers from military service while condemning idle workers. They urged federal action to protect farm labor and suspend public road work until farming needs ease, pledging unity with the administration and support for national effort.
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Kent
Chestertown
Congress of
United States
State Roads Commission
Maryland
Board of County Commissioners
Kent County
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Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
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THE
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Secretary of Agriculture
Orlando Harrison
Berlin
Claiborne
Baltimore City
Board of Public Works
Ida E. Carter
Katherine Carter
Fac
Lucy Jones
Ruth Jones
Delaware
State Board of Agriculture
Wm. A. Griffith
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J. H. Nichols & CO
Fetta J. H. Nichols & CO
White Goods Department
AOL & CQ
York
J.H. Nichols & CO
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Ifintianel Fitinnse
Schloss Bros
Mullin’s Home Store
Wilmington
Ike
G L. Butler Benton
H. C. Wright
Second Street
Disg Harrows
John Deere
Land Rollers
John
Superior
Denton Auto Co
W. P. Carroll
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