Food Administration Results Highlight War Era Policy
The editorial discusses Hoover’s Food Administration during 1917 18, praising stabilizing influence on sugar and wheat markets. It cites sugar price relief from government action, notes a flour price drop from 17 to 11 per barrel, and argues saving billions for consumers monthly. It credits grain exchange patriotism and anticipates broader benefits across the food industry and cannery cooperation with the Army and Navy.
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Food Administration
Grain Exchange
Washington
Hoover
Army
Navy
Saving Habits as Moral Discipline and Financial Path
The article urges using the present time to form the saving habit as mental and moral discipline. It cites John Poughman on saying No and argues parents should teach children to save. It notes a couple who save every ten-cent piece, illustrating how small savings build a bank account, and quotes an Italian worker about careful spending.
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John Poughman
Maryland farmers urged to boost war food effort
Editorial notes Frederick Walcott urges Maryland farmers to increase grain and other wartime crops to feed Americans and Allied troops. He cites Polish famine, German requisition, and shortages in wheat meat and sugar in Europe. Treasury data show Maryland state gross debt at 27.4 million with net debt about 18.7 million.
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Frederick Walcott
Maryland
Italy
France
Russia
England
Europe
Walcott
Poland
United States
Comptroller of the Treasury
Treasury
Niewspapre Ari Hiyr
Farm and finance notes mix with broad state updates
Bond sales and other sources totaled 11 676 471 43 dollars, plus a brought forward balance of 31 624 095 23, yielding 13 300 536 66. Disbursements reached 11 849 904 22, cash in treasury 1 849 904 44, plus credit balance 423 715 17, totaling 2 273 619 61. Eastern Shore of Maryland gains appeal as a place to live amid favorable climate, land quality, markets, roads, and people. Food control penalties intensify for waste and hoarding. Governor Harrington plans a 25 000 rise for state aided institutions. Secretary Baker backs removing draft liability for men over 31 who registered in 1917. U S Navy escorts 12-vessel convoy through ice to Virginia Capes, reestablishing commerce with the Allies in Baltimore.
Camp Meade Builds Boxing and Athletics Spirit
Soldiers at Camp Meade engage in boxing, basketball, and soccer as top recreation after long drills. Three New Year bouts at the YMCA auditorium boosted interest with clean sportmanship. General Nicholson and staff attended one bout. boxing rings spread across YMCA bungalows. The drive reflects the link between boxing and bayonet fighting and draws skilled and unskilled men alike.
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Camp Meade
YS Mlc. A. Camp
Nicholson
Meade
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