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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
8
The article highlights over 11 million American homemakers enlisted to support the war by adjusting buying, cooking, and serving. It declares food will win the war, calling for wheat, meat, fats, and sugar to be shipped to Europe. It urges households to eat less of these values and to enforce duty under home management.
In 1917 France faced crop shortfalls with wheat below half normal and sugar beet deficit at 67 percent. Ore supplies were down 53 percent, potatoes near one third of normal, and meat stocks fell by 1.8 million animals. The piece argues America must feed allies to prevent starvation and defeat in the war.
A medical authority argues winter rests yield greater recuperation for year round workers. Winter cold drains fuel and vitality, yet records from factories show people need rest most in cold months as brisk activity keeps heat and energy up.
The food administration warns that Russia failed to organize and feed its people, linking domestic food struggles to broader wartime stability. It cautions allies to avoid similar collapse from the food question and notes Germany faces no greater danger on this issue.
An old tip suggests cooking rice in fruit juice rather than water to make a tasty dessert. Use raspberry juice or syrup from canned or stewed raspberries, producing color and flavor. Cook with one tablespoon of raw rice per about one third cup of juice, then serve with cream for a dainty treat.
Germany captives held by United States troops may be kept in France to perform farming and other essential labor. France asked for this, and the high cost of transport suggests the request will be approved.
Jacob Trapp case continued to February while F. P. Bennett becomes Liberty loan district chairman. Trinity hospital named in Jamestown, Red Cross Tower City branch raises 1215.16. Dr J W Cox campaigns for health funding. Miss Seil’s Swiss marriage connected to Northwest churches. Equity Exchange stock and board gains in Fargo. Whisky seizure and mayoral contest talk in Grand Forks. Devils Lake man killed by Great Northern train. Poultry show highlights at Fargo Grain Growers. Farm loan applications rise. Great Northern plan for foot viaduct. Regents approve chemistry building plans. Hettinger county urged seed bonds. Alexander Asylum Bank renames First State bank with $50,000 capital.
In Los Angeles and Birmingham a new program links each drafted man with a boy scout as a little brother to visit his family weekly and write to him. The first adopted soldier is Fred Meyers, with thirteen year old Russell Pruett as his little brother. The goal is to have 3,000 scouts in the district ready to adopt all drafted men.
A Portsmouth Ohio scout reports to James E West that over two thousand gardens were planted by individuals in the club contest with six medals awarded at a Government Square recognition service last Monday evening.
The piece argues against labeling a boy with a gun as a scout, saying such mislabeling harms the scout movement. It notes the president is honorary president and emphasizes the movement’s broad public support aimed at shaping 8,000,000 boys into capable citizens.
Notes of the Scouts describe scouts aiding at a two car crash in St Clair Michigan. They rendered first aid promptly and crews assisted on the scene. In Norcrosse Georgia a Boy Scout troop has secured a school janitor post at 10 pounds monthly with rotating patrols. Teachers report improved performance under the arrangement.
London reports a general uptick in World War I combat across France and Belgium with Allied ships bombarding Ostend and infantry actions increasing near Ypres Lens St Quentin Chemin Des Dames St Mihiel and along the Piave. Aerial duels intensify as good weather returns.
Frederick W. Legler a Minneapolis traveling salesman for a novelty firm was arrested by Department of Justice agents. He boasted of sending mail to Germany via Winnipeg Sweden and the border and said the return mail followed the same route. Officials expect the case to reveal a long hidden communications system defying federal authorities.
Judge George F. Goodwin of Utah’s Third District Court collapsed and died at age 69 in his Salt Lake City chambers. A former district attorney in Minnesota, he served as the first attorney general of North Dakota in 1883 and moved to Utah in 1902.
Washington January 22 1921 wage commission headed by Secretary Lane will meet at once to hear labor questions before the railroad administration. The four leading brotherhoods wage demands will be heard first with later consideration for other requests.
The article advises on evergreen trees like white and Colorado blue spruce, garden storage temperatures for vegetables, and proper seed quality. It covers pruning currants, thinning, and berry care, storage methods for celery, use of manure, and preparation of wood for next summer. Author Le Roy Cady of the University Farm in St. Paul shares seasonal guidance.
A University of Michigan test shows bronze and aluminum radiator paints cut heat output by about 23 percent. Bronze as a top coat further reduces radiation by one quarter, while covering bronze with other paints restores normal heating. The study notes that bronze or aluminum paints lower heat unless bronze is concealed.
The article notes Turkish women rarely serve in Christian homes, except as charwomen or washers. Greek and Armenian women form the core of Constantinople households, with Greeks seen as the most capable and efficient, though sometimes unreliable. Armenians are described as neither quick nor presentable.
An automated change calculator pays the difference between one dollar and the purchase amount to the customer. The cashier presses a key marked with the purchase amount, saving time and reducing mistakes in banks and stores.
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