Packers Profiteering Claim Faces Scrutiny and Defense
The Federal Trade Commission labeled the five large meat packers as profiteering with a wartime monopoly claim. The industry disputes the figures, argues profits are small margins, and notes much capital reinvested to meet wartime demand. It cites competition among packers and limited market share, urging the public to review facts.
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Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Seed growers sought for improved varieties in state
County Agent Sauer invites farmers to contact Pure Seed Laboratory to inspect and place names on State Seed Test for sale or distribution of seed. He warns grasshoppers are damaging crops and offers a low cost poison bait recipe using Paris green bran and citrus juice with molasses, advising careful application and reference to Farmers Bulletin 747 for details.
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Pure
Paris
ME Church Sunday Services Encouraging Attendance
ME Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 30 a m with inspirational help. Epworth League meets at 7 15 p m next Sunday. Evening worship at 8 00 p m with the sermon The Essential Faith. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 00 p m. The note says the church is a friendly place for strangers and newcomers. S Swaney Pastor.
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Epworth League
S. M. Swaney
Pasto
Wool Demand Rise For Army Use In Coming Winter
The Army’s wool requirements loom large for the coming year. Domestic stocks satisfy civilian needs but war needs will deplete wool supplies for uniforms and suits. Shipping constraints curb imports of Argentine wool, prompting coordination among industry groups and government boards to regulate the wool market.
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France
Shipping Board
War Service Committee
National Association of Woolen Manufacturers
The
American Association
of Woolen Manufacturers
American Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers
War Industries Board
War Trade Board
Army and Navy
Prices and Distribution Amid Government Demands
A historical note discusses how scarcity arises from government demands and affects prices and distribution. It highlights economic mechanisms, potential shortages, and the need for policy balance to maintain supplies and fair pricing.
Government seeks farmer help with threshing engineers
The Federal Government has issued blanks for farmers to apply for engineers, separator men, and other assistance for threshing. Blanks are obtainable from H A Armstrong Hazelton N D or from the undersigned Chas Coventry.
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H. A. Armstong
Hazelton N. D
Chas. Coventry
Telltale eyes and toes in lies reveal guilt
Darwin notes eye behavior as truth indicators while muscles are controlled. Sir Henry Maine cites Indian natives showing a straight face yet restless toes when lying, suggesting limited facial cues but body movements betray deception.
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India
Henry Maine
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mandan Woman
Mrs W P Reynolds of Mandan North Dakota testifies that Doans Kidney Pills cured her back pains headaches and kidney ailments after use. She still praises the remedy more than a year later and recommends it to others. Adv promotes war savings stamps with the medical ad.
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Doan
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