Hoover on Benefit of Food Control
Washington June 4 Herbert C Hoover famed for Belgian Relief heads urges US to adopt complete federal food control to curb price inflation, boost surplus for Allies, and avoid famine fears. He argues control would regulate prices, raise surplus, and protect consumers from a “small minority of skunks” while denying arbitrary market disruption. If uncontrolled markets prevail he warns of $5 wheat and high flour costs.
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Liberty Loan Bonds Open To All Small Investors
The Treasury expands Liberty Loan bonds to $50 minimums to let nearly every citizen support the war. Bonds offer 3.5 percent net income, tax exempt, with exchange rights for later issues at par. Thrift and safe investment are emphasized alongside patriotic duty.
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Coat of Keleer Ambition Se eeee
The text notes Arthur Henderson, a British War Council member, estimates 7,000,000 men in the present war and total casualties at 46,000,000 including killed wounded prisoners and missing.
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Market Talk Warns of Soaring Wheat and Flour Prices
A trader warns that a small loss in jest could trigger wheat sales in New York at under eight dollars per barrel, risking a surge to twenty dollars in flour this year and widespread wage and industry disruption.
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Bullion mines leased amid plans for 60 jobs in Elko region
W A Salesbury and associates from Oakland have taken over Bullion property with a $1000 cash down payment to James Burke for a bond and lease. They examined the mine grounds and expect at least 60 workers soon. The property includes Burke’s claims and a 2000 foot tunnel, aiming to revive a busy producing camp.
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Commission Calls Nevada Shippers to Aid War Freight
The Railroad Commission of Nevada urges the state’s shipping public to cooperate in directing freight cars to full capacity to relieve traffic congestion. Co operation could reduce 20 to 25 percent car inefficiency, freeing more cars for government and public use. Dartmouth College highlights patriotism as 679 students enlist for draft service, with others digging trenches to prepare for duty.
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Jury Disagrees in Cattle Theft Case
Fallon November jury fails to reach a verdict in the William Swift cattle theft trial involving Henry Levy of San Francisco. Co-defendant Leo Sapulvedo testified for the State with corroborating circumstantial evidence after turning state's evidence. The case against Guy Mitchell remains to be tried, Swift is detained pending further action.
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Nurses Wanted in France Urgently by Red Cross
The American Red Cross reports France needs five thousand nurses immediately. Of these, one thousand must be men, signaling a large recruitment effort for the war period.
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