Meat producers urged to boost output for postwar needs
Government defends stimulus of hog and beef production as vital to meet postwar demand. Officials cite sevenfold rise in projected pork exports over pre war levels and note freezer ships will be filled by the United States, Argentina, and Australia. United States Department of Agriculture reports show large increases in hog numbers while sheep decline.
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Department of Agriculture
The
Food Administration
Europe
America
Argentine
Australia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
Four More Sailors Die From Brooklyn Explosion
Four more Americans of the Brooklyn crew have died from injuries after the explosion on the armored cruiser last Monday, the event believed caused by coal dust.
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Yokohama
United States
Brooklyn
Flu Epidemic Not Ended Warned by Public Health Director
Washington December 17 Surgeon General Blue of the Public Health Service warned that the influenza danger is not over and renewed cases and deaths in many localities may grow more or less general if preventive measures are relaxed. His statement cautions against easing efforts as winter spreads disease across regions.
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Washington
Blue
The
Public Health Service
Surgeon General
Hog and beef dressed product totals rise in third quarter
Dressed hog products for the three months ending September 30, 1917 reached 903,172,000 pounds, while the same period in 1918 totaled 1,277,580,000 pounds, an increase of about 374,000,000 pounds. Inspected dressed beef slaughter for the quarter fell from 1,263,000,000 pounds in 1917 to 1,454,000,000 pounds in 1918.
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Mir
Moorer
America’s pledge to the interallied food council
That was America’s pledge to the interallied food council. The American food army had hitherto guided food policy, and their resolve energized others to move forward with renewed effort.
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America
Interallied Food Council
American Food Army
Farm Enterprise Boosts Corn and Pork Supplies
Farm enterprise and increased corn production expanded pork supplies while food conservation and rising exports boosted overall shipments. The total shipments doubled, reflecting stronger agricultural output and trade activity.
Light farming cures shell shock victims in Europe
Base Hospitals of Europe offer garden work to recovering soldiers including shell shock cases. Ten American market gardeners train in France to direct the program, yielding ample vegetables, fresh corn on the cob, and improved health. Over two tons of produce grown at Base Hospital No. 6 in under three months.
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Europe
France
U.S. A
Base T Hospital No. 6
Pershing Reports Near-Complete War Casualty Lists
General Pershing cabled that nearly all reports of deaths and wounded in the expeditionary forces will reach the department by December 20 and December 27. As of December 14, 440 unreported cases await verification, with 590 killed in action, 274 died of wounds, 2 539 died of disease, 49 accidentals, and 49,371 severely wounded in action.
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Washington
Pershing
Ceremist
For Sale City Classified Bargains and Real Estate
One lot on East Burlington Street on pavement. bargain if taken at once. Phone 283. 498-11. A single buggy and harness, Call 3726. 496-17. Christmas turkeys, inquire of Mrs George Snyder Packwood Iowa. 500-17. Gas stove in good condition four burners baking and broiling oven. If interested call No. 4743 Mrs H B Coffman. 488-18. Range dining table chiffonier two rugs. Phone 1363. 461-11. Five cottages all well located in different parts of the city. Properties belong to estates in settlement and for sale cheap for cash. Wm L Long.
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East Burlington St
George Snyder
Packwood
Iowa
H. B. Coffman
Wm. L. Long
Christmas Goods At Mnerichs Read List Of Articles
Christmas presents list at Mnerichs highlights items like balls, sleds, ships, garden sets, irons, bells, toys and men accessories. Mentions price ranges for caps suspenders gloves and handkerchiefs, plus knit gloves mittens sweaters and cuff buttons offered during the holiday season.
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Berit Peot
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