Food Administration regulates sugar flour and wheat use
Fredericksburg Texas rules limit sugar to 5 pounds per town resident and 10 pounds per country resident, with flour limits and equal substitute requirements. Substitutes include corn meal and rice. two fifths to three fifths rules apply to Graham, Whole Wheat, and Rye flour. Wheatless and meatless days restrict wheat products and animal foods. keep inventories in check and enforce a 96 pound cap per consumer. Gillespie Co. Food Administration, Fredericksburg, Texas.
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Gillespie Co. Food Administration
Fredericksburg
Texas
A. J. Hahne Bldg
Red Cross Women Sprint War Refugee Clothing Drive
The Woman's Department details wartime clothing aid for French and Belgian refugees. Instructions cover durable fabrics, dark outerwear, and twice as much underwear, with patterns and sizes listed for girls, boys, and women, all coordinated through Red Cross chapters and the Bureau of Supplies in St. Louis.
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Red Cross
Woman's Department
Focal
North Broadway
St. Louis
McCall
Bureau of Supplies
Edmund F. Brown
Southwestern Division
Railway Exchange
Red Cross Services Ordered for Army Camps
Secretary of War Baker issues a mandatory order directing all army camps and cantonments nationwide to utilize the services and supplies of the American Red Cross as a major force for supporting the war effort for America and its allies.
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RED Cross
America
Baker
United States
Secretaries orders reach all U S commanders
A War Department directive has been transmitted to every military commander nationwide. The message emphasizes ongoing cooperation with the Red Cross and ensures uniform implementation across commands.
Great Demonstration in Turin for US Red Cross Section
In Turin Italy a large demonstration honored the departure of the fourth section of the American Red Cross composed of 25 ambulances. Flowers covered the vehicles crowds cheered bands played American airs and soldiers gave military honors.
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Turin
American Red Cross
United States
Italy
Civilian Relief Department Strengthens Red Cross Home Service
More than 400 Home Service Sections in Red Cross chapters across the Southwestern Division aid soldiers families. They provide information on pay, mail, allotments, burial, and aftercare, plus legal advice from local lawyers to prevent unnecessary fees. the Bureau of War Risk Insurance confirms no attorney needed to secure benefits.
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Red Cross
Southwestern
Home Service
Washington
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Civilian Relief Department
Surgeon General Removes Officers from Medical Reserve Corps
War era report notes 1,050 Medical Reserve Corps officers discharged by February 23 for various reasons including inaptitude and disability. The same period records 2,265 promotions, with some officers advancing more than once. Government urges patience and displays a poster to counter enemy disinformation about food stock and wartime provisions.
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Army
Medical Reserve Corps
Soldiers as Guards for Industrial Plants Not Recommended
War Department memorandum warns against using soldiers as guards for factories and shipyards. It states soldiers should not perform police duty for property protection behind front lines and urges civilian guards supplied by factory owners or local authorities. The guidance emphasizes civilians aiding the country and reserves soldiers for European battlefields.
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War Department
Europe
War News Digest
Do Not Be Fooled By The Lies Of The Enemy Poster
United States Food Administration posters headed Do Not Be Fooled By The Lies Of The Enemy will be mailed to all post offices. Office of First Assistant Postmaster General Washington announces March 1 1918. The posters state the United States message against enemy deception.
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Washington
United States Food Administration
United States
Kerrville Praise for Doan's Kidney Pills
Kerrville residents report strong relief from disordered kidneys with Doan's Kidney Pills. A local plumber, N Baylor of Kerrville Main St., shares repeated good results after overwork caused back pain and strained kidney function. He endorses Doan's Kidney Pills and notes price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY sells the pills.
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Kerrville
Dean
Fredericksburg
N. Baylor
Main St
Texas
Doan
Mr. Baylor
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Falo
N. Y
Kott's Garage Ford Service Station Ad
An item promoting Kott's Garage offering genuine Ford service and battery repairs, urging readers to seek repairs at the storage battery home and trusted service station.
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KOTT
Stewart and Kolmeier Klier Shearing Equipment Ad
Stewart and Kolmeier Klier promote Shearing Machines and mohair saving time. They offer hors clippers and hand shears. Contact for demonstrations and purchases.
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Cardui
Reliance Roller Mills
Graham
International
Ernst Wilk
E Telephones
L. Robertson
Priess
United States Supreme Court
WM. C. Henke
PROP
Main
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THE
Fox Red Crossl
Women’s Work Department
Ernst Schmidt & Sons
F. W. Arbelger
Moline Universal
Primrose
J. 1. Case Threshing Machine Co
Canton
Moline Goods
Secretary of War
What the Red Cross
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Ws.s. E. Savings
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