Wastes in Iowa homes urge food conservation
The Federal Food Administration for Iowa lists 17 common ways foods are wasted in ordinary households. Peeling potatoes loses about 20 percent. Wasted bread crusts crumbs kitchen garbage fats bones milk and butter fats not rendered overeating wrong foods frying without saving fats excess beef wheat and bacon substitutes improper cooking excessive protein for inactive people and keeping many nets. Vermin spoilage from uncovered foods is noted as well.
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Federal Food Administration
Iowa
Food administration questions routed through state office
Officials urge that all inquiries on regulations be directed to J F Deems in charge of the federal food administration for the state at Burlington. With nearly 5000 county or district administrators, direct contact with Washington is discouraged to avoid confusion. Also notes coal costs in France at 110 to 135 per ton amid adequate supply this year.
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Food Administration of Washington
J. F. Deems
Federal Food Administration
Burlington
France
Swiss Bread Ration Cuts Spark Paris Card Debate
Discussion on bread regulation highlights Swiss practice where bread rations have reduced consumption by 45 percent. Daily per person allotments target 200 to 250 grams with coupons for 250 100 50 and 25 gram portions. Cards may be used at bakeries or restaurants, and guests in private homes may tally bread consumed against their cards.
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Paris
Switzerland
Review of War Lists Achievement in Army and Navy
The Official Review of the First Year of War notes total US government expenditure for the year at 12 067 279 07. Army strength rose from 9 524 officers and 202 510 enlisted to 123 801 officers and 1 528 924 enlisted. Navy strength stands at about 21 000 officers and 330 000 enlisted, with 426 000 in the Naval Establishment. The first expeditionary forces landed in France 88 days after war was declared, and troops faced combat 187 days after. About 73 000 civilian workers serve at shipyards and stations. Over 700 privately owned vessels have been purchased or chartered by the Navy. Roughly 300 woolen mills operate on Army contracts.
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Committee On Public Information
United States
United States Army
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Paris Church Ruin Describes Bloodied Crusade Site
Wilbur Forrest reports from Paris on the destruction of a medieval church hit by shell fire. He notes seventy seven bodies removed, white stone stained with blood, drained holy vessels, smashed organ, and shattered pillar and dome as ambulant crowds and traffic continue outside. An American soldier preserves a bloodstained sandstone as a war memento for his regiment.
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Wilbur Forrest
Paris
Lusitania
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