Cranberries and sugar in wartime meals revisited
A wartime circular from the U S Food Administration debunks rumors that cranberries are forbidden due to sugar shortages. It confirms cranberries remain allowed for Thanksgiving and Christmas with sugar substitutes like corn syrup, while urging levelheaded spending and noting new library books arriving December 1.
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Food Administration
Public Information Division
T _ Food Administration
United States Food Administration
A Happy iscovery John Mason Helps Gorhams
John Mason, a charitable and educated young man, learns a tale of a foundling adopted by Henry Gorham and his wife. The man’s revelation links Mason to a long-lost foster son Harry, prompting Mason to secure a new, comfortable home for the Gorhams. Later, the text shifts to a whaling history noting peak activity in 1847, with New Bedford’s 300 vessels and a $4.5 million oil sea. The industry declines over 50 years, now contributing under 2 percent of U S fisheries.
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John Mason
Mason
Gorham
Foundling Asylum
Gorhams
Henry Gorham
Joha Mason
Ars
Gorbaum
Harry
John Manson
New Bedford
South Pacific
National Geographic Magazine
The Town Slacker and the Hustler Ethic
A Jefferson Banner reflection on towns groups and the few who think they run things. It argues hardworking volunteers deserve respect for taking on duty without pay and notes hustlers seize chances when opportunities arise.
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Jefferson Banner
Antigo Dick Heads to Camp Grant for War Service
Local eagle members celebrate Antigo Dick enlisting in the 341st Wisconsin at Camp Grant Illinois. He is seen as a symbol to inspire the 1817 boys and uphold Eagle traditions likened to Old Abe, with Col. C G Smith requesting his services. Tropical rains and hurricane histories noted later.
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Aerie of
Gles
Antiga Dick
War Department
Antigo Dick
341St Wisconsin Regiment
Camp Grant
Ill
Col. C. GC
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U. S. Army
Battle Creek
Mich
Rockford, Ill
Logg Bros. Lumber CO
Grand Rapids, Wis
A Maz DL
Corn Products Refining Company
Battery Place
New York
Representationa National Starch Company
E. Water Stenet
Milwaukes
Wis
Wranch Rapids Beer
Grand Rapids Beer
Grand Rapids Brewing
Dodge Bros
Waco
Wreo
Yen Fuily
Motor Sales CQ
Old Johnson & Hill Bldg
SEW Books
Public Library
Friduy
Galvary Alley
Jean” Pe
Happy Valley
Bersy
ry--Anne
Anarilly
Aspe
Fanny
Jey—Christing
Bonham
Richmond
Ravenpotl
Biicen
Ger- Liloyd-George
Dunsany
Wosten Abe Water Carriers
Abraham
Tio
Rebekah
Nounlder
Tristram
Shelor
Niebekah
Wells
Dacal
Rachel
Hjartgard Courant
Smith
Jones
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Jones
A. H. Fache
D. G
MacKinnon Block
Grand Rapida
Wisconsin
Whaler
Antigo
Tropics
Torto Rico
Nash Factory
Neres
Mr. Wahlberg
Ragan Auto Sales Co
Wessel's
Rose
Niagara Maid
Sik
Bath
Beacon
Mackinaws
W.C. Weisel
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