27 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports the food administration grain corporation in New York receives blanket authority to raise wheat prices at primary and other markets with Hoover's approval above the $220 a bushel minimum set by a February proclamation. The executive order, issued under the food control law, was made public today.
War Department reports the Browning machine gun successfully tested for synchronization with aircraft propellers. Mounted on a combat plane, it fired through rotating blades by a timed mechanical setup, registering hits on a moving disk from 400 to 2000 rpm with perfect function.
Washington advocates dairy use to curb meat demand during wartime. Miss Martha Van Renselaer of the Food Administration urges daily milk for children and milk and cheese for adults as meat substitutes. She warns reduced milk use harms dairy farmers and risks meat shortages for soldiers.
Between July 1, 1917 and May 1, 1918 exports of wheat and wheat products reached 110000000 bushels. If the 1917 crop had been used domestically to the fullest, exports would be under 80000000 bushels. The difference illustrates the amount saved for allies by substituting other foods for wheat.
New York June 20 Joseph F Rutherford and seven other defendants were found guilty of conspiring to violate the espionage law by a federal court jury. The judge said the verdict was thoroughly right and scheduled sentencing for eight men, with a maximum penalty of 40 years per defendant. The group named includes Van Amburgh Martin Robinson Fisher Woodworth McMillan and Giovanna De Cecca.
In London Dispatch the poem urges readers to buy War Savings stamps. The veteran bird suggests listening more and speaking less as the drive to support the war effort intensifies. The message promotes the ongoing campaign.
Washington reports from Rome confirm the Austrian drive in Italy repulsed while General March says American troop movements to France exceed 900000. He notes the U S is five months ahead of schedule as 200000 men have been shipped in two weeks and total May movements run under 240000.
The Hancock Minnesota Red Cross plans to mail the home paper to every man in the service. Relatives are asked to report any change of address to ensure regular delivery.
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