Hoover Urges Continued Wheat Saving and National Reserve
Herbert Hoover warns Americans to store grain for bad years beyond harvest. He stresses continued restrictions on wheat use, with substitutes required and exports needed to feed Europe and the Allies. Hoover notes a projected 66 million bushels available, with 80 million to be exported, leaving about 26 million for domestic use for the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
F. B. Mumford
Federal
Hoover
Food Administration
Europe
The
Washington
Egypt
President Wilson War Savings Proclamation Urges Mass Thrift
President Wilson calls for a national thrift movement during wartime, urging all citizens to boost production, conserve resources, and invest in Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. He emphasizes that victory hinges on economic and industrial adjustment, with a pledge to save by June twenty eighth through government securities and local war savings societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
United States
GREAT
Volunteer Army
Missouri War Savings Day Proclamation by Governor Gardner
Governor Frederick D. Gardner proclaims Friday June 28 as National War Savings Day in Missouri. He urges citizens to suspend business and attend meetings to boost War Savings Stamps, noting Missouri aims to lead in war support and subscriptions to reach the maximum mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Treasury
Missouri
Union
Frederick D. Gardner
State of
France
Belgium
Italy
City of
Jefferson
A. D
John L. Sullivan
War Savings Day Proclaimed for June 28 1918 Missouri
Missouri officials urge all residents to pledge War Savings Stamps between June 28 and December 31 1918 to meet a state quota of 71000000 dollars with about 21000000 already subscribed. Campaigns mark June 8 and June 28 as pivotal pledge days with county committees directing schoolhouses town halls and theaters to host events and solicit pledges from every man woman and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Frederick D. Gardner
Missouri
Festus J. Wuie
War Savings Committee of
Wade
Nebraska
Union
Grinance
Alrive
Army
Firms Penalized for Violating Food Rules
Several firms across the United States were penalized for food administration violations. Licenses were revoked or suspended in some cases while some firms offered charitable contributions to the YMCA Red Cross in lieu of suspension. Violations included selling flour without substitutes, refusing substitutes, operating without a license, carrying excess sugar, and profiteering. W. C. Riles and son Lester traveled to Memphis then Nashville to pursue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Food Administration
Red Cross
W. C. Riles
Lester
Memphis
Nashville
Tenn
Hayt Herald Urges Soldier Boy Card Delivery
A hometown plea urges sending the Hayt Herald to a soldier boy, arguing it will bring more comfort than a letter and keep him connected to home during service. The note underscores the newspaper as a morale booster and a link to daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayt
Weather and life in Terry Netherlands area
The warm spell persists with temperatures near one hundred. Randolph Golightly visits Maurice Johnson. several locals, including the Sparks and Lane families, provide an update on illnesses and deaths. F M Johnson and Jim Lane residents report illness while alfalfa and corn crops are noted. Janice Burgess of Caruthersville visits Terry and expresses fondness for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Golighty
Netherlands
Maurice Johnson
Sparks
Varney Farm
Jim Lane
Gale McHarry
Walter
Hheir Farm
John Hagermann
Henry Clark
Wolf Bayou
F. M. Johnson
Winslow
Jim McCulley
Janice Burgess
Caruthersville
Terry
Farmer
Bryan to Speak at Cape Girardeau Chau tauqua
William Jennings Bryan, famed orator and former Secretary of State, will deliver a speech at the Cape Girardeau Chau tauqua around July 19. The article notes his Democratic nominations and cabinet service, and mentions Caruthersville launching a new paper continuing The Anchor with a religious public service motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Cape Girardeau Chautauqua
Bryan
Democratic Party
Cicero
Caruthersville
New Madrid
J. W. D. Mayes
Devine
Caruthersville Democrat
Hey Thrift Stampe
War era divorce law shields soldiers wives until end of conflict
Under a 37th General Assembly order, service members receive protection for divorces while in the army and for nlxz months after discharge. A Camp Dodge soldier faced a divorce petition during term courts, but the attorney invoked the law and the court upheld it, barring divorces until after the war. Meanwhile Lacy Mullens repairs his store's interior with a new floor and plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
37Th General Assembly
Camp Dodge
Hey Thrift Stampe
Hey Thrift Stampee
Lacy Mullens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bays Hoover
Wilson
National War Savings
Isbouri
Herolam
Our
Oysa
Daily News
Papera
Newton D. Baker
France & Mouth
Uncle Sam
Miasouri Fa
Hay Thrift
Sian
Wardell
R. H. Pate Wardell
Bluejackets
Navy
Navy Department
U. S
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
J. H. Elder
Caruthersville, MO
Thrift Stampe
Thrift Stampse
Huy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!