War Department notes on education trusts and war economy
A War Cred it board explains advance payments to contractors with securing acts and rapid disbursement. The education and special training committee seeks to mobilize colleges for Army needs. Reports show large corn supplies in the southeast and extensive hospital standards at Camp Meade. Other items include new army enlistment numbering, women's inspector roles, fingerprint records, aerial mail plans, and tax return deadlines.
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War Credits Board
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Victory bread and pies spark wheatless-day rules
The report notes that even small alcohol recoveries and transport costs raise government expenses. It defines victory bread with up to 80 percent wheat flour and 20 percent corn or other cereals, and allows victory pies and doughnuts with at least one third nonwheat flour to be sold on wheatless days if recipes stay consistent.
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Food Administration
State issues 315 474 hunter licenses in 1917
Pennsylvania issued 315 474 hunter licenses in 1917, the total up from 305 424 in the law's first year, 1913. Dr. Joseph Kalbfus, secretary of the State Game Commission, notes war conditions reduced hunting but non-resident licenses reached 588 with Pike county leading and Dauphin county at 9 500.
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