Big War Emergency Food Survey Starts Across Nation
Washington announces the War Emergency Food Survey the broad government stocktaking effort to measure United States food on hand and in transit as of December 31 1917. It covers more than 86 items across ten groups with reports required from dealers manufacturers and large holders under penalties for noncompliance.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Bureau of Markets
Secretary of Agriculture
Department
B. S. Department of Agriculture
D. C
Act of Congress
Bureau seeks voluntary compliance from trades on market reforms
The Bureau of Markets relies on cooperation from affected trades and industries, hoping for few cases requiring enforcement through prosecution.
Ten Recruits Enlist At Camp Sevier Office
Ten recruits joined Uncle Sam at the camp recruiting office in Greenville on Saturday. Their notes include Q M C N A assignments and depot units across 114th and 119th Field Artillery, 115th Field Artillery, and infantry entries with names such as Wesley McKeithan William Owens Claude Allen Lynn Bynum William Hite James McMahan and others.
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Camp Sevier
Greenville
Dee
Uncle Sam
Wesley M. McKeithan
William H. Owens
Depot Chit
Q. M
Dark N. Bass
114Th Field Artillery
Warren J. Welborn
Claude A. Allen
414Th Field Artillery
Henry B. Head
Q. M. CN
Lynn S. Bynum
119Th Infantry
William R. Hite
Raleigh Man Promoted at Camp Sevier Headqu arters
Herbert A. Mooneyham of Raleigh North Carolina has been promoted to sergeant major and assigned to the headquarters company of the 60th Brigade at Camp Sevier Greenville South Carolina for duty. He takes over from Alfred A. Gosney who was recently commissioned as a second lieutenant.
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Camp Sevier
Greenville
S. C
Herbert A. Mooneyham
Raleigh
N. C
60Th Brigade
Alfred A. Gosney
Better Feet For American Men In War And Peace
A government study finds American men's feet poorly suited for both war and peace. War surgeons note civilians arrive with atrophied muscles and deformed shapely lines due to ill fitting shoes. Foot health directly affects marching ability and stamina, with poorly fitted footwear blamed for reduced fighting efficiency.
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America
Foot Fitting Mission Aims to Improve Soldier Readiness
A wartime campaign led by Blair Hoskins Co. surveys foot health in the El Paso district with 50359 men inspected and 550000 fitted, highlighting shoe sizes and misfits. It urges better footwear, noting many recruits fail due to foot deformities and urging public cooperation.
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Council of National Defense
Fort Myer
el Paso
William W. Reno
M. C
U.S. Army
Arthur S. Jones
M. CO
G. N.S. Army
Blair-Hoskins CC
House of Good Shoes
City Transfer Co Offers Competent Hauling and Auto Service
The City Transfer Co. employs competent men and guarantees patrons the best service. Nothing is too large to move. They offer an auto service and cars for hire anywhere at all hours. J. A. Dalton, Manager. Pay phone 25 Night phone 3441.
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City Transfer Co
J. A. Dalton
Ford
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Augusta
Westminster
Danville
Dany Ile
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Ih Ahonen
High Seas
Kodak
Matton Drug CO
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