Mexican corn relief drive aided by government commission
The Mexican food commission distributed nearly a quarter of a million bushels of corn valued over 1 million pesos in eight months ending last March to avert famine and stabilize prices. It secured U S export permits, opened 40 City of Mexico stores at below market prices, and coordinated through mining firms and chambers of commerce to reach workers and regions hardest hit.
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Associated Press
Mexican Food Commission
Mexico
United States
Kansas City
Othr
Republic
Harse
Chambers of Commerce
Commission
City of
Floro
State of Mexico
Aguas Calientes
Austria's Grain Supply Exhausted Says Copenhagen Dispatch
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports Austria's grain supply is completely exhausted. What food remains comes from Germany’s allotment of Ukrainian supply, according to the dispatch.
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Austria
London
Germany
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Paris Sends Poor Children to Places of Safety
Paris reports large efforts to send poor city children to country districts for safety from bombardment. Children travel at public expense with outfits of shoes stockings and underwear, while costs average about $7.50 a month to keep a child in the French countryside.
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Paris
Grps
Ashboro Trains Delayed After Box Car Derailment
A box car derailed near the Main street crossing halting Ashboro trains this morning. The mishap occurred at a switch and crews worked to rerail the car, causing a temporary transit delay.
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Ashboro
Argentine Firms Expand Trade With South Africa
Buenos Aires reports a rapid rise in commerce with South Africa since a direct Japanese run linked Buenos Aires to Cape Town. Exports include steel rails, shoes, canned meats, leather, and coal, while imports from South Africa cover hessians, ostrich feathers, tea, wines, and gin. The rail coal tests prove satisfactory and bolster future trade, with Argentine shoe and leather industries growing and sending representatives to South Africa.
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Buenos Aires
Africa
Yokohama
Cape Town
Aires
South Africa
South African Union
Argentina
Family War Savings Pledges Readied in June Drive
In Winston Salem on June 20 officials urge heads of households to accurately report each family member’s War Savings stamps. The father will pledge for all dependents during June 23 to 28 and must know each member’s current holdings and intended purchases by December 31.
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Winston,Salem
Ife
Pass Bill to Keep Ships Under the American Flag
Washington reports a bill approved by the House to bar selling or mortgaging vessels of American registry to foreigners without the Shipping Board's consent. Chairman Alexander says the move counters foreign interests seeking postwar tonnage. The measure aims to keep every ton of U S shipping for postwar trade amid submarine sinkings. The House plans another shipping bill granting the President power to set charter and freight rates and to requisition vessels.
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Washington
Ilegal
Shipping Board
Senate
Alexander
House Merchant Marine Committee
Loase
Charlotte Man Gains 10 Pounds From Dreco Cure
C. S. Pritchett of North Graham street credits Dreco with ending long indigestion and kidney discomforts. He says he slept better, avoided nightly trips to the bathroom, and gained 10 pounds after using the herbal remedy. Dreco is sold widely and recommended by Ring Drug Co.
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Taga
Pritchett
Graham Street
Charlotte
Dreco
Creco
First Baptist Church of
High Point
Ring Drug Co
Man Recommends Foley Kidney Pills in Letter
Calvert Alabama resident M. W. Taylor writes to endorsing Foley Kidney Pills. He states the pills restore kidney and bladder function and relieve backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles, citing personal relief after trying other remedies. Mann Drug Co.
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M. W. Taylor
Calvert, Ala
Foley
Mann Drug Co
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G. S. Pritchett
CREX
Peeples House Furnishing Company
The
Tar Heel Chapter
United Daughters of Confederacy
Lillian E. Hall
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