England uses third highest meat consumption worldwide
London reports England ranks third in meat consumption per person behind Australia and the United States. The typical annual average is 126 pounds including all ages, with 60 percent home grown and 40 percent imported. Government control directs imported meat, with surplus stock released only after military needs are met.
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London
England
Australia
United States
Australian
New Zealand
Trench and Camp Debuts as Army Camp Weekly
Washington reports the first issue of Trench and Camp, a weekly paper printed for every army camp. The Y M C A national war council originated the idea to unite fighting men with camp news and interests. Roosevelt and Baker and Daniels contributed articles for the debut, with cartoons and sports writing from known contributors.
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Washington
Trench and Camp
United States
National War Council of
The
Roosevelt
Circulation Managers Convene to Discuss War Mail Rates
The International Circulation Managers association opens a three day meeting in Atlanta with a focus on war related mail rate changes and newspaper circulation impacts. John M. Schmidt of Indianapolis serves as president guiding sessions.
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Atlanta
International Circulation Managers’ Association
John M. Schmidt
Indianapolis
Neglect of Piles Aggravates Conditions Warning
The notice warns that ignoring pile treatment worsens the condition and urges relief methods. It cites medical guidance and urges prompt action to avoid complications.
Cotton Buyer Predicts 30 Cent Cotton
An experienced southern cotton buyer predicts cotton will reach 30 cents per pound this season after visits to Tennessee Alabama and Georgia. He notes farmers will hold for the price despite uneven crop quality and a boll weevil outbreak in Alabama. He cites market reports as the key driver and observes limited sales in a small town.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
New York
Railroads Face Heavy Load Delivering Daily Soldier Provisions
Washington reports about 2,500 carloads of food and necessities are moved daily to cantonments housing the new national army and national guard. The Railroads' War board notes the task spans sixteen large cities and fifty six smaller towns, serving over a million soldiers who require five pounds of food per day plus clothing and fuel.
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Washington
National Army
National Guard
Railroads’ War Board
FIGHT OVER LOADED DICE LEADS TO TRIPLE KILLING
In Newport News Virginia three men were killed in a crap game in the woods after a dispute over loaded dice. The victims were Ozzie Tyree William Davis and William Burgess all residents of Newport News. A Dallas Texas man C W Alexander was sought by police and a posse after the shootings.
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Newport News
C. W. Alexander
Dallas
Tex
Ozzie Tyree
William Davis
William Burgess
Browns win from Cards in opener as second game ties
In St Louis on October 8 the St Louis Americans beat the St Louis Nationals 2 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader. The second game ended in a nine inning tie. The Americans lead the series two games to one while the Nationals have three in the set.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Americans
St. Louis Nationals
Nationals
Alabama State Fair Opens in Birmingham
The Alabama state fair opened in Birmingham on October 8 with favorable prospects for a record exposition. Agricultural, livestock, mining, and manufacturing displays are well filled. The week highlights include efforts to promote increased agricultural production and food conservation along with many new free attractions for visitors.
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Birmingham
Ala
Women Face Ailments Linked To Kidney Trouble
Advertisement notes that many women of all ages suffer backache swollen ankles sore muscles and rheumatic pains caused by kidney strain. Promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Mann Drug Co as effective remedy for kidney trouble.
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Foley
Mann Drug Co
King of Malaria Chill Tonic Promises Quick Relief
A vintage medicine ad touts Foley's King of Malaria Chill Tonic for chills fevers and sweats. It claims to mix quinine without the bitter taste with purifying tonic fron to curb malaria symptoms and boost appetite strength and energy.
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Mann Drug Co
Notice to creditors of Mason A Kellam estate
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Mason A Kellam deceased late of Guilford County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at his home Greensboro NC Route No 7 on or before September 28 1918 or this notice will be pleaded and bar recovery All persons indebted to said estate will please make payment.
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Mason A. Kellam
Guilford County
North Carolina
Greensboro
N. C
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