02 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1918
Page
1
Americans are urged to enjoy candy while conserving sugar during wartime. The Food Administration endorses four candy groups with minimum sugar: chocolate centers, hard candies, marshmallows and gum drops. Eating such confections supports sugar savings and helps confectioners and workers stay employed while aiding the war effort.
The text notes continued discussion on the Third Liberty Loan from page one, mentioning fines and pending new legislation before plans can be completed. It implies the loan will exceed 3.68 billion dollars, referencing unissued authorized bonds and certificates of indebtedness as part of the funding.
The article notes a 4 1 2 percent loan rate with size tied to pending war finance and railroad bill appropriations. Officials expect only one more loan before June 30, with McAdoo aiming a broad campaign to spur public support on opening day and into the second year of the war.
A case in Pittsburgh involved a severe beating of a wife seeker after a telephone ad. Investigations showed the man who answered the ad paid the call and that the woman had misrepresented herself. Damages are sought from the agency that published the notice.
Financial status section lists names H Peterman W B Ans J Ky etc with medical clinics at Indiana Hospital and Medical clinic. It mentions surgical clinics by A H Stewart and B KF Coe and notes December 10 eye ear nose and throat pediatrics clinic by W F Weitzel and F W St Clair. The annual meeting to elect officers will be held January 1919 with addresses by retiring and incoming Presidents and bulletins noting the impending return of the Russian.
Classified style notices offer store shelving furniture and fixtures for sale plus a 10 room house with garage for two autos at 1048 Church Street. A fragmented war dispatch discusses peace delegates from Brest-Litovsk and possible Bolshevik recognition, with naval Baltic updates and German troop movements noted.
Fragmentary OCR text references the National Medieval Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin with unclear context and details. No clear event date or outcome is discernible from the garbled content.
London dispatches report skepticism from Scandinavian diplomats about German fleet capturing the Russian Meet. Tokyo version suggests Japan may be urged to act in Asiatic Russia, while The Chronicle favors intervention by Japan.
Fragmented text discusses federal price control for materials and war industries. Mentions American Iron and Steel Institute committee and comparisons of pricing by manufacturers. Includes judge Gary and references to examining price differentials to guide future pricing. Additional garbled lines mention political campaigns and tributes.
Public notice announces Dr Barnes specialist offers free examinations weekly at Moore Hotel Indianapolis. Claims to treat chronic diseases in men women and children including rheumatism, kidneys, stomach, nerve troubles, and various afflictions without surgery. Encourages all sufferers to consult for exam and guidance on curability and life prolonging advice.
Washington reports contrasting views on agricultural losses and culling. Hoover tells the House Agriculture Committee the United States resists drastic cattle and horse slaughter despite high prices and feed costs, aiming to reduce animal losses gradually. Europe faces widespread empty markets and bold actions, while the U S seeks restraint.
A veteran columnist argues women can serve as effectively as men in the armed forces. The piece emphasizes capability, discipline, and readiness, urging equal opportunities while noting practical considerations for integration.
Belief centers on Mrs Mary A Davis a 62 year old widow from Denyes a veteraness of the War She served as a climber of the sixty eighth Ohio Infantry until revealed as a man after she collapsed on the battlefield during Sherman's march to the sea She participated in numerous engagements with Southern forces and her disguise was uncovered in combat.
Notes From page one urge the class to take great responsibility and set a positive example for others. It warns that seniors will become donors and emphasizes a slogan about striving with dedication and pursuing excellence.
Potato growers in Washington report a major loss on last year’s crop and urge factories to convert potatoes into flour. Large stock remains unsold due to increased government prompted acreage and storage delays.
Vancouver report shows British Columbia fur catch for the season closed at about 2 million dollars. Province game warden Bryan Williams notes 947 licensed trappers reported 300 thousand dollars in returns plus 100 thousand in otter within coyotes. Unlicensed native trappers outnumber whites six to one. licensed professionals earn around 2000 dollars in six months.
A garbled account questions coffee availability and access, lamenting reduced supply and the difficulty of drinking it. The text hints at a disruption affecting a venue or area named in distorted terms and discusses the impact on consumers.
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