New 50-50 Wheat Program Pledges in War Food Drive
The United States Food Administration introduces a 50-50 wheat program requiring consumers to substitute one pound of nonwheat product for every pound of wheat flour. Stores display pledged pledges as grocers explain that substitutes like cornmeal, rice, oats, buckwheat and more must be used with wheat flour. Exceptions exist for graham or pure wheat flour, and mixed flours with specified wheat content, with infant and invalid foods allowed.
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United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Graham
America
Ood
Useless Wheat and Food Relief Under War Strain
The Food Administration notes increased meat supplies from hog shipments and urges one meatless day weekly. It explains shifts in meat and bread use to balance international demands and warns of possible future changes due to crop conditions and transport issues. The public is urged to stay informed as food sacrifices remain part of the war effort.
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Eurther
America
de Vaulted
Pood Administration
Hlame
Henry IV of Germany Humiliated Before Pope at Canossa
A historic portrait recalls Henry IV of Germany facing excommunication and a harsh three day gate ordeal at the papal castle. The thwarted monarch crossed the Alps, surrendered regal attire, and stood in freezing weather as Gregory VII dictated terms for a fragile truce and renewed conflict.
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Henry IV
Germany
Gregory VII
Henry
Gregory
Masenston
Canossa
Apennines
Alps
KK P letter leads to mistaken ring gift tale
A young aviator writes his mother he must be KK P, prompting her to buy a ring as a token of pride. The twist comes when the flyer, actually a kitchen police member at the aviation grounds, informs her of the misunderstanding and explains the secret meaning. The anecdote spreads among visitors at the field.
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KK. P
Knights of Pythias
Authorship of the British National Anthem
The article notes the enduring debate over who wrote the British National Anthem. It suggests Henry Carey, who died in 1748, is the common attribution. It claims Carey sang the tune at a Cornhill dinner and later offered the manuscript to a publisher, with public first performance in 1745, two years after Carey’s wreath.
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Henry Carey
Carey
Cornhill
Ahorthy
Oil From Melon Seeds Invention From Rocky Ford
A Rocky Ford melon grower named Burrill discovered that seeds from melons yield rich oil. Government chemists in Washington confirmed tests show a uniform olive-like oil that requires no gelling. The finding suggests melon, squash and pumpkin seeds could become a significant oil source, possibly extending to citrus as well.
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Rocky Ford
Burrill
Chicago ‘Tribune
Washington
Oldest College Sorority Named Alpha Delta Pi
The oldest women's college sorority is Alpha Delta Pi, once tied to Wesleyan University. The record notes its historic status as a pioneering chapter in collegiate Greek life.
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Women’s College
Bluffing Suit Reveals Miss Cherborough Engagement Surprise
In a fashionable city, Miss Cherborough faces a breach of promise suit from John Fleetwood after alleged letters and a bluffing strategy unravel. Fleetwood claims damages and threatens publication of letters, while Cherborough pursues settlement or denial as the case unfolds.
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Miss Cherborough
John Fleetwood
Mr. Fleetwood
Sult
Mita
Fleetwood
Mr. Meetwood
Pleetwood
Notice of Sale in Indiana County Partition Case
In the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County sitting in Equity No 8 June Term 1015 a sale by public vendue of outcry will be held on the premises by virtue of an order dated March 33 1018. The notice announces sale under court direction.
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Court of Common Plead
Indiana County
Auction of Rayne township land in Indiana county
On April 24 1918 at 10 am a tract of land in Rayne township Indiana county will be offered for sale. The description cites multiple neighboring landholders and measurements from a 1915 survey by Thos Pealen totaling about 173680 acres. Terms: 300 dollars upon bid acceptance and balance cash on confirmation. sale may be adjourned for insufficient bids. Also an auditors notice announces distribution of funds in the Cesara Vinchul estate.
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Rayne
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Sal
S&c
Lewis
G. Lewis
Wm. H. Lydick
Tydick
W. C. Dives
John Rankin
C. Lewis
Orphans' Court of
Indiana County
Museblo Campara
Cesara Vinchul
Young Township
Tia
Savings and Trust Co
Tomb
Mare
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Tricotine
Gabardine
Dan
HIVB
Coats
Wilmer Stewart
Indiana, PA
Vanny Ni, Wilson
Walter N. Wilson
Ida M. Youngblood
Pailomena GB. Youngblood
Youngblood
Robert J. Youngblood
Della
Joanna Youngblood
Horace
Plainbus
Joan K. Galbreatis
Thos. Pealen
Wilmer H. Wood, Muster, Gho
W.ircom Seerees
James W. Mack
C. N. Melelvey
West Wheatfield Township
Sylora B, McKelvey
James W, Mack
Arwayl, Pa
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