Use of sugar by manufacturers is curtailed
Sugar use by manufacturers, except essential foods, is rationed by the U S Food Administration to ensure home canners and essential preserves are served. Effective May 15, confectionery and soft drink makers face an 80 percent limit of last year’s needs, while nonedible product makers will lose sugar entirely. Included items: candy, soda, chocolate, flavorings, fruit syrups, and beverage syrups.
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United States Food Administration
Notice on sugar rationing and food production measures
Announcement lists sugar allotment rules for manufacturers and food producers effective after April 1 1918. It notes that those expanding capacity will be cut off, while essential goods like preserves jam tobacco and glycerin receive favorable access. Red Cross drive set for May 20 27.
Foley Kidne Pills Endorsement Ad
M. W. Taylor of Calvert Alabama writes a testimonial praising Foley Kidne Pills as the best remedy he ever used. The ad claims the product restores kidney and bladder function and relieves backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles. The Owl Pharmacy distributes the remedy.
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M. W. Taylor
Calvert, Ala
Foley’s
Owl Pharmacy
Advt
Railroads to Spend Nearly a Billion This Year
Government operated railroads plan $937.96 million in total capital expenditures in 1918 to fund additions and betterments, equipment orders, and track extensions. McAdoo emphasizes upgrading neglected facilities while limiting line extensions during the war emergency. Part funding comes from a $500 million Railroad Administration revolving fund with remaining costs borne by individual roads.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Railroad
Potato bug killer clears pests while sparing vines
Carmichael Drug and Book Company advertises a pest killer that targets potato bugs but protects vines. The notice offers highest cash prices paid for sacks brass and copper and names J. W. McDaniel with a date 5-3-4te.
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Carmichael Drug & Book Company
J. W. McDaniel
Death of infant Hodges in Floyville
Mr and Mrs J J Hodges of Floyville mourn the death of their eleven months old child that occurred Sunday night. The funeral and interment were held at Sandy Creek Monday afternoon.
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J. J. Hodges
Flovilla
Sandy Creek
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promises Sleep Improvement
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Gray of 270 Sixth St Detroit Michigan claiming better sleep and relief from backache rheumatic pains and kidney bladder troubles. The Owl Pharmacy promotes the product.
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Foley
Chas. Gray
Sixth St
Detroit
Mich
The
Owl Pharmacy Adv
Fifty Percent Increase in Georgia Oil Imports in 1918 First Quarter
Georgia imported 4,939,050 gallons of kerosene and 12,428,806 gallons of gasoline in January through March 1918, a 50 percent rise from 1917. Revenue to the state oil department totaled $71,305.52, reflecting higher road construction, prosperity, and more automobile use.
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Georgia
Marvin P. Roane
State Treasury
Oil Department
Roane
Ford Roadster for Sale by Paul Nolen & Co
Classic Ford roadster offered by Paul Nolen & Co in listed ad. Vehicle described as in good shape with a low asking price. Likely targeted at local buyers seeking a bargain on a vintage car.
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Ford
Paul Nolen & Co
LAXA BROMO QUININE Promoted Over Regular Remedies
The ad asserts LAXA BROMO QUININE provides effective relief due to its systemic and laxative action. It claims superiority over ordinary remedies and urges seeking the signature of K. W. Ake at GROVE for purchase or approval.
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K. W
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Ry One
Esides
Paige
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
V. A. Kimbell & Company Agents
Jackson Milling & Feed Co
Red Cross Drive
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