Conservation Week Emphasizes Food Aid to Europe
The Food Administration designates December 17 as Conservation Week to urge Americans to save and share food with allies and occupied nations. The drive aims to boost exports from 17 to 20 million tons by July 1, 1919, using domestic surplus and stored reserves. A Hoover message will urge churches and clubs to promote thrift and daily saving to avert famine abroad.
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Food Administration
Europe
Foot Administration
United States
Belgium
France
Mediterranean
Thdin
Australia
Aasentia
Star Valley Presses County Division Debate
Star Valley residents debate forming a new county splitting Star Valley from Cokeville and Jackson Hole. The proposal would require changes to school laws and risk losing state aid, with strong taxpayer concern over fiscal and governance impact. Community voices warn division could redraw lines and tax burdens, while supporters argue regional identity justifies reorganization.
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Cokeville
Tak Hye
Jackson Hole
Shar Valley
Dacksan
Star Valley
Jaghwall
Food exports and Europe famine in postwar policy debate
A commentary urges the United States to boost food shipments to Europe to prevent famine and preserve democracy. It argues exports must reach about 20 million tons, cites 11.82 million tons last year, and warns of shortages in beef, fats, dairy, and sugar while stressing rationing and economical consumption.
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Europe
Funig
Australia
United States
Cohil
North America
West Ladies
Russia
Dazed by Atrocities Hoarsely Described in London Dispatch
Fortier American minister for Belgium Bend Whittock reflects on Louvain horror and the public’s restrained reaction. He notes that in moments of danger people act simply and naturally, not theatrically, arguing wrong to expect heroic displays amid tragedy.
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Bend Whittock
Fortier
Belgium
Louvain
London Pally Telegraph
Hiarefontes
Brand Whitlock
Barry
Paris
Duc de Guise
Henry
France
Pitt
Loula XVI
Indre Jeffreyn
Bonbdit
Granada
Henry VII
Catherine Howard
Hampton Court
London Dispatch
Glove Marriage Ties Dutch Atlantic Across 6000 Miles
A Boer in Pretoria married a Dutch Netherlands bride by proxy using a best man in Amsterdam and a glove ritual. The ceremony, registered in Amsterdam and Pretoria, follows a Dutch custom now obsolete under British rule. The text quotes Oliver Herford’s humorous belt and cup drinking method as a contrast.
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Pretoria
Amsterdam
Holland
Netherlands
Transvaal
Harvest Moon and Its Role in Autumn Farming
The text explains September 1 marking an astronomical event the Hare Next Moon, the full moon near the autumnal equinox. It rises at nearly the same time for several nights, guiding farmers to harvest crops and prepare for winter.
Local Red Cross Supply House Reported Stock Amid Shortages
A Red Cross supply house in Tennessee reports current stock levels including thousands of bed linens towels and blankets. The article notes distribution through Henry County and mentions shortages impacting local relief efforts.
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Franen
Etocka
Fragmented OCR Note on Anites and Towers
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions a tower and Kaprusity Joa with unclear names and actions. The readable text reflects garbled phrases about writing for a tow and wind, lacking coherent facts or context. No identifiable event, date, or organization can be confirmed from the readable portion.
St Joan's Jackson announces church schedule and rector
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 00 on Sundays with Sunday School at 10 00 every week. Bay M B Nanit is rector. Morning services and weekly classes detailed in parish notice.
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St. Joan's
Tackson
Stomach Trouble Relief Claimed By Jefferson City Resident
Min L. A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports quick relief from stomach trouble using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says symptoms eased from the first tablet and noticeable improvement occurred within a week, also noting reduced nervousness and fatigue.
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Chamberlain
Min L. A. Drinkard
Jefferson City
Moaddy
Hoveee Mtg
Silay
Litehfeld
Glithers Complains Through Neighbors About Telephone Service
A quoted letter explains Glithers cannot directly complain to the company. He visits a neighbor to contact the Birmingham Age-Herald for action, hinting at troublesome telephone service and neighborly involvement.
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Glithers
Birmingham Age-Herald
Editorial Weakness in Editors and Road Demands
A Ohio State Journal editorial mocks editors who, after buying a car, begin publishing aggressively for better roads. The piece argues editorial bias shows human weaknesses and calls for reform in coverage of farmers' road needs.
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Ohio State Journal
Public Notice of Forest Homestead Final Proof Hearing
Department of the Interior announces that Jessip A Hathaway of Bondurant Wyoming will appear for Final Three-Year Proof to establish a forest homestead claim on lands in Seaction 39 Township 57 North Range 113 West and SENW SWiNE Lot 2 Section 2 Township 36 North Range 114 West. Hearing set before United States Commissioner at Daniel Wyoming on December 1 1918. Witnesses listed: D B Hicks LW Sargent J B Judd P Noble Alex Nisbet.
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Department of the Interior
U. S, Land Office
Evanston
Wyoming
Jessip A. Hathaway
Bondurant
Seation
Richartson
United States
Daniel
D. BR. Hicks
Aoa
LW. Sargent
Daniel, Woming
J. B. Judd
P. Noble
Big Piney
Alex Nisbet
Register
McKinstry Seeks Final Proof On Forest Homestead Claim
Harold G. McKinstry of Moran Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a Forest Homestead claim for SELNS ESWI and Lot 4 Section 7 Township 46 North Range 143 West Sixth P M before United States Commissioner Other Williams at Jackson Wyoming on December 14 1918. Witnesses include Joseph J. Markham Harald C McKinstry of Moran and George E McCluer and Walter German of Elk Wyoming.
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Department of the Interior
Evanston
Wyoming
Harold G. McKinstry
Moran
Forest
Selns
Eswi
Rasige
Williams
United States
Jackson
Joseph J. Markham
Harald C. McKinstry
George E. McCluer
Walter
Notice of Forest Homestead Claims in Wyoming
The Department of the Interior announces Paul A. Impcon of Jackson Wyoming filed Forest Homestead No 02850 for Tract A and additions on July 10 1918 with Serial No 06782 and Tract B for land parcels in Evanston Wyoming. The notices list tract sizes 139.03 and 10.70 acres with locations described and witnesses Kerward Jubase Walter O wan Frank Tanner and Douley Taeaon all of Jackson Wyoming along with Nisbet Reguler as official.
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Department of the Interior
U. G. Land
Evanston
Wyoming
Paul A. Impcon
Jackson
Corner No
College No
Cormer No. 5
Teast
Giveypear
Othe K. Williams
Comushedonar
Incheon
Kerward Jubase
Walter 0Wan
Walter 0Wan, Prank Tanner and Douley § Taeaon
Jackana
Alea Nisbet
Reguler
Local Classifieds and Advertisements Abridge Readable Fragments
Mixed lines show medical testimonial for Chamberlain's Tablets and several farm notices. Items mention light red cow with branding, cows and cattle for sale, urged livestock listings, saddlery and riding gear, and farm equipment offers. Names include J. M. Robertson and Harvie, with Jackson and Bedling noted.
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Hele
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Mepaveriinar
Uwe von He Wennte
Theodore Diers
Wye Coming
Star Valley Agitates County Division
America
Germany
Abe
James
Oliver Herford
Eleanor
Oliver
Popular Science Monthly
Krouehy
Episcopal Church
Nor
Orien
A. My
Bay, M. B
Nanit
Toley'e
Watile
J. M. Robertson
Jialeson
Hagen
Post
Jamen
Plymouth Rock
Atack
A.rb
Topher
Jackson Drug Co
Bing
T. B. Estes
Mer
the Elk Cigar Store
J. R. Jones
Robert R Rose
Otho E. Williams
United States Commission
Jackson, Wyoming
H. C. McKinerry
P. W. Spaulding
Attorney AT Law
Bvanemoe
Wrémuve
Harry Wagher
Pissuranue
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