Americans Asked to Limit Use of Sugar
American households face a strict sugar ration of two pounds per month and half a pound per week as the Food Administration seeks to preserve supplies for the Army Navy Allies and civilians abroad. Supplies are tight due to reduced beet and cane crops and shipping shortages, with new crop arrivals only gradually easing the crisis. Families are urged to conserve fruit through the winter and rely on sugar only sparingly until the situation improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Pood Administration
Food Administration
Talon
United States
Inim
Louisiana
Porto Rico
Water Brooks and the Dragon Fly on a Lily Pad
The narrator recalls a pool where a dragonfly rests on a lily pad as a symbol of enduring beauty amid fleeting life. He reflects on the cycle of change and the constancy of nature, finding comfort in watched creatures and the quiet permanence of the pool. The passage mentions Robert M. Gay and the Atlantic Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousen
Cian
Brooks
Robert M. Gay
Atlantic Monthly
Origin of Turks Traced to Noah's Grandson in Osman Records
Osman historians claim the first Turk descended from Noah through Japhet. Eight aboard the ark, nine later born during the flood, Turk as the eldest son of Japhet. Generations tie Turkes to Mogul and Mongol lines, sparking early family quarrels that shaped early ethnology before Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Mount Arran
Japhet
Turk
Alladjo Khan
Tartar Khan
Mogub Khan
Tartar
M Melwan
Hich
Tangled OCR Fragment on Perfume and Pot Process
Fragmentary report describes a potent perfume named Arabe around Aven love power and a preparation involving a wand and a pot. It claims the perfume can impregnate participants, rendering scents open even after discovery, with references to pods and wand actions in unclear sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Reckless Candidate Mamie Colvin Urges Balanced View
In a stump speech New York prohibition candidate Mamie Colvin argues both genders face risks from liquor and recklessness. She recalls a divorced womanWarned by a friend about marrying a man who would lead to multiple partners, emphasizing caution in marriage decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Colvin
New York
How to Remove a Splinter With Steam
The article advises using a widemouthed container of hot water to expose a splinter from the hand. It recommends thrusting the injured part into the steam to draw the flesh and expose the splinter, then applying usual antiseptic solution and avoiding pricking with a pin or knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Mechanics Magazine
First War Stamp Bank Built in Oklahoma City
The first building in the United States dedicated to war savings stamps has been erected in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Local business firms donated all lumber and furniture for the bank and workers were paid in baby hands. The bank sits on a downtown street corner and will exclusively sell war savings stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First War Stamp Bank
United States
Oklahoma City
Okla
Sinc
Tandy
Atrecté
Artificial Landscape Targets For Training Enlisted Men
The text discusses city bred recruits lacking distance sense in nature and describes artificial tone dements used for practice. It notes many equipment pieces placed amid scenery to mark routes men are likely to encounter, with reference to France and Bertin as destinations in training scenarios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urs
France
Bertin
Pinger Marks Aide Removal From Varnished Furniture
Aboard the local workshop, Chet Crowe allies Puride to remove Owen markes from varnished furniture. The plan involves a joint effort at Well nommere to clear the lingering odor and restore the piece’s finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinger Marks
Aweet el
Onger Marke
Chet Crowe
Notich for Publigation Consolidated Land Notices
Notices in the U S Land Office at Evanston Wyoming list multiple desert land and homestead entries with dates 1911 to 1915, names of claimants Walter A Beott Willis McBride Frank Shawback and witnesses all in Jackson Grovant and Groveryt Wyoming with final proof dates set for October 12 1918 before United States Commissioner Otho B Williams and Alex Nisbet Register.
Public Land Notices for Kelly and Jackson Areas
Department of the Interior notices publish final three-year proof hearings for two Wyoming homestead entries. John W Nixon of Kelly seeks three-year proof for ENE 21 and NMW4 22 in Township 43 N Range 115 W, with witnesses John M. Young Thomas H. Baxter from Kelly and Gravant residents. G C Henjamen Maben of Jackson seeks October 1 1918 hearing for forest homestead entries for sections 12 in Township 39 N Range 116 W, with witnesses Ralf W. Cheney Harlam Tanner Nathan C. Dayla and Mary M. Imeson, all Jackson residents.
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John W Nixon
Kelly
Wyoming
Otho E. Williams
United States
Jankeon
John M. Young
Thomas H. Baxter
Thomas Murphy
Joseph Pfeifer
Gravant
Wyo
G.C. Henjamen Maben
Jackson
Wiseinea
Nwise
Wineise
Witnewes
Ralf W. Cheney
Harlam Tanner
Nathan C. Dayla
Mary M. Imeson
Jackson, Wyoming
Notice for Public Land Claim in Wyoming
Department of the Interior notice from Evanston Wyoming announces Robert Lundy of Wilson Wyoming filing final three year proof to establish a land claim for Lot 3 and 4 and the NW and SW portions of Section 2 Township 41 North Range 117 West. Proof to be presented before U.S. Commissioner Othel Williams in Jackson Wyoming on October 1 1918 with witnesses Michael R Yokel Peter T Linn Joseph A Nethercott and Warney Edmiston all of Wilson Wyoming.
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Gnemsbor
Robert ©. Lundy
Wilson
Wyoming
Lomestead
Lota
Beetion
Lina
Othol
Williame
United States
Jackson
Naimos Os
Michael RK
Yokel
Peter T. Linn
Joseph A. Nethercott
Warney Edmiston
Alex Nisbet
Hegistar
Notice of Final Proof in Evanston Wyoming 1918
Department of the Interior land office at Evanston Wyoming gives notice that James Wy Roerania of Jackson Wyoming who on June 21 1915 filed a homestead entry has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish the claim. Witnesses named are George W. Kelly James J Saunders Webster La Plant and Pearl V. Sommers all of Jackson Wyoming.
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Jaly
Jomept
Roerania
Jackson
Wyoming
Soo
Principal
Othe B. Williams
United States
George W. Kelly
Jabex J. Saunders
Webster LaPlant
Pearl V. Sommers
Children Health Exercises Teach Sit Stand and Breath Work
Instructions urge teaching children to sit erect, stand tall, and wait, with adults modeling the behavior. A three minute daily regime of vigorous breathing exercises is recommended to expand chest capacity, hold and release breath, and create a sense of well being, with the aim of fostering fondness for healthy living.
Public Notice of Land Claim in Wyoming
John Wy Woodward of Kelly Wyoming filed intent to prove up a five year land claim for the NEI of Section 94 Township 4 North Range 118 West Sixth Principal Meridian. He will appear before United States Commissioner Otho KE Williams at Jackson Wyoming on September 14 1918 with witnesses Joseph W Henrie Hannes Harthoorn Clem L Storell and William J Kelly all of Kelly Wyoming and Alex Nisbot.
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Rirky
John Wy Woodward
Kelly
Wyoming
Bection
Wort
Otho KE. Williams
United States
Jackson
Great Weapon in Laughter in Twain Posthumous Tale
Posthumous story attributed to Mark Twain titled Fie Mys terlouy Stranger shows Twain’s impatience with trivial humor. He argues laughter is the only weapon that can dismantle power, money, persuasion, and oppression, reducing them to rags and atoms.
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Marle Twain
Twain
Episcopal Church Service Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary notice shows a church listing with morning prayer and sermon times. Mentions Rev. Ot. H and Hector among names, unclear date or location. Indicates periodic sermons on Sundays and monthly Holy Communion.
People Speak Well of Chamberlains Tablets
G A Melride of Headford Ontario reports two years of selling Chamberlains tablets and good customer feedback. He tried them himself and says no other preparation equals them. They help with digestion and constipation and are worth a trial.
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Chamberlain
G. A. Melride
Headford
New Habits Must Be Watched Until Rooted In Life
The article quotes a writer on habit formation saying new habits require careful watching and guarded practice until firmly rooted. A comparison to not letting a ball of string unspool from a whitling clue illustrates how a single slip can undo many gains.
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Hach Inoae
Ike
Japan Rice Cultivation: Nation Feeds 50 Million on Rice
Japanese rice farming supports about 50 million people consuming roughly a pound daily. The article notes a 15 day growth cycle, with six crops grown in Japan. It highlights intense labor in cultivation and the substantial scale of production.
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Japan
Untitled fragment hints at wartime domestic speech
Fragmentary OCR passage shows a character named Charlotte arguing with a mother figure over directions and pride amid conflict. The readable lines suggest a rural or country setting with fragmented dialogue and implied social dynamics during a troubling period.
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Robert R Rose
Kemmerer
United Stales
Tackson, Wyoming
H.C. McKinstrry
Moran
P.w.spaulding
Evansron
Promine
Harry Wagner
Oe Insurance Om
Walter A. Beott
Swinei
Nwsey
Willis McBride
Harry Ft. Scot
Harrie R. Robinson
Roy McBride
Wisw
Range
Grovant
Sene
Otho B. Williams
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Evanston
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Tue Eve Ranch Company
Nerut MounTon
Zenira
Wromine
Jauma Buver, Kelly, Wromixa
Roy McRurpr
Jackon
Lel
Mie
Flat Creek
Ranger
P.O. Hansen, Zentru
Wromove
L. Stannerr
Grovonr
Wio
Dinh Creek
Black Rock
D. Lavvstry
Ketey
Wisk Creek
Grovont
Ruponrnt Haneup
Marses Brandis LJ
Spread Creek
W. L. Wixeoan, Jackaom, Wro
Cache Creek
M. ¥. Giurner, Jackson
Wromina
U. P
Fish Creek
Owen
Zane
Barrark
Wattler Sigit Nock
HeMalo
Jox Devo, Zestra, Wrensa
Doss Man's
Jains Povine
Jaodson
Wye
Ange
Giew Creek
Willow Creo
Gimpion Witeas
Dackiow
Wire
Anil
Wattle
Ariynots
Creo
the Menniar
Wyormine
Episcopal Church
Nasi
Hector
J.D. Feenin
Bus
Wowina
Pucitle
J. M
Cora
Wromma
A. Wanp & Sons
Wilson, Wyo
Coneary
Govan
Wro
Plat Creek
W. H. Seenoust, Keiy, WyoMine
Turpin
Callahan, Tackbon
W.o
Tattle
Wright
Willow Creek
Howauo
Atter
Tride
Ciaciond Ht
Ali
Hasye
Charlotte
Mus
Cova L
Seuagrtan Baro
Rasen, Jackson
Bar
Sethian Range
Black Tall Hutte
Frank McButor
Zesir
Wromite
J.P
Ranon
Jacobson, W.o
Lee T. Licas Jackson
Burnt Tage
Jacksons Lake
Connineham
Bux
Karmark
Tider
Jace Mas
Groves
Wrosms
Cate
Kawrimarley
Mack Rock
Joy Hanwuen, Magweri
Wernarne
Corre Hwan
Cucyunen
Hetatimlar
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