Wheat Fights Against Time to Stretch Supply Until Harvest
A world wheat crisis is framed as a race among harvest timing stock depletion and American conservation. The Food Administrator urges cutting U S wheat use by at least half to 20 million bushels monthly, storing seed 80 million, and shipping 40 million bushels monthly to the Allies, with a three month wheat ban for many to avert famine and keep Europe fed.
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United Stats
Europe
America
United States
Canada
Germany
Our Government Urges Relief for Public Utilities
The White House urges relief for public utilities to keep essential services efficient during wartime. President Wilson emphasizes maintaining maximum efficiency and asks state and local authorities to respond promptly to necessities, offering support to coordinate as national interests require.
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United States
Wilson
McAdoo
the Treasury
W. G. McAdoo
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
John Skelton Williams
State
Public Utilities Commissions
War Fund Committee Reveals How Hundred Million Spent
John D. Ryan, vice chairman of the War Council, discusses the disbursement of the first 100 million dollars from the American Red Cross fund. He announces the May 20 27 drive week and cites totals for allocations to France Belgium Italy Russia Romania Serbia Great Britain and other relief efforts. He notes refunds to chapters and that most funds fund this work, with expenses within membership fees and no use of the full 105 million for administration.
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John D. Ryan
War Council
American Red Cross
Mr. Styan
France
Belgium
Italy
Russia
Romania
Servia
Great Britain
Red Cross
United States
Red Cross Deeds Praised By General Pershing In France
General Pershing lauds the American Red Cross for unmatched service in France. He notes remarkable efficiency, speed, and resilience under adverse conditions, praising the organization’s constructive work and global impact.
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American Red Cross
France
General Pershing
Preparing for Immortality Quote by Henry Van Dyke
A reflective quotation urges embracing life with brave cheerful fidelity as the preparation for immortality attributed to Henry Van Dyke. The brief note frames a timeless philosophy on living fully.
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Henry van Dyke
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Cal
Tribune
Preident
The
White House
Washington, Ry
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Missouri Association of Public Utilities
WAR Fund Committee
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