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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
6
The U S Food Administration announces a wartime wheat cut to 21 million bushels monthly, about 1 5 pounds per person weekly. It mandates restrictions for households, public eateries, retailers, bakers and manufacturers to ensure fair distribution and preserve army and Allied bread supplies.
War garden plan urged nationwide with 2,000,000 Americans growing produce last year according to USDA. Boost in home gardens seen to ease wartime transportation and export shortages as youths assist, leaflets available free from the Agriculture Department in Washington.
The U S Food Administration enforces a 50-50 rule requiring buyers of wheat flour to also purchase substitutes by weight. Retailers post pledge cards stating buyers must match each pound of wheat flour with one pound of approved substitutes from cornmeal to rice and oats. Some exemptions exist for graham and whole wheat, and special infant or invalid foods. confusion persists among customers about how to balance substitutes across total weight.
A list of bond buyers from Blewett Lumber Camp, drawn by Mr. Campbell of the Lea venworth State Bank, shows upwards of seven thousand dollars contributing from mill employees and residents of the saw mill town. The names include many locals and workers with varied bond amounts, reflecting a notable show of patriotism amid the community. Also appears a probate notice from the Superior Court of Washington, Chelan County, appointing an executrix for Patrick H. Graham with claims to be served per law.
The attorney of record must file with the Clerk of the Court and provide proof of service within six months after the first publication. If not filed, the claim will be barred. First publication May 3, 1918. Executrix Martha C. Graham. Attorney N A Pearson Wenatchee Washington. First published May 3 and May 24.
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