Order Restricts Public Lighting Under Federal Fuel Authority
Wallace Crossley Federal Fuel Administrator for Missouri issues an order limiting use of coal oil gas and other fuels for street and public lighting. Automatic lights may not be lit before sunset and must be off by sunrise. Hand lighted streets should follow similar limits. Public lighting must be necessary for safety and decorative cluster lights reduced accordingly. Local authorities to regulate lighting within ten days or federal order will set rules. Outdoor lights after sunset are restricted by a further thirty minute delay. Advertising and exterior building lighting using fuel is banned. The report includes a brief local aside about Ben L E Mahan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Crossley
Missouri
Ciy City
Commereia
Canning Fruit Without Sugar Uses Corn Syrup Substitute
Home economics leaders urge canning with minimal sugar using corn syrup as a sugar substitute. Guidance covers safe canning methods, jar preparation, boiling process, and differences between sugar and corn syrup canning. Includes expert notes from Missouri Extension and University of Missouri on preserves, jelly, and varying syrup ratios to maintain flavor and safety amid sugar shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Wwer
Syrije
Camien
Walter
Lola Shannon
Natrittor
University of Missouri
Sugar Sale Rules Clarify Household Limits
The notice clarifies that the allowable sugar purchase per household remains fixed at three pounds monthly per consumer, with a total monthly limit of nine pounds for a six person household, and warns that retailers may not sell more than two pounds at a time to any customer. Violations are subject to regulatory action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuan
Lone Desiers
Minaour
United States
Food administration notice limits consumer anger warning
A fragmented OCR line references a United States Food Administration notification intended to prevent anger toward household buyers. The readable portion indicates regulatory language about consumption limits and official notification or enforcement actions.
Preference for Lighter Hogs Warned by Food Admin
A mis read report notes a shift toward lighter hogs due to wattage feed and heavier weights on arrival. It cites Food Administration guidance advising lighter weights for pork, with regional expectations for reduced feeding and a push to restore customary weights.
Red Cross Seeks 25000 Nurses Opens July 20
The Red Cross recruiting station launches Monday July 20 at Traders Bank in Lexington seeking 25000 women aged 19 to 36 to learn nursing. Missouri quota is 2000 with 16 for Lafayette County. Work organized by the Women's Committee of National Defense offers two enrollment classes for military or civilian hospital service or a defer red class for single service. Enrollment aims for April 1919 readiness unless other government service is found. Mrs. E. T. Stier is chairman. Mrs. Mike Iluth Bullard travels to Kansas City Tuesday morning, or visits sister Mrs Francis Smith. Mrs. A. E. James also goes to Kansas City Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Traders Bank
Lexington
Missouri
Lafayette County
Women's Committee of National Defense
E. T. Stier
Divorce Suit Filed In Lafayette Circuit Court
In Lafayette County Missouri during the October 1918 term a plaintiff petitions for divorce from Elmer Grindstaff on grounds of separation and non-residence, with notice by publication and a next term appearance in Lexington. The petition claims the couple was married and the plaintiff seeks a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Lafayetteity
Missouri
Iaematon
Elmer Grindataff
Elmer
State of
Amid
Elmer Findstaff
Lexitieten
Bald County
Evi
Jade Wbast
Sisi
Local residents return from regional visits
L B Bullard spent Sunday in Kansas City. Hazel Dierking came home Sunday from St. Joseph Missouri. Mrs L A Galladay and daughter Mrs Koppleman and Miss Thelma Page returned Sunday from a two weeks visit in Kansas. J W Shouse returned Sunday from Southwest Missouri. Mrs Albert Winkler and daughter returned Sunday from Kansas City. Frank Buellens spent Sunday in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Bullard
Kansas City
Hazel Dierking
St. Joseph
L. A. Galladay
Koppleman
Thelma Page
Kansas
J. W. Shouse
Southwest
Albert Winkler
Frank Buellens
Administrator's Notice in Lafayette County Missouri 1918
Notice shows two administrator and executor actions for William L. Martin and Tsophene Martin estates. It requires all claims to be presented within six months for allowance and one year to be barred. W R Mitchell and James W Oliver sign as administrators and executors with Stephen N. Wilson as judge in Lafayette County Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Martin
Lafayette Rene Assouri
W. R. Mitchell
Tsophene Martin
Lafayette County
Missouri
Aix
James W. Oliver
Ee Stephen N. Wilson
Bate
Eal
Miss Allie Bougher Heads to Arnold Kansas Visit
Miss Allie Laura Bougher departed Sunday for a visit in Arnold Kansas. She plans to spend time with relatives and explore local landmarks during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Laura Bougher
Arnold, Kansas
Final settlement notice in Missouri probate case
Notice to all creditors and interested persons in the estate of Marius Poudevigne deceased that Albert Poudevigne, administrator, will apply for a final settlement at the August term 1918 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. Proceeding to be begun and held at the Probate Court room in Lexington on the second Monday in May 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Holwell
Bald
Lee
Joors
Frederick Kroener
Atyeurt
Gottlob Schwar
Tor
Marius Poudevigne
Undersi
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lexington
Albert Poudevigne
Francis M. Tennents
Ochares
Marie Catherine Teinguff
Robert B. Berrie
Jennie C. Berrif
Admiriatrateix
Henry A. Hoehn
Anid
Walter 8. Waddell
Ella Ann Schooler
Lafayetta Pociie
Fyed Gaspari
Executor to Apply for Final Settlement in August Court
Walter B. Waddell Executor announces final settlement of Mary Jones deceased estate. Application to be made at the August term of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri in Lexington, at the Probate Court room on the second Monday of August 1918.
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. E. Mahan and Son
Miss Essie M, Heyle
Missouri Division
U. S. Food Administration
College of Agriculture
Recorder's
Lafayette County Abstract Company
F. R. Howe
Mack Burton
Pomeroy, Houx & Graham's
Ed Armstead
St. Thomas
Waverly
Albert Hader
Cornelius OC. Fox
Thornton
Smith & Frguson
Carbon Coal Mining Corporation
Weverly
Lafayette County Trust Co
Chas. A. Wreedon
Maggie Rinehart
W. D
Southside
Herman Gleselman
Henry Fuchs
Alma
United Stated Food Administration
Ewine
Maly
Miike Iluth Bullard
Francis Smith
A. E. James
Kan
Sas City Thesday
Della Grindstaff
Castor
Preene Eee
Castoria
Ste N. Wilson
Itora
Mary Jones
Walter B, Waddell
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