Meat production rises to meet wartime fat shortage
The article reports large gains in cattle and hog numbers in early 1918 as U S Department of Agriculture figures show 10 238 000 more cattle and 12 441 000 more hogs since January 1. It notes expected pork increases of 1 600 000 000 pounds and outlines plans to boost meat shipments to support Hoover's shipping program and European recovery.
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U.S. Food Administration
United States
Food Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mr. Hoover
Europe
Australia
Argentina
America Stands With Allies Amid Breakthrough Struggles
The text recalls America’s pledge to support allied forces as lines faltered and progress slowed. It notes readiness to provide food and other essentials for victory, praising steadfast resolve alongside the troops toward victory.
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America
War effort hinges on daily personal food discipline
Hoover urges universal wartime testing of resolve and duty as households learn to value food handling and substitution. The piece credits voluntary food saving with aiding the Allies and reducing national costs, noting a hypothetical $15 million savings if self-policing measures had not been adopted.
Ambiguous Phrase Refers to War Era Healing Efforts
Fragmentary text mentions America keeping the world together during the war and sharing to aid healing and factions. The readable pieces point to postwar unity and recovery themes without clear events or names.
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América
Eclats
War Ships In Storm Arrive At Grand Fleet Base
A year-old tale recounts US Navy Atlantic fleet battle squadrons leaving Hampton Roads on November 24 1917 with six months of provisions. They met the British grand fleet at a base on December 6 1917 amid a 125 mile per hour hurricane and severe sea, yet all ships remained intact and on schedule.
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United States Navy
Hampton Roads
South Pacific
Newfoundland
Rodman
Quitia
North Sea
Atlantic
Leutenant
Navy
Grand Fleet
Bureau of Navigation
Bureau
Camps of Disappointment and Return of Idealism
William E Brooks recalls the armistice day at camps sparking wild relief then a swift morale slump as soldiers faced unfulfilled tasks. He notes a transformation toward civic duty, stronger national identity, and readiness to serve America beyond war.
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America
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Avalon Farm Company
Nearb Weirs
Unon
Avalon Sarms
NG Fane Tee
Machlan’s
Marshall, Ill
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Marshall Herald
Terre Haute Daily Star
Marshall- Herald
World News
Star
Herald
the Herald
Marshall
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