Universal military service and the American army lessons
After April 1917 the United States began arm production and by spring 1918 reached large scale overseas shipments. The record shows slow troop mobilization but rapid transport once organized, highlighting the need for a civilian army with ready equipment and discipline to defend the nation against a sea-dominant enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War Department
Europe
France
Great Britain
Harlequins
Atlantic
Pacific
Garbage Campaign Aims to Save Food From Waste
The United States Food Administration urges a nationwide effort to reuse garbage for food, soap, glycerine, and fertilizer. Chicago reports 73 000 apartment families burn waste daily, wasting 15 tons each day. the city will collect and ship it to the Municipal Reduction Plant to recover value.
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United States Food Administration
Chicago
The
Food Administration
State of Illinois
Bloomington
Blue Island
Cicero
Aurora
Chicago Heights
Freeport
Moline
Mount Vernon
Oak Park
Rock Island
Rockford
Waukegan
Joliet
Kewanee
la Salle
Lincoln
Mattoon
Maywood
Ottawa
Pekin
Pe- Grin
Springfield
Streator
Beef regulations update for public eating places
The United States Food Administration Illinois Division issues revised rules allowing beef in any form at public eating places on specific days and hours each week. Leftovers must be held for the next day, while beef by products may be served without restriction. Violations should be reported to the Chicago office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Illinois Division
Washington St
Chicago
Ice Conservation Urged Ahead of Hot Weather
The United States Food Administration urges households to conserve ice as heat rises. Tips include placing ice in a cooled refrigerator promptly, keeping doors closed, avoiding warm foods, preserving the meltage trap, and limiting ice in drinks. Use bottled water for cool drinking water and avoid delaying ice deliveries to help delivery workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
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Orth
Ed V. Price
M. Grabenheimer
Black & Hutchinson, Grocers
Indiana
Alberta
Fey
J. R. Burnett
E. M. Duncan
the Dulaney National Bank
Harry B. Dulaney
Bert, Bryan
Cashier
J. R., Burnett
F. W. Greenough
Edwin Booth
Detroit
Florence
CLARK
Cole Bros
de Laval
Bent. Baird
the Herald
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