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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
The Victory Girls lead the Victory Boys two to one as the district closes the campaign. Readouts list numerous donors with many pledges from Jennie Stickivere Nellie Brink and others totaling reported contributions of about 178 dollars and 75 cents with many 1.00 to 5.00 pledges and some larger sums from leaders and organizatons.
The Youths Companion calendar for 1919 is offered with paid subscriptions. The calendar is described as a decorative and useful item. The notice notes additional McCalls Magazine fashion numbers and that both magazines may be sent to separate addresses. New subscriptions are received at the office, The Youths Companion Boston address given.
The Food Administration names December 18 as conservation week to educate households on saving food clothing and fuel for allies and liberated nations. Home demonstration agents and other agencies promote thrift with new plans and wheatless and meatless guidance. The message cites Hoover's pledge to supply 17 530 000 tons of food and urges reduced consumption to prevent European starvation. The Youths Companion promotion highlights wholesome reading and a special 1919 offer for new subscribers.
Chas Albert and A Van Steewyk of Elgin attended the Roghair DeVries sale in Orange City. A bull sold for 1000 and cows averaged around 3250 per head. A grade Shorthorn steer won the 1918 Iowa baby beef club with 307 pound gain over 320 days. Knapp of Westfield fed 12 28 worth of feed. initial cost 34. total cost 159 99. The steer later sold to Armour Co for 22 50 a bend red weighing 1100 at sale for 247 55 profit 88 27.
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