Sugar Famine Causes Limited Sugar Sales Across City
Local retailers report a sugar shortage tied to cane supply and labor issues in Cuba. Wholesalers say shipments are unreliable and limited to five bags per customer, with some stores rationing at fifty cents per bag. Officials in Chicago and Washington discuss relief, but no firm timeline.
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Mitchell
Ana
Amerca
Washington
Ely
Rathbun Grocery Company
Sioux City
Chicago
A. S. Garpentier
Orning
John Kurvink
Eonomy Grocery
Reed
Sugar Purchases Cut Down In New York Stores
New York city retail stores began wartime rationing with sugar limits of two to five pounds per customer. Prices ranged from 40 to 44 cents a pound. Purchases to be spaced at ten days to two weeks. bag sizes vary by family size.
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New York
Ni Ys
United States
Illinois coal mines resume full operation after strike
Springfield Oct 24 every coal mine in Illinois idle due to the strike is now working full blast according to Walter Nesbit secretary and treasurer of the United Mine Workers of Illinois.
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Springfield
Illinois
Walter Nesbit
United Mine Workers of
Butter Stock In US Increases In October
Washington Oct 24 Storage of butter in the United States showed a gain of 32 354 098 pounds on Oct 1 from Sept 4 in a report by the four administration figures cover 322 storage houses nationwide Hoover notes the gain still leaves a year to date loss of 3 5 Wht pounds Exports of butter for July and August fell by 237 555 pounds from 1916 while cheese exports rose 3 824 694 pounds Prices for butter and cheese in the United States run below England's wholesale levels.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Hoover
Food Administration
England
Corn Rises Despite Ban on New Sales
Chicago officials banned all new purchases of November and December corn futures to curb prices and aid government efforts amid scarcity. The move aimed to slow hoisting of values in the elevator Block Hére but triggered urgency among shorts seeking liquidation as forecasts of unfavorable weather hardened prices.
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Chicago
Ogt
True Directora
Epoth
Mhey
Shorts
German Chancellor Michaelis Quits Post in London Dispatch
London report says Dr George Michaelis resigns as German Imperial chancellor and hands his portfolios to Emperor William per Amsterdam dispatch via the Wireless Press.
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London
Eng
George Michaelis
William
Amsterdam
Home Guard Reorganizes Into Three Regiments In South Dakota
The First South Dakota Home guard restructures 52 companies into three regiments with three battalions each and 2547 enlisted men. Mitchell leads with 447 men as officers gather under Adjutant General Morris to assign new alphabetic designations and unite the state forces.
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South Dakota Home Guard
W. A Morris
Redfield
Old Guard
Morris
Mitchell
French Break Through German Lines Near Laon
French forces under Gen. Petain advance toward Laon penetrating the Hindenburg line at Chavignon and St Gobain. The push seizes heights near Pargny Filian, capturing 8,000 prisoners and 25 heavy and field guns as German crown prince withdraws from the north slopes.
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Associated Press
Soissons
Petain
Laon
Chaygnon
Pargny-Filian
Chavignon
Ghemin-des-Dames
Verdun
St. Gobain
St. Quentin
Emperor William Returns to Berlin to Address Political Crisis
Copenhagen dispatch says Emperor William arrived in Berlin to tackle the internal political crisis affecting the imperial chancellorship. Rudolph von Valentini presented a report on developments during the emperor’s absence in the Balkans and outlined the immediate political situation.
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Emperor Bill
Copenhagen
Denmark
Wiliam
Berlin
Rudolph von Valentini
Balkans
Germans Withdraw from Gulf of Riga Front
Berlin reports a wide German withdrawal on a front from the Gulf of Riga to the Dvina. The action, carried out Sunday night without enemy intervention, was announced today by the army headquarters in London.
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Gulf OF Riga
Berlin
London
Onia
Gulf of Riga and
the-Dvina
German officer executed by own troops found near Ypres
British front reports captured German redoubt northeast of Ypres where an officer was found shot with hands bound behind him. British informants say German troops show rising discontent with harsh discipline and desertion penalties, a new feature of Prussian militarism.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
Ypres
French Offensive Near Soissons Captures Thousands of Prisoners
American intelligence officers observed the French assault northeast of Soissons. German prisoners streamed rearward as Malmaison fort fell to the French garrison of first grenadier guards. The war office reports about 8000 total French prisoners in the action.
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France
Associated Press
Soissons
Malmaison
Grenadier
Snissons
War Office
Japanese ship sinks lumber steamer Kathrin in port
An Atlantic port reports a Japanese steamship laden with munitions rammed and sunk the 1300 ton lumber steamer Kathrin late last night. The cook of the sunken vessel is missing. The Japanese steamer had her bow stove in.
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Atlantic
Kathrlin
Vain Regrets Inspire Self Acceptance
A reflection on accepting oneself rather than wishing others behave like an ideal, urging focus on personal growth and authenticity. The piece contrasts unattainable control over others with the importance of self-improvement and inner peace.
Republican Want Ad Seeks Buyer for Offer
A reader seeks interested buyers for a stated offer advertised in a Republican want column. The notice invites contact through the paper's advertising desk for details, terms, and possible arrangements.
Large advance in food prices over year before war
Washington Oct 24 Prices of principal food items rose 47 percent from the year before the war. Flour topped 430 percent higher since 1913, corn meal 120 percent, potatoes 87 percent, sugar 77 percent, lard 72 percent, pork chops 58 percent. Onions alone fell.
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Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of Statistics
American destroyers in British waters ready for winter
All American destroyers and crews in British waters have been equipped for the cold season. Winter clothing issued, ships overhauled, and gadgets added include gunshields for gun crews, nonbreakable bridge windows, extra crow nests, and additional life rafts.
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Associated Press
Germans Escape From Fort McPherson Tunnel
Ten German sailors interned with hundreds more at Fort McPherson escaped last night through a tunnel they dug under a barracks and reached liberty about a hundred feet away. Soldiers from the post have orders to bring them in dead or alive.
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Atlanta Ga
Fort McPherson
Liberty
Railroad Officials Expect More Demands Ahead
Chicago officials say details on the November 4 trainmen meeting are vague beyond a wage focus. Chairmen of the switchmen’s union in North America are anticipated to attend along with conductors and trainmen leaders, with potential demands for higher pay.
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Chicago
Order of
Switchmen's Union
North America
James B. Gonnors
Washington Goes Dry in National Capital
The local supreme court upheld the law making Washington DC dry effective November 4 and dismissed liquor-dealer challenges. The ruling confirms Prohibition in the capital, with October 24 reporting.
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Washington
D.J
National Capitol
Supreme Court
Jliquor
Wheatless day rigorously observed in Chicago
Chicago housewives report strict wheatless day adherence in hotels and restaurants as a pledge to the food administration. Alfalfa bread and muffins noted as novelty with dark green interiors and bran-like taste. muffins made from alfalfa meal rice flour corn flour and yeast.
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Chicago
Ill
Food Administration
Germany's Submarine War Targets American Prosperity
Secretary McAdoo in Atlanta on Liberty Day links Germany's naval war to harm American farms and businesses. He recalls 1812 to defend freedom of the seas and warns that keeping ships from the Atlantic would breed discontent and widespread losses in industry and commerce.
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Atlanta
Germany
McAdoo
America
Nation observes holiday as Liberty loan drive opens
Washington reports the nation declares a holiday by presidential and gubernatorial order to support the Liberty loan. Business pauses nationwide as workers leave tasks to aid the campaign and early reports show the drive reaching peak momentum.
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Washington
Wilson
Liberty Loan drives raise $183675 in county effort
The first day of the Liberty loan campaign netted $183675 in farmer and volunteer purchases, an increase of about 40000 from opening day totals. Mitchell, Mt. Vernon and Loomis begin campaigns Thursday morning to reach a county quota of 500000.
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Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Loomis
S. B. Morris
Banner
Rogers
South Dakota
A. L. Rogers
Liberty Loan Committee
Minneapolis
W. M. Smith
Baker Township
War Bond Drive Surges as Nations Invest in Liberty Loan
Citizens of many nationalities flood the 2nd Liberty loan effort, raising contributions well above the first campaign. War's meaning has prompted increased subscriptions, swelling the funds in this national financing push.
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Liberty Loan
Bankers push to raise loan costs, Clark says
Oklahoma City report says Speaker Clark denounced New York financiers obstructing Liberty Loan efforts. He alleged a “ping” to make the campaign fail partially to drive up interest on the next loan, but he did not reveal how they were acting.
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Clark
Oklahoma City
Okla
New York
Mitchell Liberty Loan Parade Draws Over Forty Thousand
A mile long Liberty Loan parade through Mitchell Davison county drew more than 40 000 marchers. Front ranks included the Mitchell Municipal band and Uncle Sam and Goddess of Liberty figures led by Archie Gummings and Miss Viola McCubbin. Bannered sections from schools colleges and local groups filled Main Street from Milwaukee station to the Omaha.
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Liberty Loan
Mitchell
Main Street
Milwaukee
Omaha
Mitchell Municipal
Mitchell Schools
College Macing
United States
Archie Gummings
Uncle Sam
Viola McCubbin
Liberty
Economy Grocery Company
Helpington
Kaiser Bill
Dakota Wesleyan
Notre Dame Academy
Kaiser
W. H. King
T. G. Burns
D. T. Becker
W. H. Writz
George Rew
Davison County
W. A Morris
Redfield
J. E. Wells
Gantam H. Ay Sanborn
Eighth Canadian Engineers
Charles Christopherson
Sioux Falls
Henry
Red Cross
Women's Relief Corps
Red Cross Rosses
Sorosis Club
Altruist Club
Mitchell Study Club
Twentieth Century Club
Camp Fire Girls
Tincle Sam
The
Goddess of Liberty
Farmers
Liberty Girls
Notre Dame
Post Attics
Goxe-Durkee Company
Mitchell Publishing Company
Baron Brothers
Mitchell Banks
Mt. Vernon Banks
Dakain Wesleyan University
Notre Dame Eaners
Erade Schools
High School
Wilkin's Department Store
Creery
J. FP
Anderson Uhr
Woolworth and Company
A. T. McGovern and Sons
Becker Gloth Inz Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Banks
Rathbun Grocery Company
Boy Scouts
Gorn Palace
Methodist Church
Metropolitan Theatre
Kerensky Urges Russians to Fight for a Free Russia
Premier Kerensky urged the preliminary parliament to rekindle individual responsibility at home and at the front, saying Russia must have an honorable peace by Christmas. He warned the army’s morale was sagging though some units still fought bravely and defended government charges against officers.
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Petrograd
Russia
Kerensky
Oesel
Dungo Island
M. Kerensky
M. Markoff
Pershing Tours French Front as Allies Break German Line
General Pershing accompanied a French general to the second German line during the French attack on the Aisne front. The U S commander observed the engagement and praised the spirit of the French army, marking a show of allied cooperation at the front.
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France
Associated Press
General Pershing
Aisne Front
Pershing
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