Save More Wheat War Measure Pushes 1917 Reductions
President Wilson issues a proclamation calling for 30 percent less wheat consumption this year and further saving of beef pork and sheep products with continued sugar economy. The appeal highlights wheat as essential for Allied needs and urges Americans to adopt war bread two wheatless days weekly and one wheatless meal daily. The effort relies on citizen good will, led by 12 million pledged women and an additional eight million yet to join.
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Wilson
Lord Rhondda
Herbert Hoover
United States
Food Administration
Congress
U S Airmen Raid Germany Silent daylight mission over enemy soil
Five American pilots attached to a French escadrille joined a daylight raid on German soil last Saturday. Excellent results were reported despite overcast mist delaying some pilots. All landed safely behind French lines, though far from the flying field, with two picked up by American automobiles.
Greater Effort Urged to Boost Farm Production
Houston urges nation to keep up strong farming efforts to meet domestic and allied needs. He stresses no break down on farms and no shortfall in foods, feedstuffs, or clothing, calling for greater production of staple crops and livestock in coming months.
Backyard Poultry Keeping a Solution to Egg Costs
Advice to Town residents to start a small henny-yard as eggs rise. Six to eight hens can supply four to six people with careful use, helped by table waste for feed. USDA Farmers Bulletin 889 offers safe guidance to begin poultry keeping.
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Townman
United States Department of Agriculture
Abolish State Game Commission by Muzzle Loader Law
The author argues Missouri should ban modern firearms in hunting and enforce a muzzle loader only rule to conserve game. Aimed at stopping slaughter by pump guns, the plan promises sport for hunters and protection for birds, farmers, and pests. Also notes wartime female industrial employment growth and reports funeral services for H. C. Bensop in Monte Vista Colorado.
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State Game Commission
Missouri
Bob White
H. C. Bensop
Monte Viste
Colo
Mt. Sterling
Food conservation urged. stop sending to soldiers
The Missouri Council of Defense relays a National Defense Council resolution urging the public to refrain from sending food to soldiers in camps and cantonments. It notes abundant rations, spoilage from long transport, and health concerns, requesting volunteers to help conserve food for the war effort.
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Missouri Council of Defense
Council of National Defense
Time For Hot Bed For Early Garden Boost
Instructions describe building a hotbed on the south side of a fence or building with well drained ground. Dig an eighteen inch deep hole twelve by six feet, frame it, and fill with drainage material and fermenting manure. Top with soil, cover with glass or canvas, and plant seeds when soil cools to about ninety degrees.
Two Years in Pen in Hannibal Court for Larceny
Elmer H. J. Biggins received a two year sentence in the Missouri penitentiary at Jefferson City after pleading guilty to larceny. He had assaulted and robbed Wm. Ganstine of Goss in Hannibal about two months earlier, details of which were previously published. Under new food rules Swiss nationals may consume only one fifth of a pound of butter per person per month.
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W. T. Ragland
Hannibal
Elmer H. J. Biggins
Missouri
Jefferson City
Biggins
Wm. Ganstine
Goss
Democrat
Wisdom Lingers In The Questionnaires Of The Draft
As thousands fill out draft questionnaires, lawyers aid registrants in selecting answers. An exemption board headquarter scene prompts thoughts on human nature, with claims of industrial grounds as exemption basis and examples of self styled experts. One registrant notes income while proudly mentioning he raised two pigeons.
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Legal Advisory Board
Exemption Board
Legal Profession
Army
Selective Service
Get Ready for War Sacrifices in France
Authoritative report says U S will have twice as many men in France by next June. Spring fighting will see long American trenches and growing casualty lists. Citizens must face facts, marshal patriotic action, and support the war effort as dramatic sacrifices lie ahead. Read it in the Democrat.
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United States
France
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Texas
Southwest
U. S
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Houston
National League of Women’s Service
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