World beet sugar shortage as cane sugar shortfalls extend
World beet sugar production falls one third in war economy. France Italy and Allied nations face reduced yields and labor shortages. Java Cuba supply delays worsen the deficit. 1917 18 beet sugar output in France drops to 29.1 percent of prewar average while Italy loses 56 000 tons from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Food Administration
Cuba
Java
America
France
Europe
Italy
Hoarding Charge Against New Castle Millionaire
Dr. A G Elliston of New Castle was arrested by Marshal Dave Reagan for hoarding 150 pounds of sugar. He was moved to Frankfort and released on a 3000 dollar bond to face an examining trial Wednesday. Elliston is described as one of Henry county's wealthy men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Elliston
New Castle
Dave Reagan
Frankfort
Elliston
Henry County
Food Shipments to Allies Hit Record High in 1917-18
Figures show 844,600,000 pounds more meat and fats sent to Allied destinations in 1917-18, with 141,300,000 bushels of wheat shipped and total food exports valued at $1.4 billion. Hoover explains voluntary conservation and the Food Administration's role amid domestic shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hoover
Wilson
Food Administration
Hoover cites 1917 18 breadstuffs exports to Allies and neutrals
Hoover notes 144 900 000 bushels of wheat and rye shipped to Allied destinations in 1917 18 plus 10 000 000 bushels in port for Allied routes. Total prime breadstuffs to Allies about 154 900 000 bushels with neutrals also receiving some. He contrasts with 1916 17 exports and explains limited carryover. He credits agricultural and urban Americans, especially women, for the nation’s wartime food effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Germany
Third Call Made for Magazines and Papers at Camp Shelby
A Camp Shelby appeal urges Hattiesburg and Mt. Sterling residents to donate recent magazines and newspapers for soldiers. The Y M C A at Camp Shelby requests a half car load of story and illustrated periodicals, sent to The American at base hospital. Captain Isaac Rogers notes shortages due to a War Department Burleson order sending reading matter overseas.
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Camp Shelby
War Department
Burleson
Hattiesburg
Byron Legg
Miss
Mt. Sterling Advocate
Mt. Sterling
Hattiesburg American
Shelby
Isaac Rogers
Submarine Torpedo Fire Sinks Fishing Smack
A naval poem recalls a submarine crew in a night hunt. The periscope sights a target, torpedoes fire repeatedly until one hits, sinking a fishing smack marked at twelve dollars and forty-two cents. The crew escapes in the sea. Also a note seeks an office desk rental.
Memphis Officer Seeks Help From Vin Hepatica
Nightwatchman J. L. Siler of Memphis lists five years of liver trouble and poor appetite before a Nashville doctor’s tip led him to Weiss Pharmacy at Main and Union Streets. He reports renewed energy after taking Vin Hepatica, praising it as a real tonic for liver and stomach issues and urging others to try it. The notice also promotes Vin Hepatica through Lloyd and Peters distributors in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Siler
N. Belleview Blvd
E. C. Philpot
Nashville
Weiss’ Pharmacy
Main & Union Sts
Siler
Lloyd
Mt. Sterling
C. W. Peters
Sharpsburg
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W. S
M. R. Hainline
J. H. Templeman Piano Co
B. C. Fulton
Phoenix Brand
W. S. Lloyd
Land & Priest
R. I. Settles Co
F. C. Duerson
Lexington College of Music
Georges Vigneti
Mount Sterling
Anna Chandler Goff
Lexington, Ky
Wyatt School of Business
Elizabeth Wyatt
The
American
Co. E
113Th
Camp Shelby, Miss
Ww. S
Prewitt
Fen Fet
Ft Pasi
Fei Ben Fem
Cumberland Telephone
Memphis
the Advocate For Printing
Riner & Lapsley
Shelbyville, Ky
Shelby County
Petro-Menta
Bourbon Poultry Remedy
Bourbon Remedy CO
Lexington
Advocate Publishing CO
Phene
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