Restrictions on sugar during wartime spark shortages
A wartime sugar restriction order threatens candy makers and soft drink producers with halted supplies if they fail to file June 10 reports detailing on hand sugar, usage, and needs. If headroom plus past usage exceeds 80 percent of January to July 1917 usage, excess sugar must go to the food administrator. Noncompliers face supply cuts and penalties for hoarding.
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J.L. Ghalor
Flo
Hoover
The
Food Administration
Hard Coal Ban Hits Iowa Des Moines Described
Des Moines reports a hard coal embargo extending to Nebraska and Missouri will stop anthracite shipments to Iowa through March 31, 1910. Fuel Administrator Charles Webster protests and plans to press Washington to limit the impact. Iowa faces switching to soft coal for heating and potential increases in bituminous production to offset the loss.
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Des Moines
Jung B
Washington
Charles Webster
New England
Iowa
Strta Ia
Nebraska
Missouri
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Government halts ham and bacon sandwiches at carnivals
The United States Food Administration orders stopping ham and bacon sandwiches at amusements and concessions. Vendors linked to the Kennedy carnival company at Burlington halt sales after enforcement contact. Officials say such displays induce hoarding and food waste, exceeding normal consumer needs.
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Min
Folra
Carnivaly
United States Food Administration
Kennedy Carnival “Company
Burlington
the Food Administration
Food Administration
Home Coming Planned at St John’s Methodist Episcopal Church
The annual Homecoming at St John’s Methodist Episcopal church in Seventy Six township will be held June 16. It is a community affair with a Children’s Day program in the morning and a special service in the afternoon. An old fashioned basket dinner will be served at noon and a luncheon in the evening.
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St. John's
Seventy-Six
Washington News Highlights and Global War Notes
May totals show United States vessel tonnage at 268 571 as coverage notes protection measures. Dr David Roberts is arrested in Wisconsin over murder charges tied to his wife Grace Lia. Army ordnance department confirms equal pay policy for women in munitions plants. Taft says US may need to send troops to Tunisia to curb Germanys resource mobilization. Washington reports also mention a murder suspect etc.
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Alwaukee
David Roberts
Grace Lia
Waukeshi
Washington
Army Ordnance Department
Munitions Planta
Muscatine Girl Named School Poet at Marymount
Milas Loretta Devitt daughter of J F Devitt of 920 West Tilrd street Muscatine has been chosen class poet of Marymount School Tarrytown New York The school annual Him ae ad contains several poems by the Muscatine youth Her likeness adorns the booklet on the editorial staff she is highlighted among the staff Marymount an exclusive eastern girls school congratulates Miss Devitt on this distinction and the many friends who extend best wishes
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Milas Loretta. Devitt
J. F. Devitt
Tilrd Street
Marymount School
Tarrytown
Hudson
Coples
Muscatine
Marymount
Government Will Keep Farm Records In Iowa
A new government branch will coordinate farm management across Iowa counties, working with county farm bureaus and volunteers. Ames expert G Albaugh arrived to discuss services with J W Mervy, aiming to track livestock especially hogs cattle and grain to improve production data.
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Iowa
G. Albaugh
Ames
J. W. Mervy
Food Served in Camps Praised by Muscatine Draft Contingent
Frank McCullough describes a Sunday at contact camp by Muscatine's draft contingent of eighty seven men who left in May. He praises army life and food noting chicken for dinner with apple pie mashed potatoes peas soup and salad. Cooks know how to prepare meals and homesickness has not appeared in their barracks.
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Muscatine
Frank McCullough
Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa
Notice is given that on May 21 1918 a will of Henry Gettert deceased was opened for hearing and proof on June 10 1918 at the district court Muscatine. Any interested party may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. G Tipton clerk of the district court.
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State of
Iowa
Muscatine County
A. D
District Court
Said
Henry Gettert
Said County
Muscatine
G. Tipton
Sintnet
OWA FARM MORTGAGES A Reliable Investment for Investors
Titus Loan & Investment Company offers first farm mortgages backed by well improved townland in thriving communities. US states and institutions approve farm mortgages as secure with steady but modest returns. The company handles funding, guarantees first mortgage status, collects interest, and manages insurance and taxes, inviting inquiries for fixed or flexible loan sizes.
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Lona
United States
Rivers Rise as Rain Falls Across The Midwest
Cedar River nears the high water mark after heavy rains pushing the river up a foot overnight and flooding Nichols road. Lowlands flood a wide area, crops drowned out, many fields will need replanting. Mississippi gauge at nine feet four inches, up three inches in a day.
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Cedar River
Nichols Road
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Wisconsin River
Male genuine 2 Ton Trick for Ford cars
Advertisement offers a two ton trick device for JPord Ford cars at $40 to $60, claiming no gear change needed and preserved speed and fuel efficiency. Contact F. W. Keech, agent, via phone or mail 809 Chestnut St. Moxentine Towin.
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Jpord
F. W. Keech
Agt
Chestnut St
Moxentine, Towin
Speedy Verses and Plans Amid Family Talk
The exchange shows a terse family conversation with references to speed and a maxim about quick action. Father and son debate strategy and self reliance as a New York World musing hints at a plan or move within a broader discourse. The fragment hints at decision making and generational perspectives.
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Rolling Stone
New York
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkening Remedy
Old time recipe for dark hair from Sage and Sulphur plus modern Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. It claims to restore color, gloss, and youthful look with daily application and is not for disease treatment.
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Wyeth
Wreth
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