Sugar Restrictions Tighten as U S Food Administrator Orders
Philadelphia June 29 Howard Heinz U S Food Administrator for Pennsylvania issues sweeping sugar regulations. Households urged to limit consumption to 3 pounds per person monthly. Retailers barred from selling more than two pounds to any one person at a time except for canning. Canners and manufacturers fall into five strict classes with enforceable rules and penalties.
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Philadelphia
Howard Heinz
U. S
Pennsylvania
Washington
Heinz
Sugar Ship Shortages Hit War Time Production
Increased needs of the Army and Navy for transportation facilities reduce sugar shipments from Hawaii and the West Indies. Crop yields fall short in major producing areas outside the United States. Louisiana cane sugar and domestic beet sugar face shortages. Beet factories in France and Italy destroyed. Submarine sinkings cut sugar carrying ships.
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Army
Navy
Hawaii
West Indies
Louisiana
France
Italy
New Sugar Orders Regulate Public Eating Places and Retailers
The order classifies hotels and dining houses as public eating places, bakeries, retail stores, and others, requiring all to file by July 15 a statement of sugar on hand or in transit as of July 1. Penalties for hoarding, redistribution of excess sugar, and certificates based on past use are outlined for groups A to C, with specifics for ice cream makers, soda operators, and canning buyers. Retailers must post copies of orders and limit sales to households with certificate requirements.
Draftees Reported to Receive Liquor in Draft
Major William G. Murdock, head of the state draft bureau, was ordered by Provost Marshal General Crowder to probe complaints that draftees in Clarion are being furnished liquor. A similar case in Clearfield is under review by the U. S. district attorney in Pittsburgh. Crowder asked state officers to help stamp out the practice.
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Harrisburg
William G. Murdock
State
Crowder
Clarion
Clearfield
U. S. District Attorney’s Office
Pttsburg
Murdock
Playlets At Rose Point Draw Crowd For Red Cross Aid
The Reformed Presbyterian church at Rose Point hosted a value event by Mrs. B. E. Crooks’s expression class. Proceeds from ticket sales benefited the Rose Point Red Cross Auxiliary. Rev. R. A. Blair and Miss Gladys Kennedy led the arrangements. readings and performances by Hazel Orr John Crooks and Mrs. Crooks complemented the program. Mrs. E. L. Day of Edison Avenue visits Virginia relatives.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church
Rose Point
BE. A. Crooks
Arthur Hollis
Speeding To Be Stopped In Statewide Drive
Harrisbury reports state highway officials have received numerous complaints about speeding and disfigured license plates. J Denny ONeill says enforcement will continue with state police, and calls for higher speeds face opposition from lawmakers and motorists. Prosecutions will be brought when warranted and plates must stay clean and legible.
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International News Service
Harridsburg
J. Denny O'Neil
Commonwealth
Swogger Writes From France 1918
Grandson Joseph W. Swogger stationed in France sends a hopeful letter home May 30 1918. He describes safe health and a fond view of France while noting the long Atlantic crossing and wearing a gas mask and helmet.
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T. Swogger
New Gallilee
Joseph W. Swogger
France
Grandma
Grandpa
Dad
Atlantic
Serg
Joseph W. Swagger
Company F
11Th Inf
Wanted notices from Klivans Brothers ad page
WANTED Houses for sale listed by Nunn's. Call 791 Bell. WANTED Boy to learn pressman trade must be over 16. WANTED Man to care for lawn at Shenango Valley Hospital. WANTED Three cents per pound for large clean cotton rags. No trimmings or gauze. News Office.
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Nunn
Bell
Anly
Shenango Valley Hospital
Letter From France From Hans Mastern Brother
Private Chas. A. Mastern of the Signal Corps writes from Somewhere in France in May 1918. He describes feeling well, France as pretty, hopes to return to the U K, and plans to bring “cooties” for inspection. He asks for fellow soldiers' addresses, mentions a popular parody song and asks for local newspaper updates.
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Frank Mastern
Center Street
Charles
Signal Corps
France
O. K
U. K
Chas. A. Mastern
117Th Field B'n. Signal Corps
Ministers Quit Pulpit For Jobs
United States Employment Service Bulletin cites patriotism in serving not only as soldiers but in unskilled labor. A western clergyman offers to work in warehouses and stock clerking, seeking placement in shipyards and war industries during the critical period.
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United States Employment Service Bulletin
Pershing’s Namesake Boy Joins War Savings Club
Pittsburg reports two year old Arthur Pershing Schreiber, named for General Pershing, has bought Baby Bonds and joined the War Savings Limit club with bonds worth 1000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
General Pershing
Arthur Pershing Schreiber
Girls Employed By Engine Co in Grove City
SHARON June 29. Girls are now employed by the Bessemer Gas Engine company at Grove City on drilling machines milling presses and lathes.
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Sharon
Bessemer Gas Engine Company
Grove City
Shenango Valley Hospital admits and discharges listed
Hospital notes show admissions for Mrs. Harry Wolford Wallace Avenue and George Hohman Slippery Rock plus William Pyle of Woodlawn. Discharges include Joseph Blair North Street John Capuchris New Castle and Ralph Humphery Slippery Rock.
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Harry Wolford
Wallace Avenue
George Hohman
Slipperyrock
William Pyle
Woodlawn
Joseph Blair
North Street
John Capuchris
New Castle
Ralph Humphery
Registering Power Boats to Halt Liquor Smuggling on Mississippi
Memphis, June 28. The commerce department in Washington orders all power driven boats on the Mississippi to register and display large hull numbers. Each vessel will receive a number, aiding revenue agents to identify boats and confiscate those used for transporting liquor.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Department of Commerce
Washington
Fake Exemption Men At Work Reported In Pittsburg
Police are tracking fake exemption agents who swindle foreigners in Pittsburg. Tailor Mike Lascola was robbed of 15 dollars by swindlers who claimed they could obtain release of a relative. Several similar complaints have been filed.
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Pittsburg
Mike Lascola
Eggs stamped with letter P spark local debate
Pittsburg residents discuss a White Orpington hen laying decorated eggs showing a clear capital P on the shell. People weigh peace versus plenty as the puzzling marks draw curiosity and talk.
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Pittsburg
Harrisburg Vendors Agree to 30 Day Beef Abstinence
Seventy Harrisburg hotel cafe and restaurant proprietors met with the local food administrator and voted to refrain from using beef for thirty days. Similar actions are expected in other cities across the state.
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Harrisburg
Benjamin Franklin Joins the Marines in Kansas City
Benjamin Franklin joins the Marines as the Kansas City recruiting office completes its "immortal tour." The article notes Dewey, Bryan, and Hopkins as others in the tour and identifies Franklin's origin in Dewey Oklahoma where he has been discovering oil wells. He expresses a desire to discover the way to Berlin.
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Kansas City, Mo
Benjamin Franklin
Kansas City
George Dewey
William Jennings Bryan
John Hopkins
Ben
Dewey
Okla
Berlin
City approves Jane Street storm sewer for Greenwood Cemetery
Council Monday approved an ordinance to place a storm sewer on a section of Jane Street to protect property owned by the Greenwood Cemetery Company and will take final action after a five day waiting period required by law.
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Council
Jane Street
Greenwood Cemetery Company
Social Notes From New Castle Area
Hazel Martin New Castle M L McLure New Castle William W Marshall Youngstown Annie C Lockhart Wurtemburg Mr and Mrs Wilson M Eckles East Wallace avenue host guests over Sunday Dr and Mrs Braden and son Bobby Coraopolis Lucille Eckles Wallace avenue leaves Sunday for two weeks visiting friends and relatives in Pittsburg Coraopolis Elsworth
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Hazel Martin
New Castle
M. L. McLure
William W. Marshall
Youngstown
Annie C. Lockhart
Wurtemburg
Wilson M. Eckles
East Wallace Avenue
Braden
Bobby
Coraopolis
Lucille Eckles
Wallace Avenue
Pittsburg
Elsworth
Rev J B Musser Attends World Conference in Pittsburg
Rev. J B Musser spent two days in Pittsburg this week attending the Third World Christian Citizenship conference at the Third United Presbyterian church.
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Rev. Musser
Ellwood City
J. B. Musser
Pittsburg
Third United Presbyterian Church
Fourth Committee Meets On Monday
A meeting of the Fourth of July arrangements committee is scheduled Monday at 8 pm in the board of trade rooms. T. W. Dicken will chair the evening. The parade and prize list for folk dancing and sports will be decided at this session and published in Tuesday's paper.
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Board of Trade
T. W. Dicken
Kaiser Executed In Central Park
JOHNSTOWN June 29 The Kaiser was executed in Central Park by Corporal B F Miller of the local recruiting station directing. A sixteen inch nail was driven into the Kaiser head by the officer and many smaller nails were driven by crowd members. Collections taken were turned over to the Red Cross.
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Johnstown
Central Park
B. F. Miller
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E. L. Day
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Virginia
State Highway Commissioner
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Wm. Morgan
Leslie Hotel
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Mahoning Ave
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Wampum, Pa
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Klivans Bros
Apply Johnson Bronze Co
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Wilmington Road
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Ciety
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Mercer
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Hans
Charles Mastern
Gen. Pershing
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Charles W. Rhodes
Lawrence County
J.F. Odes
New Cast
Thomas L. Ashco
Jeannette
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Paul J. Simison
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State of
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S. L. McCracken
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Pulaski
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