All County Food Heads to Fix Retail Prices
County food administrators met in Omaha last week for a school of instruction by Gordon W Wattles head of the Nebraska Food Administration. Each county head will form an executive committee with representatives countywide to fix fair prices on selected food commodities serving as the household guide. The administrators will be busy all winter and during the war, urging voluntary cooperation from the public and retailers.
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Nebraska farmers discuss war problems in Omaha convention
The Nebraska Farmers Congress holds its December 17-20 meeting in Omaha focusing on price fixing of food stuffs, farm labor, and supporting government war effort. Speakers include Gordon W. Wattles and L Kennedy with an added talk by C. Campbell on rural schools education reforms.
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Obbers and Retailers Seek Fair Profits in Omaha Meeting
Wholesale and Retail Grocers committees met in Omaha with Gordon W. Wattles, federal food administrator for Nebraska. They agreed fair margins on basic foods average about 12 percent of laid down cost, to guide county price controls and committees.
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Gordon W. Wattles
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Nebraska Households Lead War Food Pledge Drive
Food Administrator Wattles says all export wheat and meats are accounted for through November. Nebraska has over 248000 pledge cards with 294000 families, showing strong patriotism. Omaha bakers report 16 ounce loaf at 8 cents, full pound loaves at 7 1/2 cents. county prices use cash and carry, with extra charges for delivery or credit.
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Nebraska Tops International Stock Judging Contest
Nebraska led in the International Live Stock Exhibition with top scores in swine 1038 points and sheep 980 points. Horses earned 958 points while cattle prevented a clean sweep, yet the team’s overall score surpassed all rivals. Individual placings included first fourth and fifth for Nebraska. The university’s triumph extended beyond the boys.
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Nebraska Hog Campaign Aims 20 Percent Rise In Next Year
The food administration backs a Nebraska drive to boost hog numbers by twenty percent next year. Extension service and field workers will support farmers in expanding herd size, with government guarantees to improve profitability.
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Winter Tire Care Rules From University of Nebraska
The Nebraska University Agricultural Engineering department advises partial deflation of tires if a car is driven occasionally in winter. Tires should be kept off wet floors, stored in a dry room at 40 to 65 degrees, wrappers used to dry and shield them, inner tubes removed or loosened, and any cuts repaired to prevent moisture intrusion.
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Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
We extend our thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for the many useful gifts showered upon us. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewis.
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