Taft to visit twelve National Army Camps for Y M C A war work
Taft plans to tour at least twelve National Army Camps from January 24 to February 20 as part of Y M C A relief and publicity efforts. Local executives, including Porter, announce entertaining programs in camps from Jackson to Camp Gordon with stops in Atlanta and Montgomery and visits to Camp Gordon, Camp Sheridan, and Camp Meade.
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Proclamation on War Ration Rules to Conserve Food
President Wilson issues a war ration proclamation urging 30 percent wheat reduction and substitutions in foods. It sets meatless Tuesdays, wheatless Mondays and Wednesdays, and porkless Saturdays, calling on wholesalers manufacturers bakers and consumers to cut 1917 levels. The White House announced the rules on January 18 1918.
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Food Administration
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Rules for Voluntary War Rationing Issued by Food Administration
Washington January 26 The food administration issued rules for voluntary war rationing to conserve food for allies and American forces. The rules take effect January 28 and rely on public spirit and cooperation of trades. They require wheat flour be paired with equal weights of other cereals and promote Victory bread with at least 20 percent cereals other than wheat.
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Taft finishes speaking tour at Great Lakes naval station
President Taft ends a one month speaking tour with stops at Camp Travis Pike and Funston and the Central Department at Camps Taylor Sherman and Custer in Chicago on Feb 20. He will also address audiences in Hampton Virginia Baltimore Station Chicago Bowling Green and New Haven with H W Dowd of the YMCA Entertainment Section coordinating arrangements.
Relief for stomach distress with Herb ine advertised
An advertisement promotes Herb ine as instant relief for heartburn indigestion and stomach distress. It claims to expel badly digested food restore stomach and bowel tone. Price 60 cents sold by A H Kendel.
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A. H. Kendel
Doctor Dorroh Undergoes Successful Operation
Dr. John H. Dorroh, dean of the college, underwent an operation in Memphis and it was entirely successful. He is not yet fully able to meet classes but is easing into his duties this week.
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Turned
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Dorroh
Ancient Building Calamity Spurs State Legislation Wakeup Call
A collapsing dormitory housing Odom, Jackson, and Calhoun Halls triggered a state inspection revealing dangerous, decaying facilities. Chancellor Powers moved students to new rooms as Chapel, Library, and Gardep Hall also show severe disrepair. Only Gordon Hall remains usable while the legislature delays funding for repairs.
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Lyceum
From the Campus Returns and Moves Across Campus
Van Kincannon returns to the University after weeks away. Mrs Eatman visits Grenada relatives for several days. Miss Anna Cain from Koscuisko returns to school. Mrs Nason leaves Friday to visit her husband at Camp Jackson. Dick to be transferred Wednesday to Camp Beauregard.
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Eatman
Grenada
Anna Cain
Koscuisko
Nason
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Camp Beauregard
Technically Training for Drafted Men Likely at Private Colleges
The Army plans to train drafted men through private colleges led by the Educational Board. Officials say courses in engine repair, airplane mechanics, carpentry, electricians, welders, machinists and more will be organized with federal support. Congress may approve about ten million dollars to fund the program as presidents from private schools gather to discuss implementation.
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Engineer Corps
Sec
Stock Remedy Promises Winter Milk Boost for Cows
An ad from Carter's Drug Store promotes Ab. A. Thomas' Stock Remedy claiming it boosts milk yield and quality in winter by supplying concentrates similar to green feed. It guarantees more efficient use of the same feed.
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Dame Nature
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Carter's Drug Store
Adv
University Parties to Begin at Oxford
The University community plans its semi monthly entertainments to start next Saturday evening with games and dancing. The library will be open for students and friends from seven thirty to eleven thirty with a forty five minute intermission. Music will be by the University orchestra. Mrs Roswell W Rogers chairs the permanent committee including Benton Holmes and James T Crawley.
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University
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James T. Crawley
Misses Townsend
Lassiter
Monteith
Student body to stage semi monthly entertainments
Enthusiasm runs high as plans take shape for the first student body entertainment to be held in the library. The event signals ongoing efforts to provide regular campus cultural activities.
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