This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
8
An April 23 1918 notice to South Dakota reads that limits on substitutes for flour are in effect under U S Food Administration orders. It lists corn meal barley flour rice corn flour potato flour and other items as controlled substitutes with merchant protections noted for compliance.
Federal food administrator Charles N. Herreid limits wheat flour sales to town customers at 2416 pounds and rural customers at 98 pounds per period. Sugar may be sold to town city consumers up to 5 pounds and farm rural customers up to 10 pounds, with special rules west of the Missouri River and within 20 miles of Gregory County stores allowing larger quantities up to 25 to 50 pounds.
The article advises tailoring diets to age and occupation and warns that a person’s tolerance varies. It recommends slow eating, thorough mastication, and regular bowels, noting Chamberlain's Tableta can ease constipation and aid digestion when needed.
Cattle for sale includes two year old breeding heifers and good general purpose stock. Prices quoted at $8.25 per hundred weight. Listed with local sellers and hints of political notices or notices of interest amid community advertising.
Fragmentary plea from Edgar Watwood requesting support and guidance for development of state resources for public benefit. Letter tone respectful and formal.
Estella S. Culp announces her candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Schools. She notes ten years teaching in Haakon County village and rural schools and believes her experience will qualify her to render efficient service if elected.
John I. re announces his bid for State Senator District 24 representing Stanley HaaIken and Jackson counties. He served in the House, supported taxation reform amendments, and seeks voter support in the Republican primary. He favors targeted taxation, homebuilding relief, state development, and water power projects.
In Haakon County 1918 voters may choose between candidates Frank Slocum for Sheriff and L B Roberts for County Auditor. Slocum cites deputy experience since 1789 and readiness to continue efficient office management. Roberts announces candidacy for County Auditor after serving as Deputy since October 1915 and asks for support in the May 28 primary.
In Haakon County South Dakota voters are asked to nominate Sheriff and County Superintendent of Schools at the May 28 1918 primary. R Wade announces for Sheriff on Democratic side citing public service record. Nina Duryer seeks Schools superintendency with 35 years teaching in SD and IA. another filing notes a Republican bid for County Clerk of Deeds.
Mrs Mildred Walker Jacobson of Nowlin South Dakota announces her bid for county superintendent of schools. She cites state certification and years of teaching in Haakon County and asks for support in the Republican primary set for May 28.
E Dahlberg of Cottonwood announces candidacy for State Senator in the 24th District. He pledges a businessman's record, service to constituents, state people, and national government support during the crisis. Dated Cottonwood March 5 1918.
Edward A. Lins announces candidacy for Sheriff in Haa kon county. He seeks Republican primary support on May 28 and pledges faithful attention to county interests if nominated and elected.
Arthur L. Anderson announces his candidacy for County Auditor of Hasken County in the Republican primary to be held May 28, 1918, subject to the will of Republican voters.
Albert J. Peterson of Hilland files a formal objection to the May primary for Haakon County sheriff. The petition cites irregularities in the nomination process and seeks a review by election authorities.
A Haakon County candidate declares intent to run in the Democratic primary on May 28 for the Second District County Commissioner seat. The statement pledges to seek voter support and to serve the office satisfactorily if nominated and elected.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.