19 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
1
United Press reports Henry Wood cites French data showing Germany could launch a surprise attack in 24 hours if desired. But indications point to a Macedonian and peace offensive instead, with France fortified to the highest degree and ready to counter any grand-scale assault.
The Indiana Supreme Court set March 28 to file written briefs and April 2 for oral arguments on the state prohibition law. The ruling accelerates the suit as vets plan injunctions in nearly every county before April 2 to block enforcement. Outcomes vary by county, with some judges upholding the law and issuing no injunctions while others grant injunctions delaying enforcement.
Washington report states the Food Administration is pursuing drastic measures to reduce cereal consumption amid shipping shortages. Hoover considers a wheatless week but officials reject it in favor of more severe limits, as Andre Tardieu urges more food for France and only a third of cereal needs have been met recently.
In Copenhagen on March 19 Chancellor Hertling told the Reichstag he would not discuss enemy views on the Russian peace treaty. He said the treaty lacks terms disgraceful to Russia and that provinces seeking secession align with local wishes. He warned Entente allies bear responsibility for ongoing bloodshed.
Washington March 19 The daylight saving bill signed by the President becomes law and takes effect at 2 A M March 31 with clocks set forward one hour. President Wilson clarifies the measure as national policy.
In Germany today no food is fried. it is boiled or stewed. Fat is saved for the war effort and rare soap is a luxury for the wealthy. France and England face shortages as households reduce waste and repurpose fat, underscoring rationing pressures.
Franco-American forces again raided German trenches in the Bodonvillers region, penetrating 300 yards at two points, finding positions evacuated and returning without prisoners. Secretary Baker visited general headquarters and praised the troops for their talent and industry.
Mrs. Guy Blackmore of Evansville spent Sunday in town with her mother Mrs. Nancy Eaton on East Oak Street.
Private Sylvester Swumerseh of Company Eo 3285th Indiana infantry spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Schwiersch at Hauhsstadt. He returned to Camp Sunday night and was accompanied to Princeton by his brothers Elmer and Oscar Schwiersch.
The article outlines tasks for new gardeners to use home plots efficiently. It explains what to plant, how much, and when, to harvest successive crops for maximum yields. It announces upcoming Uncle Sam led home canning and drying articles and urges readers to cut and paste these clippings into scrapbooks for a reliable household guide.
The Princeton Elks Lodge will dedicate a service flag for members now in the service at a special meeting tonight at 7 30. The event invites all lodge members their families G A R members wives widows and old soldiers. Addresses by M Schwarz Thomas W Culen and Harvey Harmon will be given. The flag donated by P S Brownlee will be displayed at the lodge home after dedication.
Dr. Alonzo Taylor of the U S Food Administration explains at a Paris inter allied war conference why wheat must be sent to Europe. He argues bread relies on wheat, noting rice and oats cannot bake a loaf and French bakers are few, with coal costs high and scarce dairy and sugar.
A price fixing committee under the War Industries Board was announced in Washington. Robert Brookings is chairman. The group will advise on prices for basic raw materials and suggest figures to the president for approval. It will also help speed production and work continually. Prices will be set after Federal Trade Commission cost determinations.
Governor Simon Bamburger of Utah and war veteran Sergt. Matthew Wayman of Toronto will tour route F for Liberty Loan Day, with a mass meeting and a potential Liberty Loan workers conference in Princeton after arriving from Vincennes.
Miss Ella Deffendell has accepted the position as saleslady at the Art Wall Paper store, signaling a new retail hire in the local business scene.
The text describes a concrete situation where a woman bears a heavy load of preparing boiling rice and cornbread for an hour and a half. It questions whether this burden should rest on her shoulders and underscores gendered expectations.
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