River men gain concession after talks with commerce chief
Captain H Edgar Wisherd of the Wisherd line returned from Washington with news that new orders will empower local river inspectors to grant licenses based on applicable experience. Secretary Redfield supported the move, ending a strict apprenticeship requirement that kept pilots and engineers scarce. Wisherd also noted rising seafood prices on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Edgar Wisherd
Wisherd Line
Washington
Upper River
U. F
Wisherd
Secretary of Commerce
Edward J. King
Redfield
Commerce
East
Baltimore
Advances in fishery outlook tempered by labor shortages
In seaboard centers near Washington a shortage of help has handicapped fishery men as many join the army or undergo draft work. With high prices on packers' products, the industry anticipates an exceptionally good season for sea foods despite these labor constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Washington
Death of Ruth Garner Three Weeks Old
Ruth Garner the three weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Garner died at 1 am Monday at their home 1200 North Fifth Street after a four day illness of convulsions. She leaves besides her parents one brother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Garner
Ruth
John Garner
North Fifth Street
Funeral for Dave Wall Held at St. Peter's Church
The funeral service for Dave Wall took place at 8:30 AM in the family home and 9:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church conducted by Rev. Father Driscoll. A large attendance included St. James branch No. 19 W C U and many post office associates. Bearers were George Wall, Tom Wall, Will Wall, Bert Binkert, John Carroll, and Leonard Schmitt. Burial followed at St. Boniface cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Wall
South Fourteenth Street
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Father Driscoll
St. James Branch
No. 19
George
Tom
Will Wall
Bert Binkert
John Carroll
Leonard Schmitt
St. Boniface Cemetery
Funeral for Henry Sieckman Held at Lutheran Church
The funeral for Henry Sieckman was held at 2:30 PM at St. Jacob Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. D. D. Hamm, following a 2 PM service at his home. A large attendance and fine floral offerings marked the day, with burial at Greenmount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sickman
Henry Sieckman
North Fourth Street
St. Jacobi Lutheran Church
D. D. Hamm
Greenmount Cemetery
Company E Secures Six More Recruits Here
Six men including Sergeant Irwin left Sunday night for Springfield. The new recruits enable Company E to stay at Camp Lincoln until the Tenth regiment is mustered out. Company L of Freeport, merged with Company E, has moved to its own street, and the Quincy company remains the crack company of the regiment.
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Irwin
Springfield
Camp Lincoln
Freeport
Quincy
No dollar butter in sight declares Davis
Chicago August 28 Edward Davis president of the Chicago butter and egg board says there will be no dollar butter or dollar eggs next winter. Organized forces are aiding the government to hold prices steady. He estimates wholesale butter at 43 to 45 cents a pound and eggs at 40 cents a dozen, with retail butter likely 52 to 53 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward Davis
Chicago Butter and Egg Beard
Hoover Explains Control Of Wheat In 1917 Food Plan
Hoover tells 75 farm paper editors in Chicago that the aim is to stabilize grain prices fairly for producers and consumers. He outlines a fixed $2 per bushel for next year's crop, measures to enforce the plan, and the role of government purchases and grain elevators to prevent a market glut while urging editors to warn farmers against reducing livestock production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Hotel Sherman
Chicago
A. Otis Arnold
Quincy
Hoover
Arnold
Australia
Mr. Hoover
Food Commission
Congress
Commission
America
Europe
E. M. Miller Company Ships Big Auto Bus
The E. M. Miller company shipped an auto motor bus on the Wabash to San Antonio Texas Monday night. The eight seat bus will carry 40 persons and will run between San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston. A landlady notes that one month’s rent in hand is better than promises to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Miller Company
Wabash
San Antonio
Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Grouping Men into Teams in the Army Squads to Regiments
Lesson No 13 explains the squad as the smallest unit and a permanent team within a company. It details how squads become platoons, companies, battalions, regiments, brigades, divisions and finally the big army, stressing pride, cooperation, and the aim to earn the respect of officers and fellow soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
France
Sol
Dier
John W White Promoted at Dave Wall's Place Post Office
The death of James David Wall prompts a reshuffle. John W White moves from chief stamp and registry clerk to bookkeeper, the former Wall’s role. Vincent C Reid fills the clerical vacancy in mails. Charles H Gaushell becomes chief stamp and registry clerk, and A W Hildenbrand advances to foreman of mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James David Wall
John W. White
Wall
Vincent C. Reid
Charles H. Gaushell
A. W. Hildenbrand
Large order placed for soldiers shirts in New York
New York Aug 28 shirt makers in New York and vicinity will begin work on one of the country s largest orders. The 500 000 dozen shirts for navy and army will employ about 10 000 workers from now until December 1 when the work must be finished, announced Solomon Cutler, organizer of the shirt makers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Solomon Cutler
Shirt Makers’ Union
Secretary Daniels to Submit $350 Million Destroyer Estimate
Washington August 28 Secretary Daniels expects to submit to Congress this week estimates of 350 million dollars for a large number of destroyers. The plan aims to make the American navy the world leader in ships of this class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Congress
Second Camp Organized at Fort Sheridan
Fort Sheridan Illinois reports about four thousand men have joined the second reserve officers training camp which opened Monday morning. The day was spent assigning recruits to companies with drills set to start today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Second Reserve Officers
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertised by Cheney firm
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio vowing to pay one hundred dollars for each cataract case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason witnesses the oath on December 6, 1886. Advertisement promotes internal tonic use and blood action with testimonials and druggist sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J.cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
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Edgar Wisherd
Commerce Chief
CO. E
Davis
War Department
National Army
Weilers
Oklahoma
U. S
Oil Belt
Uncle Sam
Dan Tucker
Sarah Rector
Henry Page
Roy Johnson
Michigan
Cole McGhee
Carpenter
United States
Sixth and
Jersey Streets
Quincy, Ill
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