Food Shortages Warn Worldwide Starvation Crisis
A wartime food administration appeal outlines global hunger as wheat and meat supplies shrink. It notes millions face starvation, with Russia, Finland, Denmark and Belgium affected, urging Americans to conserve and ship surplus wheat to Europe to avert further suffering.
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Frnor
Heman
Finland
Russend
Sweden
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Voli
Denmark
Americas
Henselees
Frirone
The
Food Administration
America
Europe
Canada’s Great Work Promotes Food Conservation
The Food Administration notes Canada's success in conserving beef, bacon, and flour for the army abroad. Canadians are urged to support Allies by reducing consumption and increasing wheat production, with plans to raise spring wheat and utilities to boost output in Québec and Manitoba.
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Canada
Iowa
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Québec
Manitoba
WHY WE MUST SAVE MEAT
Government reports show meat withdrawal by the food administration extended to May 1. Taylored markets report home-grown meat imports in the period since January 1 at about 9000000 pounds versus 227000000 pounds in 1918. Officials cite declines across beef, sheep, and hogs as justification for continued war food aid.
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Food Administration
Taylord Re
Air. Deans
United States
Election Plea for Howard Van Atutine in Gilmore City District
The editorial endorses Howard S. Van Atutine of Gilmore City for a full term in the 87th General Assembly. It praises his farming focus, legislative study, and commitment to rural interests across Buetin Vista, Humboldt, and Poad counties, urging farmers to return him to the assembly.
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Vani Atutine
Gilmore City
Goubtles
Buetin Vista
Humboldt and Poedhontiia
Politien
Assembly
Glaion
Alwasia
Hose
Wea
Memorial Day Observance Urges Solemn Observance in 1918
The piece argues Memorial Day should be absorbed rather than celebrated, honoring fallen American soldiers and the mothers left mourning. It notes Iowa homes overwhelmed by loss as two million men served in war, and calls for a solemn, patriotic observance fitting the 1918 holiday.
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Lowa
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