Meat substitutes allowed on meatless days in Washington ruling
The Food Administration and District Administrator Rington issue a notice to hotels, cafes, and restaurants to discontinue using meat substitutes on meatless days. A prior misinterpretation allowed Tuesday use. The agency recommends two prices for cash and delivery versus customer pickup to reflect savings in kept records and delivery costs.
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Mead Administration
Rington
Sutmitta
Food Administration
Washington
Xeenantor
Beam Cause Wreck Near Houston on Texas Central
A broken King brake beam on a freight car, about an hour before, bent the switch rod and triggered the wreck of the Eastern Texas Central line last Monday morning. Seventeen people died. The board of inquiry released the report, noting the brake beam caused the switch to spring and the passenger train to derail as it entered the siding.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Central Railroad
Renort
Thos
Catarrh Untouched by Atomizers and Inhalers
Blunt critique of sprays and inhalers for catarrh urges blood cleansing as the only lasting cure. The ad extols Swift’s Specific as a “purely vegetable” remedy, claiming fifty years on the market and nationwide drugstore availability. It promises free expert guidance from the company’s medical director and provides a mailing address in Atlanta.
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Switt
Switt Laboratory
Atinnia
War Service Board condemns excessive prices in resolution
The War Service Board denounces high pricing charged to soldiers and officers in camps. At a luncheon Maj. Gen. John W. Buckman voiced support, and a resolution urged hotels, stores, and restaurants to set reasonable charges as civilians also report abuses amid wartime shortages. The call aims to curb profiteering and keep necessities affordable for those serving the nation.
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B. Chandler
The
War Service Board
John W. Buckman
Tuckman
Mexican Labor Could Double Texas Coal Output
Settlement of the Mexican labor test and a $3 head tax on Mexicans crossing into the United States would enable Texas coal operators to boost production by 60 to 160 percent. The Manufacturers Association cites surveys showing operators expect higher output if the government establishes quotas and favorable tariffs. Public utilities and fuel needs would shape policy, with replies from coal consumers guiding supply strategies.
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Mexico
Lis Borrrs
Maine
San Antonio
Antohig
Wuel
Washington
Tamale
Texas
Kent
Tex
Phi Mepurloise
One-Third of Vessels Escape U-Boat Attacks This Year
A naval correspondent notes that about one third of ships attacked by U boats escaped. He estimates total tonnage sunk in the year at roughly one and a half million tons with about 4.2 million tons of new ships built to replace losses. He cautions the cargo value and submarine menace remain significant.
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Tandon Thief Service
Pela Cale
San Antonio
Tatadelvtin Public Jongrtehl
Toatger i. Tondon
Nimes
Urciuses
All of Our Hosiery Is Excellent for Its Price
An old ad touts varied hosiery quality and value from 25 cent cotton stockings to 59 and 75 cent silk lace top pairs. Highlights reinforced heels and toes, silk risle tops, and deep fibre silk boots, offered on the first floor.
Undergarment Materials by the Bolt
Nainsoak merchandise offered by the bolt at special price of 1.69 per ten yard piece. Mercerized finish used on fabric. Second Floor.
Fragmentary OCR on wartime cargo lists hints at German naval losses
The readable fragments describe a German admiralty summary detailing cargoes from ships six months prior. Items include fielt guns, 30 howitzers, 140 machine guns, 120000 rifles, 59000 shells, 199000 bombs, 1500000 cartridges, armored cars, and other munitions, with emphasis on revealing valuable contents.
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Wrehemer Ene
Konrellnkcs
NO GRAIN SHORTAGE CLAIMS AT GRAIN COUNCIL MEETING
Representatives from grain exchanges nationwide told the National Council of Grain Exchanges that ample supplies exist for 1918. They argued federal action is needed to move corn and wheat from farms to distribution centers to prevent millions of bushels from spoiling. Leaders warned yields this year would exceed prior highs and praised record winter wheat quality.
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United States
Saul
Amess
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