American Food Savings Reported Amid Women’s Credit Gains
An item notes American food savings and a large credit attributed to women, signaling economic shifts and consumer credit trends involving female earners.
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
4
An item notes American food savings and a large credit attributed to women, signaling economic shifts and consumer credit trends involving female earners.
Despite tight food supplies, the American people donated substantial wheat and meat to Allied forces during the year ending June 30. A Food Administration summary praises voluntary self denial and cooperation, noting large increases in wheat and meat exports, plus overall aid to the Allies totaling billions of pounds and weights.
In Spain and Portugal sugar prices rise as crops falter and imports lag. Granulated sugar in Barcelona early summer sold at 19 cents per pound while brown sugar in Lisbon moves between 1.04 and 1.12 dollars per pound under government orders, with beet sugar in Sweden quoted at about 14 cents.
Tide reports a July day behind front lines where rain and blue skies lift spirits. Canadian officers share warmth with children in a village garden, a band plays Italian opera, and soldiers observe homey scenes amid trenches and distant shelling, highlighting resilience and daily life beyond combat.
A fragmented classifieds listing advertises items for sale or rent including two milk cows and a 1917 touring car with new trims, typewriters for sale or rent, a Horton Miracle wasting machine, Rhode Island Red poultry, and farmland with crop potential near Shoshone Idaho, with multiple names and addresses noted for inquiries.
Acting Red Cross Manager George Heath announced stockpiles of yarn reach 1,400,000 pounds with orders in place and aim to allocate garments deemed essential. He notes 4,074,000 knitted items ready or planned including sweaters and helmets to aid soldiers, while urging chapters to source materials through the Red Cross Supplies Department.
Posts and poles for sale and wood for sale offered by Mabbutt Rasch Shoshone contact details provided. Stray cows reported near Shoehane Livery Barn with reward for return. Notice to return hose from livery barn to Percy Goslett or Geo Stinger. Evans Orchestra advertises aQuality Cornetist and piano tuning services. Truman Perry milk price 32 cents per quart after September at Sin Cates Pharmacy Idaho.
Coming events announce Optient Spectatint from Nampa Idaho at McFall Hotel Shoshone Idaho on Thursday August 29 for treatment and correction of eye strain poor vision crooked eyes and headaches. Glasnes fitted changed or replaced with latest improved methods air work guaranteed. Register and call on the above date.
A businessman's wife suffers eye pain and redness for years before using Lavoptik eye wash. One application astonishes her, with a small bottle claimed to guarantee benefit for weak or inflamed eyes. Aluminum eye cup included.
A Wisconsin jury convicts Louis P. Nagler, former assistant secretary of state of Vie veneia, for seditious utterances about war effort. The Spokesman-Review notes the decision underscores loyalty to war work and warns disloyal voices that patriotism and law go together.
An advert claims Lavoptik eye wash removes blood shot eyes and dark rings rapidly. A young man reportedly improved after one application and a sister recovered from eye strain in three days. The ad guarantees benefit in every case and offers a free aluminum eye cup from Sinclair's Pharmacy.
In Lincoln County Idaho the probate court orders September 7 1918 at 10 a.m. as the time to prove the last will of Aliie Tong deceased and to hear Harry Tong’s application for letters testamentary. Interested parties may appear and file objections in writing. Notice to be published at least ten days before the date in the Shoshone Journal. Dated August 17 1918.
Notice outlines final proof for Theodore Baldwin heirs of Thomas Baldwin in Shoshone Idaho with witnesses named Al Hickey John Sims John Cedarholm and Herbert Cedarholm. Included is an August 1918 land entry notice and an August 1913 school meeting notice for Lincoln County Idaho with election details and eligibility notes.
One hundred head yearling Cotswold bucks for sale. Inquire at Journal office or write to box 827. Don't forget to register.
Notice shows plaintiff sues James Devaney watermaster to adjudicate rights to use Big Wood River waters. Priority claimed September 28, 1896. Case cites Frost v Alturas Water Company and references decree recorded in Lincoln County Idaho. Residence and attorney for address Shoshone Idaho A1686.
The Board of Trustees of Independent School District No 12 invites bids to furnish a team and drive the school wagon for the 1918 1919 school year. Bids due by Monday Sept 9 1918. The board may reject any or all bids. J Reed.
One kitchen range one team harness and wagon offered for sale at a bar. Seller Ralph Hansen located at McMahan's store.
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