War Hints War Helps War Duties From Indiana Council
The Indiana State Council of Defense updates cover food policy and war service. The food ban on pasta is lifted, 88 of 92 counties host U S food clubs, and 15 year olds over 115 pounds may join the Working Reserve with uniforms for winter drill. Calls for 17 percent more wheat acreage in 1919, and Red Cross seeks graduate nurses over 21. Walnut sales guidance and patriotic church ceremony details round out the report.
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U. S
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Europe
Washington
Committee On
Red Cross
Sisters of Soldiers and Sailors
Governien
Haw Co
Ordiquince Dept
6Th & B Streets
Borkney
Jed Teoodkers
Mohie
Knox County Fair Opens Under Moose Lodge Management
The Knox County Fair at Vincennes begins Monday August 26 under the Moose Lodge, promising a high class event with money back if unsatisfied. Attractions include the Holland-Dockriff bareback riders, Robinson’s elephants, Roberto the high diver, the Monkey Speedway, the Ferris Wheel, and Barkoot Amusement Company rides, with ample floats and conveniences for ladies and children.
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Knox County
Vincennes
The
Mouse Lodge
Vincennes Fair
Watr
Pion
Holmnd-Dockriff Company
Robinson
Roberto
Barkoot Amusement Company
Moose Lodge
United States
Kingsley Service Plaque Unfurled in Staffordshire Chapel
A sixteen star service flag was unfurled at Kingsley chapel Staffordshire on Sunday. Lester was master of ceremonies with Rev Deal presiding and assisted by Rev Williams. John Chaney of Sullivan delivered the address. Listed service members include Gaston brothers in the Army and Navy, Loren Thomas Navy, and several others. The program featured a formal service and readings.
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O. M. Deal
Warren Dickerson
Republic
John C. Chaney
Ernestine Wernz
America
Mr. Deal
Golden Sebastain
Mae McKinney Strain
Grandma Bostick
Claude Harmon
Kingsley Chapel
Staffordshire
Lester
Kingsley
Deal
Williams
Drake Baptist Church
John ©. Chaney
Sullivan
Lyle Gaston
Army
Earl Gaston
Navy
Loren Thomas
Burnett Rich wed in Sullivan home ceremony
Miss Nellie Rich of Sullivan and Mr Garthel Burnett of Providence were married Saturday evening at Rev D M Mathis home. A Sunday noon dinner honored the couple at the bridegroom's home and many local families attended from Carlisle Sudlivan Linton and Oaktown.
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S&s
Nellie Rich
Sullivan
Garthel Burnett
Providence
D. M. Mathis
Barthel Burnett
J. W. Burnett
G. FE. Burnett
Roscoe Carrithers
Carlisle
G. EB. French
George Carrick
Sudlivan
Clifford Chorroeh
Gerace Webb
Miro
la Larrabee
Fardive
Goodman
Aldiee Bewus
EL Burnett
Jim Boone
Carnice of
Linton
Mr. Robbins
Oaktown
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Indiana Postoffice
Unclaimed letters dated August 14 1918 in Sullivan Indiana Postoffice to be sent to Dead Letter Office if not claimed within two weeks. Ladies list includes Combs Lousa Mason Florence Mason Sadie Norris Miss Maude Sloop Mrs J C. Gents list includes Biddle Joseph Bittle Henry Cooper Hobart Pearl Button Co Vaughn Earl. Callers must say advertised and give date advertised.
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Sullivan, Ind
Biddle
Joseph Bittle
Henry Cooper
Hobart Pearl Button Co
Vaughn
Earl
WM. E Aydelotte
P. M
Private Harmon Writes Home From France
Hymera resident Frank Harmon receives a letter from son Pvt. James Harmon of Co. E 105th Ammunition Train BEF France. The message, dated June 30, describes long daylight hours, good feed, a warm climate, asks about family and local events including a Fourth of July ball game, and mentions a reunion with Ray and a letter from Sis.
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Frank Harmon
Hymera
Pvt
James Harmon
A. FE
France
Jackie
Jack
Ray
Sis
Co. E
BE. F
One Minute Food Talks on Wheat Exports and Shared Burden
Don Herold reviews a Food Administration table showing May exports of 2 947 068 barrels of wheat flour with odd end digits and no round figures. He argues a precise accounting process underpins hunger relief policies, noting many clerks tally and subtract to determine each American's share.
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Food Administration
Stativticat
Wheat flour allotment under new Food Administration rule
The Federal Food Administration announces a wheat flour regulation allowing farmers to obtain eight pounds per month per person of flour on an exchange basis by certifying their wheat was home grown. Elevators and mills may participate but sugar use is now prohibited. Damp wheat threshing and purchase are discouraged to conserve food supplies.
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Federal Food Administration
Grocer Barred From Sugar Sales Over Profiteering Claim
Henry Shultz a Cooley Indiana grocer near Gary is forbidden to sell sugar until war end after the Food Administration brands his prices as profiteering. The action restricts his ability to supply sugar to customers during wartime shortages.
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Federal Food Administration
Henry Shultz
Cooley
Indiana
Gary
Grocer A R Powell Convicted for Sugar Shortage Misrepresentation
A. R. Powell who runs two groceries at Linton was found guilty of misrepresenting sugar on hand as of July 1. He was deprived of the privilege to sell sugar until October 1 after an affidavit claimed 1,000 pounds existed, while an investigation showed 5,560 pounds.
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A. R. Powell
Linton
Powell
Grocers Warned Over Sunday Closing Violations
Officials vow to cut off supplies to grocers who break Sunday closing and food regulations. They argue it is unfair to compliant traders and pledge strict enforcement to ensure compliance.
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Food Administration
No sugar for vinegar making in rural areas
The notice states that no sugar will be permitted for use in vinegar production. It notes that in rural districts households traditionally make various vinegars using sugar, which will now be restricted.
Unfair Wheat Grading Probed By Federal Agencies
The Food Administration and State Council of Defense report protests about buyers attempting to purchase wheat at below value by using inferior grades. The U S Grain Corporation says paying No 1 price on wheat with a lower grade is still unfair practice. Convictions carry license forfeiture and loss of business, and all such attempts should be reported promptly.
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The
Food Administration
State Council of Defense
U. S. Grain Corporation
Victory bread formula changes not affecting substitutes rules
The text notes that Victory bread may include 75 pounds of wheat flour 2¢ pounds of substitutes and 4 pounds of rye flour with rye stock from last year and incoming rye. The substitute regulations for bakers remain unchanged while animal fats restrictions are removed except for economical use.
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Victory
Butter Price Rule Warns Against Speculation
The Food Administration bans butter speculation and requires licensed sellers to price butter at no more than a reasonable advance over cost, regardless of current market or replacement value.
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The
Food Administration
Comes Too Late Reflects on Life and Wisdom
A Chicago News reflection laments that much of worldly wisdom is spoken rather than lived as lives journey toward evening shadows. The piece contrasts cherished sayings with lived examples, urging sincerity in daily conduct.
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Chicago News
Shopper asks to break china sets in chinaware shop
A shopper asks if the shop can break the china sets. The polite salesman replies they do not, and suggests that keeping a servant girl would probably handle it. This Town Topics item captures a small, humorous exchange in a department store setting.
Pacific Coast Whales Noted For Four Common Species
Pacific coast whales include the finner humpback sperm and sulphur bottom. The first two yield better meat due to lower oiliness than the sulphur bottom and sperm. The sulphur bottom grows largest with some specimens near ninety feet long and weight up to eighty tons.
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Pacific Coast
Beginnings of Reform Start with Self Motto by Carlyle
The excerpt emphasizes individual effort as the path to broad reform. It asserts that lasting change comes slowly from personal improvement, a view attributed to Thomas Carlyle.
Greenland Rich in Metals Revealed in Cliffs
Greenland a Danish territory hosts copper lead silver tin with flakes of pure silver found in cliff crevices. Large iron masses are discovered with a specimen brought to Europe measuring six and a half feet long six feet thick and weighing about 16 000 pounds.
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Greenland
Europe
Alcohol produced from wild plant in Juarez region
Consul A. Dow reports that in Ciudad Juarez Mexico a plant grows uncultivated in Mexico and southern Texas and yields from 18 to 25 gallons of alcohol per ton. The new source is being used to make alcohol locally.
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Ciudad Juarez
Mex
Mexico
Texas
Ti. A. Dow
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Knox County Fair
Fingsley Service
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Gents
Harmon
U. S. Food Administration
Don Herold
Wor
Harry E. Sarnard
U.S. Food Administration
Maxwell-brown Shoe Co
Armour Grain Co
Merom, Ind
Cowen
Mgr
Emery Drake
Harrison & Drake
Harrison
Emery Drake, R. R. A
Carlisle, Ind
T. Carlyle
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