Sugar Prices and Hoover Regulate War Time Refineries
The food administration regulates sugar pricing from producer to wholesaler to curb profits. Hoover explains reduced Cuban sugar costs and a $1.80 per hundred pound refining differential, saving the public millions, while aiming to keep consumer prices near 8.5 to 9 cents a pound amid global shortages and shipping constraints.
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America
United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
France
Herbert Mover
Mr. Hoever
Mr. Hoover
United States
Canada
England
Italy
Germany
West Indies
East Indies
Europe
Java
Pneglish
Seaboard
Hoover
Cuba
New York
State Department
Rolph
California
Court House Cupola Prose on Courtship and Dairy
A fragmentary note describes young women seeking husbands and the idea that a man who cannot tell oleo margarine from butter would not be the type to pursue cattle. The odd capstone line references a cupola and a courthouse scene.
Whimsical Snippet Signals News From An Era
Disjointed clippings note diverse topics from bean remarks to whale meat in hotels. Mentions of Mr. Bryan’s possible retirement, May rains delaying corn planting, air raids over yonder and garden culture against German kultur. A collage of era chatter with no single event.
Indiana Circuit Court Notes Mention Guardians and Judgments
The column lists court actions including guardians appointed for Martha Burke and Marissa J Blackburn, James Robbins admitted to an Indiana village for epileptics, and multiple judgments against mining and coal companies plus notes on divorces for Hiatt and Springer. It records officials Stephen Leach and BPlbert Mitchell on the County Board of Review and a $1800 claim against Vigo Mining Company.
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David Burke
Martha Burke
Myrtle Hoesman
Marissa J. Blackburn
John L. Robbins
James Robbins
Indiana
Pinkey Buchanaa
Robert Prior
Vigo Mining Company
Belle Davis
Edgar Davis
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Cora Davis
Ernest Davis
Thomas H. Moore
America Woodard
Benjamin O. Smith
John W. Shepherd
Claude R. Smith
Ida E. Springer
Levi Springer
Stephen Leach
Bplbert Mitchell
County Board of Review
Burley Weaver
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Wit and manners mix in tangled old quips
Uncle Bill Hook jokes with old David Harum about fashion and women. A punchy line notes that slick stamps will stay stuck as Hooverized gum tones down the trend. The playful banter reflects era slang and social teasing without explicit events.
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David Harum
Bill Hook
Bless His Heart Ready Subscriber Poem
A humorous verse praises a dependable reader who pays in advance each year and supports the newspaper with cheer. The speaker admires the ready subscriber who never complains about costs and always contributes, delighting the newsroom with timely payments.
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Scranton
Ind
Pemmican as Food for Soldiers in Trenches
The passage discusses pemmican as a practical food for soldiers in trenches calling it an arid mince meat with little kick. It notes the originator of the phrase we deliver the goods did not know about the cash and carry plan and ends by remarking that many people are long on short cake.
Chiropractic Advice From H L Ramsey DC
An advertisement urges readers with kidney trouble to consult Dr H L Ramsey DC for a case analysis. It claims chiropractic adjustments adjust the cause of trouble and promote natural healing through spinal analysis and tailored care.
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H. L. Ramsey
D. C
Jim Dandy MATTIX FOSTER expands harness business
Notice announces relocation to the north side of the square near Kirkham's old stand and an expansion of hardware in the harness shop. Customers are urged to visit for collars and related supplies. The phrasing highlights Jim Dandy Mattix and Foster as the business figures.
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Square
Kirkham
Mattix & Foster
Big Silo Drive for a Few Days
Corwin Phillips, agent in Sullivan Indiana promotes Ross Metal and Wood Silos with large discounts off regular price. Contact for prices and terms via telephone. See metal silo two miles northwest of Graysville before you buy.
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Ross
Corwin Phillips
Sullivan
Indiana
Telephone
Graysville
Index Company Buys Key Stock for Special Sale
The Index Nation Company has purchased hardware stock of A. Drake in Terre Haute the Wyman Brothers hardware stock at Shelburn and the Phillip Best department store at Virginia Illinois. The firm plans a forthcoming special sale of these goods reflecting its broad acquisitions amid high merchandise costs.
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Index Nation
A. Drake
Terre Haute
Wyman Brothers Hardware
Shelburn
Phillip Best
Virginia, Ill
Mrs Wright travels to Fort Casey to visit husband
Mrs. Clarence Wright left yesterday for Fort Casey Puget Sound Washington to visit her husband who is stationed with the coast artillery. Wright was formerly a miller for the Sullivan Mill and Elevator Company and is a son of Mr and Mrs John H Wright of Clinton whose marriage occurred here.
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Clarence Wright
Fort Casey
Puget, Sound
Washington
Wright
Coast Artillery
Sullivan Mill and Elevator Company
John H. Wright
Clinton
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Pepperell
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Womer
Gingham
Rey
Mens’ Athletic Union
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Modart Gossard
Warners Memo
Springer-Gouckenour CO
West Side Sq
Shorty Bennett
Beans
Hun
Bryan
Court House Park
Yonder
Gretna Dandelion
Paris
Hettie
Wilson
George Creel
Admiral Peary
Circuit Court
Hosea E. Hiatt
Ida M. Hiatt
Fred Myers
DR. Lindley
Index Company
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