Food Administration controls grain flow and licenses in wartime
Narrative explains how the Food Administration directs wheat and flour distribution from mills to New York jobbers and retailers, with license conditions, profits caps, and enforcement. It notes impacts on farmers, traders, and the edible supply, plus Red Cross updates and local school notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
U. S. Food
New York City
Food Administration
Distribution Divison
Uncle Sam
Minneapolis
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Congress
The
Grain Corporation
Ruary 1
Harbine News Briefs Share Local Events and Accidents
Joe Price sprained his leg badly while helping load stock and is resting easier after Dr. Murray of Jansen treated him. The musical club performed in Fairbury for Miss Elizabeth Sandman as she departs for Red Cross nurse duties. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sundman and Ada Thompson visited Beatrice. Two Oakland cars were sold northwest of Jansen by Harbine Sega Co. Mr Cramb and Fairbury Journal staff were in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Price
Doctor Murray of
Jansen
Mr. Price
Altho
Fairbury
Elizbeth Sand‘mean
Paul Sandman
Miss Sandman
Red Cross
Overava
Ralph Sundman
Ada Thompson
Beatrice
Oakland
Harbine Sega Co
Cramb
Fairbury Journal
History of Camp Lewis and Tacoma growth during WWI
In this 1918 letter from George H. Clark of Tacoma, he details Camp Lewis near Tacoma, its land value battles, rapid construction for forty to fifty thousand soldiers, and the military town’s boom with theaters hotels and shops. He notes the American Lake area, rail and water works, and the shift of local industry including the Todd Shipbuilding yard and multiple new shipyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Pearce
Diller
Frank
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Argeon
Idaho
Montana
Washington
U. S
War Department
Washinon
Board of Equalization
R. R. Co
Aleo Gome
American Lake
Harely & Mason ,Co
Green
Seattle
Todd Ship Co
Wilson
France
P.S
Third Liberty Loan Bond Drive Urges Public Support
A 1918 appeal urges readers to buy war bonds in the April Third Liberty Loan to aid allies in France and Belgium. The piece emphasizes patriotism, sacrifice from all ages, and the moral shame of not supporting the effort, portraying bond purchases as essential to victory and preventing hardship at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Sam
George Matthew Adams
The World and You Victory Message
A World War era echo contrasts German autocracy with calls for global safety and freedom. The statement frames victory as essential for democracy and the protection of women and children worldwide.
Liberty Bonds Called to Aid War Effort for Farmers
A wartime appeal taunts American farmers facing German aggression abroad and urges them to support the government by buying Liberty Bonds. The piece stresses that captured Europe’s farmers suffer under Prussian rule and frames bond purchases as national salvation and protection for American homesteads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Italy
Montenegro
America
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New York
Whole Sisters
Red
Happy Land
Hay
Liege
Switzerland
Evian
American Red Cross
F. W. ‘Judson
Liberty Loan
Nebraska
Belgian Relief Commission
Reinhard
Eva Stotts
Rec
Sec
Fred Achtemier
Olga Conradt
Lloyd Myers
Alex Rea
Frank Nickeson
Henry Arnold
Ted Mudrow
Herman Buller
Lincoln
T He Farmer’s Equity
Corr - Gee
Connor
Miss Crain
Mr. Weddle
Steele ‘Ty
Horace Mann
Plymouth
Grandpa
Grandma Wadley
Gus Brandt
Mr. Heffelfinger
Sankey
Tillie
Martha Wolters
Lena
Katie Bernhardt
Pauline
Kathryn
Freida Tasche
Anna Wittmus
Paul
Harry Thomas
Otto
Will Bernhardt
Louie Wittmus
Fred Tasse
Funston
Young Peoples
Baptist Sunday School
Edith Flagg
Johnnie Keaten
Carrie Elsaseér
Will- Henrichs
Henry’ Peters
Lizzie Shultz
Julius Ochs
Eliza Rea
Dorothea Arnold
Gertarde Buller
Bertha’ Ommen
Roy Dyer
Harbine
George H. Clark
Wash
Shea
Walt Mason
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