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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1918

Page

8

Peanut crop praised as versatile staple and money crop

Frank, vice president of American Steel Company, extols peanuts for food and fuel uses. He notes peanut meal and oil yield high protein and fat, urges expansion of peanut hay and processing, and calls for county peanut organizations to boost production in the South and North markets.

Frank American Steel Company Peaboy Virginia Texas Alabama Florida Dominion Europe Saratoga

Schwab's Retirement Ends Key Emergency Fleet Era

Charles M. Schwab resigns as head of the Emergency fleet corporation in Washington. He guided the shipping program through initial confusion and friction, accelerating the build of the emergency merchant fleet. He returns to private business, with his services likely needed again if intensive construction restarts.

Schwab Washington Star Charles M. Schwab J. Schwab

Yanks to Build Formidable Team With Boston Stars

The Yankees acquire three Boston World Champions Pitchers Leonard and Shore and Outfielder Lewis in exchange for Caldwell Love Walters and Gilhooley. The move marks the first big postwar deal, boosting New York’s pitching and outfield strength.

Leonard Shore Lewis New York D@c Yankees Boston Yanks Sox Red Sox Caldwell Love Walters Gilhooley

Shore Free Agent Aims for Yankees Deal Draws Fire

Boston story notes Ensign Shore and teammates Dutch Leonard and Duffy Lewis may complicate a proposed transfer to the New York Yankees as terms and salaries become sticking points. Shore declares he is a free agent under baseball law, seeking contract talks, while Leonard and Lewis face similar status as Boston trades for Walters Caldwell, Love and Gilhooley plus money.

Boston Rnie Shore Dutch Leonard Duffy Lewis Boston Red Sox New York Yanks Shore United States Navy New York Red Sox Navy Lewis Leonard Walters Ray Caldwell Slim Love Gilhooley

Meat Plants Not To Be Seized Says Colver

Chairman William B. Colver of the Federal Trade Commission told the House Interstate Commerce Committee there will be no seizure of meat packing plants. He urged government ownership of railroad cars, arguing the big five control most stockyards and publications. He said private ownership should continue but transportation facilities must be government controlled for fairness. No young man can write a sensible letter to the girl he loves.

Washington Commission William B. Colver Federal Trade Commission House Interstate Commerce Committee Colver Culver The

Gift display promises dainty fabrics and new fashion finds

All new items showcased include wash dolls and washable animals for children, embroidered linens, lingerie and silks in sizes from 36 to 50, linen with embroidered corners from 25 cents, and a broad assortment of purses, bags, folders, laces, and novelties. The display highlights velvet novelties, manicure sets, jewelry, and various home accessories.

Marabau Scarfs Store Display Suggestions

A shop advertises Marabau scarfs with a selling tone inviting shoppers to stroll through the store where suggestions peek from every corner and help solve gifting dilemmas for various people.

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