Fixing Price of Wheat Under War Food Policy
The wheat price committee headed by H. A. Garfield set No. 1 Northern spring at 3.20 a bushel, after labor and farmer reps debated 4 and 2.50 before agreeing unanimously. The figure, 20 cents above 1915 levels, partly considers Congress 2.90, with varied grades and terminals, while Wilson and Hoover aim to stabilize markets and curb bread costs, urging waste reduction and standard loaf plans.
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H. A. Garfield
Congress
Chivaco
Bard
Wilson
Food Administration
United States
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Corby
New York
Anxiety Over Riga and Western Front Battle Outcomes
The article argues Riga’s fall lacks strategic impact on German weaknesses and predicts renewed Allied pressure on the western front. It cites Italian, French, and British offensives, German losses, and claims that momentum favors the Allies with potential spring 1918 breakthroughs, despite submarine threats. It names Samuel Harden Church as a source of a broader moral claim.
Pershing says American forces not rushed to front next year
General Pershing at his Paris HQ warns Americans must learn patience and not expect immediate front-line deployment. He says the United States will join allies next year fully prepared to strike in a major summer campaign, building a strong army from scratch while continuing to hammer the German forces with renewed strength.
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Pershing
Paris
France
United States
America
General Pershing
Associated Press
Great Britain
North Carolina Shows High Birth Rate Amid Low Death Rate
North Carolina records a birth rate of 31.9 per 1000 in 1915, seven points above the U S registration area and the nation’s average 24.9. The state also reports a low death rate, described by the State Board of Health as a valuable asset and sign of national stability.
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North Carolina
United States
State Board of Health
Rct
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Minnesota
Columbia
Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Testimonial
Mrs W J Williams of Stanley New York reports her father used Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy forGiarrhoea about a year ago and was immediately relieved after three doses. She says they had great faith in the remedy and his cure was complete.
Traditional Kidney Health Tonic Promoted by Urine Color Claims
An old remedy advertisement touts Jad Salts and “Seli Co rthia-water” as cleansing cures for kidney and bladder irritation. It links relief from headaches dizziness stomach issues and rheumatism to flushing acids and acids through daily morning use and fruit intake. The text promotes longstanding use and suggests national authority endorsement.
North Carolina visitors press German prisoners case
A NC delegation met in Washington with officials about using interned Germans on government road projects in southern mountain lands. Secretary of Labor Wilson said inmates are informed but not prisoners of war, and under treaty cannot be used for such work. If POWs are captured they may be assigned to road construction. The visit included Weaver, Coughton, Hood, and Morganton’s Erwin brothers and T. B. Finley of Wilkesboro.
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Treoches
Ypres
Flande
Washington Dispatch
News and Observer
Lere
Messrs
Ernet Erwin
Willam C. Erwin
Condom Tate
Morganton
T. B
Finley
Wilkesboro
Wilson
Weaver
Coughton
Hood
U. S
Valley of Death
California
Secrest Motor Co
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iGreensboro
Russia
Petrograd
Teutons
Verdun
Bainsizen
Germany
Chemin Des ‘Dames
Talian
Trieste
Isonzo
Cadorna
Leas
le Mort Homme
Hill 204
Marne
Paria
Chenin Des Dames
Somme
Samuel Harden Church
Cardui
Great Pathen Chamdenlain's
Beok
Donse Frovwers
The
A. M. Secrest
Monroe Steam Vulcanizing CO
Union
E. B. Stack
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