Food Administration Reveals Hog Prices Policy
The Food Administration issued a straight forward policy statement by Joseph W. Catton head of the meat division. It outlines four aims for hog prices to ensure producers can plan confidently and profit from raising hogs. The announcement signals expected future pricing and market guidance for farmers and hog producers nationwide.
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Hood
Food
Joseph WY. Catton
Atate- Trent
Food Administration
Hoxts
Food Administration Sets Corn Hog Price Policy
The Food Administration aims to stabilize hog prices by tying value to corn costs, with a target ratio of about thirteen to one. It urges higher slaughter weights, cautious hog production, and careful planning of next year’s pig crop to support farmer margins and prevent famine.
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Food Administration
Alter
Army
Red Cross
Chicago
Pond
Cotton
Farmers seek simpler income tax reporting and bookkeeping
An Iowa reader argues for a simpler farmer tax report option but notes government rules require detailed annual records for those earning 1000 dollars plus. The piece discusses the transition to farm bookkeeping, the role of county agents, and the impact of historical tax law on farmers and businesses.
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Iowa
Ghoal
Wallace
Italians delayed, German Austrian forces tighten grip on front
The Italian front saw heavy fighting as Italy pushed into Austrian territory but faced a strong German Austrian counteroffensive. Reports claim up to 160000 Italians captured and 700 guns lost while Germany files reinforce the line to blunt the advance. Warns of longer war and possible French front impact if northern Italy falls. President Wilson plans to boost U S force strength toward five million as resolve hardens nationwide.
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Whch
Hungary
Adriatic Sea
Belgium
Row- Manta
Serbia
Italy
France
Germany
Wilson
Becog
Wallace
Heligoland a Naval Prize reshapes German and British stakes
The piece argues German diplomacy won Heligoland from Denmark via Britain, transforming it into a premier naval station protected by a formidable fleet. It notes English opposition, the island’s changed ownership in 1867, and the strategic value seen by Lord Salisbury and others. It also mentions Africa land swaps and submarine operations from Heligoland, while dismissing the feasibility of a sea attack on the stronghold.
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England
Germany
Fgr
Heligoland
Great Britain
Iss
Lord Salisbury
Africa
Henseland
Tate
Geremany
Sad Reflections on War and Local Classifieds
A historical fragment blends wartime moral questioning with a string of small ads. The speaker laments killing enemies, fears the bloodshed, and contemplates duty while listing local sales including cattle, boars, and farm goods in Titonka Iowa and nearby towns.
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LEE
B. Wolke
Hostoffice
Titonka
Towa
Claus
California
Rock Island
Golden State Oute
Scenic
Colorado
Salt Lake
Splendid
el Paso
Golden State Limited
Hal S. Ray
Des Moines
Safety and Service First
Titonka Savings Bank
W. J. Denton
Grardier
Ktore
USA Nut
Wait Mason
Jay
FOR &Ale
R. c. Erels
Mrs. B. Leghorn
Tegtmeyer
Wodén
Poland
R. Boekelman
German Valley
Threap
Ben Long
Joe Lamo- Teux
J, C
Neville
Titouka
Harrington & Dickinson
First National Bank
Algona Iowa
RE. N. D. Ray
Woden
TR. M. Wallace
P. Haguard
Algona
EG Bruns
Geo. Kuchenreuther
Henry Meyer Estate and Insurance Meyer’s Reanl Estate
Thonka
D. A. Kinney
Bancroft
W.B. Quarton 5
D. Quarton Law Offices
Kossuth County State Bank
Roybal Dy
Ntbcon
Alls
Honka
Tow
RD. Temple
M. G. Loson
H.C. Adams & Co
Iona, Iowa
Farmers’ Elevator CO
Anton G. Holcomb
J. J. Budlong & Sons
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