Local Notes from Ringsted and Surroundings
Long community roundup from Ringsted area includes visits, church events, and socials. Reports on relatives visiting in Worth county, new machine shed, and a planned Ladies Aid gathering. May events listed, Red Cross activities, knitting totals, and local sporting and family news.
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Sophia Ophiem
Mankato
Minnesota
Emmetsburg
Louis Benson
Mra
Ben Brinsvold
Worth County
Albert Brinsvold
Albert Brunsvold
French War Strain Highlighted by Tardieu Address
French high commissioner M. Tardieu told the Southern Commercial Congress that wheat shipments to France must rise while Americans cut wheat intake to aid allies. He cited bread ration cuts, livestock slaughter, sugar and ice reductions, and ongoing shortages as French civilians and soldiers endure hardship on the front. He urged shared sacrifice as the war toll deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tirdien
United States
Southern Commercial Congress
Canada urges rationing to eat less bread
The food controller of Canada calls for reduced bread consumption amid barley rye shortages. He says by spring, if Europe’s minimum needs are met, there will be no wheat or flour surplus beyond home use, pushing Victory bread as a national effort.
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Dominion
Canada
Europe
Garden Count and Astle Plan For Immediate Vegetables
A statement urges moderate planting of perishatic vegetables for immediate use while developing the main gardens to potatoes and beans. Attributed to Herbert Hoover, the note emphasizes practical food production and timely harvest.
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Pherbert Hoover
Can't Bake at Home in French Villages
A fragment discusses peasantry in France living in villages not farms and subsisting on small markets and banks accessed by villagers. The text hints at rural poverty and limits on self provisioning, reflecting a social critique of domestic skills and local economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bnkeshop
Better Off Than Canada in Food Prices Says Cartoons
A compiriser suggests the United States is slightly better off than Canada for food costs. In the period examined, about one third of 29 food products in the United States fell in price, while only 2 of 22 showed decreases in Canada. Canada saw steadier price increases for canned goods, with the US sharing declines in some staples. overall food staples in the US rose only slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oma
United Giles
Food Hoarder Punishments Use of Flour Sparks Fines
Two men in Burlington face penalties for flour hoarding under government food regulations. W. S. Rosell of Satem was found with four sacks and jailed in Keokuk after a $1,000 bond was set. WL Roberts of Postville paid $500 and had his license revoked for selling flour without proper substitutes, plus a public apology. The Food Administration vows strict enforcement to deter violators as war bread policies and wheat market guidance are discussed by officials and Herbert Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Rosell
Satem
Keokuk
Federal Grand Jury
Fed Cross
WL. Roberts
Postville
Red Press
Deemlas
Herbert Hoover
Tony
Nike
Mr. Hoover
Sam
Whiel
Grain Corporation
Europe
America
Breng
Alonzo Taylor
United States
France
Fair Profit on Flour Regulation Value
The food administration caps wholesale flour profit at 50 to 75 cents per barrel and sets retailer margins at 80 cents to 1.20 dollars per barrel in original mill packages. For smaller purchases, profit must not exceed 1 cent per pound. Profits above these limits or above prewar levels will trigger investigations.
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Food Administration
Restrict Sale of Poultry War Time Order
The food administration requests spared hens and pullets until after May 1 to support egg production. Licensed poultry dealers are bound. individuals may kill their own birds but should comply. Broilers under two pounds are exempt from the ruling.
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Federal Food Administration
Prevent Profiteering Under U S Food Administration
United States food administration warns against profiteering in imported blackstrap molasses. Any batch from imported sugar cane sold in the Daltech States at over 38 cents per gallon risks invalidation. Owners face penalties and possible revocation of licenses.
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United States Food Administration
Daltech States
Oats Superior For Horses In Feeding Colts Safe Ration
Clemson College livestock experts stress oats as the best single grain for mature horses and colts, provided oats are clean and mold free. For colts, 2 to 3 pounds daily up to age 1, then 7 to 8 pounds daily ages 1–3. whole oats preferred, steamed crushed if teething. Emphasizes ample roughage, exercise, and avoidance of excessive concentrated feeds to protect digestion.
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Clemson Callege
Supply Brood Sow Shelter Advice from Missouri College
By I A Weaver of the Missouri College of Agriculture, extreme heat and sun damage hogs, so brood sow shelters must be warm, ventilated, dry, and sunlit. Sunshine aids germ-killing and disease control. avoid wet floors, filth, and dark quarters. Proper housing reduces losses and supports healthy litters.
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I. A. Weaver
Missouri College of Agriculture
Iowa State College tests potato bread recipes
Home economics authorities at Iowa State College report success with potato based doughs. Substituting mashed potatoes for wheat flour yields a batter stiffer than standard flour mixtures, but does not pose bread quality risks. The tested recipes are shared for homemakers.
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Iowa State College
Political Announcements for Emmet County Primary
A series of Republican primary notices solicit support for local offices in Emmet County. Wm. Stuart announces for state district representative and J. Klopp seeks the county auditor post, both subject to June primary decisions. The notices urge Republican voters to consider these candidates in the upcoming election.
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Emmetesty
Wm. Stuart
Emmet
J. Klopp
Emmet County
Emmet County Officials Seek Primary Nominations
A list of Emmet County Iowa candidates announces intent to seek June 1918 Republican party nominations for county treasurer recorder county attorney clerk of district court sheriff and supervisor district No 1. Nominated candidates include E H Hansen Emma E Deming Francis J Kennedy Sidney E Bemis Tom Nivison J B Mitchell among others.
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Emmet
Democratic Party
Francis
Kennedy
District Court
Emmet County
Tyne
Sidney E. Bemis
J Robinson Announces Candidacy for District 1 Supervisor
J Robinson declares his bid for the office of supervisor of district No 1 comprising Emmet Ellsworth and Lincoln townships. He states the decision rests with Republican voters at the June primary election.
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Ct No. 1
Entmet
Ellsworth
Lincoln
J.B. Mitchell
Dolliver
Tove
Emmet
Ellaworth
Lincoln Townships
J. Robinson
FOR RENT AND FOR SALE IN EAST HOWARD AREA
Want Colugin FOR RENT Partly modern seven room residence on East Howard street close in Geo Hale Gardston Drug Store or phone 395 FOR SALE Five room cottage with cistern and electric lights and five lots Fine garden Ideal place summer and winter 250 down and balance on monthly payments Bargain is taken at once Inquire of Mrs William Deming Phone 776 FOUND Ladies blue coat Tuesday afternoon on Oak Hill cemetery road Owner can have game by call at Vindicator and Republican GIRLS WANTED To work in steam laundry Good wages Rawhey & Dickey Proprietors
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John Graf
K. K. Skatteho
Jacobson Motor Co
Snl
Roy Wood
Fred Hepp
M. W. A. Hall
Sur
Camp Dodger
Sehiool
Elmer Elleffson
Elmer
Grace Guild
Waa Wiven
Nichol
Guild
Ladies League
Red Cross
Francis Kennedy
Estherville
Gladys
Nelson
Eldon Kearns
Burt
Nick Petersen
Hannah Satter
John Petersen
Tyler
Minnesota
H.C
Anderson and
Nelson’s
New York
C.H. Jorgensen
Town City
Jorgensen
Lee
Nivison
Greig
Peterson
Kennedy
Anna Christensen
Minnie Johnson
Clarence Mathiesen
Ruth Miller
Fenton
Ringsted Red Cross
Ludvig Anderson
A. N. Andersen
Marie Benson
H. K. Bonnicksen
Hans Christensen
Hans Davidsen
P. C. Diuer
Jens Fin
Dr. Fredericksen
EF. J. Grundy
Maren Sfansen
J. N. Hoinh
Marie Hoien
Jens Henricksen
John Henricksen
Peter Johansen
Eleonora Johansen
Chris Johnsen
Ole Justesen
Nels Jepsen
Esther Jepsen
Peter Knudsen
N. P. W. Larsen
Nels Mouritsen
Peter Mortensen
Chris Mortensen
P. H. Miller
Chris Nelsen
Nely Nelsen
N.P. Nelsen
Tomena Nelsen
Ingvard Ostergaard
Miss Paugh
J. S. Peterson
L. A. Petersen
C.C. Ries
Catherine Ries
Carl Nelsen
Minnie C. Nelsen
Jorgen Rasmussen
J. A. Sorensen
Sophia Skow
BE. C. Vahideick
Geo. Miller
Esther Royn
Lillie Miller
East Howard Street
Geo
Hale, Gardston Drug ‘Store
Phone 395
William Deming
Ladies Blue Coat
Oak Hill Cemetery Road
Vindicator and Republican
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Farmah
Petersburg
Belgium
National Board of Information
A. J. Johnson
Graettinger
John Whitesell
Omaha
Elsie Cowia
Wallin
Mack
Heldridges Midas
Gruver
Robert J. West
Estherviele
Iowa
The
Sid MS Tardieu
Sup Laldtinu
Cormissioner
Tardieu
Darys
FOO Administration
Emmidt County
County Treasury
E. H. Hansen
Emma E. Deming
Tom Nivison
Colugin
Provident Life Insurance
FP. Deming
F. Cannell
Rawhey & Dickey, Proprietora
F H. Rhode
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