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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

7

Sugar Equalization Board Created For Beet Sugar Industry

President Wilson authorized a sugar equalization board to stabilize consumer prices and aid beet sugar producers. The nine member body, led by Hoover ally Hobner, will finance from a special war fund and may acquire beet sugar factories to ensure a steady supply and prevent price spikes amid rising costs. The board will coordinate with allies and adjust freight and production costs to keep sugar affordable for Americans.

Wilson Sugar Equalization Board Hoover Washtingtom Hobner Hae Pastrman Ant Sugar Food Scimtsiatra E .W. Fauning Tariff Commissa Clarance Wooley War Trade Board George Zabriskie Theodore Whitmarsh William T. Glasgow The Food Administration

Potatoes Set At 72 Cents A Peck In Local Market

District food administration announced a 72 cent per peck ceiling for beet grade potatoes with wetall dealers allowed to charge that amount. Some sellers report 60 cents. New potatoes No 1 quoted 4.50 per barrel, down 50 cents from yesterday. Telegraph reports indicate potato spoilage in the South due to lack of market.

District Food Administration Wilson Telegraph Yeater South

Financial and probate notices dominate city legal pages

The Daily Lega' presents extensive court actions and estate matters. Probate divisions list wills admitted, guardianships, and bonds for heirs, while real estate transfers cover numerous northwest and southwest properties. Creditors and trustees appear in many chancery entries with dates and amounts.

112 Die in Army Camps

Surgeon General Gorgas reports week ending July 3 shows health conditions among men in training in the United States remain very satisfactory. Deaths total 112, with 16 in camps 56 in cantonments and 40 among departmental troops, up 31 from the prior week. 218 measles and 1,206 social disease cases were recorded.

United States Gorgas

Lieut W Brown Killed in Action After France Duty

Lieutenant W Brown, a 1917 George Washington Law School graduate and Delta Tau member, was killed in action after training at Fort Myer and deployment to France. His mother received a letter praising his company’s courage and the Americans’ fighting skill. He traced ancestry to Dr Gustavus Brown, Continental Army surgeon general.

Ram Department Fort Myer France George Washington Law School Delta Tau Fraternity Mra Brown Lieut. Brown Gustavus Brown Continental Army Washington

Davidson to Quit Congress Amid Ill Health

Representative James H. Davidson of Wisconsin, long in failing health, announced he will not seek another term. After a heart attack two weeks ago he entered a private sanitarium near the city. Davidson, in Washington since the Fifty-second Congress, attributed his breakdown to overwork on the military affairs committee.

James H. Davidson Winconsin Davidson Washington Wisconsin

Business Good Labor Scarce Across Districts

The Federal Reserve Board’s monthly summary notes active and satisfactory business conditions with general confidence for the future. Labor shortages are reported in all districts except Minneapolis where the outlook is good. Kansas City notes tight farm labor movement. Richmond cites limits due to labor and supplies with profitable industry. Foreign trade constrained by freight. Across the South, conditions are excellent.

Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Minneapolis Kansas City Wheat Belt Richmond Washington South

Elmore Suit for Limited Divorce Filed in District Supreme Court

Martha A Elmore filed in District Supreme Court for a limited divorce from Albert L Elmore a war risk insurance bureau stenographer alleging cruelty and desertion as grounds.

Martha A Elmore District Supreme Court Albert L. Elmore War Risk Insurance Bureau

Capita Bank Financial Statement 1918 with Reserves and Assets

The document lists liabilities and assets for Capita Bank including undivided profits current expenses interest and taxes paid and exchanges for clearing house The balance sheet shows reserves for taxes and interest accrued demand deposits and various asset categories such as War savings certificates investments and cash items The sworn statement is signed by Cashier Robert S Stunz and attested by listed officials with dates in July 1918

U. S Federal Reserve Bank U. S. Treasurer Bankers and Trust Compar Sae United States Depos Ot & Wear United States Hi Capita District Columbia City of Washington Sx T Lewis John W. Lewis Benla WM. R. de Lashmutt Notary Public John H Lucas John H Simms Logan Johnson Chas H. Neal Wm. A Bowie W. H. Ricks Sac Ie District of Colombia Washington Hobert Robert Stunz Camere D._ Ho H. A. Polkmhorn Arsins Wm. M. Waites Walter A. Klopter C. Murray Wade H. A ESCU National Banker U & Treasurer Tota Sucplaa Intercat Canhier Christmas Savings Club Liberty Seed Dlut District of Columbia Weabi William HW. Nagle William BR. Nagel A. Cisrel F. Finlet John B. Elmer Sothobon H. On W. & Berte

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