Food shortages seen but famine fears eased by year end
Philadelphia, September 14. Charles J. Brand, chief of the bureau of markets at the Department of Agriculture, warned a national conference that a relative food shortage exists due to poor crops and shifting production to destruction. He said the year’s outlook is hopeful, with more cereals needed from North America and increased local production plans to bolster food and livestock feed.
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Charles J. Brand
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
National Conference
American Academy of Political and Social Science
America
North America
Australia
India
Russia
Argentina
United States
Canada
Yuan FO
Agriculture seeks higher plantings for wheat rye beans rice
The department of agriculture plans increased crop plantings with wheat up by 15 percent and rye up by 22 percent. Wheat is targeted for 15 percent more, rye for 22 percent, while beans and rice are also included in the expansion.
Chance for All to Knit for Red Cross
Waterloo volunteers are urged to knit sleeveless jackets for the Red Cross. Many women can knit but lack yarn, so gifts of yarn are requested to enable 40 jackets needing two hanks each. Gifts may be sent to the Red Cross shop or officers. Auxiliary reported $27 raised from Christmas bag sales, total $52.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Waterloo
Auxilary I
County Tax Levy Increases Four Tenths Mill
County boards yesterday raised the total levy by four tenths of a mill from 20.6 to 21 mills for 1917. Soldiers relief up .1, county drain increased, insane and bridge levies adjusted, with other minor shifts across school, road, and extension funds noted in the comparison for 1916 and 1917.
Beating and Bribery Tale From Pete Zuberk Saga
A bizarre 24 hour sequence ends with Pete Zuberk fined 7 dollars after trying to buy whisky from a man he mistook for a dealer. He paid an investment of 1.25, then faced a severe beating and police arrest for fighting. Exodus reports a false shooting claim, paying 2 dollars costs. Louis Saro, Chicago juvenile Italian, seeks enlistment at Fort Snelling after spending all his money.
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Pete Zuberk
Pete
Sahara
James Exodus
Exodus
Waterloo
Louis Saro
Chicago
Fort Snelling
Minn
Man Brought to Waterloo After Illinoiis Central Incident
A man unable to pay for his travel funds fell from a train blind into Waterloo. He wandered an alley until arrested, then granted freedom on condition he leaves town.
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Illinoiis Central
Waterloo
Governor vows to curb alleged immoral women near Camp Dodge
Governor W L Harding told friends he would use all powers to keep the menace of immoral women from soldiers in training at Camp Dodge. He said he planned to consult the War Department in Washington about cantonment matters and was en route there tonight.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
Camp Dodge
Washington, D. C
War Department
Schedule for Y Gym adopts heavy fall and winter classes
The Y M C A announces 27 weekly classes for fall and winter aimed at business professionals and high school students. New offerings include evening business men classes on Tuesday and Friday and young men sessions on Monday and Thursday. Various noon and evening slots target married men, students, and employed men, with a strong war driven emphasis on fitness.
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Waterloof. M. C. A
Jacob Bintz
Sallng
M.C. A
Libraries reopen after heat issue and cold weather
The libraries have resumed regular hours after temporary partial closure due to heating problems and cooler weather. Ukraine event coverage notes opening hours from 9 40 am to 9 pm with Sunday reading rooms from 2 39 to 5 30 pm.
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Ukraine
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