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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
7
The 1918 winter is described as a test of American willingness to voluntary sacrifice to provide global food supplies. The United States Food Administration organizes voluntary efforts to ensure food for the world and to keep the public advised on prudent consumption.
The article reports that war driven depletion of livestock in Europe and Britain prompts calls for American stock breeders to conserve flocks to meet Europe's meat demand. It notes France's cattle drop from 14.8 million to 12.34 million and rising dairy pressures, with price signals pushing beef to market. It cites Germany's relative livestock strength and Denmark and Holland sacrificing dairy herds for beef.
The British government pays about 200 million dollars a year to keep bread affordable. Grown grain is taken at set prices, imported wheat bought at market price, and mills resell to consumers at four pound loaves for 18 cents, two pound for 9 cents, and one pound for 5 cents, with France offering similar terms but higher extraction.
E H Niles argues in the Hotel Gazette that meat shortages will persist after peace and may last five to six years. He urges lasting menus built on cereals vegetables and fish with meat used sparingly as flavoring and highlights American Creole and southern dishes as rich sources for meatless options.
A colored auntie contentedly munches a chicken wing after a smash-up. She asks if anyone was hurt and clarifies the event as com bustifications that went along with the ticket. The tone mirrors a Country Gentleman anecdote.
In a playful exchange Flo denies multiple romances for Jim. May teases whether his love life extended beyond their meeting, but Flo reveals he loved himself long before meeting her, keeping the focus on his vanity.
In a short exchange a speaker jokes about life’s troubles and recounts relatives praising a newspaper feature claiming they were cured of all ills by Pinkerton's tonic after posing for a picture. The tale hints at folk beliefs and social expectations about publicity and work.
A lively gossip note discusses a famous screen idol described as a red-blooded fellow with regular features irrestible eyes and curly hair. The exchange hints at public fascination and rumors about the star’s character.
A terse dialogue shows a speaker recalling an attempt to obtain work for two friends, only to be refused. The exchange highlights frustration and perseverance in seeking employment during a difficult period.
In a brief vignette a speaker rises to offer a seat with alacrity, pondering whether the act should place the woman or the man on their feet first, reflecting social expectations in the Cornell Widow scene.
A humorous exchange centers on Mrs. Gabbles and her deaf husband Mr. Gabbles. The talkative wife suspects his hearing loss was deliberate, adding social friction to their union.
A discharged office boy recalls telling the boss he would own the business someday and the boss replies the firing stemmed from acting as if already owner. The exchange highlights ambition clashing with dismissal in a workplace dispute.
A dialogue fragment shows a character insisting on a name Nora while another says the daughter must be given a different name. The exchange ends with the speaker noting both parties share the name Nora. The scene highlights identity and naming confusion.
Comic sketch notes a Dormer question about birthday candy and a reply about avoiding exposure to galloping consumption in a Cornell Widow humorous item. The brief dialogue features Dormer and Dormee and reflects campus humor.
A college fellow recounts being subjected to hazing involving jam rubbed into his hair to leave a lasting impression. The anecdote suggests peers sought to make their mark through the prank.
A customer asks if this is a second-hand store and the shopkeeper confirms. The customer then requests one for a watch, seeking a used item. The exchange highlights casual thrift shopping in a small retail setting.
Dialogue depicts a court scene where a judge questions a chauffeur about speed and a fatal incident. The chauffeur asserts identity via badge number AC14373136J claiming the victim was hit by his vehicle. The exchange centers on liability and proof in a traffic fatality context.
The text contrasts efficiency with effectiveness in a concise way. Efficiency means doing something in the best way to benefit oneself, while effectiveness means doing something in the best way to benefit others.
A recipe set includes stale bread custard with coconut topping and a potato dish with cheese sauce, followed by pea pod puree and a short poetic interlude about a fair day and a wind. Details describe bread pudding style assembly, custard, and baked gratin steps with coconut and quince jelly. The Pittsburgh Potatoes use onions, pimentos, milk, and cheese. The pea pod puree yields a hot soup-like puree with milk and thickened fat and flour. The day is most fair and the wind blows behind the hill.
A guide to simple, eye catching table centerpieces using fruit, greenery, and common containers. Suggestions include wicker trays with ferns and grapes, bananas on stems with green backgrounds, and traditional pieces like epergne and silver baskets to elevate a fruit display.
The ad touts durable shoes from a trusted store tested in a harsh season. It highlights a wide range for men women and children and notes prices are lower than ideal but quality remains above average. It also urges gentlemen to buy next winter suits due to remaining stock and potential bargains.
Junior League program on February 3 at 3 p m features Apostle's Creed in concert Song 333, responsive reading Song 354 page 3867 Hymnal, prayers, Bible story with Margaret Mee Murry quiz by Mary Freeman. Participants Lucy Webster Maxie Echols Willie Ross Minnie Willis Ben Sturdivant John McGaughey roll call. Enrollment of new members and election of officers by president Jewel Caperton. Benediction by leader Katherine Vaughn.
We express our hearty thanks to neighbors and friends for their appreciated help and cooperation during our deceased father siege of sickness. Names include Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Hicks Mr. H. C. Bowen and family Mr. Tom Williams and brother Mr. and Mrs. George Sullivan Mr. John Musser and children and many others Mrs Elizabeth Blanton Mr Wash Smith.
The guide advises weekly maintenance for rubber plants. Wipe each leaf individually with a cloth dipped in sweet oil, then pour a tablespoonful of oil among the roots to strengthen leaves and invigorate the plant.
A brief observation notes that while costs surge across goods, affection for sweethearts and wives grows even more precious. The Boston Transcript frames price hikes against enduring personal value.
The article states Madrid is the highest city in Europe by elevation. It notes the city reaches a top geographical point, making it the loftiest urban area on the continent.
The text notes Jeremiah 29 26 describing the pillory as a common confinement method in his era. It mentions an ancient Hebrew prison feature called the house of the pillory and cites a Chronicls 16340 reference.
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