New and Old Wartime Frauds Surface in Rackets Wave
A Northwestern National Life Insurance Company report warns of wartime scams in Minneapolis and across the nation. Phony charities and refugee benefits skim most profits while bootleggers offer worthless retread tires and faked inspections flood the market. Police and bureaus urge skepticism and careful checking before donating or buying to ensure funds reach legitimate relief efforts.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Quack
Wanted seeds and farm produce advertised in notice
A farmer urges use of the Wanted column to reach buyers for seed crops, calves, pigs, eggs for setting, and butter. Ads run weeks until items sell. The piece notes a market exists if farmers announce items in the newspaper. A light anecdote about two men discussing the war concludes the item.
War Rationing and Production Pressures Across U S War Effort
Preliminary wartime data show 123 million people registered for sugar rationing with seven million denied War Ration Book No 1 for exceeding six pounds of sugar. Production notes highlight tank and tractor output growth in Chicago and cubic increases in shipbuilding, while navy and army fronts report decisive air raids, ship losses, and troop progress in the Pacific. The report covers prices, bonds, taxes, and civilian supply curbs as efforts shift to sustaining war needs.
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Nelson
Government regulates household goods and cocoa grinding
The orders prohibit items after July 3 including waste baskets fountain pens flash lights electric razors cash registers and baking pans. Glass container designs are limited to existing mold equipment as standardization aims to boost production by 30 percent and avert a tin can shortage. Cocoa bean grinding during May and June is limited to 70 percent of last year’s levels.
U S War Spending Surpasses Past Federal Outlays
The article notes the U S war budget now exceeds all Treasury outlays from Washington era to Pearl Harbor. It cites a quarterly and weekly cash burn near 1 billion dollars, compares with Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I costs, and projects large 35.5 billion army request.
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William McKinley
Spain
Philippines
Woodrow Wilson
Hints on Food Handling and Storage for Households
Practical tips from The Housewife cover egg storage at 40 degrees Fahrenheit, refrigerating drained vegetable liquids in a sealed container, preserving vitamins, using light brown sugar on cereals, cleaning utensils after use, and using cold water for eggs milk or dough mixtures.
Quick tips to prevent warp on wooden salad bowls
Warm water washes prevent soaking. dry storage in a cool place protects wooden bowls from warping. Wash promptly, avoid soaking, and store in a dry, cool area.
Secrets Revealed in Shy Exchange
A tender dialogue unfolds as he admits self-doubt and she reassures him. Her response frames him as part of her inner circle, blending romance with family ties in a quiet moment.
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