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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
3
Town notes report rain in Barstow and cool mornings with 48 degrees. Ed Harris and baby visited San Bernardino. J W Phillips moved to Ludlow for business. a flag raising accident killed a large hill monster. Local Red Cross shipments and sports results are noted along with troop and company movements and local business visits.
An official food piece urges Americans to drop wheat as a habit and adopt wheatless options to aid the war effort. Dietitians say wheat offers no clear nutritional superiority over oats, corn, or rice, and cultural norms keep wheat in use despite wartime shortages and calls for bread alternatives.
A detailed letter from an American Red Cross worker describes a rough space in France turned into a bright, fully equipped canteen and dormitory area. It outlines plans for a huge kitchen, 1000-seat recreation area, artist decoration, and improved dining facilities with fresh coffee, stews, and desserts, plus beds, baths, and cleanliness measures for sailors and soldiers.
In the North Dakota Navy photo set, cooks are shown using a meat slicer to minimize bacon waste while allied demands soar. A potato peeler episode highlights eliminating every scrap, as pork and fat become crucial fuel for fighters amid wartime shortages.
Mothers ask what place their sons go to when joining the U S Marine Corps at Mare Island a three mile by one mile base twenty one miles from San Francisco. The barracks house 2000 Marines with clean rooms and strict hygiene. Friday dances moving pictures and artist concerts are common. Outdoor sports dominate with a large athletic field a rifle range and ample recreation.
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