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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
3
A planned November 18 peace celebration and big barbecue in Barstow has been postponed due to influenza. When peace is declared by the President Barstow will hold a desert celebration with a large barbecue and an evening dance. Paddock's Orchestra of San Bernardino is arranged to provide music.
Washington rules that registrants aged 87 to 45 who received questionnaires must return them to local boards unexecuted. Provost Marshal General Crowder issued the return order today, building on prior rulings that filling out the forms was not required.
War time guidance lists maple sugar syrups honey and molasses as substitutes during sugar shortages. It explains equivalences such as one cup honey for sugar and one and a half cups of corn sugar for half a cup. Using fruit juices and fresh fruit can replace sugar in desserts and beverages.
Everett True, noted patriot, joins the United States Food Administration in a nationwide campaign against conservation shirkers and food waste. The drive seeks stricter compliance with rationing and distribution rules as wartime measures intensify.
Marines promote enlistment with tales of Cantigny and Chateau Thierry proving their First to Fight ethos. Training at Mare Island and camps in America and France inspires thousands to join. Draft age men may enlist with release from their draft board. stations in Los Angeles Bakersfield San Diego El Centro and Phoenix offer booklets.
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