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Reports of unseasonably large grocery purchases spark alarms of hoarding as 1917 echoes fade. The article argues today’s food supplies are ample and no shortage jitters justify buying ahead.
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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
1
Reports of unseasonably large grocery purchases spark alarms of hoarding as 1917 echoes fade. The article argues today’s food supplies are ample and no shortage jitters justify buying ahead.
The piece notes U S wheat stocks could last into 1043 with no new crop, sugar stocks exceed consumption, and canned vegetables up from a year ago. It cites ample dairy, pork, eggs, and rising overall food levels, warning hoarding worsens prices and distribution.
Ellis E Jensen argues that World War II marks the seventh major war facing Americans with less public division than in earlier conflicts. He cites historical opposition in 1775 1812 Mexico 1846 Civil War and 1898 and notes unity against Germany in 1917 and now against the Axis.
The text asserts worldwide unity against the Axis powers, recognizing allies in Europe Asia Africa and the Americas. It pledges heroic assistance and warns Axis propaganda will seek to sow distrust among allied nations.
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