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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
5
A 1920s patriotic appeal outlining goals of the War Camp Community Recreation Fund. It explains threefold aims to win the war quickly with minimal sacrifice, and details how funds from soldiers’ subscriptions will be used to build committees, clubs, lodging, pools, and organize community support around military camps.
Atlanta reports a quiet move to draft Charles S. Barrett of the National Farmers Union into Georgia’s U S Senate race against Thomas W. Hardwick. Barrett praises farmer influence and predicts strong rural support, noting his national leadership and appeal beyond towns. He has not yet confirmed candidacy.
In his latest food bulletin Hoover warns food production, especially grain and meat, is critical to wartime welfare. He stresses pork supply and bacon as major factors supporting allied armies and soldier provisions as the conflict intensifies.
Within the last month 77,600,000 one cent pieces have been coined to relieve the petty shortage caused by inposition of war taxes. The demand for small coins for holiday shopping has been anticipated in the coinage of 18,700,000 dimes and 11,000,000 nickels.
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