Million Letters In the Mails Today Bearing Magic Words
Long Island camp of the Rainbow division prepares for France as 27,000 soldiers from 27 states endure a cold autumn night. The Red Cross and Y M C A mobilize in wartime morale efforts with novels, hostels, entertainment, and comforts from London to Camp Dix, supporting 80 camps, 22 week circuits, and 120 playing fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead Plain
Long Island
Rainbow
France
London
Association
Camp Dix
Harry Lauder
United States
Food Administration Sets Price and Speculation Controls
The Food Administration plans to force food conservation by requiring licenses for manufacturers wholesalers jobbers and many retailers of basic foods. Violations carry fines up to 5000 dollars or two years in prison and hoarded food may be seized. The license regime covers meat packing cold storage mills canners grain dealers and many others with reports on ongoing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Congress
Letter Day A Home Letter To Soldiers On Sunday
A call to write to boy or neighbor serving in the army or navy on Sunday November 11. Emphasizes belief in him, support for the Y M C A, and using its facilities. Reminds that letters and old home papers lift spirits, provide comforts, and strengthen resolve amid temptation. Mentions Y M C A national drive for funds and notes public price regulation discussions and future policy questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Navy
High Seas
France
Army
Y M C A Rest and Aid For Soldiers In Final Night
A vivid account of soldiers in a large Y M C A tent in America writing home and enjoying movies, boxing, and tea before going over the top. The piece highlights the Y M C A as a vital link to home, moral support, religious meetings, and recreational programs for U S and allied troops. It calls for a November campaign to raise 35 million dollars to fund these efforts through next July, naming Cleveland H Dodge as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
America
Association
Uncle Sam
Senate
Cleveland H. Dodge
East Twenty-eighth Street
New York City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Y.M.C.A
Iron and Steel Industries
Chancello Michaelis
Haig
Hun
No Man's Land
Universal Car
Ford
Detroit
Power-Morgan CO
Parcel Post
Great Falls, Mont
AVERY
Great Falls
Lewistown
Montgomery Machine Co
Great Fille
Montana
Lewistown, Montana
Sey
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