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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary wartime note explains sugar shortages in France after German control. It cites large beet land, destruction of mills, and a sugar ration around 18 pounds per year per person. It claims annual consumption reduced to about 3 000 000 tons and notes prewar output and export potential.
The Food Administration urged Americans to keep sugar use to two pounds per month until January 1 1919 to ensure enough for the Army Navy Allied armies and civilians. Sugar supplies are tight due to reduced beet and Louisiana cane production ship shortages and high military demand. Households should preserve fruit crops with little or no sugar and use sugar substitutes when possible.
United States households are urged to limit sugar to two pounds per person each month. With about 75 percent of sugar shipped from domestic stocks, and annual production near 1,000,000 tons, imports exceed 8,000,000 tons in normal times, tying sugar policy to war needs and naval and Army transport requirements.
Series of letters from an American Army officer dated June 27 1918 to Lily Awerlean reveal daily life in France. The writer describes training, rest camps, mail delays, friendly British troops, local scenery, and humor with civilians while awaiting combat. He notes censorship, expectations of marching to the line, and plans to resume letter writing.
Extensive repairs are described as crews prepare Province Township High School for opening day. The auditorium is under reconstruction to the ceiling and across the entire width of the room. Six new tennis courts have been installed, vastly improving health and recreation facilities.
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