13 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
An article urges Sweden’s cellulase bread as a nutritious option and mocks bread as bricks. It argues for summer wood fuel stockpiles to prevent a winter shortage, credits the Puel Administration, and critiques submarine threats to transatlantic troops while noting Americans blame Germany’s Hindenburg and U boats.
The piece argues Germany cannot win by arms alone and relies on disunity. It warns that German strategy aims to sow discord among Allied nations while allied lines hold firm from Marne to Paris and Channel ports remain out of reach. It urges readers to discard any private grievances and stay united in the war effort.
A fragment notes that a decisive outcome is awaited and credits Prussian strategy with shaping belief about those who are perishing in distant battles. The terse line hints at admiration for a strategic approach and its influence on perceptions of death in wartime.
In a spring warning, officials urge record food crop production due to fears of shortages. While output this year rose, crops like wheat corn oats and potatoes risk exhausting soil fertility through overemphasis on staples. The grain belt in northern Illinois and Indiana shows land depletion as high prices tempt continued mono cropping. Preserve soil fertility and avoid killing the goose that lays the golden egg.
The article argues that saving freight car space aids national effort. By consuming locally grown foods and choosing nearby products, rail space is freed for seaborne shipments and factory supplies. Using domestic goods reduces shipping needs and supports wartime logistics. Makers of goods illustrate the point.
An article argues wartime conservation by using home and local products to aid government needs. It notes 50,000 tons freed for war use, aiding wheat export to Belgium and coal transport to New England factories. It mocks critics and urges collective effort, referencing Hoover, aces, and Rose Pastor Stokes.
The piece frames Taft and Roosevelt reconciling, the U S leader as a fast runner with strong public support, and Lloyd George predicting a race between Hindenburg and Wilson in the coming weeks, with the president as favored to win. It notes patriotic symbolism like Liberty bands and Red Cross appeal.
Consumers who report on their food census cards holding more than a thirty day supply face hoarding charges. Visit the nearest Food Administrator to avoid prosecution. Sugar can be purchased in fifty pound lots on certificates with more available after use. Use light brown sugar if possible as it does not keep well in warm weather. Grocers must obtain certificates when selling to manufacturers. Milk and substitutes are plentiful. To avoid meatless days, use more milk products and reduce meat. Barley flour is plentiful to save wheat for soldiers. Eggs may not reach consumers in good condition. merchants can advise on shipping eggs. Geo. E. Masters, County Food Administrator.
Frank J Cheney swears his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary public A W Gleason confirms the oath on December 6, 1886. F J Cheney & Co advertise Hall's remedies and list 75 cent price.
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