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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
6
The American house manager is hailed as a wartime defender of democracy as 11,000,000 homes enlist to support soldiers. It urges rationing of wheat meat fats and sugar, insists on foods that maximize value, and calls on women to ensure every item serves the war effort. America must ship food to Europe or risk defeat.
The food administration warns that Russia collapsed not from battlefield defeats but from failure to organize and feed its people. The message cautions against neglecting domestic food systems as the Allies seek victory and warns Americans not to overlook similar risks.
The 1017 wheat crop in France fell to less than half the 1913 level, with a shortfall of 176 million bushels or 63.4 percent. Potatoes were within one third of normal, sugar beets down 67.9 percent, and meat herds early fall shortage reached 1.8 million. These shortages threaten allied nations and could starve into the war.
An American stock raisers cooperative with the Food Administration leads conservation efforts as Europe faces meat shortages postwar. Cattle and veal production shifts occur across France, England, and Denmark, with reduced pasture and directives to curb hog feeding. U S action aims to boost herds while dairy and pork producers adjust amid high meat prices and wartime demand.
The government denies any plan to seize foods owned by households and says no such policy exists now or in the future. Officials say 1918 will see more home canning and preserving as patriotic housewives save foods for their own use, despite propagandist rumors and profiteers.
A New York stove offers a patriotic corner recipe using cornmeal and rye flour to conserve wheat for Allied nations. The 16 by 22 inch pan loaf uses one quart milk four ounces butter substitute seven ounces syrup or honey three eggs pinch salt two pounds cornmeal one pound rye flour two ounces baking powder butter and syrup are mixed then eggs milk and dry ingredients are combined and baked.
The Food Administration warns that Europe faces famine unless the United States increases saving and shipping. France Italy and England have only ten to twelve weeks of food left, and USA stocks must feed allied nations during the war.
Odorless and colorless Banner Lye is touted as a superior disinfectant and cleaner for kitchens cellars sinks dairies milk-pans and bottles. The copy claims it halves labor and combines pure soap with economical use, urging readers to request a free catalog from the Banner Chemical Works Philadelphia.
Local notices list Lititz groups meeting at Rudy's Hall Stedman and other venues. Included are Lititz Castle No Iv A and other Masons Lodges. Morning Star Temple Ladies of G I%, Washington Camp No 5 P QO A of Rothsville. Garfield Castle. Stevens Post GA B. Lititz Borough and School Boards. Lititz Hose Company. Lititz Agricultural Mutual Insurance. WCT A. Court Lititz No 8 F of A. Meetings occur on varied days and times throughout the month in halls, council chambers, and school buildings.
timetable lists weekday and Sunday departure times for Reading Philadelphia Larcast Columbis and Lebanon routes with morning and afternoon departures. indicates trains leave Litor y station at specific times including 7.57 am 4.17 pm Sunday 7.57 am 4.17 pm and Lebanon times 8.23 am 7.2 pm Sundays 8.25 am 7.28 pm.
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