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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
6
Seven War Work Relief agencies unite to raise a goal of 3170,500,000 to fund war aid efforts. The plan, urged by the War Department, aims to avoid energy waste and duplication of effort, with enthusiastic adoption and resolve to meet the target.
A quotation attributed to General Pershing emphasizes that nine men equipped with bats would form a more effective fighting unit than ten men without. The remark highlights the value placed on weaponized sports edge in a military context.
On November 11 a national seven-agency campaign will unite to raise funds for war relief, led by Dr. John R. Mott and supported by leaders from YMCA, YWCA, Catholic War Council, Jewish Welfare Board, War Camp Community Service, American Library Association, and Salvation Army. The effort marshals over 25,000 volunteers, 600 buildings, and weekly shipments of supplies to France, aiming to show cross creed collaboration at home while soldiers fight abroad.
Napoleon stated morale matters more than numbers, noting one contented, happy soldier beats three homesick. Seven great agencies aim to sustain morale by keeping fighting edge, aiding the army and navy, and hastening victory, with leaders predicting a larger push than prior campaigns.
In a letter to President Wilson, Herbert Hoover credits American voluntary conservation with vastly increasing exports to the Allies. He notes 2.186 to 3.011 billion pounds of meat and fat shipments in fiscal years 1917 18 and 1918 17, totaling about 1.4 billion dollars, despite a domestic food shortfall. He emphasizes the patriotism of Americans and the impact of the Food Administration’s program.
A Wisconsin Food Administration order requires millers to return excess flour to the mill for disposition and provides farmers a 30 day supply. A Milwaukee hearing found East Tretten used 172 barrels beyond bread allotment and ordered cessation of nonbread use, with a $568 penalty to the Red Cross based on estimated profit from excess flour.
The report praises agricultural unity across urban and rural communities during a year of food shortages in the northern hemisphere. It credits American women for driving the effort, noting households, seating, prices, and food access while acknowledging hardships but showing morale and strength ahead of the harvest. It frames the collaboration as key to sustained progress despite wartime strain.
Testimony accused J Weld Maui of Madison of selling Peruna wheat without substitute after buying failed. He was ordered to pay 10 to the Madison Red Cross. Joseph Sokup of Chippewa Falls was fined 10 for selling over pounds of flour with insufficient oats and substituting corn meal for flour. His license was closed for three days. Benduel Peed and Light Co of Bendilel, Wis was ordered closed until the matter is resolved for grinding excess wheat flour for farmers.
Wartime guidance lists maple sugar syrups honey and molasses as substitutes for sugar. It covers substitution ratios for baking preserving and beverages and urges use of dried fruits marmalades jellies and fresh fruits to stretch limited sugar. It notes drying as a sugar-free method and suggests reducing liquid when replacing sugar with syrup or honey.
Germanys policy driven looting of livestock in Belgium Serbia and Romania to feed its war effort has left Europe with widespread animal shortages. The text argues the United States must increase meat and supply shipments to alleviate shortfalls and protect domestic supplies.
Wartime sugar policy explains a voluntary two pounds per person per month ration in the United States while Allied nations enforce stricter controls. England France and Italy set varying monthly limits and prices, with saccharine substitutes used in some cases. The piece contrasts domestic prices with higher international costs and notes reduced French sugar production and state control over manufacture and distribution.
Under Provost Marshal General Crowder the National Security League launches a nationwide preliminary training plan for drafted men. Local boards and retired officers will run classes with clergymen and physicians assisting, aiming to instill duty, discipline, and basic military knowledge before deployment.
A brief promotional item notes a subscription push for The Times with a trade-in incentive centered in Marshfield, urging readers to subscribe and partake in the offer.
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