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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1918
Page
7
Lieutenant George Sauvage, Fighting Priest of the French Army, argues war requires home front support. He warns against complacency, urges Americans to join the struggle, and emphasizes the sacrifice of troops and civilians to secure complete, decisive victory and lasting freedom.
A garbled regional notice hints at social pressure over loyalty to unions and wartime mobilization. The fragment mentions dwindling local support and contrasting fates for communities, suggesting tension between collective mobilization and national unity amid resource strain.
Washington dispatch notes Marines list many common names in their muster rolls. The report finds 24 Anthonys 4 Washingtons 71 Grants and 1062 Lees among 24 Anthony names and other frequent surnames. No Retreats appear, but one Bonapartes one Victor and five Herlins are recorded.
Candy makers plan to cut show window space by half to feature war propaganda and activities. The National Confectioners Association Executive Committee urges retailers to promote patriotic candies, with cocoanut and nut varieties highlighted due to sugar limits and nut shell needs for gas defense.
The Sugar Equalization Board with presidential approval fixes cane sugar price for next year. Magnus Swenson says granulated price will be cents lower per cent f o b refining points, effective September 9. Wholesalers and retailers sell on old basis until stocks deplete. No price averaging allowed. Increases by refiners or raw sugar under contract must be accounted for to prevent windfall. Beet pulp price for wet and dry to be fixed for cattle feeders in coming days.
H C Schrank & Co bakers Milwaukee pay 200 for failing to obtain license and selling peanuts with excess profits. William Steinmeyer & Co Milwaukee contribute 1000 for profiteering and sugar sales carelessness. Watertown Grocery Co donate 1000 for profiteering and lax wholesale rules. Mathews Co Ashland pay 50 for excess profits. It pays to trade in Marshfield.
Several hundred pounds of sugar are being returned to Wisconsin from summer resorts and boarding houses during a seasonal lull. Manufacturers, retailers, and soda fountains are mailing unused certificates to the State Sugar Division at Madison, aiding redistribution for September. Food Administrator Magnus Swenson touts this patriotism as crucial to Wisconsin staying within its August sugar allotment and easing shortages in parts of the state.
Reported telegram sent to the U S Fuel Administration in Washington asks if passenger cars may run Sundays if kerosene is used. The reply indicates kerosene shortage is as acute as gasoline and all users are asked to observe the request.
Lieutenant Governor and Antonine son News publisher William Yo Morgan departs Wuretiasen Kansas for YMCA duty with troops. He plans to work in the field and remain in France for the duration, joining the YMC A effort supporting soldiers.
J S Food Administration for Wood County publishes maximum consumer prices for staples. Sugar limits at 2 pounds per city sale and 5 pounds country per sale, with per month 2 pounds per person. Wheat flour requires purchase of substitutes and graham or Victory bread may waive substitutes. Delivery adds 5 cents. cash purchases save 2 percent. Contact Marshfield Food Administrator for guidance.
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