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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
8
The copy questions why tire sales keep rising sharply as new standards are highlighted. It implies a focus on regulation and market impact, with emphasis on industry response and consumer demand driving growth.
Federal Food Administrator for Missouri urges continued wheat saving after harvest to guard against lean years caused by farm labor shortages. He warns a 7 percent drop in the 1917 crop nearly doomed the Allied effort and stresses that a food surplus benefits all. A barefoot boy donates his rooster to the Red Cross in Chillicothe. The Army adopts the standardized heavy duty cargo truck type BY for all departments. first 10,000 due by August 1, 1918.
The piece argues the doctrine of goods and services requires restraint to support war needs. It explains that buying, labor use, and goods compete with government needs and must be limited to essentials for health and efficiency. It cautions against nonessential consumption as the nation enlarges its war effort.
Secretary Lane proposes using public land to create farm homesteads for returning soldiers. He notes 230 million acres, over half unsuitable, with irrigable and swamp lands needing clearing and draining. Immediate studies and reclaiming plans would precede offers of homesteads, a lengthy but essential program. Missouri Democratic note adds seasonal produce and praise for good job work.
A call to distinguish government loans from gifts as war finance. Government bonds offer the state money with interest, while Red Cross and allied charities demand direct gifts with no financial return. The piece argues such donations sustain humanitarian aid and moral support for troops, urging generous, patriotic giving.
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