Canteen Workers Cater To Poilus With Oysters and Salads
An account from Eleanor Robson Belmont describes American Red Cross canteens in France serving poilus with oysters, salad, coffee, and cocoa. Canteens near rail hubs feed 4,000 to 8,000 daily, boost morale, and provide listening support, while dispensaries in 15 districts deliver medical care and even baby baths.
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Europe
Red Cross
American Red Cross
France
Paris
Zanes
Poilus
John the Baptist
Immigrant Brothers Demonstrate Liberty Bond Pledge
The Anagnostopoulos brothers from Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin narrate how they lent their entire savings to the Third Liberty Loan. They describe their poverty in the old country and gratitude for American opportunity, pledging to support the government for the war effort. Tony is in the draft and ready to serve. Stavros and the narrator would join if called.
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Tee
Ae ‘Ory
Uncle Sam
Antoneos and
Stavros
Anagnostopoulos
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Demosthenes Anagnostopoulos
Sam
Tony
America
Father sells home to buy Liberty bonds after war loss
In an Illinois town a father received a Pershing cablegram reporting his two sons killed in action. He sold his home to invest in Liberty bonds and said he is now alone and renting a room, a stark wartime note of sacrifice.
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Nttterlinois
Pershing
Working Overtime Money That Never Rests
A notional guide explains money can earn interest around the clock. It contrasts hoarding with putting funds to work in a safe bank or prudent investment to maximize income and avoid loss. It stresses long hours vs. passive wealth growth.
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Washington
The Kaiser and Russian Wheat
Reports from neutral countries say Germany and Austria ship wheat to their starving populations drawing from Russian and Romanian supplies. Farmers in America receive fair prices with a loan-back condition to fund further wheat purchases for the war effort.
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Germany
Austria
America
MAKE BULLETS OF PENNIES
William Allen White urges Americans to unify war effort at home turning resources into weapons. He warns that victory hinges on democratic will and financial support, equating every penny and commodity to military power and urging citizens to convert corn, wool, cotton, silk, coal, and pennies into war strength.
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America
Germany
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Poily
Eleanor Robson Belmont
Eleanor Robson
Belmont
Dijon
Lyons
Edgar A. Guest
Flanders
E. W. Day
T. H. Britton
C. E. Harvey
Maggie Boatright
William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
Carl Rieman
East Harrison Street
Mooresville
East Main Street
First Door
West of Public Service Co
Robert Harvey
Serve the Cause of Freedom
U.S. Food Administration
the Times
H. M. Smith Cor
Clay and Taylor
Sts
Richardson Bros
Times Office
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