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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
The column argues against partisan cabinet politics during war, urges unity in government appointments, and praises patriotism across parties. It notes the editor’s Republican stance, discusses coal rationing, universal training, and the need to curb sedition while supporting Allied victory and national unity.
Citizens defend the American army in France against drunkenness accusations and pro-German rumors. The piece asserts Pershing’s praise for the troops as the finest and insists women’s reform efforts should stay abstract, praising the boys as dear and worthy of protection.
The United States Food Administration urges American stock breeders to conserve flocks and herds to meet Europe’s wartime meat demand. Germany still leads in live stock while England and France show steep declines due to grain farming and price policies. Denmark and Holland sacrifice dairy herds for beef as feed runs short. The forecast says America’s postwar risk lies in meat and dairy production, not cereals.
The British government spends about 200 million dollars yearly to keep bread affordable. Grain is nationalized, imported wheat bought at market price, and mills receive grain at set prices to sell war bread loaves at 18 cents for four pounds, nine cents for two pounds, and five cents for one pound. France uses a similar system with higher extraction and cheaper large loaves.
In the Hotel Gazette B H Nilea argues meat shortages may persist for five or six years after peace, urging permanent meatless menus built on grains vegetables and fish. He suggests cereals and protein foods can replace meat or flavor other dishes and highlights American Creole and Southern cuisine as rich fields for study.
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