Campaign to eradicate harmful barberry reaches May threshold
The article notes a wartime effort in the northwestern states to remove the common barberry to protect wheat and crops. Congress allocated funds for the campaign with a target of eliminating all signs of the common barberry by May 16, 1918, distinguishing it from the Japanese variety with fewer thorns. Schoolchildren assist as scouts and removers amid quiet opposition and hardship for longtime barberry growers.
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A Mother's Promise to Her Son During Wartime
A letter from a mother to her son written for the duration of the war expresses resolve to support him. She pledges to devote herself to the war effort, promising all money, time, and energy to the cause while he serves abroad. The message emphasizes faith, duty, and hopeful endurance.
Red Cross Canteens Serve Coffee and Meals for Troops
The American Red Cross runs canteens in France delivering hot coffee, cocoa, and sandwiches to soldiers. One unit set a weekly record by serving over 60 000 meals and another period saw coffee served every ten seconds for two hours.
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