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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
6
A Navy photo feature highlights waste elimination in the ship’s galleys aboard the North Dakota. A cook operates a meat slicer to minimize bacon waste, vital for allied troops, while another crewman peels potatoes to recover every edible part.
Superintendent John D. Shoup invites teachers and pupils to participate in patriotic thrift through purchase of baby bonds and sales stamps. He argues the program links practical economy with citizenship, offering a central depository, easy installments, and strong returns to foster independence and national loyalty.
A reflection on citizens embracing responsibility and loyalty to the country amid the ongoing struggle, stressing unity, order, and devotion to America’s mission during wartime.
Albert B. Dewey II of Lake Forest Illinois is named the youngest member of the Illinois Maximum War Savings club. Born October 8 1916 he has War Savings Stamps totaling 1090 with maturity value. His father Lieut Charles B Dewey U S N R F enlisted at the outbreak of war and earned a navy commission. Albert cannot fight yet but joins the thrift effort backing service members at sea and on land.
Norman O Keefe recounts a train trek with 22nd Company L I to Fort Terry New York. He describes crowded Pullman berths chaotic sleeping, city sights from Indianapolis to Albany, and first views of submarine bases and coastal fortifications. He notes quarantine and equipment arrivals as the unit prepares on the hyphenated coast.
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