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Great Lakes Sailors Lead in Food Conservation Efforts
The Illinois Food Administration sent a representative to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station to verify food use and waste. Navy cooks emphasize no waste with flexible portions and favorites like beans and pies. meals cost about 41 cents daily for 25,410 men. The article notes strict portions, no sugar bowls, and extensive inspections, with garbage repurposed as hog feed.
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Ilinois Food Administration
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Ill
Camp Boone
Packy Schwartz
Packey Schwartz
United States
Navy
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Uncle Sam