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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
5
A clipped report notes Japan operates eighty artificial dye factories with an annual output exceeding 10,100,000 pounds. It lists callouts about industry activity and mentions efforts to manage a busy schedule amid ongoing manufacturing growth.
The Y M C A plans a radical postwar shift with certificates of honorable discharge for volunteers not sent overseas. Only specialists and trained personnel will be retained, with educational work expanded and the Red Triangle program emphasized to conserve national gifts. Cadet Paul French returns to AVM after discharge. Robert Dean comes home from Norwich. local visits noted in Barton and Beebe.
Americans demonstrated sturdy support of war by conserving for the Allies. Food Administration notes that sugar consumption fell as rationing and stockpiling enabled distribution of 105,000 tons in four months versus normal 1,600,000, proving public cooperation and aiding Europe.
The piece notes a long standing habit of relief and aid, comparing aid to famine regions with ordinary domestic charity. It recalls sending shiploads of food to India and Belgium and frames humanitarian acts as natural duties of peace and devotion beyond national boundaries.
A 1917 statement by Henry C. Hoover before the Senate Agricultural Committee praises voluntary public aid to the U S Food Administration. He asserts democracy justifies cooperative, self sacrificing action to aid the Allies and mobilize national health and resources against German domination.
The article describes the Distinguished Service Medal and Distinguished Service Cross, detailing their appearance and eligibility. It explains the D S M as bronze with an eagle and 19 stars, and notes the blue enamel inscription For Distinguished Service MCMXVIHL. It covers conditions for awarding the D S M for meritorious service in war roles, the D C for exceptional gallantry in action, and mentions Dr S M and overseas service with civil war work.
Iceland's capital Reykjavik saw a sharp price surge since 1914 as war unfolded. Food costs rose markedly with bread and flour leading gains, while dairy and meat also climbed, amplifying the burden on households.
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