09 May 1918
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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
War department officials cite home letters as a key factor driving soldiers to abandon their posts. Reports note exaggeration of family hardship and illness, urging letters to be cheerful and reassuring to deter desertion.
A historical notice notes Castoria marketing and a discussion in government circles on road repair for military use. It mentions a bill to grant the Secretary of War power to designate a highway as a military road and cover upkeep costs up to a per mile limit, depending on passage.
The Beech Grove church Home Coming drew a large crowd with food and speeches. Mothers Day plans include carnations and music at MLEB church. The area sees busy social visits, highway construction notes, and concerns about Camp Meade traffic and corn planting conditions amid wartime priorities.
In Columbus on May 5 the Food Administration announced a plan exempting households from the sugar distribution scheme for manufacturers. Housewives must sign certificates detailing prior purchases and yearly needs for preserving and canning. Retailers will log certificates twice monthly. Home canners selling preserves are not treated as manufacturers under this plan.
National Industrial Conservation Movement urges wage earners and wage payers to unite for wartime industrial cooperation. It warns against foreign agitators and promotes truth, mutual interest, and humane policies to support war effort and postwar recovery.
A speaker reflects on the duty to support the Red Cross amid world turmoil. He recalls his bond with every child and urges personal sacrifice, using a school scene at four o clock to spur generosity. He describes the moral weight of democracy and the urgency to act.
The ode proclaims that an unnamed American soldier died nobly in war and urges readers to endure, cherish freedom, and recognize the dawn of a brighter life rising from death. It counsels faith to view tragedy without fear and pass the legacy to future generations.
Edward N. Hurley of the United States Shipping Board calls for a spontaneous second campaign of 100 million dollars. He says every dollar appropriated by the Red Cross has strengthened US ties with Entente nations and will influence postwar peace efforts as American troops fight in Europe. He appeals to all citizens to support the drive.
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