Sugar Confinement Beats Famine Through Unified American Consumption
An analysis notes that US sugar use dropped by more than half during July to October, averting famine and proving wartime resolve. It cites a fall from 400000 tons monthly to about 230000 in October, enabling relief from stringency and allowing a return to normal domestic use while aiding Europe through shared supplies.
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United States
Food Administration
Louisiana
Europe
Food Administrator Confidence in U S War Effort in 1917
In July 1917 with four months of war behind the United States the Food Administrator expressed confidence that democracy would defend the nation despite German advances on the western front. He recalled the initial gloom yet asserted no fear of ultimate American victory based on results already achieved.
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United States
Leas
Paris
Europe
Loyalty in little things last proof of patriotism
Americana without murmuring out their sugar allowance from four pounds a month to three and then again a need be to two pounds for loyalty's sake.
Food Will Win the World
A-era quotation extols U S generosity in wartime and urges peacetime aid to secure global goodwill through shared food and hunger relief.
Prisoners recount German torture in World War I reports
A German cruelty report describes deliberate prisoner abuse in 1914 26 including overwork starvation and brutal punishments. Russian survivor details crucifixion style torture with wires and long hours of forced labor under fire, followed by beatings and solitary confinement as punishment.
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London
Belgium
Germany
France
Western Front
Welcome Home Heroes Remembered At Belleau Wood
A wartime tribute from Charles TB Driscoll to U S troops returning home. The piece lauds heroism at Belleau Wood and the Paris defense, promising ongoing pride in the soldiers’ deeds and a grateful town awaiting their return.
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Belleau Wood
Gibralter
Paris
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