Sugar Sacrifices Helped A Nation Avert Sugar Famine
A wartime editorial lauds Americans for cutting sugar use by more than half a million tons over July to October, keeping supplies from drying up. It notes monthly drops from 400k tons normal to 260k in July, 325k in August, 279k in September, and 230k in October, crediting the Food Administration with bridging stringency until new crops arrive. It argues continued restraint could allow a return to normal home use while aiding Europe through shared shortages.
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United States
Food Administration
Louisiana
Europe
American Spirit Relied On To Win In 1917
In July 1917, four months into the war, the U S Food Administrator expressed confidence despite a grim outlook. He stated that no American with knowledge of wartime results should fear democracy’s defense in these United States.
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United States
Paris
Buyrope
Loyalty in little things last proof of patriotism
Americans endure sugar rationing with four pounds monthly cut to three and then to two for loyaltys sake, showing steadfast public spirit through shortages and shared sacrifice.
Food Will Win the World War Era Message
A concise wartime plea notes that generosity with food earned allied nations gratitude during conflict. It asserts that in peace America can secure global goodwill by continuing to share resources. The sentiment frames food aid as a lasting tool for international harmony.
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Amerles
America
Gould Will
War Service Drives Aid For Soldiers In Uniform
Iowa Knights of Columbus promote free access to club rooms and facilities for soldiers and sailors in uniform across 52 councils. Waterloo K of C rooms serve as temporary influenza hospital. Postcards say I am safe and sound, 2,000,000 distributed to gobbers and sailors. 1,806 councils form employment bureaus to aid returning servicemen. Five hundred footballs sent overseas for Thanksgiving. Des Moines reports Holsapple to Europe to push world prohibition. Iowa aims to ratify national prohibition and adjust state law. Captain Hobson to speak in state to rally support. Des Moines Coliseum address set for December 17.
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War Service
Knight of Columbus Council
Iowa
K. of C
Gobbers
Order
E. of C. War Activities Committee
Des Moines
R. M. Holsapple
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Europe
Columbus
Ohio
China
Egypt
The
Anti-Saloon League
Holsapple
Anti- Saloon League
League
Richmond P. Hobson
Santiago
Hobson
Daily Thought Quote From Terence
A daily thought quotes Terence urging calm temper as circumstances unfold. The line expresses patient endurance and composure toward whatever chance brings. The concise aphorism reflects classical wisdom and timeless resilience.
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Terence
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Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
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