Calcite Screenings Published Periodically In The Interest of Safely and Welfare Michigan Limesione & Chemical Company, Rogers City. Michigan—March, 1943
The March Red Cross War Fund This moulds has been designated for the Red Cross
We all have heard much to do about rationing
War Fund and Annual Membership Drive and will
up until now, and the probability that rationing will
be given the support of the press, radio, volunteers
continue to spread gradually until it includes many other commodities is very evident. The ordinary householder was affected first with the rationing of sugar; later, gasoline, tires, cof fee and shoes. On February 22 War Ration Book No. 2 was issued, and on March 1. canned goods were
win. will launch a house-to-house canvass, and ev
ery possible media in an effort to raise $125,000,000 to finance the expanding services of the Red Cross. The local drive will begin Thursday. March 11. to meet the quota of $4,000 assigned to this county. This is an increase of 100% over last year's quota. About half of the $125,000,000 is to be used in be half of the armed forces, including Red Cross ser
vice in Army and Xavy hospitals, camp service, and home service for soldiers and sailors, their families and disabled ex-servicemen, collection of blood
plasma to save the lives of wounded men : emer
gency morale and recreation supplies, volunteer production of surgical dressings, sweaters, kit bags,
It is quite general knowledge that the
fective about April 1st. and thai on .May 1st. War Ration Book No. 3 will be issued. This will prob ably cover many items which will be rationed somelime after the book is issued.
Rationing has had ils effect, and even with pres ent regulations we honestly believe the vast ma
jority of our American people are consuming more than they should—certainly more than is necessary.
and relief of Americans held prisoners of war in enemy or occupied countries.
on our produce is now greater than ever before
The balance of the amount collected is to be used
ried on by the Yi^(\ Cross and with which we are all acquainted.
We will continue to have food, but the demands
and an equitable distribution now demands the frugal efforts and attention of every American.
Are You Paying Too Much?
The responsibilities of the American R^d Cross
The purchase of War Bonds and Stamps means
are greatly increased during this emergency to take care of their regular activities and the Special
liberty. Now many limes haven't you heard it said. "You get just what you pay for"?
assistance for our men and women in the armed forces. There are more than 600 men from this
county now in some branch of service <>l our coun try. Let's see that they and the millions of other men and women receive our support through the salutary efforts of the American Rt(\ Cross. Payroll deductions will be made as formerly for
By this statement is generally implied material things: however, we may also apply it to our rights and freedoms.
We must be willing to pay a high price to be able to speak as we choose, to attend meetings, to hold elections, to worship, to travel, to have our ball-
those wishing to subscribe in this way.
games—to enjoy freedom.
Victory Gardens For 1943
means to us. and it is for the preservation of these things that we must pay. We must pay for them with the blood of our fighting men., the sweat of
Victory gardens will become an important pari of the nation's industrial life this spring. It will be a patriotic duty for all of us who possibly can to have a vegetable garden. And with point ration ing it is hound to place a premium upon home pro
duction of food to supplement ration-restricted
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rationed.
rationing of meats and probably cheese will be ef
and other necessities, service men's clubs overseas,
in disasters, emergencies and other activities car
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Rationing Demands Attention
diets. In addition, this home gardening will make the budgets stretch farther. Ilonie garden-—backyards or lots immediatvly adjacent to the homes of workers have man}- ad
vantages for the Victory Cardcner. They are more easily reached, nearer to the kitchen, and there is less danger of trespassing. I'ractically everyone in Rogers can have a Victory Garden. Questionnaires will be sent out shortly on gar dening needs. Please return them promptly if you
are planning a Victory Garden.
This is what America
toil on production lines, on farms, in forests and in mines, the prayers of our people, the resources of our nation, and the income of our workers.
11 means that we must expend every effort to help in paying for our liberties which are endan gered by this war. It isn't enough to do all that is demanded or di rected, we must pledge ourselves to do everything
we can—improve our work, offer .suggestions in the interest of safety and greater production, re main healthy and continue buying War Bonds and Stamps. The price is high, but we know that we will really get good quality in payment for the sacrifices which are nccessarv at this time.
t lakes more than luck to build a safety record.