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June 21, 1934
Marion Progress
Marion, Mcdowell County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The US government orders enormous quantities of food for the Navy fleet arriving in Atlantic waters, highlighting the staggering scale of provisions needed.
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FOOD FOR THE SAILORS
When Uncle Sam, in his housewife capacity, goes shopping to provide victuals for the Navy's table the items are somewhat staggering. Imagine a grocery list like this: 900 tons of flour; 2,000,000 pounds of milk; 32 carloads of fresh eggs; 2,000,000 pounds of beef; 1,800,000 pounds of sugar; 200,000 pounds of canned tomatoes; 200,000 pounds of vegetable shortening; 190,000 pounds of apricots; 150,000 pounds of pickles; 100,000 pounds of fresh vegetables, and one carload of turkeys. This was just the first order placed for the fleet when it arrived in Atlantic waters.
When Uncle Sam, in his housewife capacity, goes shopping to provide victuals for the Navy's table the items are somewhat staggering. Imagine a grocery list like this: 900 tons of flour; 2,000,000 pounds of milk; 32 carloads of fresh eggs; 2,000,000 pounds of beef; 1,800,000 pounds of sugar; 200,000 pounds of canned tomatoes; 200,000 pounds of vegetable shortening; 190,000 pounds of apricots; 150,000 pounds of pickles; 100,000 pounds of fresh vegetables, and one carload of turkeys. This was just the first order placed for the fleet when it arrived in Atlantic waters.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Navy Provisions
Grocery Order
Fleet Supplies
Uncle Sam
Atlantic Waters
Where did it happen?
Atlantic Waters
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Atlantic Waters
Story Details
The US government places a massive initial grocery order for the Navy fleet upon its arrival in Atlantic waters, including 900 tons of flour, 2,000,000 pounds of milk, 32 carloads of fresh eggs, 2,000,000 pounds of beef, 1,800,000 pounds of sugar, 200,000 pounds of canned tomatoes, 200,000 pounds of vegetable shortening, 190,000 pounds of apricots, 150,000 pounds of pickles, 100,000 pounds of fresh vegetables, and one carload of turkeys.