Democrat, Sept. 20, 1917
Ladies, Read This
As many ladies have signified a desire to assist in making Army shirts, we have endeavored to organize Franklin County into a unit with the Commercial Club as sponsor. The following letter will explain why we are not able to secure this work at the present time:
"Replying to your communication of the 10th, you are informed that this office is not able to entertain your proposition of establishing a sub-manufacturing plant at Brookville for the reason that there is a shortage of flannel at this time which will not permit further extending our facilities for the manufacture of O.D. shirts. Your proposition will be filed for future consideration."
W.S. Wood, Colonel, Q.M. Corps D.Q.M.
Alice Bridgman, Sec. County Council of Defense
Dec. 20, 1917
Lighted Candles For Xmas Affairs Banned
"Use no lighted candles to illuminate service flags during the Christmas even celebrations this year."
This order has gone out from Arthur F. Bentley, assistant manager of the Lake division of the Red Cross, after first warning was received from headquarters of the Red Cross association.
The national board of Fire Underwriters issued the first warning against the use of lighted candles, saying the war risk is too great this year.
"Remove all curtains from windows on Christmas eve so decorations may be illuminated by the ordinary light of the room," was the warning issued.
Several more World War I items
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