“To Save Wheat, Beef, and Bacon for the Men at the Front”: WWI “War Menus” in the St. John’s Evening Telegram
The sacrifices which war entails are not restricted to the men who go forth to join the colours, but extend to their women and children at home. These sacrifices are for the most part borne uncomplainingly [.] it is noticeable that in Newfoundland the largest number of volunteers come from homes whe...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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American Folklore Society
2015
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| Online Access: | https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/digest/article/view/27879 |
| Summary: | The sacrifices which war entails are not restricted to the men who go forth to join the colours, but extend to their women and children at home. These sacrifices are for the most part borne uncomplainingly [.] it is noticeable that in Newfoundland the largest number of volunteers come from homes where the women have put selfishness aside and not placed obstacles in the way of the men, doing their public duty conscientiously (Horwood 1916:1). |
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