During World War I, citizens did their part to help the war effort by following certain rules. The following was posted in De Smet, March 1, 1918. The idea was that you did without so that meat and wheat products would be available for the soldiers. Btw, Charles Dawley was head of the draft board in De Smet. His wife was early De Smet teacher, Florence Garland.
Meatless, Wheatless, Sweetless Rules: Sugar and fats to be saved at all times. Potatoes and other vegetables to be used freely.
Sunday – Evening meal wheatless, one meal meatless.
Monday – Wheatless day. All three meals to be wheatless, one meal meatless.
Tuesday – Meatless day. No beef, pork, mutton, veal or lamb to be served, evening meal to be wheatless.
Wednesday – Wheatless day. Wheat products barred at all meals, one meal meatless.
Thursday – Evening meal wheatless, one meal meatless.
Friday – Evening meal wheatless, one meal meatless.
Saturday – Porkless day. No pork products served during the day, evening meal wheatless.
