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September 15, 1918

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The US government has commandeered the entire wool production of the country, the National Association of Dyers and Cleaners encourages the Master Cleaners to conserve all wool garments. Autoless Sundays maybe extended to the entire nation to conserve gas.

Source: "Wool: Clothing Must Be Conserved," Bisbee Daily Review, Bisbee, Arizona, September 15, 1918. Page 3, Column 4.

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