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raising money and gathering clothing for the effort.
Charlie equally supported the campaign by being a pres-
ence in fundraisers and donating artwork, such as when
he offered two watercolor paintings to serve in advertise-
ments for the Federal Food Administration to ensure ade-
quate food resources reached the troops and the starving
post-war residents of Europe. Hinged upon the concept,
"Food will win the war," the newly appointed head of this
agency, Herbert Hoover, urged conservation, particularly
for wheat, meat, and sugar, to have enough to prevent fur-
ther conflict in Europe once the fighting ceased.
The Great War might seem like ancient history, yet be-
sides shining a light on our family's stories, it opened my
eyes to the harsh realities of this time period for all of Mon-
tana. This era tested the mettle of those who served, whether
on the front lines or in support of those in the thick of the
action. It's worth further study to appreciate the era and the
people of this war that unfortunately did not end all wars as
it was hoped.
