The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-08-10
THE FRIENDS OF CAPT. SUGAR
Cny Emily Rose Ruru

Captain Sugar OF the American Food
Army Was suddenly called to service
overseas iie was more than eager TO
80 for he knew how badly hr vas need
ED abroad by the Allies and the people
IN the war countries
But ail the same be did worry q bit
about the way things would go in
America In his absence You see, IN
cigH life before the war. he'd been IN
tha Sweets" business. His chtcf tine
was candy. With cake and pudding
branches
Whatever" said he so his com.
handing officer viii the folks do
without me- They depend on me SO
I'm a family pet"
You are, vas the reply but your
duty is plain You must go to the aid
OF the Allies Meanwhile We must try
to use substitutes to carry on your bust.
ness Wen look out for such as aren't
So welt fitted for overseas service and
they eau do their bit at home So.
Captain Sugar. you're hot TO worry"
Il shan't worry" said Captain Sugar.
bat have personal business, and |
fear folks wont want to give their
confidence to strangers"
Leave II to me" replied his chief,
reassuringly.
Well since you're SO sure. just
as favor, save a little corner for me
when come home again" joked
Captain Sugar
So he sailed across the sen and his
commanding officer who had his wits
working bnstly, set about rounding up
helpers to carry ou Captain Sugars
business.
one OF the first chaps he thought
Of for the job vas Mr., Corn.
Seems as II the ones that are doing
the most already are always the first
ones asked To do something extra,
said Mr. Corn with a cheerful Rria
FROM ear to ear. I've been
doing a lot OF Colonel Wheats work
since he's been In the service. How
eyer, you may count on nae. Certainly
It's ap 10 me to be patriotic, for I'm
an American 10 my very roots"
Aud what's the special stune I'm
10 do"
Your job" said his chief. wilt be
10 form the Corn Syrup Association
and take charge Of a portion Of the
Take Frosting business. with the pud |
ding sweeteuing branch
Good" said Mr.. Corn. 'Ill enjoy
that Maybe / can even put one over
on Captain Sugar" and he winked
"Ther's a firm up in Vermont that
ought to help me out right now" said !
the General to himself Rs he finished |
hts successful interview with Mr.. Corn |
~ Just wire the Maple Brothers
Wouldn't wonder If they knew enough |
about the swcetouIug business already |
% be valuable
To Maple Brothers
Sugar i'm, Vermont
Can you lend your services In the /
Sweets business for duration Of var"
General Food Resources,
10 telegraphed
The answer came back Al once.
To General Food Resources
Washington. u G..
VIII be glad to help out In Sweets
business Entire resources Of Maple
syrup and Sugar Association at your
command
Maple Bros"
1t seemed a good idea to let the
Maple Brothers and Mr. Germ join
orres 70 q certain extent In the Cake
'rosting and Pudding sweetenlng
as they had already been
tcauaintaaces IN the Pancake Club
nd knew something about the same
inc Of work.
With Mr. Corn and the Maple Bro
hers enlisted in war work, the Gen.
raj felt that a good beginning had
'een made. bat be knew that he must
sideH his corps Of workers, So by
he communicated with the
Busy Doe Company They enthuslas.
ically agreed 10 give the services Of
Hiss Honey, their most efficient em.
.toyee. /
You'll find Miss Honey great
tlp rs the Sweets business" they |,
,rote from Cloyefiloid. Ohio. she's
n expert"
The General Immediately planned
o make her an assistant In the Des.
ert Department
Il need a good head for that depart.
aent believe can get Miss Mo