The Archive · 1938

Jews Blamed for Onion Shortage in Germany

Newspapers Urge Use of Substitute Vegetables

Berlii, May 15

During the past several weeks, housewives throughout Germany have been suffering from a shortage of onions. Their soups have suffered ud it is feared that the. shortage of onions within the realm will last right until the next crop is Barvested.

German newspapers now © accuse the Jews for having caused thi regrettable shortage by speculating on the world onion market. Coming down to practical things, however these journals also advise housewives to seek other vegetables for their meals. Chives and leeks may he d, they are old, and other man condiments will add taste to food.

To cope with the situation, imported onions will be restricted in use only to factories producing finned cods and to hospitals great need of the humble vegetable.—Hayas,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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