When was the Tootsie Roll established as candy and what war it part of soldier's meal?

In 1896, Leo Hirshfield came to the United States and started his candy in a small shop, when he decided he wanted a chocolate tasting candy that would not melt in the heat, and would be an economical artificial alternative to traditional chocolates. He named the candy after his daughter's nickname, Tootsie. By 1905, production moved to a four-story factory. In 1917, the name of the company was changed to The Sweets Company of America, and the company was a listed company in 1922. In 1931, the Tootsie Pop, a hard-candy lollipop with Tootsie Roll filling was invented, and quickly became popular with Dust Bowl refugees during the Depression era due to its low price. During World War II, Tootsie Rolls were added to soldier's rations because of their ability to withstand severe weather conditions.