Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

there will be much less than it has been for many years.
The effect of the enlistment of the Army and Navy has
been withdraw many thousands of abboded from
the active occupations including agriculture This has been e
mndous drain upon the agricultural OF the country neces
sary Unavoidaby will be diminished production
the farming class unless assistance be brought from
some other source to supply the labor.
West Virginia has for many years produced enough food to
supply the demands Of her people, and the tendency account
OF present conditions will be make the deficit in food production
in West Virginia still greater than has been unless relief be
had from other sources.
have the following suggestions a of avoiding the
PRODUCTION food and which think carried out will
produce decided increase for production next year
That farmers work preparing for years crop
This fall the mild days devoted repairing fences
and building putting in underdans plowing building hauling and
doing number of those things which will be next year. at
this time leave the farmers whole attention the immediate
production of his when the planting and growing season opens
next spring.
Supplies of lime fertilizer spraying material for the orchards
machinery and repairing of machinery all be secured and
delivered now instead OF waiting until spring with delay and
losses which will follow orders for such supplies put off until
the spring months
Supplies necessary can be and stored
good condition. so as to be ready for immediate USE done
generally among the farm people of the State will extend the
ducng capacity immensely Of those who farms ug
ge Also that farmers plan produce those things which can be
handled best by the diminished force with the greatest possible pro-
ducton For example Of the farmers in the State can greatly
increase the production of food and the income the farmer by
securing bunch Of sheep The handling of these sheep involves
very little labor in comparison with Of the cropke potatoes
corn, tobacco, ETC.
suggestion every man. child who
capable of doing something should begin sufficient
of land for his cultivation take all Of the additional
time from his immediate occupation.
We aborng under extraordinary conditions and the poba
by year will not be of price of food but whether not
will have food enough supply ourselves and to do our duty
soldiers sailors and fehd Europe The demand for
food Europe will be very greatly changed whether
the goes except that there will be increasing de-
mand if the war is not stopped.
suggest that office workers. manufacturers mine workers mine
operators and workers. and Others begin the days work hour
earlier at least to give larger daylight period after the days
services completed which be devoted the OF
ground and planting and cultivation Of crops of vegetables us
etc, for year.
Insofar West Virginia is concerned at the present time and
for the coming year. the increase the production of food
emnent the question and the Serious active consdera
on OF should be given it. and work upon the solution
of this problem should be started now.
The force of the State Agricultural Department active in this
work ready render many ways promote agrcu
ture and demands upon its services invited