Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05

ATake your signed card to the
! nearest schoolhouse and hand 1t !
/ In. II 1t Is inconvenient to !
! take the card to the schoolhouse (
place q stamp on 1t and mail 1t. !
) II in already aAaressea.o
washington's big drive for registra-
ton of women in the food administra-
ton campaign began today with dis
tribution of 10000 cards by policemen
I; with an appeal by Commissioner Louis
Brownlow that capital housewives sign
them, and with mass meeting this,
afternoon at the New National Mu-
scum, at which a representative OF the
food administration explained what
will be required of housewives.
The 10000 cards distributed today are
only half the allotment printed for Wash 4,
tomorrow. Maj Raymond w. Pullman.
superintendent Of police, addressed let
ter to precinct captains. stating: 1T is
exceedingly important that the cards be
distributed as promptly as possible and
also that you insure one card being dis
tributed to each and every homo in your
precinct"
The registration in Washington is
council of defense. with the Corpora
ton OF two committees, that on food
supply and conservation. headed by
Charles F. Nesbit. and the wonfan's
committee. of which Mrs. Archibald
Hopkins is chairman.
First Educational Meeting.
Sydney Snow of Boston. who has
lust arrived in Washington to give
three months volunteer service to the
food administration, addressed the mass
meeting OF women at the New National
ton and How Women Can Help" This
meeting Is the first Of q series of edu-
cational meetings arranged by Mrs.
Hopkins and Mrs. F. L Ransome. presi-
dent Of the Housekeepers' Alliance
A second will be held Monday at the
District building. at o'clock at which
Measures Of Conservation" will be dis
cussed.
Full explanation of the manner In
which Washington women are urged
to register is contained in a statement
from Commissioner Louis Brownlow.
addressed to the women Of the District
Of Columbia. which follows:
Opportunity for Every Woman.
mo one knows better than I that the
women Of Washington arc patriots: that
they are willing to serve and willing to
how they can help.
NOW comes the opportunity for
every woman in the National Capital to
become part of the national war ma
chine.
Each of you is invited to become .
member Of the United States food adj
ministration.
Each Of you is asked to help in the
work of conserving and outstanding
the food supply Of the nation.
"A policeman will leave an applfca-
ton card at your home.
Read It En- IN the blanks Sign it.
in the District Of Columbia will be
open.
Take your signed card to the near
est schoolhouse and hand It In II you
some one viii be present at the school
house to answer the questions
III IT Is fnconvenient to take the card
10 the schooIhouse. place . stamp on It
and mail 1t. 1t 10 already addressed
The important thing is: Do not de-
lay,
Every one in Washington who is re-
sponsible for handling food should be
enrolled by July 10.
Every card should be returned that
day:
Washington led the nation on war
registration day. Let 1t lead again July
1o-food administration day"
instruction to Police.
In his letter to precinct captains, Mai
Pullman states:
The war in which the United States
is engaged at the present time will
perhaps either be won or lost accord
ing to the ability of the nation to sup
ply It's people and its army with food
Anything which can be done that will
help in the conservation of the food
supply and check any tendency in the
Increasing cost Of living is a matter OF
fnterest TO all members of the police
department as well as to average citi.
sens.
In distributing cards members of the
Aorce should not discuss questions. blu,
ke1er those who desire further informa
.tion to appear at the schoolhouses or
Sily 10. and 1t will be given to then
sy both women and men who are If
Tnarge of the food administration
Work
=; Meetings in Schoolhouses.
In many of the schoolhouses speak.
Sfs will be designated to speak to WON
en- about the plans of the food admins
fration The places and names of thes,
Heetfngs will be announced later Ell
eort also is being made to organize ;
group of "four-minute mon" in wash
ington. similar to those in the states
who viii carry the message of foot
conservation into motion picture thea
ters and other public places. Dr. A. j
AcKelway. director Of publicity. is ca r
rying on this work.
Washington's registration plans, 8,
Tar as the schoolhouse use is con
eerned, are different from those Of AN,
other city or of any state DR.. RAY Ly
man Wilbur has approved the school
$ouse idea. Women who bring thei
cards to the schoolhouses will be give,
tho food administration buttons an,
thus relieve the food administration O
the burden Of mailing them.
In Alexandria women will register O.
Saturday. A booth will be provided Il
me market place and will be in charg
of members of women's reEistratio
committee. Pledge cards will be give
cut as the women appear to registe,
Arn Kate Waller Barrett is chairma
OF the Alexandria registration commit
tea She is being assisted by Mis-
Naomi 8. Hipstein.
Mrs. Lansing Third Woman
to Sign Food Pledge Card;
Other cabinet Wives" Sigr