The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-20
PROCLAMATION
Regarding Agricultural Preparedness.

ReRhA uAhS
The following proclamation has
hnan issued by Gov. Harrington:
whereas, the assembling OF a large
army for our country's service, and
the help we will be privileged to give
in Simplifying the peoples of Europe,
with whom We are making common
can4e will greatly increase the de-
rnand for agricultural and food sup
11ies in this State and throughout the
iand which in connection with the
present shortage, makes the food
problem a matter of grave concern, to
ha met and solved only through help
MI systematic and efficient effort and
corporation; and
Whereas food preparedness is es-
spntial TO military preparedness. and
rogether form the basis which will
insure American success in the days
which are ahead;
Now. therefore, l, Emerson c. Har-
ringtOn. Governor of Maryland do
hereby recommend and urge:
That the farmers of Maryland
make every effort to place under cul-
tivati0n the largest acreage possible,
COMMENSURATE with the labor obtain
able for proper cultivation and har-
vasting. and that intensive cultural
methods be followed as far as posi-
bic. o. this practice will give the best
returns for the labor expended.
That farmers consult and close
" cooperate with the Extension Ser |
vice, an organization of the Maryland !
state college of Agriculture and |
United States Department of Agricul- /
ture Cooperating. whose specialists !
and comfy agents are trained to |
utilize every facility of the State and !
Federal Governments TO insure better |
and larger crops.
. That merchants, bankers, bust |
ness and professional men organize, /
i'm each county of the State, in order
to assist in obtaining and properly |
distributing labor for the farms; in
purchasing and transporting seed, .
fertilizer. farming implements and |
other supplies, and generally in aid
ing and encouraging farmers in the
production Of large crops. The bene-
4-s of the National Farm Loan Bank
OF Baltimore should be understood
and availed Of by the farmers.
/ That farmers devote themsel-
yes chiefly to the production Of staples
which can be stored and disposed of
lLTlnS In6 winter months. SuCn |
staples will be in steady demand, at
good prices. throughout the year, and
their production, therefore, is most
important, both to the producer and
10 the consumer, and should be given
preference over perishable products.
:. That groups Of boys, and of
Homen and girls, of the villages,
towns and country, be organized for
the growing, canning and preserving
Of food products. The Extension Ser
vice of the Maryland State College of
Agriculture has already formed boys
and girls into d number of groups,
and will advise and cooperate with
ali who organize for this purpose.
v. That vacant lot and backyard
gardening and cultivation be encour-
aged and developed in Baltimore City
and in other cities throughout the
State. This can readily be made an
important source Of supply, as we'll as
nj profit, 10 those engaged in such
work
=. The more earnestly and faith
fully the people of Maryland Coop
rate in the development of our agri-
cultural resources, along the lines
thUs broadly suggested the more pre-
pared will he our country to meet
successfully the conditions which
confront MS: the more efficient will
w.. the aid we give in restoring peace
Il the world. and the greater will be
Che individuals personal contribution
10 that result
In testimony whereof, have hereun-
I'D set my hand and caused to- be affixed
the Great Seal OF the State Of Mary
land. mt the Capitol, in the City of
Annapolis. on the sixth day OF April,
n the year Of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and seventeen.
EMERSON G. HARRINGTON.
THOS W SIMMONS,
Secretary Of State.