Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Secretary George Smalley
 of Council of Defense
 Tells Women of City to Aid War Work of Nation

Aid War Work of Nation George Fl. Smalley, secretary of the Arizona Council of Defense, was the principal speaker at q meeting ait the Noman's club yesterday, held under the auspices Of the home economics de- lartment. of which Mrs. Joseph Stark is chairman Mir Smalley said:
 Your government is now going to enlist you in what is regarded as the greatest work of the war, the provisioning of our allies and our sol diers in Europe through setting free the foods they want by using in --our home what our allies cannot" said Mir, Smalley to the club women. The individual program, or it's equivalent, which you are asked to follow is:
 One wheatless meal daily
 Two meatless ~meals daily.
 Cut down a third of an ounce of butter d day.
 NOW. the particular work which the women of Arizona must take an active part in is the conservation of fvod, the elimination of all waste, and the substitution of foods for those commodities which are needed by our allies. Mir. Hoover is about to enroll 22.uO0. GOO families of the nation who WliI compose the great food conserva- tien army and the forces which he plainly tells us twill win the war Through his food administration in th, various states, campaigns of en- rilimcut will begin on october 2Sth and close November 4th. Every state in the union will enter into compc- tition for the enrolment of this army, and Timothy A. Riordan, l.. S food administrator for Arizona, has appoint ed Warren McArthur. IT,, of Phoenix, as state campaign manager who is asking your support and cO-opera ton to the end that Arizona may make a record in securing signatures to the pl',ige cards through which member ship is attained in this great Amef- can home army.
 Big War Service
 The saving of food needs for our soldiers and our allies in Europe is a real momentous war service. The call went out from Washington last week to begin at once not to wait until the big drive begins on October @S, for France is i'll dire need of help. Our government on the fifteenth Of thiS month answered the call by re- Cuisitioning all American steamships of 2,5U0 tons and over, and the food administration feels that it is now the duty of the 22,000000 housewives of America to help fill these ships. This iS noj only our own cOuntrys call to each one of us, but it is also the cry of France, which no true American can fail to heed who realizes how she save of her blood and treasure for our freedom l40 years ago-and now sbe is struggling for her own free teIl -rl ours.
 You have already entered into the relief work which has been planned ny the conucil of defense and the Red Cross. and many war mothers and wives have found comfort through your efforts. In this connection, let me impress this thought that the best ielief Is not always money and food. The means of earning livlihood is the most lasting relief that can be furn- lShco. The war mothers and wives, thc brothers and sisters of our sol diers. should receive first consideration when positions are open for work The night schools are open to teach them skilled work. there are places which they can fill. now occupied by men who are needed for more serl- ous work; and l know they will wei ocme this sort of relief much more than that which carries with it the 3dium of charity. Help them to get ;he schooling and the training, ad l. vance them money if need be- and let your first line of inquiry always be, 'West can you best do to earn a liv- ingg-
 Fail to Grasp War
 In the intensive organization work which we have been engaged in since ase war began, the appalling feature Ftslads out all too prominently in many Tf.. ..N.r-
 1f our people to realize the deadly scriousness of it all The call of hu- nianity in the stricken countries of Europe allied with us in the great world conflict rings loud and clear: oar own boys go smilingly on theil iourney to the front, and thousands f them are now in the trenches facing the deadly guns and gasses of the first lines Of battle; we are told oi ,he suffering in France for want ot nouriShing food-but not from France herself, for she has not complained Vet there are some people who either do not care. or selfishness has blinded them 10 their duty ill this great wal crisis Many men and women through out the nation are giving all of theiI time in the big job which is left to those who remain at home. Orga- nizations have been formed, sanctioned by President Wilson, providing agencies through which every man, woman anC child in the nation can take an act i've part in the war. still there are some who boldly sheer at those whc ate taking seriously the work left fol them tO do"
 Tells of Sacrifices
 Mir. Smailey then gave an interest ing food statistics in the warning coun- tries.
 Brave France, hardest hit of all"- continued the speaker, impoverished in men, money and food-but eyer lighting on and on without a mur. mur of complaint. Cruelty insultet beyond human endurance by German atrocities committed upon helples. women and girls left behind, the bray, soldiers Of France are thrilling tn, world with their clean handed fight lrg; defending not only their home. From further insult, but the homes O America-your girls and mine.
 May the spirit of Joan of Arc guid, and comfort them, should be the praye oi every American home today
 Do yon know that 500 900 youn.