The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-18

~ IHUs II MNOhMINN -IFesTGelT or Te Earvesf C0nDanv hsa asked
10000 employees Q the company to aid farmers in answer % President
- Wilson's call for cooperation Of the people of the United States in
the emergency Of war His message follows:
II President Of the United States has made al appml to thu Nation
"heh nus Sur the heato Of every patriot n inspire him to extra effort IN
Lhe service of his country.
From the latest reports Of our representatives in nan countries Q are
satisfied hat the Presidents statement as to the crop situation is most on
seFVaaVe. ne whole WoHdts now facing a Shortage II crops. fear the stua-
don is even more serous than we realize. Strenuous effort JUS be made to
lesen-and If possible to avofd-the disaster which would be worldwide if
"a present fears regarding the crop shortage become a reality.
The United States. should avoid the mistakes made by the European
countries O at var In som countries the necessity for preserving the herds
and the breeding cattle ri overlooked. The result was a failure in the supply
scarcity of labor. much land was left untitled, resulting in a shortage of crops
Our people should heed these blossoms and avoid both these dangers. On
The m hand We must cultivate everya available acre, 81 that or food produc-
don-upon which, viii that o. Canada, the wordt is depending to relieve its
hunger-nay be a large a IS possible. We must also keep up the number Of
our cattle, sheep and pigs 80 that with economical consumption the supply
of meat shall be sufficient Let Us not drift until it is too late to take the
steps needed to enlarge and protect these sources Of food supply.
Economy the Watchword.
No less important than increased production Is the lessenng OF waste
Economy IS the watchwOrd Of the day. Expenditures should be regulated. not
y he sze OF a mans. bank account but by TIT merits of each transaction
Wastefulness. bad at any time, today is a crime against society.
THE patriotic women of the Nation al be If nesdmable help. especially
n the economies of the home. Never vas there a time when they could exert
heavily upon them, and they have already demonstrated their ability to think
independently, speak wisely, and act fcrcefunx.
In this time of trial, let US set ourselves to answe the question: What
can we do with loyal service to respond to the call made by the President OF
our country2
Harvester Men VIII Help.
"A special responsibility rests upon u organization. We come In daily
are a part Of these forces. Our first obligation is % give the farmers the best
and promptest service in supplying needed repairs and expert assistance. and
years the Company, through it Agricultural Extension Department. has been
preaching the gospel O. more intensive and intelligent agriculture. Every
International Harvester mn should nw carry this information o his com
munfty III cooperate with organizations and movements which seek to a
large the crop area and production of the United States
The service we car give in this emergency il. 20 be considered, not az
incidental TO other business, but a of first Importance. 1t is my most earnest
hope that or Company shall be second to none in its contribution Of efficient
service to the country, and to this end I ask the best efforts Of every co-wOrke-
in the International Harvester organization"