The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-04
. RATIFICATION was express

IN to by Fred M. Sackett, Federal
Food Administrator for Ken.
lucky, over the early evidences that
Kentucky men and women are ready
and willing to cooperate with the gov.
eminent in plans to conserve the ma
tons food supply.
Pledges In large number are being
received by Mr.. Sackett, the writer's
promising they will lend the fullest
measure Of cooperation in eliminating
waste and will not lose any opportu-
nifty OF preaching the gospel Of the
clean plate"
Mr.. Sackett said: "The women of
Kentucky have responded splendidly
to the call sent out from Washington
TO can vegetables and fruits. They
have astounded the world by their re-
markable achievement. They have set
up a record that will not be approach
ed in a long time. And the women
are not through yet. They are still
canning and preserving and our own
Kentucky women are in the forefront
In the truly wonderful record that has
been established.
81 think the present is a good time
to point out that we are face to face
with another problem-that Of con-
serving the supply on hand. I am
confident that the women Of Kentucky
will meet this new problem Of elimi-
mating waste in much the same spirit
as they took hold Of the canning prob
lem. I do not believe that I am over
stating the case when I say the moth
ers, wives and sweethearts of our SOL
diers at the front will solve this new
problem with glory and credit to them
selves and with honor to this great
nation"
Economy Means Victory.
Attention was directed to President
Wilson's proclamation Of July 30 last
when he told the women of America:
Every pound of vegetables properly
put by for future use, every jar Of
fruit preserved, adds that much to our
insurance of victory"
1t is time to renew this insurance
now that the canning season is draw
ing to a close, according to Mr.. Sack.
EFT, and this can be done by simply
signing a pledge card like that appear
ing at the bottom of these columns and
placing 1t in the hands of those in
charge OF the county organization.
Volunteer workers will distribute
these pledges, beginning October 81,
and no county securing the signatures
of less than rs per cent Of the number
of families in that county will have
been successful in its campaign, ac-
cording to the view taken by the Food
Administration at Washington.
The work Of organizing the counties
in Kentucky is in full swing and there
Is no man or woman in this county
who can not help make this great I'M
dertaking a complete success. In
counties where the larger cities are
located the goal fixed by the Food Ad-
ministration for the number Of sigma
lures is 30 per cent of the total num-
Der of families. 1t is hoped by Mr..
Sackett that even larger number
than the figures quoted will be
obtained and the State Food Admins
traitor believes the minimum figures
for signatures will be secured II the
willingness to lend a hand now evil
denced is Indicative Of the interest be-
ing taken to make the Food Admins
tration's work success.
County chaIrmen Named.
County chairmen appointed by Mr..
Sackett have been instructed regard
ing their duties and have reported to
the Food Administrator that they are
now at work. Call upon your chair
man today and volunteer to assist in
any way you can. A partial list Of
chairmen follows:
Anderson-Miss Mary Paxton, Law.
renceburg.
Barren-Mrs. Alice CORN Taylor.
Glasgow.
Bourbon-Miss Lucy Simms, Paris.
Boyd - Mrs. Charles Alexander
Slaughter. Ashland.
Boyie-Mrs. J. I. A. Mcdowell. Dan
VILE.
Bracken-Mrs. Marion Landerback,
Augusta.
Breckenridge-Miss Elizabeth Skill
man. Cloverport.
Clark-Mrs. r. M. Scobee. Winches-
ter.
Clay-Mrs. Georgia Hatton. Man
chester.
Cumberland-Mrs. Ownsley. Burkes-
VILE.
Fayette-Mrs. Shelby HARRISON, Lex-
ington.
Franklin-Miss Cornelia Weitzel.
Frankfort.
Gallatin-Mrs. Rose B. Wood. Glen
coe.
Henderson-Mrs. Henry Lyme. Hen.
derson.
Henry-Mrs. julius @. Helburn. Emf
nence.
Hickman-Mrs. Jennie Brewer. Gin
ton.