The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-13
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safety.
Ecr a..r,y .srca years have done
my best ta warn YOU to prepare for
the present emergency. For years
W. blvu tried 60 encourage diversi-
tgu rla south as a basis for
.sat.r .e.. both agricultural AMI
ccononi- Since the war began in
lr1no ue have urged safe farming.
When prices we're low you did well
rt w.t. r.lt progress. When
-o.t.u v.-- cd eighteen cents AMI
Over v.. .... 'gr-c profits because
of your progress in safe farming, but
some were tempted to 20 back to
cotton. .. .lmuou with many 9TH
err men, have tried TO warn YOU of
... ..... ...m lsa not been
nigh aut a... only Increased in some
what less .r.raan than food and
Now the crisis Is hercl This great
alton ..asc herself Tor a
mighty struggle for liberty. People
riI,u. u. aHG armies without ra-
tions are conquered before they can
begin so ,al. Our 50 'ost safety
now lies in food production and in
saving the waste products.
II the South is to be strong she
must have food. II this country is
to be strong she must be wen fed
ri have IN Abundance 70 sustain
those friendly people who are even
aN gr.'- our battles Tor liberty
and democracy.
sp1g,auon may ro disturbed
Your own defense requires you to
produce and conserve your food sup
ply. Don't fail now! It is Ma
onal problem Of defense as import
ant as men and guns, ships and can
non.
Business men, If seed is short can
vass the situation like patriots and
get the seed for farmers. Arrange
Ire credits. Furnish farmers seed
corn, soy beans, cowpeas, velvet
beans, peanuts, sorghum, etc, at
cost See that all things necessary
90 help farmers are done. or course,
we must produce cotton. but with n
moderate acreage and good season
there will be enough. Do not sac
riiice acres of food to increase your
acreage in cotton. Look ahead! Get
The warehouses, the feed mills. she'll
ers, cleaning stations, creameries,
packing plants, etc, ready. You
must do your share and cooperate
with farmers. They must do their
share and tend the crops faithful
ly.
Farmers, in your Unions, clubs and
other organizations, resolve to use
the best methods now. When the
Nation faces a crisis we must have
the best farming in it's history. La
Dor is short, hence the best tools and
al ldDOI-SdFlHE uSNiCSo must Dt
used to make it possible for every
farm laborer to cover as much
ground as possible and do the most
efficient work. Farm women and
girls have important work to do in
the garden, the orchard, in raising !
and especially in canning, !
preserving and conserving our food |
supply.
Your County Agent and Home !
Demonstration Agent become more 1
important officers now than ever be- !
fore. <Your State Extension Divis- |
on at the Agricultural College in /
his new burden OF extra work. The |
County Agent will. without doubt,
rave new duties and responsibilities ,
n the near future.
Farmers and business men, save ,
he breeding stock Don't sell cows,
refers, mares. sows, gifts, ewes or ,
lens. Keep them for breeding II !
he breeding stock is sold where will ,
you get the means TO supply the meat |
Of this country?
Let US forget all past difficulties |
and Join in a mighty effort to feed |
the South. What can you do in the /,
next sixty days?
Respectfully yours,
BRADFORD KNAPP, Chief.