Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-04-13
AGRICULTURAL Pre-
PAREDhESS CAMPAIGN
,.rpor Lister Issues Proclamation
Lacking Toward Maximum Pro-
,..,on of Food Materials i'm
State
PROCLAMATION

.,,,,en the patriotic duty OF lmmedl-
s,sly helping to sustain the United
gates in the action resulting from
Fl sononca with our established
tights and liberties.
roually important with the need
arms and equipment is an ade-
ouate supply of food for our nation
the countries whose people and
,..t,tntions have been attacked by
outoeratic government ignoring
the rights of humanity
Proper preparedness means that
.noroetjc attention must at once be
given to producing as much as pos
oiha from the land, in both the coun-
,,v and the city. The people of this
nrosperous state have the opportun-s
Nv today of making a great contri-
hutton to the resources that viii
strengthen the nation--by each man,
woman and child undertaking in an
Intelligent way to increase the yield
Of food products.
The man on the farm can W
Z, leader in this patriotic service, but
4 there is hardly a person in any COM
munity without the chance to grow
something for family use or the mar
ket.
With the certain knowledge that
all citizens will be quick TO act for
the good of the country, and because
organized effort is essential for full
service to the nation;
Now, therefore, I, Ernest Lister,
Governor of Washington, by virtue
of the authority vested in me by law,
do hereby call on the people of the
state to cooperate in great agrtul-
mra preparedness campaign, and
direct immediate action to be taken
as follows:
That the county auditor in each
county in the state forthwith call to
meeting the county treasurer,
county clerk, county agriculturist,
county superintendent of schools. the
chairman or representative of the
board of county com missioners, an
officer from each bank at the county
seat, and such other citizens as he
may deem advisable, to organize by
the election of a chairman and sec
rotary, and the appointment of prop
er committees, for the purpose OF
bringing about the fullest possible
food production in every part of that
county.
That the central committee at the
county seat appoint a local commit
Tee IN each school district of the
county, whose duty it shall be TO see
'hat full advantage is taken of every
opportunity to increase the yield of
food products.
That the local committee in each
schoo district of the state make ar
judgements for patriotic rally to
Oe held on Saturday. April 14th, for
tue purpose of planning action that
VIII De of the most benefit to the
, A''ion from encouraging agricui-
'aral preparedness.
mat the State Oranges. Farmers
Unions, Commercial Climbs and all
O'uef organizations qualified to act
Du INSPIRED with a patriotic purpose
'' invited to join in this service.
mat the State Department of Ag-
''ul'ure' the state educational in
''''u'lons and schools. and especialIv
nose that are serving the agricul-
.u'ai needs of the state, actively sun
port this movement.
nat steps be taken by the active
inii'tees throughout the state TO
No'''e ways and means for helping
aa., o"e willing to cultivate land, is
GU. 'eu IN securing seed; a plan sug-
= .eu Deing for the person assisted
~ 's way to pay at harvest time
~ 'oS' OF the seed or to return from
So, ''op at least twice the amount of
60 VI any other plan which NAV
maa :" 10 better suit local conditions
may De adopted.
me State of Washington is rich in
! :, "' and appeal to all citizens
live 'S commonwealth to take an ac-
Tho, ~ III 'hls patriotic movement
mas. WIN prepare us to meet any de.
Hands that may come.
ERNEST LISTER.
Governor of Washington.