Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-07-04

TN the serious business OF waging
war three big men have appeared
above the horizon In the United
States, and upon their shoulders will
rest vast responsibilities. Bernard NJ.
Baruch Of New York is going to have
charge of all purchases. whether for
our allies or on behalf Of this country.
Either William Denman or Major Cen
eral George w. Goethals will have COM
plete authority to build ships and d.
rect their operations when completed.
But more important than either OF
these two tasks Is that OF preserving
this nations food supply SO that there
will be sufficiency here as well as
enough left over to supply our allies
and then, should there be a surplus,
the neutral nations of war stricken
Europe.
Herbert c. Hoover who under his
authority as food administrator will
receive vast power over the consump-
tion and distribution Of food supplies
throughout the country, when the Lee
yer bill becomes a law, will he one of
the most conspicuous figures In the
country.
Churches to Cooperate.
Mr.. Hoover mailed a letter to 100000
pastors Of individual churches-Catho-
lie. Protestant and Jewish-calling
upon them to cooperate with him and
with the department Of agriculture In
urging the largest possible production
of food and the smallest possible
amount of waste
"As minister OF God" writes Mr..
Hoover, "a leader OF the people and
lover of liberty and Of your fellow
men, your cooperation Is earnestly de-
sired and greatly needed. In such
time as this the people naturally turn
TO the church. 1t viii be calamity to
the nation and to the churches II their
chosen ministers neglect to exercise
their proper leadership in the great
cause of feeding a world in need, for
the world Is In want of food
ITO meet the needs Of the war and
of the world we must produce gener-
ously. give freely to our allies, our
selves eat as much. but no more than
we need, and especially save the waste.
Lasting disgrace will fall upon us If
lack of self restraint should prevent US
from taking our proper part in this
great conflict against the doctrine Of
might makes right"
Mr. Hoover estimates the annual
waste of food at 81 .0o0. 100000. He
urges a larger use of corn and corn
bread in the family ration
THE women of America says Mr..
Hoover. have never failed to answer
such call as comes to them now. The
saving of food is within their sphere.
and without food conservation we can
not win the war"
All pastors are urged to preach upon
conservation of food and to secure the
cooperation of religious and civic
American Woman's Part.
The American woman's work in the
war viii be worthy part of the great
task undertaken by the democratic peo-
pies of the earth.
Mr. Hoover. who probably knows
more about the worlds provision sup
ply than any other man. has been as
sured by women from all parts Of the
land that they will cooperate faithful
~ in the all important work of food
conservation.
The pledge is backed by $50 socie-
ties.
Mr.. Hoover's suggestion goes to un-
expected lengths. even to the abolition
Of the cabarets, where, he says. the
greatest waste of money and material
goes on. The elimination Of the cab
aret alone, he asserted. would feed
millions. Not only must saving be
achieved in the household, but all ex
travagance in public cafes must be
stopped.
The success of the food administra
tfon's plans will depend upon the co
operation OF all housewives, who are
as much a part of the national army
as are the men to be sent to the front,
said Mr.. Hoover
The national registration Of womer
rs actual members Of the food ad
ministration will be done largely by
women's organizations under the di
rection OF state defense councils an,
the womens committee. Newspaper
viii be requested to print copies Of I
pledge to be signed and mailed to III,
food administration.
Storekeepers to Be Registered.
When the women shall have beef
registered, bakers, butchers and mem
bers Of trades connected with the foot
distribution will be asked to registe
for service and requested to follcv
definite instructions to be laid down b,
the food administration.
The safeguarding Of women and chill
dren workers from war exploitation