Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-04-13
Governors Proclamation

Following is the proclamation regarding
agricultural preparedness which was issued
last Friday by Governor Harrington
Whereas, the assembling of large army
for our country's service and the help we will
be privileged to give in supplying the peo-
pies Of Europe. with whom we are making
common cause, will greatly increase the
demand for agricultural and food supplies
in this State and throughout the land,
which, in connection with the present
shortage. makes the food problem mat
ter OF grave concern, to be met and solved
only through helpful, systematic and eff
Gent effort and cooperation; and
Whereas food preparedness is essential
to military preparedness, and each together
form the basis which will insure American
success in the days which are ahead;
Now, therefore. |, Emerson C. Hanins-
ton. Governor of Maryland, do hereby
recommend and urge:
l. That the farmers Of Maryland make
every effort to place under cultivation the
largest acreage possible commensurate
with the labor obtainable for proper cult
walton and harvesting. and that Intensive
cultural methods be followed as far as
possible. as this practice will give the best
returns for the labor expended.
2. That farmers consult and closely CO.
operate with the Extension Service, an
organization of the Maryland State College
Of Agriculture and United States Depart
ment of Agriculture cooperating, whose
specialists and county agents are trained
to utilize every facility Of the State and
Federal Governments to insure better and
larger crops.
5. That merchants, bankers, business
and professional men organize. in each
county OF the State, in order to assist in
obtaining and properly distributing labor
for the farms; in purchasing and trans
porting seed. fertilizer, farming implements
and other supplies, and generally in aiding
and encouraging farmers in the production
Of large crops. The benefits Of the Ma
tional Farm Loan Bank Of Baltimore
should be understood and availed of by
the farmers.
4. That farmers devote themselves chiefly
to the production Of staples which can be
stored and disposed of during the winter
months. Such staples will be in steady
demand, at good prices. throughout the
year. and their production, therefore, is
most important, both to the producer and
to the consumer, and should be given
preference over perishable products.
S. That groups of boys. and women and
girls, Of the villages. towns and country,
be organized for the growing. canning and
preserving of food products. The Exten-
sion Service Of the Maryland State College
OF Agriculture has already formed boys
and girls into number Of groups. and will
advise and cooperate with all who organ
ize for this purpose.
9. That vacant-lot and backyard gar
dening and cultivation be encouraged and
developed in Baltimore city and in other
cities throughout the State. This can
readily be made an important source of
supply. as well as Of profit. to those engaged
in such work.
7. The more earnestly and faithfully the
people of Maryland cooperate in the de-
velopment of our agricultural resources
along the lines thus broadly suggested the
more prepared will be our country to meet
successfully the conditions which confront
us; the more efficient will be the aid we
give in restoring peace in the world, and
the greater will be the individuals per-
sonal contribution to that result.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and caused to be affixed the
Great Seal OF the State of Maryland, at
the Capitol, in the city Of Annapolis, on
the 9th day of April in the year of our
Lord. one thousand nine hundred and
seventeen.
By the Governor:
EMERSON C. HARRINGTON.
THoS. W. SIMMONS.
Secretary of State.