The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-10
HOW ALASKANS CAN HELP OUR FIGHTING MEN By Conservation of Food to Help Win the
 the War for De-
 m0Cracy. EconoMlc' NECESSITIES George F. Forrest Tells How 1t Is Up to Us to Be Eco-
 n0miCal.
(By George F. Forres0

Following the big Food Conserva- tion Rally next Saturday evening, the main event of which will be staged in the Elks' Auditorium, com mittees will be appointed for the purpose of outlining definite plan of action.
 In all probability, the people of Alaska will be asked to adopt q certain day of each week when meats will be substituted by fish; one day each week when wheat flour Will De substituted by other grains. They may, also ask the housewife to re- frain from using butter for cooking purposes and economize on the use of lard They may suggest various recipes for making cakes and other delicacies to minimize on the con- sumption of sugar and other. rich in gradients, and if the people of Alas ka will give their support as liber- ally to this cause as they have to other patriotic subjects, our govern ment will have no cause to complain of our extravagance.
 So many people in our midst feel they are doing their share towards conserving food that there is little left for them to do. have heard various comments on the daily men. us suggested by local enthusiasts. Most of the statements were like this: 'I am doing better than that To rn- minds one of reading patent medi- cine ad, which explains the symp toms of various ills. There is scarcely a living person but what will testify the description covers their identical case.
 The writer believes it is the duty of every housewife to publish econ omical recipes for various foods, and the local papers will unquestionably be glad to give the donors ample space and credit for the suggestions.
 There is no doubt but what this campaign will result in bringing about a more economs condition in America than has prevailed in the past We will have no need to read patent medicine ads. Our food will be more wholesome and less injurious to health. We will live longer and have more money to spend for other necessities. This is not matter of today or tOmOr- row, or for a month, but for the du ration of the war. and by that time or,In xvsI hn ofnp Nod to the system of economy. they will be loath- to return to the old system of extravagant living. so common to the American people.
 To the average Alaska, the con servation of food seems a useless subject, but if we should have ac- cess to the food supply warehouses of the world. we would quickly see the danger confronting us. We are in no danger of famine or starva- tion, as are many of the European countries, but we are in grave dan ger of not being able to supply our Allies with sufficient foodstuff to keep our armies up to the standard of efficiency. It is conceded by all experts that a man in training or on the firing line requires more nOur- ishment than is required in normal life.
 Today, we have a deficiency of over 100000 bushels of wheat, to say nothing of the shortage of meats and other necessary food supplies.
 Many of us are unable to take an active part on the fighting front. but we can render great service by providing the necessities of war the principles of which are food and munitions. We are in this war and must win to maintain our liberty and it will require the efforts of the entire nation. The time is near ! when an extravagant person will be looked upon as a traitor. Let not the finger of scorn be pointed at you, Resolve now tO dO vOlr dutv