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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Current
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Cereals

Vbeat.-The market was again under
nrcssure OF the liquidating movement
i,rouoht about by the action OF leadlng
exchanges in restricting trade, nc
selling was aggressive early IN the DAY
~. those who had held on 10 their
trades in the hope that unrestricted OPP
orstions would be resumed. Prices
broto % 10 "a cents early IN the ses-
sioo making a perpendicular decline oi
AZ IN 80 cents from the closing hgures
~ last week. which were named as
r,avimun prices. There was sharp
rallv from the low point. however, on
covering. and net losses were reduced
- 10 10 cents. The trade felt hope
mi that the means being employed VIII
eventually bring about normal conan
tions. European buyers were appar-
entlv out Of the market, ana WIN
falling of in the demand from this
source and some increase IN offerings
from the country, interior eash maThe's
were lower. with Minneapolis showing
losses of 10 10 1871 cents for the day.
Weather conditions over the west
were exceptionally favorable ior the
,,o,,, crop The weekly weather and
cron bulletin reported good progress
5n,inc the week. except IN portions OF
oli.Lorna where there was some de-
tor;oration. 1.-THE Price Current" re-
norted high condition Of the spring
wheat crop. ranging from 81 per cent
in South Dakota to 95 per cent IN Min,
nceoto Acreage so far planted Is not
as large as anticipated. Minnesota
Showing gain Of 3 per cent, while
North Dakota is II per cent under last
,oar and South Dakota IL per cent
,,Jer In the local cash market offers
wcre limited and prices were largely
mammal Prices follow:
Yes'day's prev's Year
Cash: close e,ose' ago
Contract:
Chicago. May. l.loI2
C,,icsgo. July. 2.3o 2.42 i.i6E2
Corn Early in the day this market de
.lirsa sharply under liquidation. as result
~ the break IN wheat and owing TO favorable
.ea,her conditions for the new crop. There
was good buying on the break. however. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
TRADEMARKS
KFGIsTRATION NOTICE:

Mary g. Shields corsetiAre. 20s IVES,
ie5th street. New York CITY and County.
has registered the following name. trade
mark label or private mark. viz. La
Nsrguise." to he stamped or otherwise
marked on corssts and on - box or
package containing same and has the sole
right 20 use said trademark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
crcIRITIrS At AUCTION

,, following securities were sod ys,,is,f,dA' Z"
me n,i-e .slssrooms % Adrian II. Muiie"
For A,couut Of Executors
-. &c.,. ,,insola Company tMineola Garage ''ii@yP
..tI ........... .''-''+ 90
ro, Accoun, O, Trustee
6, 600 CHAMBER Of Commerce y I" 'n'O' 10
81, A,,oua, Of Whom 1t May con'en
10 sham, wlnnl.ook club Cas''ssmen' unpa,,ai :
iot f,~, N.iload Bank o. Jcrse, city gsd29
eara, o,,,.r Rs.crvolr snd lrrisa,.ou eon.pai'
r,r cent 60. aiefa, liu., 'femmlttee In ne
lfl, lh,-.,,, r,osiptsl. SIS 900 Missouri. Oh
ishon. and Gaf r. r. i, T'fe' ,sl, c ss o.
que - 6oo nave Nov J. 1915 coupons ,YIse
l Nae. noel Cumberland praid 10 'har' n ,s:d
Cunher,,sna, ,fo.D, Co. Of canada ........ 200
~ order o. Albert F',re, s ig as sSsi''o'
,,o 900 sts,, o, is'e,. M.tiro ~ ' Ian an III
BONDS. l.a,..'t ,ouns.. attached. u, share 20 .
sstit,..sf NM n Cod rp.ins ~ nlis.i, L..
e.ehi. 3 shares coid Sp'i.s -" Eise, All
gse, resussirr Co 0iee eschl zoe seaT
wi"rsro,s hallway c-n'irstu a. So ~ .fa-s.
,y.l,sr ifsn Coil end CHE g., q" sas9 O.
~ .hs-ss Nos'hsesierl tara 49,,
P,,ii - ~ co1moa 5000 eaet ,.,.6 , .sa'e.
standard '.,,~t,rl barrel Go ~, mon
]. 'ht.es go share Mocie'uns MI "a
~ si ,s-h % .hAs' Ns .l,1 o'o .Rsr-
Use Mirrs sfrdira'e 49, =, IL C.fy y N,w
re i',,1e e.eti 90 share siort, kss, r..aie
D. ,,f s..hi. PEE shares nli'erhsna ~" I, 49,
e. e..ti. ssis shares tnlo1 BinA ~ ,.
ir- 800 earhi 10; ...-----------
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

sales Oren. High Low Last.
' s$ % +: S' S s:. u & ! =
1900 'fkcwsnas .... "a "a f3is "a
zoo La Rose Cona u, a u. y
300 Loma Pr VI &. - ~ - "a
zoo Louisiana Cons. 90 90 90 90
40 Magma Cop. .. as 20 - ~ 2
2,5 iMagmat Cop. n "a 20 q
$500 Magnate Cop. 50 So SO 80
200 Majestic Mincs. q = g
5000 Marsh Ming. 10 1919 10 70
$50 Mapsv g VI CO ~ n % -
GOO 'fAliami Cop Il "a "A ?.
900 Milford Copper I
1900 'Moiave Tungst r = -
1000 Monster Chief. "a a ~ "A
1900 'fMother Lode. 90 az IS %
COO 'iNancy n Mon IA IA IL "a
500 Natl Zinc & l. IS IS i5 IS
1000 'Newray Mines. a 81 "a .
$3.50 IN Zinc "a ~ y "a n -
1000 'Ohio & NV
1900 'fOld Emma t. IS 30 IS 20
400 Portid Cons Cop n "a "A "A
300 Red War Min u "a
1000 Rochester NJ. IS SO CO 81
]. !. ]. !. !. !. !. : |
900 'Sacra Val Cop ia ia IA 10
1000 'fSagam VI Co. IA ia "a IL
1900 SANTA Rita Dy. a a "a =
500 Scuorita Cop. ia Ia ia ia
l00n ,ilv kg Of Ariz "a ia "a
f0n stand Sily-Ld.. y a "a "a
500 Stewart ...... "a "a "A "A
$500 'iSucccss Ming IS IS 90 50
$50 'Tonorah Belm : A.
1000 Tonopah Exteu. ga ~ o. o.
2eO6n Tri-Bu'lion co.. a T. "A "a
23U0 -tTroy-Ariz &C.. 30 30 90 30
1900 United Cop Mg. "a o. "a D.
100 United Eastern. Az "a Ne az
1900 'fUnited Magma 30 80 % %
$500 III $ Tungsten 20 q 10 20
200 sfIltah Nat NJ pa ga 2r ga
300 sfVerdc lnspira 70 Is 70 Is
$500 WI Gaps VI Co. IL ~ liz tt2
1900 fYeringt Mt Cp 80 81 30 "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Bonds

Sales 1000 omittcdl Omen. High. Low. Last.
SIS 'Beth st 5s ~ n e77s 977s 977s e77s
Sons Copper H.. 100 100 100 100
$50 .Rus Gov 6i.s.... 81 90 so IS
ENLISTED. 1Sell cents pcrsharc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Coffee, Sugar, lea
Cottonseed Oil
and

Coffee Futures. The coffee marhet Wa
,erg nuie. Yesterday The uncertainty as 70
iust What action may b. taken with refer
ence to war taxes appear 70 have restricted
husiness 20 n minimum 80 Tar a. the spot
market is concerned. and there was evidently
-, li,,le Interest I'M futures yesterday from
cith,r a trade or speculative standpoint The
market opened at unchanged prices, and
closed ne, / point higher to 2 point, lower,
with sale. OF only 1880 bags. the bulk Of
this small business occurring late IN the
Afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
v,sc,>ru,LER uNoTyrE co.

NeN ~ WtI 70 TIT
regular qunrsrly disids.d y y. " s,,,,v,.
c-,,,,,ry iii h.. paid or June o. 1911. 70 mo
,,..e,tt... m r..1'rd a. fhr5 sntrsr al me cle-e
"a business o1 June :. 1917 ine HA''"
''i' n'' o yafp'x J. wARBuRToS. Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

ursot,,cd conditions in actual sugar. where
oTorincs we're free ard refners not indlcat,
me- chat they would pay. caused genera,
iionidation by tired longs. and prices sagget
,sr",'',bont the day. the close showing net
a.,;cs of 10 points, with sales amount
;,., On 30 500 tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

-
The approximate amount os the lien o.
charge. TO satisfy which the above described
property s. 20 10 sold. 81 sioS.s2sSi. With
Interest from The 18Th day of April. 1917
together with costs and allowance amount
ing 90 s3s26f. with interest thereon from
Mav D. 1917. together with the on p,rscs 81
the safe Tho arproNmate amount of the
taxes. Assessments and water rates or other
Hens. which are 20 b. allowed the purchaser
out of the purchase money or paid By the
referee. Is Sf.5S5.49, wiki interest and pea
alties thereon.
pated. N,w York. May 7th. 1917.
ISRAEL J. p. ALDERMAN. Referee
SI-PDCME COURT. COUNTY or NEW
York. Union Trust Company OF New
York. Plaintiff, against Lillian l. Bates
ana others, Defendants.
I'm pursuance OF a judgment OF fore
closure and sale. duly made and entered
IN the above-entltled action and bearing
date the 18th day Of April 1917 !, the un-
dcrsigned. the referee IN said judgme mt
named. will sell at public auction, al the
Exchange Salesroom, No. 1915 Nesey
street IN the Borough or Manhattan, city
Of New York, on the 25th day Of May, 1917
p. Day, Auciioneer the premises directed
by said judgment 10 be sold, and therein
described as follows:
An that certain lot. piece or parcel ~
land. with the buildings and improvements
thereon erected. situate. lying and being
in the Borough OF Manhattan ~ the city
OF New YORK. IA the county ana Sistc OF
New York. bounded and described as fol-
lows: Beginning at a point on tho South
erly side ~ Flfty-sevcnth Street distant
One hundred and ninety-one ODD feet
three 90 inches ensterly from the south.
osstorly corner OF Fifty-scyenth Street and
Third Avenue: running thence Easterly
along the said southerly side Of Fifty
seventh street Eighteen Nb) feet nine CD
inches. thence Southerly parallel with
Third Avenue one hundred GO0D feet four
tD lnch,s: thence westerly parallel with
Flfty-seNenth Street Eighteen as feet
nine 90 inches more or less; thence North
erly again parallel with Third Avenue aud
part OF the distance through party wsli
one hundred O00) feet four 80 inches 10
the point or place Of beginning.
Dated, New York, May = 1917.
FREDERICK r. RICH. Referee
MILLER KING. LANE x TRAFFORD.
Attorneys FOR Plaintiff
The following b. diagram ~ the prop
erty 10 be sold. its street number Is Els
East 18th Street
Fast B7th q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

Cottonseed Oil.-The market for co,tons ',.''
all ,@9in reflected the feeling OF insecurity
on Inc long side, and prices were easier
closing with net losses OF to cents.
Total sales were 81 400 barrels. an eas'ea
,ono IN the lard market. with reports oil a
io.. octi1e demand for cash lard, seemed TO
hc rcsnonsible for a good deal q the selling.
although il was also evident that the market mar
soit The influence Of the recent big break IN
grain under forced liquidation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
State and City Bonds

Syc as 1860 NY c Is 1858
1000. ..... 1909 l.OoV ..-...lVV
do AS 1864
600 1oo9s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

Sugar Futures. sugar futures yester1Ny
o,srcd oui,, 10 Z pants lower. with
sales on the call ! $50 tons. The weak and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
-. Ill, ~ ,ner, Frarrs Hhger. etecu'oi' es'''
Y "iN,' mia L Butterac'd. deed
DIVIDEND NOTICES
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY

nth THE Board oi Director has
| s,elsfec ne seysaly ,eyesh ecn-
rhefthhto ,.euiv. qasr,h' si'ieens OF crs
DIVIDEND ana tAr.s-cusnsB M psf e.a'
m tb. Preferred C.,i;s sok ofth. Company, ra'.oie
u.y si. 1871 70 siockholssr Of i-eofd At u. siose
- rto..s CT WILLS. frsssufsf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
The Missouri Pacific Railway Company
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern
Railway Company
REORGANIZATION
REORGANIZATION

To Holders Of Certificates Of Deposit issued by Central rust o
Of New York Guaranty Trust Company of New o"
London issued stamped by Administration Office ct oroe
Amsterdam representing Stock of The Missouri PACING
Railway Company;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

Consolidated Exchange
,rrn;. NJ trade on this exchange. 10 shares.

Transactions and prices yesterday ''' W"
more active stocks follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
CO. Active Securities ~:-
Stocks

WnU street. Nog 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

Corn. Early in the day this market de
elired sharply under hquidAtion' as result
~ a.. break in wheat and owing 10 favorable
xcather conditions for the new crop. There
was good buying on the break. however. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Orchard and Field

Yesterday. a year ago
ans. marrow. 1916.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Censorship Dragon.

Let the American people stand in
fear and trembling Of the eventful out
come Of the insidious growth of cen
sorship powers.
Censorship is no fantastical bugaboO
1t is a real national peril, because
the day may not he far of when cen
sors. under the shadow of the Ameri-
can flag Of independence, will be EN-
powered by legislative enactment to
foist their individual whims. hobbies
or preiudices on the suffering public.
It is not beyond our Imagination to
see n fanatical functionary, with the
title of censor, who Is a vegetarian,
forcing the people of his city to alb
stain from meat.
Other censors with similar whims
might censor tea and coffee, cigars and
cookboOks. Already 1t is reported
ministers are sensing the possibility
of their pulpits being ruthlessly
purged of Objectionable texts.-New
York Telegram.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
HORSE A FRIEND OF MAN
Ask Yourself the Question, How
Have You Dealt With Faithful
Animal Grown Old2

Nuu may have had favorite horse
sometime, and 1t may have grown old
and the folks may have advised sell
ing ur turning 1t out to die, maybe,
Era~urS Wilson writes in the Pitts
bur-h Gazette-Tlmes. Could you, or
did you give consent to thus dlsposing
Of your old friend7
How would you like to meet such
an old friend on the avenue geared in
heavy. cumbcrous harness to rickety
cuulcurt londcd to the limit of his
strength to move, and to hear the
coarse commands of the unfeeling
driver and the cruel cuts of the whip
when he was struining his stiffened
joints and weakened muscles until he
seemed ready to totter and fall2
But then you might not recognize
him on account of the prominence of
his bones. the roughness Of his coat
and his slavish and heartbroken ap-
pearance. We can hardly recognize in
weary, shambling. ill-kept brute the
once sleek. sprightly prancine steed
that was our pet and pride.
Maybe 1t is well that we do not
klbN AlAfiu NAAt-ll W. So |AllfilA III AAflA
sadly changed conditions.
Ask the veteran cavairymnn about
his favorite horse and he'll tell you
things that will bring lump into your
throat Many a time and oft, perhaps
they endured storms and brnyed dan
gers on picket posts, faced death in
mad and turbulent rivers, occupied a
common bed on the ground, foraged
for food to stay their hunger and
shared the last handful of parched
corn or piece Of hardtack.
And he will tell of the times his
trusty steed saved him from capture
or death, or bore him into the thick
Of the battle and maybe fell victim
TO some merciless bullet or shell, or
maybe both We're wounded together
It to die In mercy, he to live and suffer
on.
The old trooper is never willing,
much less anxious, to part with the
horse that has borne him through try
ing campaigns, and to which he feels
so greatly indebted.
No doubt this was the feeling of
the Arab whom Mrs. Caroline f. $.
Norton has 50 dcfty and effectively
sketched in the poem that made her
fumous-''The Arabs Farewell to His
Stecd." Wi Do concludes as follows:
When last I SAW him drinki Away The
fevrred dream l- DER;
I could not live a day. and know that We
should -i.eet no more
They tempted me. my beautiful! for hun
gers power is stTougsf
They tempted me-. my beautifuli but I
have loved too long.
Who said that had given thee up who
said that thou vert sold2
'Tis false tits false my Arab steedi
flung them back their gold
Thus, thus, / leag upon thy back, and
sCuur the distsut plains
Away Who overtaNss us now shall claim
thee for his pains.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
The "cullud oemmen" Speaks

A heavy shadow in the deep gloom
Of the recess approaching the bar be
came animated and presently strOlled
out into the lobby wearing delegates
badge. He couldn't escape. A pad
and pencil backed by a reporter con
fronted him.
SIS you one o. dem writer's dat pulls
dis cullud gcmmen' stun ev'y day in
de newspapahs?" grinned the dele
gate. evidently overjoyed at the pros
pect Of an interview.
Sure" said the reporter. That's
me. Pretty goOd-eh?"
"Well, sir you are not the CORE
spondent I'm looking for. II / am to
be interviewed send one of your more
mature men. who. elucidate the flank
movements Of the old guard and
analyze the effect Of a great mans
dyspepsia on the vote Of delegation '
Whereupon the shadow faded into
the deeper gloom OF the Streets
Chicago Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Tobacco Aids Soldiers.

The benefcent effects of tobacco at
the front were affirmed by the Lancet
as long ago as 1870, when the ques-
ton was being discussed in connection
with the Franco-Prussian war. THE
soldier" 1t was said, 'wearied with
long marches and uncertain rest, OBJ
tanning his food how and when he can,
with his nervous system always in a
state of tension from the dangers and
excitement he encounters, finds that
his cigar or pipe enables him to sus-
tain fatigue with comparative eouA-
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
What, Indeedl

II was a very serious conversation
that was overheard by a number of
passengers of street car the other
night. Two young girls of the "giddy"
type were conversing about the possi-
bilities Of the United States getting
into trouble with Mexico.
"Well, certainly would hate to see
all the American soldiers go down into
Mexico" one girl said.
'whyf her companion inquired.
Because, while the soldiers were
down in Mexico what would prevent
the Europeans from coming over here
and getting us girls?'-Columbus (o)
Dispatch.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
LET Your Llaht Shine

Let us always remember that hope
in us kindles hope in others, that
smiles that trust creates trust, that
goodness awakens goodness, that love
awakens love, and that In unseen but
sure ways integrity, strength and honor
in us plant seeds Of honor, strength
and integrity in numberless other lives.
many of whom we may know nothing
of. T. Sutherland.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Method in Her Politeness.

Bettie WIS entertaining Billy, and
asked her mother to get them some
bread and butter. Mother cut tn,
first slice thin and the second one
thick. and Bette. observing them, said
with exaggerated politeness: "Now
mother, you must serve Billy first. he
cause he's my little guest"
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Poor Substitute

"Do you suppose moving pictures
will ever do away entirely with per.
formances on the stageT' mo. in
deed" replied Tti-- astute theatrical
manager. In the opinion Of the tired
business man, to whom l cater exclu
sively. no shadow On the screen, how
ever lifelike, can take the place of q
real live chorus girl"
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
"Pemmiean" a Cree Word.

The word ''pemmicRn" really means
a sausage. According to Father A
Lacombe's Cree-French dictionary IL
is a Cree word. derived as follows
"'Pimiy' (noun) grease, fat 'pimiwiw
greasy 'pimikkcw.' the act of making
grease; 'pimikkewin.' the act Of max
ing pimican. grease. etc; 'pimlkkan,
a bag filled with mixture of greas,
and pounded meat"
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Living Up to His Reputation.

John had been praised within his
hearing on his ability to keep a secret
A few days later he was naughty to his
playmate, Adele. Adele wanted her
mother to tell Johns mother how
naughty he was, but her mother said
NO, I'll let John do that" Upon be
ng questioned next day whether he
had told his mother, he replied: "No
didn't tell-you know Pm the best one
It keeping a secret"
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Works That Way.

II is queer fact that even bach.
elor at the head Of II business prefers
married men for employees. But this
practice probably is no part Of 3
movement to promote matrlmony.-
Milwaukee News.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07

nimity. For the wounded 1t
is probable that tobacco has slight
anodyne and narcotic properties that
enable the sufferer to sustain pain bet
ter during the day and to obtain sleep
during the night"-LondOn Chronicle
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Improvement in Gas LIahtIna.

Coal gas Illumination was evolved
between 1892 and lsO2. but II was not
until about 1884 that IL was brought tC
a high state Of efficiency by the Wells
bach mantle, and further developed by
the inverted burner and the use Of
pressure gas.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Facts Versus Fancy.

Il am sure, Maggie" said the mildly
critical mother-in-law, that any WON
an ought to be satisfied with what
John says he gives you" so would !
he with what he says he gives me 81
snapped Maggie.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Daily Thought.

In the effort to appreciate various
forms of greatness let us not underes-
innate the value of simply good life.
lust to be good, TO keep life pure from
degrading elements, to make it CON
stantly helpful in little ways to those
who are touched by II, to keep ones
spirit always sweet and avoid all man
ner Of petty anger and irritabillty-
that is an ideal as noble as 1t is diff
cult.-Edward Howard Griggs.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Overdo the Thino.

Some of de men dnt's allus talkin
bout savin' de country" said Uncle
Eben. "is too liable to give you de idea
dat dey's doin' 1t foh business or fob
pleasure"
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Ingenious Calculator.

calculator that shows the money
values Of one country in the terms OF
several others and applies the values
in various weights and measures has
been invented by an Englishman.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Real Modernity,

When they revise the ten command.
ments we suppose they'll substitute
automobile for OK in the Introduction
Of coveung.-Milwaukee Journal.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Wasted Effort.

''Thats poor old Professor Shakey
Spent fifty years in perfecting himself
In ten different languages. Now he's
married he's lucky TO get word In
edgeways. Passing Show.
The Lamar register., 1917-03-07
Preparedness.

How did you get your motorcycle
so far in advance of the other ordersT
81 seized the psychological moment
m ask for n
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-10-12
COUNTY FOOD COMMISSION.

The County Food Commission held
an important meeting last night at
the court house in Superintendent
Brinson's office.
Those present were Nessrs. w. D.
earn, j. II. Crimson, j. NJ. Thomas,
r. F. HerndOn, E. {. Bennett, Jas. R.
MOorhead, ]. H. Hollinrake, Mrs. W i.
It. Gary, Mrs. E. c. Bennett. Mrs. Jas
r. MOorhead and Mr.. Frank Harris.
kilograms were read from Miss
Agnes Harris stating that a nation
wide food conservation campaign is
booked for the week beginning Oc-
tober q and ending on October %,
and that it is imperative for the food
commission in each county to dis
tribute cards to be signed by every
body over the age of 16, promising as
far as they are able to join in the eff
fort of food conservation.
The plan agreed upon Friday night
is to have these cards distributed
through the schools. Letters will be
addressed to the teachers, supervisors
and trustees of the schools to have
the school children carry these cards
to the homes and have their parents
TO sign them and Immediately forward
them to Mr.. earn, chairman of the
commission, who will forward them
to the chairman of the state food rom
mission at Jacksonville.
1t was believed that this plan would
reach more heads of families than in
any other way.
This campaign will be conducted
throughout the entire nation during
the week named and it is believed
that it will result in great good