Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-06

! Phoenix.-In behalf of the Arizona Council Of Defense, Governor T. E. | Campbell has issued the following
 proclamation:
 Whereas. recognizing the serious l situation confronting the State of Ari- zona and the United States, by reason | of the present war with Germany, I. | Thomas F. Campbell, Governor of Ari- zona, by virtue of authority in me vested. and in view of necessity of ! protecting life and property within the State of Arizona and conserving her resources of range, farm and indus | try, did, on April IS. 1917, appoint and call together representatives of all the | activities of the State for organization | into the Arizona Council of Defense; i; and.
 Whereas. Said Council, properly or ! ganized and constituted, has issued to | the people of Arizona, the following message:
 The Arizona Council of Defense. in session assembled, calls upon every | der to shoulder in united determine | ton successfully to meet the critical | conditions now threatening our State ! and Nation.
 The urgent need today is CON ! STARVATION. Let all cooperate in | prudent economy in The home. in our
 social life and general activities. our food supply demands special 1 consideration. All waste in the prep l aration and use of food must be elimi- l mated. Wherever possible. perIshable | foods should be used in preference to staple products and canned goods The live stock industry must be conserved. l We urge the various associations rep resenting this industry to cooperate | to this end.
 We recommend that our merchants. wholesalers. Jobbers and retailers. take
 such action as will prevent all unwar- ranted or arbitrary increases in prices of food commodities. Individual hoard ing and accommodating of food Is perni- clous. such practice is not only of great Injury to the majority of our cit izens who are compelled from neces- sity 10 buy supplies from day tu day, but, in the end, reacts on those who indulge in that form uf SelfishueSS We | call upon every individual to discour- age this practice. not only by preccpt. ! but by his own manly example The planting season for summer crops is now upon us. Every effort must he made to bring all available land under cultivation. Waste places must be made to bear subsistence. | himse.E to plant or cause to be planted plot Ds ground not hitherto under cultivation. Our seed supply must be guarded and tnS best available seed planted Conditions s.-e such that high prices are likely to pre.cU for some time to come and our best ,tfort to
 minimize this condition must be frt forth vigorously.
 "Other resources in this State ar.
 very essential to the welfare of our country. Not only must all forms of agriculture be promoted. but war con ditions today demand that the organ fzation and maintenance of all essen-
 tial industries be kept in a high state Of efficiency Our mineral resources
 must be fostered and developed to pro- vide materials for war All industrial activities must be maintained at their
 greatest capacities
 We call upon all aliens among us
 to unite with our citizens in prepar- ing the public good. Let us be con- siderate Of those who have been sub jects of nations with which We are
 now at war II is vitally important that every individual should realize his duty, by Loyalty obeying and uphofdine the law. Do not carry arms unless you
 have the right to do so. Do not kim de or repeat idle rumors and gossip. Give aid and assistance to the officers Of the law to enable them to main tain public peace and order. Rcnen- ber that disregard of law is reprehens- ihle at any time; today 1t Is treason able.
 support the President in his plans for national defense. Encourage the or Ganization of our National Guard: army and navy. safeguard the rights of our soldiers and sailors and their de- psndentS so that the burden may rest as lightly as possible upon those who offer their lives in the defense of all.
 We recommend all necessary legis- lation to the end that the burdens of the war shall be equitably borne by all. Let not this he war by the patriotic few for the benefit of the many. We especially commend the Presidents plan for universal mili- tary service.
 The demand of the hour is united. Intelligent and immediate action. We call upon every commercial body. labor organization, church. benevolent so- cret and patriotic society; in short. all associations of every kind and character within the state. at once to perfect plans and methods for produc- ing the efforts of this council for Service in the ranks of the National Guard. army. and navy. Is noble and patriotic CnseIfish service as a pri- vate citizen Is no less so. With con fidence in the patriotism of the citi- zens and residents of Arizona. ask that every man. woman and child unite Tn public spirited effort to uphold the peace, honor and welfare of Arizona and the Union.
 This Council is permanently organ ized The necessary committees are and assistance from any source will be cordially received Address Dwight B. Heard. Chairman, Arizona State Council of Defense: or George II Phoenix Ariz
 We ask the press and clergy to aid in carrying this message to the peo-
 Now. Therefore. do entirely ap- prove and urgently recommend that our citizenship observe and practice insofar as shall be possible. the sug- gestions above set forth.
 Tn Witness Whereof. I have hereun-. to set my hand and caused the great seal of the State of Arizona to be af- fixed.
 Done at Phoenix. the capital this goth day Of April. A. n. 1917.
 THOMAS F. CAMPBELL.
 (SealD Governor of Arizona
 Attest. SIDNEY P OSRORN