Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-05-31
USE LESS WHEAT PRODUCTS
is THE APPEAL OF HOOVER.


Herbert Hoover, U. s. Food Ad-
ministrator, has issued the following |
appeal to the people for the elimin-
alton Of the use of wheat and wheat
products until the next harvest,
wherever possible, and for reduction
OF the consumption of other food: /
1.-THE confidence of ], the United
States Food Administration that thel
people of the country would respond
enthusiastically and intellectually
upon presentation of the facts to any
necessary requests for reduction in
consumption of food has been fully
justified. We have demonstrated our
ability not only to think together but
to act together. This response of the
people Is the reason for the present
appeal.
"Our work is not yet completed. In
spite of the encouraging results of
our efforts; in spite of the fact that
our exports of foodstuffs are con-
stantly increasing and are approach
ing the minimum requirements
abroad the need for renewed devotion
and effort is pressing. While all of
the requirements of the food admin
istration should be constantly OBJ
served there are certain matters
which | desire to stress at this time.
In the case of meat and meat
products the necessities for shipment
abroad are very great. Whereas the
Allied consumption has been reduced
to an average Of about one and one
quarter pounds per person per week
we are today enjoying an average of
about three and one-Quarter pounds
per week. This division is inequita-'
BILE. An understanding of these facts
will justify our requests that the con-
sumption of all meats including poul-
try as nearly as possible be reduced
to two pounds per week per person
over four years of age.
I'm the case OF sugar we are en-
barrassed by the necessity of using
ships for carrying our soldiers and
feeding the Allies and in consequence.
we must use sugar with great econo-
my. We must emphasize the import
ance, of canning and preserving on a
large scale among our people this
summer and our available sugar must
be conserved for this purpose.
tBut the situation with regard to
supply of the Allied world. If we
are OF satisfy the minimum wheat
requirements of our armies and the
Allies and the suffering millions in
the Allied countries, our consumption
of wheat in the United States until
the next harvest must be reduced to
approximately one-third Of normal.
It is uncomfortable that we should fail
in this crisis. For each of us who
can personally contribute TO the re-
lief of human suffering 1t is a privi-
1ege, not sacrifice. All elements of
our population cannot bear this bur-
den equally. Those engaged in phys
ical labors need larger bread ration
than those in the sedentary occupa-
tions. Because of the constant daily
employment OF women and the lack
of home baking facilities many
households in large urban centers re-
quire food ration already prepared
such as the bakers standard Victory
bread loaf. Furthermore we must
constantly safeguard the special re-
auirements of children and invalids.
ITO meet the situation abroad, and
TO prevent serious suffering at home.
1t is imperative that all those whose
circumstances permit shall abstain
from wheat and wheat products In
any form until the next harvest. II is
realized and deeply appreciated that
many organizations and some COM
munities have already agreed to fol-
low this plan.
ut is hoped that you will commu-
nicate this to your organization and
your community urging those whose
with us and take this stand"
ssWYEraEpTNS1 ANEaN