French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-30
MR.. HOOVER OUTLINES PLANS
FOR FURTHER FOOD ECONOMY

Herbert Hoover, UnlCed States
food administrator, has issued ring
ing, straight-from-the-sh state
ment and appeal to the people OF
America, the appel to be presented
not only through the press but also
through churches. fraternal orders,
women's clubs and other organiza-
tons:
"The confidence of the United
States Food Administration that the
peoule of the country would respond
enthusiastically and whole-heartedly
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
constantly increasing and are ap-
preaching the minimum require
ments abroad, the need for renewed
devotion and effort is pressing. lille
jssll Of the na RlEir61lap pEstseoR tt44ss rood
administration should be constantly
observed. there are certain matters
which desire to stress at this time.
"In case of meat and meat prod
ucts 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 person per week. This division
is inequitable. An understanding of
these facts will justify our request
that the consumption of all meats, in
Guiding poultry, 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 econ
omy. We must emphasize the impor-
tance of canning and preserving on
large scale among our people this
summer and our available sugar must
be conserved for this purpose.
J Go Slow on Wheat.
But the situation with regard tc
wheat is the most serious in the fooc
supply of the allied world. If we art
to satisfy the minimum wheat re
qulrements of our armies and the al
hes and the suffering millions in the
a!led countries, our consumption o.
S wheat in the United States until tn,
e next harvest must be reduced to an
y proxlmately One-third of normal. I
Is lnconceIvable that we should fai
= IN this crisis. For each of US VIII,
can personally contribute to the re
(. Ile1 OF human suffering it is a priv
q tege, not a sacrifice. All elements O.
our population cannot bear this bur
oer equally-those engaged in phvs
lcal labor need larger bread ratio1
e Gnah 1l those IN sedentary occupations
because OF the constant daily EMPLOY
Inent OF women and the lack of hom
Daklng facilities many households i
large urban centers require a foo
r raTlon alread y prepared, such as tn
DaKers, standard victory bread LOAF
Fufthermore we must constantI
safeguard the special requirements O
e. children and invalids.
e, 10 meet the situation abroad an
TO prevent serious suffering at hom
, IL is imperative that all those who's
circumstances permit shall abstai
from wheat and wheat products i
n any form until the next harvest.
IS realized and deeply appreciate
- that many organizations and som
communities have already agreed t
follow this plan.
n 1T is hoped that you will comm,
n1cate this to your organization an
your community, urging those who's
circumstances will permit to ioi
r. with US and take this stand .',-3e
bert Hoover.