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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
OLDEST MEMBER DIES
Samuel Young. for Years Member
OF House OF Commons, Is
Stricken.

p e L F A S 7. IRELAND. April IS
samuel Young. the Oldest member OF
the House OF Commons. died here to-
day.
The Sim Feiners will make a srea.
effort TO capture the seat thus vacated.
in the eastern division OF County Ca.
van. in view OF the governments de-
c!sion 20 apply CONSUMPTION to Irealnd.
il is not unlikely that they will sue
coed.
Mr. Young vas ninety-slx years old.
He was Protestant. although ne rep
resented Catholic constituency He
was an earnest advocate OF self-go.-
eminent for Ireland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
ABLE WORK or AMERICANS
CHECKS ENEMY'S ADVANCE.

The army commander wishes to
record officially his appreciation OF the
cxcci!en, work your regiment has done
IN assisting the British army to resist
the cnemy's powerful offensive during
the last ten days. ! fully rtal;ze that
it has been largely due TO your assist
ance that the enemy has been checked
and rely Oh you 10 assist Us still.
further during the few days which are
SIN TO come before shall, he able 70
relieve you III the line
Il consider your wor. In the lire 10
be greatly enhanced b. the fact that
20. six weeks previous TO taking your
place in the front line Your mon had
been working a. such high pressure.
erecting heavy bridges on the Somme
Ny best congratulations and warm
thanks 20 all. "RAWLINSON."
When the British general II. l. Null
lers, commanding a cavalry division
received from his superior. congra;u-
lations and thanks for the work Of hia
command in beating off tho enemy. he
forwarded The following letter 10 the
commander OF one OF the American en-
Cinceriug units.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
1nlfnf errO-Le,yfs.

Especial TO The Times DISPATCH
FREDERlCkSBURG. VA. April IS.
Mr.. and Mrs y. j. Lewis, OF West
more!and County announce the mar
riage OF their daughter Miss Ea,bnrino
Jeannetto Lewis. 10 Lieutenant Thomas
Foyd Taliafcrro of Essex County, now
at Camp Lee. The marriage took place
at the homo of Mr.. and Mrs. Crump
I'm Richmond. Saturday. April 18th.
Alr. and Mrs. Taliafcrro arc now Wis
ting the parents of the groom Mr..
and Mrs j. II. Taliaferro, in Essex
County
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
DEATH RATE IN CAMPS
DROPS FOR PAST WEEK
Moro Cases of Pneumonia Reported In
Larger Cnntonmcnts In
North.
IBy Associated prcss-l

~ AssoCiatcd Press
WASHINGTON. April lS.--Hca!th OF
all troops in the United States con-
tnues good. the War Department an
nounccd to-day in a report covering
the week ending April u. Both hos
pital admission and death rates were
lover than in the preceding week Tho
highest rates were at National Army
caHtonnents. probably because OF the
mobilization OF large numbers Of
drafted men.
The total number OF deaths a. all
camps was Ls5. as against cno the week
before. Pneumonia continues in all
larger Northern camps. with some in
crease in the number OF new cases re-
nortcd, No other disease is c!assed as
generally prevalent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
WAR CROSS FOR AMERICAN
Surgeon Treats Wounded Mnn During
Gns Attack After RemONinE
His Mnsk.
tHy Associated Press.l

WITH THE AMERICAS ARMY IN
FRANCE. Wednesday. April l'.-Lieu-
tenant George Patton. OF New YORK
CITY. Of the American army medical
corps, has been awarded the French
war cross tor courage in treating
wounded men while without gas
mask during heavy bombardment OF
gas shells. The lieutenant found II va
Impossible TO treat the wounded while
wearing his mask. He took y of and
continued TO dress wounds until over
como by gas fumes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19

wallace I, Palmer. y. n. pastor a
Westminster Presbyterian church. ono
OF hynchburg's most gifted ministers.
has under consideration cali to Ia.
presidency OF Daniel Baker College. a
coedncational school a, Brownwooa.
TEX. Or Palmer came here ton war,
ago from New Orleans. l, Is not prob
able that DR.. Palmer will leave hi,
church here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
AMERICAN ENGINEERS
FILL BIG CAP IN LINE
Instead OF building Railroads and
Bridges They Shoulder Guns
and Stem Onslaught.
EVEN COOKS TURN DEFENDERS
British Army Commander Officially
Records Appreciation OF Work OF
Sammics In Resisting Encmy's
Powerful Offensive Drive.
Inv Aksocin,chr,n.r

u-r.rrf 1.rttr .rr,,r,,. 49,
NE "MhhiCAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. April l8-iseports from Brit
ish commanders. which have lust been
received ut America, ann, ,oa,
~, a.
''' 'e''''e 'h'oF'na''o"
mat American engineering troops in
large numbers We're among the forces
hastily assembled from al, ,,-,,cbo -,
,,o ,,,oo ,..
TO- hi. ,,nn-a,:,s. a. ar,
Tho va, -, 80 ,f,,o "''T" n.!ei
H " ' '"'"' ~ VIC Ger
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
KAISER WONDERS
..Nhnt Have I Not Done 10 Prcacr,c
World From These Iiurr"rs:"
His Comment.
ZEE Assoc!ated Prcs..

AMSTERDAM. April ls.- Emperor
William recently made a visit 10 the
battle field near oucant. west of Cam
brai. a war correspondent, OF the Ber-
lin Lo<al AnzeiEcr writes.
His Majcsty's silence was broken
only once he says, when re re-
marked TO an officer who stood beside
him: What have ! not done to pre-
serve the world from these horrors?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
Dr. j. j. LiEon Called.

LYNCHBCRG. VA. April Is.-Dr. ].
J. Lyon, first lieutenant in the army
'ned!ca! reserve, has received notice
calling him into the service between
May and .. He IS a practicinS phvsi-
clan, and Will close his Office here
May !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
wouId Permit Time Payments.

WASHINGTON. April 1s.-Lcgisla-
ton TO permit payment OF excess prof s
and income taxes III installIncnts. as n
means OF increasing Liberty loan sub
scriptions was urged in tho House to-
day by Representative Fuller. OF Hi
nois, who read letters from loan COM
m'ttccs setting forth that prospects OF
paying the fun amount Of taxes is re-
tardinE the purchase of bonds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19

dual monarchy's loyalty TO the alliance
will be more sharply acccntuated ~
Baron Burian than by Count Czernin.
The Lokal Anzcigcr welcomes the
appointment OF Baron Burian az that
OF a true friend of Germany. whose
loyalty to the alliance is beyond doubt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19

Lynchburg Pastor May Go to Texas.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.
LTNCIBCRG. VA. April lS.-Rcv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
GERMAN PRESS WELCOMES
BURIAN'S APPOINTMENT

This view is echoed by German
newspapers received in Amsterdam
which welcome the appointment OF
Baron Burian. whom they point to as
q convicted supporter OF the policy Of
an alliance with Germany.
The North German Gazette, the semi
official organ. says the alliance with
Germany Will necessarily remain the
cornerstone OF the dual monarchy's
foreign policy. being a necessity de-
manded by the historical interests Of
both peoples.
The Nosssche zeitung points out that
Baron Burian is one Of the most inti-
mate friends of Count Tisza. the former
Hungarian Premier. and that his APP
pointment is equivalent 20 the appoint
ment OF Count Tisza himself. II may
even be, adds the newspaper that the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
BARON BUR|AN HAILED
CERMANY's TRUE FRIEND
Unyiclding Loyalty to Alliance Is
Cornerstone OF Austrian
Foreign Policy.
INTIMATE FRIEND OF TIsZA
New Austrian Premier. DR.. Won Seyd.
Ter, Expresses Regret Over Agita-
ton Recent Political Events Oc-
casioncd in His Nations Ally.
IBy Associated prcs,l

AMSTERDAM. April ls.-Dr. Won
Zeydler. the Austrian Premier. in re-
ccivinE a delegation OF deputies who
called attention TO the pronounced agi-
tation recent political events had
caused in German circles. said he was
aware Of this excitement and greatly
regretted it.
lie was emphatic in declaring that
neither the foreign nor the home policy
OF the government was affected in the
least by the change in the Austro- Hun
garian Foreign Ministry. says the
Vienna dispatch reporting the incident.
He added that. according TO the unaltcr-
able views OF the crown. those who
looked to the entente for salvation
would always be regarded and treated
as enemies OF the state.
The Budapest newspapers, in COM
mentinS upon the appointment Of
baron Burian as Foreign Minister. lays
emphasis upon the statement that UNI
yielding loyalty TO the alliance with
Germany is the main feature of this
policy They declare that Austria
Iiungary's foreign policy will not be
altered in the least.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
NOT FOR TEDDY

On Tuesday the wires flashed the
unwelcomenews over the country that
death had claimed Former President
and soldier Col Theodore Roosevelt
and there was great sorrow that a
character of such positiveness should
be removed from the country at this
important epoch. But, happily, the
report proved unfounded. Two ser
ious operations on one of his ears
gave much uneasiness and alarm to
the family and physicians of Teddy,
but you can't keep a good man down.
Next Tuesday the state legislature
convenes in special session, The prin-
cipal purpose is to provide financial
resources for the war. 1t will very
likely be brief session of only few
days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
CHURCH NOTES
JACOBsON's CHARGE

opening sunday FEBRUARY 18th at ! 0 .3G
a. m. with sermon by one of the visiting
speakers. there viii be held a three days
laymans meeting in Immauuels church. Morn
ing. afternoon and evening sessions each day
The neighb0ring pastors will also be present.
Rev Sovde Of Coon Valley speaks Sunday al
80 and Rev Rondestyedt of Westby. Monday
at 80.
Opening Thursday February 21st at 10 40
with sermon by one Of the visiting speakers
there will be held four days layman's meet
ing IN the Franklin church. Three sessions
each day. The neighboring pastors win be
Friday. February is. the ladies aid Of
West Preirie meets with Mrs. Ole Haugen.
This Is The annual business meeting.
METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday school 10 100; public worship II 100
sermon by the pastor reception of new men,
beers; Epworth League $50 Union memorial
service at 80 in memory Of Frances (. Will
lard. Bishop Branch at 3 Liberty Pole at
as. Bible class Wednesday evening Prayer
and praise meeting Ihursday at 30
CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday school at 1000 preaching service
at ii 100 theme Personality Versus Nechan-
ism c. E. at 6 80 Division No. of the
ladies society will entertain in the church par
Tors on Saturday afternoon. Test the welcome
of this church.
HoFsTEAD's CHARGE
Services IN Esofea at 10 80 in Bethel at
80: English in yiroqua in the evening at
10. Ladies aid Thursday afternoon. The
Young Peoples society will be entertained in
the church parlors by Mesdames Otto Otteson.
Forum Friday evening, February %. 1t will
be a patriotic meeting.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Church at study 10. church at worship IL.
Sermon The Restoration Movement. You
will want to hear this sermon C. +. at 80.
No evening service on account of Frances
+. Willard Memorial in the M. L. church.
Thursday evening 80 preaching and bap-
tismal service. The mems class won out in
the contest last Sunday. Rev. c. L. Milton
of Milwaukee viii be here next week to adj
dress the classes and others Interested
Services at Asbury Friday evening this
week.
FINSTAD'S CHARGE
Services in kickapoo next Sunday, Febru-
airy Il, East kiekapoo in the afternoon at
2 o'clock.
RAMBERG'S CHARGE
English services with Sunday school at
Bad Ar next Sunday.
sTODDARD NJ. E. CIRCUIT
Services will be held on Sunday, February
IT. at Harmony at 10 80, Romance at 49,
Stoddard at 80
JOHN n. MCDANIEL, Pastor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13

have just seen for the first time some Of
the little fracture pillows, the women have
made, under Red Cross directions, and a large
box of bandages that are to be sent to the
front. One thing that impresses me is the
saving manner constantly practiced by nurses
They use all that is needed but no more
The buildings are well heated and lighted
and aside from the fact that they are not
noise proof, they thoroughly up-to-date.
| do not know that | have given anything
that you desire but felt perhaps little con-
tributlon of this nature would not be amiss.
The Censor brings cheer and news from
home to many soldiers in different canton
ments and some in foreign lands The pa
per still holds vast number of names before
me that are familiar, and this week when it
did not get through the snow to this new
western home felt a bit lonesome.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
AUCTION NEAR READSTOWN

At the farm of the late Ole
Wedwick, four miles north of
ReadstOwn. in Harrison Hollow,
win sell at auction on MONDAY,
FEBRU AIRY 10, the following
personal property: ID good
mich cows. one fresh.2 yearlings,
bull, l hog. l buggy. / disc,
! tobacco r2tk. | cream separa-
tor, 2 milk cans, quantity OF hay.
Terms, cash or 8 months on
hankable notes at 6 per cent.
Bids will also be received for sale
of the farm Sale opens prompt
at l o'clock in the afternoon.
L.O.THOMPSON, Administrator.
ED. LARSON, AuctiOneer.
A. II. WARD, Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
TAX PAYERS TAKE NOTICE

The time having been extended by
the city council until the goth day of
February without penalty, i will be in
my Office each afternoon only from this
date. After February goth a penalty
of two per cent will be added.
F. NJ. Minshall, City Treas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
Town Franklin Tax Notice

Franklin town boar extended time
for collection of taxes without added
penalty to February Is, 1918. | will
be at Folsom Saturday, the 9th; at
Bank of Viroqua Friday, the 18th.
Rest of time at Liberty Pole
c. S. IIONAKER, Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
Live Stock SHINING

The Farmers Cooperative Com
psny will receive cattle and hogs at
the Southeastern yards at Viroqua,
Monday, February IS, and at Chase
burg, tuesday, February 18th. Have
your stock at the viroqua yards not
later than 2 p. m. Fl. A. Hoff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
In New and Better Quarters

Attorney J. Henry Bennett desires
to announce that he has removed his
offices to larger quarters, on the sec
ond floor of the new Farmers Bank
building, Viroqua, where he may be
found all days of the week excepting
Sunday. 3S-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13

Please call at FIRST National Bank
to pay any account due Albert Sol
version. 70
Fix W your bedding, plenty of
new mater ais for coverings at Sut-
tie & Tat s.
Carpenters bread is unsurpassed
for wholesomness and quality. Try a
loaf, at Romans Grocery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
IRON TAKES A IIMP

OLD rion has advanced 81 a ton the
past week, and we now give $12 deliv-
cred in Viroqua, so you better pull in
all you have. Will buy gunny sacks
and pay to cents each. Come now
with all you have to sell. SAM CROSS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm security at reasonable
rates of interest. All business con-
fidential. Address Lewis Bro. Realty
and Investment Co., N. w. corner 4th
& Main SITS, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13

Al kinds OF castings welded All
work guaranteed.
THOS a. LOUGHLIN. 402 Center Ave.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
PATROLJOBSARETO BELET
PATROLMEN WANTED FOR
STATE TRUNK HIGHWAYS

The undersigned County State Road and
Bridge Committee of Vernon County, WiscOn-
SIN, TO insure adequate maintenance, has di-
yided the State Trunk Highway System lying
within the county into seven patrol sections,
and desires applications for the positions Of
patrolTaen the following described sections:
PATROL SECTION No. l-BeginninR at
Riehiand county line and extending in a west
eriy and southeriy direction 10 forks in road
near east line Of section town II nOrth,range
; west, and then south TO Crawford county
iine--a distance of 9.02 miles, more or less.
PATROL SECTION No. 2-Beginning az
forks in road near east lire Of section z. town
II north. range west and extending in
mort nv esterly direction TO north "a point sec
ton 20. town ~ north. range west--a dis
tancc of S.35 miles. more less.
PATROL SECTION NO. 3-BeginninR at
Crawford county line and extending in a north
easterly direction 20 forks in road near east
u corner of section II, town 10 north range
4 west--a distance Of 80 miles, more or less
PATROL ESCTION NO. 4-Beginning al
forks Of road near east a section
tending in northerly and westerly direction
60 north is corner section II, town 10 north,
range 4 west, and from Viroqua to west y
corner section 80, town 10 north, range West
"a distance of miles, more or less
PATROL SECTION NO. 5--BeginninE at
north Is corner section u, town 10 north.
range west. and extending in a NORTHEASTERN
BY direction to the Monroe county line-a dis
lance OF miles, more less
PATROL SECTION NO. 6-Beginning at
east = corner section %, town 10 north,
range west. and extending in a northwest
eriy direetiO nto center of section rs, town ID
north. range west--a distance of SIS miles,
less.
PATROL SECTION NO. 7-Beginning =,
Center of section Is town IL north range .
vest and extending in northwestern. direc-
ton to the Lacrosse county line a distance of
$40 miles more less.
Patr0imen must furnish satisfactory team
and wagon Must devote his entire time to
the maintenance of the section assigned TO
him. PatrOlmen will be employed on a month
y basis for the maintenance season. Ar
rangements will be entered into whereby pa
trolmen will be paid a satisfactory price per
day for all work done outside of the season.
The salaries will range from 10000 TO
SIPS per month with team and wagon. Ap-
plicants must furnish two or more references
with application. Applications may be mailed
to ALEX RIST0W, County Highway Com
missioner, Court House. Viroqua. Wisconsin.
Applicants are requested TO present them
selves at the court house, Viroqua, Wiscon-
sin. the 7th day of March, 1918, betv cen
the hours of "A. IN. ar p. m. for the pur-
pose of conference with the undersigned
committee.
{. II. CARTER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
Can Resi- Serve You Now

/ am prepared to oil harness at
$3.50 per set Have it done before
the spring work opens.
L. U. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
{. II. CARTER
c. ". MOORE
VIM. DOLEN
Dated this 18th day of February, 1918.

Don't fail to see the Big Outdoor
Serial which begins Monday.
K. NJ. Hooverson of Folsom is
at Lacrosse Lutheran hospital for
treatment.
Another shipment of ladies serge
dresses received this week at Suite
4 Tate's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13
FARM, STOCK AND DAIRYNoTEs

Mr. Alb0n follefson OF Pleasant
Ridge Fair View Farm" who made
the rounds of swine stock sales,
bought at Bangor superior Duroc
Jersey stock hog to head the Toilet
son q Son herd.
Governor Hoard has ordered Is
tons of commercial fertilizer to be ap-
piled to his corn and barley and alfal-
IA ground next spring al the rate of
AGO pounds per acre. lie is convinc-
ed that the application of this fertiliz-
er to his corn ground last spring was
what saved his crop. 1t pushed the
ripening period ahead at least a week
and that meant good deal last fall.
Former Sheriff Chris o. Helgeson
returned from Minnesota, where he
purchased three red Shorthorn heif-
ers. He already had a bull of that
breed.
I. R. Vergeront, Round Prairie
young farmer, thinks he has a pretty
good record, too. Last year Gall
alone except less than 30 days in
harvest, when he had day assistance
he MIXED IL cows, of them heifers
VIVA III ~ NfAANISs nun NlilCu ne SOU
to the creamery S4,042.77 in cream.
His COWS are grade Guernsey and he
fed no grain or concentrates this win
ter
Retreat creamery officials throw
out challenge for a showing of largest
patron. Dr. Christenson's West Prai-
RE Guernsey farm heads their list
with total of 1882 pounds of cream
delivered for which he received the
sum of $4,906.20. Where is the party
to exceed this
One of the M"Clurg Brothers at
tended the DIroc-Jersey bred sow
sale of the E. II. Parker grand cham
piOn herd at Jant sville, purchasing
choice SOW bred to the grand cham
pion of Minnesota and Wisconsin,
King Orion. This sale of As head
brought S8,61750, and the 43 bred
sows averaged S196. 1t was the rec
ord sale for this state and the best
and most uniform offering Mr. Nc
Clurg has ever seen. While on the
circuit the auction sale of the state
futurity herd at Baraboo, and the
Rock County consignment sale at
GAINESVILLE were attended. The Me
Clurgs have also added to their herd
a real big type bred SOW, purchased
at private sale from southern Wis
cOnsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13

Mr.. Albon Tollefson OF Pleasant
Ridge 'Fair View Farm" who made
the rounds of swine stock sales,
bought at Bangor a superior Duroc
Jersey stock hog to head the Toilet
son & Son herd.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13

STODDARD NJ E. CIRCUIT
Services will be held on Sunday February
II, at Harmony at 10 80, Romance at 2 80
Stoddard at Z 80.
JOHN H. MCDANIEL. Pastor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-13

Former Sheriff Chris o. Helgeson
returned from Minnesota, where he
purchased three red Shorthorn heif-
ers. He already had a bull of that
breed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-19
RAT|ON|NC SYSTEM
IS NOT WORKABLE
MIR. Hoover Urges Need of Create,
Food Economy in Order
to Help Allies.
SHIPPING is CHIEF PROBLEM
United States Usually Produces IA
Small Surplus Available for EN-
port to Allied Observation-Disclosures
TRAITOR Urges Increased Production.

PITTSBURGH. PA. April lS.-In an
address delivered tonight before tn.
Pittsburgh Press Club. Herbert .
Hoover. United States food admins
traitor. urged the need o. greater food
economy. in order that the allies may
bc enabled to win the war
Mr. Hoover said, in part,
over one-third of the worlds car
ryinc capacity has been diverted to
military purposes. and Of the remain
der there has been unccasinS loss dur
ing the war. There is an abundance
or food accessible TO the seas. bu, thcr.
are not the ships to carry II from
every point and To stiIl conduct the
war.
The whole war food problem 4:
simply and solely determination of
the amount Of food tina, can be spared
from North America the marginal
remote markets.
Our ability to supply the allied
world with food lies in four direc-
tons:
First The United states usually
produces small surplus OF food for
export over and above our normal
consumption.
second We have for years OK.
ported to countries other than The al
lies. Ey partial or complete embargo
Of these shipments we can slightly
increase the supply available 10 the
allies
Third. We can expand the area
planted and enlarge the surplus for
export through increased production.
Fourth. Our normal consumption
and waste OF food arc anywhere from
- TO 20 per cen, more than is ncccs-
Sary. and we can in an emergency
restrict the national consumption and
thereby increase our exports.
Any system OF positive rationing
Of the United states hriStlcs with diff
cultics. To adopt rationinE as a posi-
tive system would cost the govern
mcnt slo,ool.o0o or $1,000, 600 annu-
ally for bureaucratic expenses.
II do not believe that there is an
other nation in the world in which
the proportion OF individuals OF a
willing sense OF self-sacritice is 50
nigh as in this people OF ours and in
which sufficient voluntary reduction
could be obtained.