The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-08-22
MORE FLAGS FLYING
IN DAWSON THAN IN
REST OF THE STATE
Food Administration Men in Uni.
form Receive Warm Welcome
at Many Places in Northern
Part Of New Mexico.

There arc moro flags In Dawson
than IN All the rcs, OF tho state" is
the enthusiastic comment of ,icuten-
ant Gregory and Private Collingc OF
the food administration. who have
iust completed "a rather remarkable
tour OF numerous towns in the north
ern part OF the state. including clay
ton. Ration. Dawson. Springer. Cimnr-
ron. Roy, Mills. Wagon Mound and
Las Vegas.
At every town the uniformed food
administration sentativcs received
a strikingly cordial welcome. Crowds
averaged from 300 to 1000 and in
every instance the straight-from-thc-
Canadian forces on the eastern and
western fronts and The practical bust
ness hkc message of Inspector Greg
ory received eager attention and
prompt response. People got a new
idea of The iniquitv of the sugar bowl
u the patriotism of saving wheat
after listening to Private Collingc tell
how the boys AT the front fed in the
early days Of the war.
Mcssrs. Gregory and Collingc re-
mainod three day at clayton attending
the county mOther-dauglttor congress
Of Union county. patterned after re-
cent state congress and which aroused
an immense amount OF enthusiasm for
practical food conservation in the
county. About 100 delegates were
present at the three GAYS meeting. Dr.
HARDWOOD. MIS-. mi Wilds Strumquist
and Miss Frances i.Rthrop were among
the food administration officials pres
cnt. Their were demonstrations in
canning. driving. baking. etc. every
morning with an interesting program
OF speaking and music every afternoon
and great practical good was accom- e
plishod by the meeting.
II. n Errett. Union county God adj
ministrator took an active part in
making the gathering a success
Great Meeting nc Dawson.
Gregory and Collinge were intensely
Srat.ficd by the size aud spirit of the
crowd at Dawson and pay q warm
tribute Ia the public spirit OF The Phelps
Dodge officials. The superintendent and
his staff extending every courtesy and
furnishing the opera GUS free Of
charge Ia the speakers. The opera
house was packed. the GROVE number
ing nearly SOC persons.
The large number of ilags alluded To
Inv Dawson Is explained by the fart that
the company furnishes poles and flags
TO all who wish them free Of charge
and as a consequence the national col.
ors are seen at every turn IN the biz
mining camp.
Food conservation rules are tigidly
adhered 10 in n, company store. In
spccto- Gregory says "A woman
clerk has entire charge of the sugar
business one by the institution with
"a cage" all her own where everyone
has 20 go who wants 20 buy sugar. and
where careful check is kept TO see tina,
the allotment rs never exceeded"
Wagon Mound Cordial.
At Wagon Mound n crowd OF 500 Ia
too people urned ont 10 hear 10,
speakers aud they were not allowed 10
pay Il cent OF their own expenses while
IN the town. IN interpreter gave tn.
large number OF Spanish speaking
people present the FUN benefit OF IA,
eloquent remarks of Private Colhng,
and Of Mr.. Gregory. Mcssrs. C;rogor,
and Collingc particularly mention the
courtesy of Mr. j. Frank Curns oi
Wagon Mound who brought stuff from
his own home To decorate the stag,
aud extended every courtesy possiblc
>cariy 1000 at Ration.
NJ Ration the county council ~ de-
Tense paid Tor the use ~ the opera
house and turned II over 10 the food
administration men Nearly q thou.
sand people filled the hall and listened
with close attention Ia the war ron.
scryation speeches. and T.. g. Cramp-
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