The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1918-06-07
SAVE THE WHEAT
Food Administrators Appeal
to American People

American people to save wheat and
wheat products until the next har-
vest and a request that everyone,
so far as his circumstances will
permit, sign pledge to abstain
from the use of wheat and wheat
products, were issued through the
churches of the country the last
two Sundays. Many Rathdrum
people signed pledges last Sunday,
on cards to be returned to the local
representative of the county food
administrator.
1t is hoped the appeal will be
effective in saving enough wheat
to keep up the absolutely necessary
supply to our soldiers and allies in
Europe.
Following is the appeal sent out
by Mr.. Hoover.
The confidence of the United
States Food Administration that the
people of the country would respond
enthusiastically and whole heartedly
upon presentation of the facts to any
necessary requests for reduction 10
consumption OF food has been fully
incfiRad Wa faA
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 complete in
spite Of the encouraging results of our
efforts. In spite Of the fact that our
exports OF foodstuffs are constantly
increasing and are approaching the
minimum requirements abroad, the
need for renewed devotion and effort
is pressing. While all of the require.
ments OF the food administration
should be constantly observed, there
are certain matters which l desire to
stress at this time.
''ln 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 person per week. This division
Is inequitable. An understanding of
these facts will justify our request
that the consumption OF all meats
including poultry, as nearly as possi-
ole be reduced to two pounds per
person over four years of age.
I'm the case of sugar we are EN-
olrrassed by the necessity of using
SHIPS for carrying our soldiers and
feeding the allies and in consequence
we must use sugar with great econ
o'ny, We must emphasize the impor
lance of Gaming and preserving on
large scale among our people this
summer and our available sugar must
be conserved for this purpose.
But the situation with regard To
wheat Is the most serious Ia the food
supply of the allied world. II we are
I" satisfy the minimum wheat re-
Y 'irements Of our armies and the
aIiies and the suffering millions 10
Che allied countries our consumption
u wheat in the United States until
Ihe next harvest must be reduced to
approximately one third of normal
II IS inconceivable that we should
lali In this crisis. For each of US
VINO can personally contribute to the
feiler OF human suffering 1t is
privilege, not sacrifice. All ele
'hehts of our population cannot bear
'hiS burden equally. Those engaged
!" PHYSICAL labor need larger bread
ration than those IN sedentary occupa-
Hohs- Because OF the constant daily
employment Of women and the lack
VI nome baking facilities, many
households 10 large urban centers
'equlre food ration already prepared
sach as the bakers standard Victory
"'eao loaf. Furthermore, we must