Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-08-24
Home Manager Can
Reduce III. C.. L. by
Proper Methods
(By Jean Prescott Adams)

While experts on economies ana
understanding statesmen are investl-
eating costs and prices it rests with
madam housewife to save the great
industries our nation is noted for by
sane thinking and advice.
We have never faced as critical
time. Labor judging manufacture,
and consumer judging retailer. With
half an hours unbiased thought
everyone must realize that in the face
| of what we have been through high
prices are inevitable. To review some
of the reasons for high prices that
you already know, world shortage OF
foods, you are reading daily of food
riots in Russia, Germany and sur
rounding countries. Food prices in
America are at a lower rate based
on prewar prices than any of the
other warning countries.
Waste and destruction Of foods
during the war decreased world pro-
duction. increased cost of every item
entering into the production, collec-
ton, factoring and distribution of
foods. From value of land to price
duction costs the farmer some fifty
meets the same condition.
The above reasons are due to I'M
usual war demands. A normal, natur-
al economic action was working in
this line before the great catastrophe.
America will know no more free food.
The stock raiser feeds his stock on
expensive grains-even grass fed, or
pasture stock grazes upon land the
stockman has bought, and pays taxes
on. A few years ago quantities OF
beef stock fed on government lands.
Now also the worker, whether far
mer's family or employee, must have
just returns for his time and effort.
No more does the farm woman give
her time raising eggs and chickens
for nothing; nor does any woman's
woman want her to.
Our standards are higher, too, and
we would rather pay for wholesome
food than run the risk of big doc
tors bill.
These are just few of the sound
reasons for high prices. Anyone who
is interested in further discussion
with reference for club papers or
school lectures should communicate
with Mrs. Adams, care of The
Graphic.
Now we must do all in our power
to counteract this destructive unrest
that is sweeping over the country.
The first step for every thinking
home manager is to plan her buying
as she never planned it before. Use
every thrift suggestion she can find,
see that there is absolutely no waste
lin her household. In this way she
will help keep the industrial boat
steady until adjustment comes.
Food Thrift Suggestions.
We should learn food values so that
we are capable of utilizing the foods
which are in season or plentiful and
at the same time give the family the
we'll balanced ration which is so es-
sential to health and that feeling of
"well being" which come only with a
proper dish.
For those who must have fruit for
breakfast it is often wise to use the
canned or dried fruit. when the usual
oranges or grape fruit are scarce.
The breakfast toast may be spread
with marmalade or jelly when but
ter prices soar.
A bowl of cereal and milk at the
beginning of the breakfast takes the
edge from the appetite before the
! family reaches the expensive bacon,
ham or egg dish.
A soup at the beginning of dinner
should now replace the appetizer
which was intended to stimulate the
appetite. We should eat no more
than is necessary for health.
Use the less expensive coarse vege-
tables such as potatoes, turnips,
onions. cabbage, carrots and beets, to
| furnish the necessary bulk in the
diet. Use cheese dishes or fish fire.
quently instead of meat at dinner.
"Why do thev say knots on the
ocean instead Of miles,"