Williams news., 1919-08-22

5 Good Quality Mutton.
 when our population was 35,OOO,OO0 people less than now. The exports of 1918 were treble the three-year pre- war average.
 Europe Does Not Need Beef.
 The war is over. In little while the presence of American soldiers in sacrifices. We must not forget that the principal use for the beef we shipped over seas in such quantity was for the men in uniform. Europe, short of food though it is, does not need beef from the United States so much as 1t needs our pork. The stocks Of cattle in the most of Europe have not suffered seriously in numbers dur ing the war. Indeed, outside the areas actually overrun by the contending armies, cattle stocks have fairly held their own and in some cases even in- creased. Stocks of hogs and sheep have suffered much more severely than have cattle. It is also well known that Europe turned to South America and Australia for beef and lamb as soon as shipping conditions permitted. England and Italy are now buying in those markets. The United States, however, is the only large pork su- plus nation. and Europe, suffering for fats with her stocks of swine greatly reduced, can consume our pork sur plus readily. The beef and lamb now awaiting market on our farms and ranges must, therefore, find it's outlet not overseas but at home.
 Prices Compared.
 It is important to present the facts concerning the prices for live stock and the prices for meat wholesale and retail. The following comparison ex- hibits the decline in the prices of cat tie on foot:
 Prices of Medium and Good Beef
 Steers at Chicago.
 GENTS PER PoUND)
 March | 19l9 9....................... IS. 5O-1S oO Jury l, ISIS. .lz.Oo-l4.6O
 Decline 1.5O- S.90 Mean per cent decline, IA per cent. Prices of Choice and Prime Beef
 Steers on Foot at Chicago.
 GENTS PER PoUND)
 Marcn ,o1S So-2o 2S
 Decline ........................... 415- 4.75 Mean per cent decline, g per cent
 The alleged reason for this situa- tion is the stoppage of export for army use abroad and the failure of civilian beef consumption to resume it's normal status. The hotel and high class family trade are not consuming the quantities of choice beef which they used before the war, and the fam flies of moderate income are eating only cheaper cuts, the price of which must compensate in part for that of the cuts for which there is smaller demand. The fact is evident that many persons who desire to eat more meat, especially beef and lamb, are denying themselves.
 No Need for Conservation.
 People do not realize that the ne- cessity for conservation of foods, espe- cially meat, no longer exists, except as matter of reasonable economy and prevention of sinful waste. We have in prospect the greatest wheat crop in our history; we had in 1918 by far the largest production of pork we ever had, as well as a great in- crease in our beef, lamb and dairy production. Yet one sees everywhere in hotels, restaurants, and dining cars the Save Food" signs, which were such vital influence in the successful prosecution of the food campaign and incidentally, the winning of the war; These Save Food'' signs should now be disregarded. Consumers are uncon- sciously working harm to themselves and to live stock producers by now restricting their consumption of meat.
 This situation is a real menace to the farmer and to the consuming pub- lie as well. Many cattle raised in re sponse to the demand for meat pro- duction for the army are now matur- ing, and if marketed on a falling mar ket will cause heavy loss to the pro- ducers, with the result that declining production may be expected in the 1 future. Stockmen do not deserve to be penalized for their patriotism, but should be supported by the consum- ing public in an effort to restore con- I-U-