The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-05-16
THE TIME TO STOCK UP!
BY MAlDGD B. MERRITT
(Home Demonstration Agent,

k1oHe demonstration AGENT
The gardens are now being pre-
pared and put in by those luck,
enough to have available land. an,
thoughtful enough to provide for al
abundance of economical, health.giv
ing vegetables during the summer
and by canning through the fall and
winter.
| The subject of canning and preserv
ing has been given SO much attention
that nearly every point connected
with it may seem trifle, but the fac,
remains. that the public needs jogging
up on the necessary things every sea
son, aud also there are many who
have never tried the newer and i'm
proved methods, and who only need
little more urging in order to really
get into the game.
/ One of the big questions now con
fronting those figuring ON utilizing
fruits, berries. ETC.. Is the shortage OF
sugar, whatever the reason for 1t may
be. The point canwell be emphasized
THAT these articles may be success
fully canned without sugar, their
juices pressed out and the sweetening
added at the time of use. Sugar is
undoubtedly going to be scarce and
expensive, and lot of folks will be
frightened out of canning, if they do
not fully understand the above.
The matter of containers is one
that cannot be left until the last min
ute. Makers Of cans are reporting
shortage, and some are away behind
in order.
Makers of glass jars are crowded
to the Dast notch, and some of the
standard brands are months behind
right now and refusing further orders
Scarcity of labo. interference with
transportation of raw materials, and
the finished product. due to present
labor conditions, are some Of the con
tributing factors to this situation.
The same idea holds true in all the
other supplies-iar rubbers, caps
sealers, etc. While every factory is
rushing, trying to provide a plentiful
supply. it is not safe to leave order
ing until too late in the season.
Drying of certain kinds of fruitl
and vegetables is also in order, al
they are easily stored require ne
sugar, and retain. to large degree
the original flavor and color of tn
poduct. Also the vitainines are Saif
to be largely uninjured BY this meta
cd. Equipment is inexpensive. whet'l
err with make-shift appliances. or with
certain styles fthe commercial dry
crs for home use.
Many new angles of the canning
question are being worked out
which your demonstration agent will
try to cover from time to time.
1t is hoped that the town women
will cooperate with the women on thu
farm, furnishing canning equipment
labor and material comparatively, ane
each receiving their due shae. dc
pending upo nthe arrangements. Many
club girls will earn real money By
utilizing surplus food products by
canning. then selling in town to no
tells, restaurants and grocery store,
but. of course the pack must be uni
form and stand up under inspection
A plan is on foot for number OF
the canning girls to do custom can
ming TO rthe public, either charging
SO much a can for the work, or re
tanning d percentage of the product.
Those canning strictly for then
own homes. though, are always n
the great majority and thair problem
are usually largely of securing equip
ment for the best prices, and fur the
town folks, the securing Of depend
able fruits and vegetables at right
prices.
Books galore there are m the sub
! iect. some of them are mighty good
rrhare arc many State aal FedG.9i