The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 24, 1947, Page 7

MONDAY, NOVE MBER 24, 1947 J. = SAVE MEAT Pies Theyre in pi... tf a hungry child was at your gate, you’d feed him, These days the children of Western Europe are almost at our gates. And they and their parents are hungry. Drought, frost and war damage have combined to give them the shortest grain crop in recent history. History tells us that hungry people are desperate people. And desperate people may threaten the peace of the world, your peace, for a dictator’s promise of bread. Wheat for peace. Authorities say we can save more people with grain than in any other way. The aim of America, through the Citizens Food Committee, is to send enough grain to get Europe by until another crop season can help them to help themselves, Success depends on you. 3 bushels of grain are used on farms for every 1 bushel used on Ame tables, In order Spersored by The KEY WEST CITIZEN your hands Will you save grain to help Europes hungry children? to send our quota of 100 extra million bushels overseas, we appeal to you, the American farmer. This is what you can do: Careful culling of flocks and herds. Take this time to im- prove your livestock. This will cut down on high-priced feed bills. Give you extra money in your pocket now. And at the same time help save the peace. More efficient feeding. Hay is in good supply, feed it wher- ake maximum use of pastures. Feed as little ic. Markct hogs at lighter weights and put less finish on cattle. ever you can grain as pi Talk it over with your county agent. He is anxious to help. Be child. you can figure out how to save many hungry . and help to save a peaceful world for your own. sieneoialy