New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 11, 1917, Page 5

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FOR HOME, GRIP OR AUTOMOBILE BLACK—TAN—WHITE set you GOVERNOR SELECTS STATE FOOD BOARD Ex-Mayor Landers Member of Connecticut’s New Commission Hartford, April 11.—Governor Hol- comb last night announced the p- pointment of a committee to be knéwn as the “Connecticut committee of food supply,” invested with power to act under his direction in matters per- taining to the conservation of the state’s agricultural resources, whose duty it will be to co-operate with oth- er states and the federal government in this regard. The announcement is contained in the following letter: “‘At the present time no other factor in the national situation is of greater importance than intelligent, precau- tionary preparation to secure the largest possible supply of food. The shortage of grain last year with an apparent shortage of wheat the com- ing year makes the situation serious in the extreme. The declaration ' of war and the withdrawing of workers from their accustomed employment will increase the difficulties of labor condition, This year we will be called upon to feed other nations now at war if the conflict comes to an end soon. The demands upon us will be the greatest if it should drag on through a longer period. “Not more than one-fifth | food we consume is produced the limits of Connecticut, must rely upon other states. smaller their surplus the will be the scarcity for us. Com- mon thrift, therefore, demands that I\ve should 'produce the largest crop possible and utilize our lands to the | utmost. We alone will be to blame if want should come upon us, be- cause we have not employed to the , utmost of our natura] resources. “I therefore, under the power vested in me by chapter 44 of the public acts of 1917, hereby appoint the following: Joseph W. Alsop of i Avon, Clifford 1. Stoddard of Wood- ! bridge; Charles T. Davis of Middle- town; R. W. Perkins of Norwich; | Wilson H. Lee of Orange; Robert ! Scoville of" Salisbury; William C. [Chency of Manchester: John P. Elton Iof Waterbury and George M. Landers of New Britain, all residemts of Con- ‘necflut, to be known as the Connecti- cut committee of food supply, with | power to act under my direction with {the view to increase and conserve the | agricultural resources of the state, and Iwuh power to co-operate with other states and with the federal govern ment, and to do all that is necessary to carry Into effect the purposes tor committee is established. MARCUS H. HOLCOMB.” of the within and we The greater FO0D COMMISSION DURING THE WAR Agriculturalists Favor Board to Regulate Country's Supply Washington, April 11.—Immediate creation of a Federal Food Commis- sion, with power to fix prices and to supervise marketing and distribution of food in the United States during the war, was proposed formally yes- i terday by the National Agricultural | society. At an “agricultural mobiliza- tion” convention held here the society | adopted resolutions recommending this and other measures to meet a threatened food shortage, including increased food crop acreage, an amendment of wheat milling laws, and a liberal encouragement of sheep raising. The convention was called to atd the administration in solving one of the most serious problems with ‘which it is faced in the conduct of the war. The prospect of short crops is giving great concern to officials not only charged with the responsibility of seeing that America is fed, but keenly aware, t00, of the fact . that this country in a large measure must supply the other countries fighting Germany. In a letter read to the convention President Wilsan appealed to the far- mer to swell his production as a pa- triotic wartime duty, and declared the farmer, by planting and increas- ing his production in every way possible, would perform a labor for which he would be recognized as a soldier of the commissary. The recommendation of the Agri- cultural society comes close upon a move by the Council of National De- fense forecasting the appointment of a National Food Committee headed by Herbert C. Hoover, who has had charge of American relief work in Belgium. The defense council an- nounced Saturday it would ask Mr. Hoover to become Chairman 'of a committee which could advise as to best methods of stimulating food pro- duction and of preventing speculative prices. : Commission for Clothing. The convention’s resolutions Posed that a food commission, if named, handle also the production and distribution of clothing. They also recommended that agricultural colleges graduate their senjor classes, some 16,000 men, earlier this year than usual so they might go immed- iately to the farms, and that state councils of defense be named to aid the national council, a step already planned in some states. A dozen speakers urged mobiliza- tion of the country’s food resources. James Wilson, formerly secretary of agriculture and president of the Agri- cultural society, spoke for conserva- ticn of soil and of breeding animals. Herbert Quick of the farm loan board said operation of the farm loan act would improve the agricultural situation. A wheat shortage, he said, would force the country to turn to corn as a substitute. The position of the farmer, he declared, was criti- cal despite high prices because of a labor shortage and because of high prices for machinery and seed. Mrs. G. W. Mathis of Alabama said the South was in a critical condition and that Alabama has not enough food on hand to feed its population for thirty days. Encouragement of the back-to-the farm movement was advocated by Theodore N. Vail to meet the situa- tion. The farm now offered, he de- clared, probably the greatest oppor- tunity for individual success of all the country’s industries. The coun- try, he said, was about to know an era of great prosperity—perhaps the greatest in its history—and the small but productive farm would bring prosperity faster than anything else. Millions of food gardens asa means ©: combating a food shortage was suggested by Charles L. Pack, presi- dent of the National Emergency Food Garden commission. “With the war upon us the yield from present crops will be needed for the army and navy,” he said. “Where, then, do the civillan millions come in? There is but one solution and that is individual farming. Convert every backyard garden and vacant lot in every city, village and town into thriv- ing food-producing gardens and the civilian population will be sulf-sup- porting.”. Qoo hDugdruand pro- U | Fafiinq Hai !Really Wonderful On retiring rub_spots of dandruff and ftching with Cuticura Ointment. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. ' This cleanses the scalp , of dandruff and promotes hair health. Sample Each Free by Mail INSPECTING SHIPS ATNEW YORK DOGKS Malone Appeals to Crews to Warn | Him of Dangers New York, April 11.—Dudley Field Malone, collector of the port, received yesterday from the captain and chief engineer of every German and Aus- trian ship in the harbor afidavits averring that no explosives or .in- flammable liquids were concealed in the vessels. Convinced, from the spirit in which the 2,000 seamen and officers had received an appeal he made to their manhood on Monday, that there was nothing to fear, Mr. Malone at once ordered the in-pec-j | tion which will determine the extent of the damage done to the boats. It was late Monday afternoon when the German and Austrian sailors were assembled on Ellis Island. Mr. Ma- lone told them that the government inspection would begin on the follow- ing day. If any man present knew of treacherous traps that had been set, of infernal machines that were ticking ir the holds, of opened seams stuffed with putty or any other device which would imperil the lives of those searchers, the collector pleaded in the name of humanity for him to di- H vuige that information in confidence. , Mr. Malone refused to disclose what | developed, but yesterday he was in ' possession of the affidavits from the captains and engineers. The inspection of the ships began inimediately on receipt of the aff- | Gavits. Nothing was given out as to what was found aboard the vessels. Makes Personal Appeal. “If there are any among you,” Mr. Malone said in his appeal, “who, either through command or through your own initiativé, have placed dy- namite or inflammable fluids on board | any vesel; if any of thc seams have been filled with temporary caulking or putty, or if any one has knowing- ly weakened any -portion of the con- struction of any of the vessels, so that the lives of the inspectors will | be endangered in their appraisement; if that officer or man will report that | fact to one of the immigration au- thorities before tomorrow morning, that officer or man’s identity will not be disclosed, he will suffer no ill con- | sequences, and the action will be con- sldered as an interesting bit of his- tory. ! “If, on the other hand, any one withholds such information, and it any of my inspectors are killed or injured by any such bombs or lquids, the government of the United States will hold the officers and crew ol that ship guilty of murder.” REGULAR ARMY IS NEAR TOP STRENGTH Almost Reaches Peace Footing of 138,000 Men Washington, April 11.—Reports on recruiting reaching the war depart- ment up to today indicate that the regular army will soon reach its peace strength of 138,000 enlisted men, and until the president issues an order regiments cannot be brought up to war strength nor can new units be formed. Indications are that the administration does not feel like ordering this until the new army or- ganization bill is passed. The senate expected to reach vote today on the army appropriation bill which failed to pass at the last ses- sion. To fill the immediate need . for property trained officers, the admin- istration intends to establish a num- ber of civilian tralning camps for officers in various parts of the coun- try, similar to the Plattsburg camp. After three months of vigorous drill, with lectures these selected for com- missions will be assigned to the reg- viar army. Dentists to Give Services Free. ! New York, April 11.—Recrulting for the army and navy was stimulated Kere today by the services of volun- teer dentists who will repair free of charge the teeth of all applicants who wish to prepare themselves for the | rhysical examination. | Efforts to rouse enthusiasm among ycung men of military age have be- gun to bear fruit and the lines of applicants at the recruiting offices | grow longer each day. Thus far a majority have applied to enter the navy. Approximately 1,500 were ex- amined yesterday for this branch of the service and about 300 passed. GUARDSMEN HOLD DRILL. City Guard in Ukranian Hall and Home Guard in Statc Armory. The City Guard, 150 strong, met at ‘Walnut Hill park last night and sub- sequently marched in a body to Ukranian hall on Erwin Place, where the various squads were given drills in squad formations. The men were very enthusiastic and showed much adaptability in getting the knack of the intricate movements, Before the next drill it is expected that a more satisfactory hall will be secured, the one used last night being rather cramped. Tomorraw it will be announced definitely where the City Guardsmen will meet to be sworn in as police deputies, The Home Guard, companies on the floor, met at the armory for drill last night. Those who had not been previously examined were taken before the examining surgeon and the men werel measured for uniforms. with two full WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN OF NEW BRITAIN MAKES INTERESTING STATEMENT AS TO FACTS—WELL WORTH THE READING | Mr. Franklyn Smith, of This City Was Restored to He: th by Herbal Lax-a-Tone and, Therefore, Makés a Statement of His Case for the Public. “The number of New Britain citi- zens that have endorsed Lax-a-Tone speaks well for it,” said Mr. Martin at the Economy New England Drug Co. “I have been very insistent on the fact that your own people have spoken so well for it, as I know that home en- dorsements carry weight and convince the public. I also wish to impress on the people that Lax-a-Tone is a rem- edy that is purely herbal and contains no mineral or harmful substance. It can be taken with a feeling that it is Nature's remedy and will produc® re- sults quickly and without harming one.” Mr. Smith, who resides at the Hotel Nelson, this city, says: “I have been a great sufferer from indigestion, dyspepsia and malaria, and Have been unable to get relief un- til I used Lax-a-Tone, and that medi- cine has certainly worked a marvelous change in me, I can tell you, Previous to taking it, I would bloat up, haw ®as pains and a sour stomach, not m ter how little I ate. I would get up i the morning feeling worse than wl I went to bed at night. It was surel wearing me down and I was gettin| very discouraged when I tried Lax: Tone and I am glad to say that I today a well man, and thank this edy.” If you are a sufferer from bilio: attacks, sick headaches, backaph have dizzy spells and bloat up, constipated, have nervous spells a ‘want a tonic that will increase the petite and build you up, make ri@ red blood, join the many people New Britain and seek the road ¢ health through Lax-a-Tone. 4 Mr. Martin, the Lax-a-Tone expet is at the Economy New England Dry Co., 365 Main street, where he is i troducing this remedy to - the N Britain public. Raincoats! Men’s Fine Gray Mohair. . Men’s Lightweight Cloth inGray . ...... .e.. .. $10.00 | Men’s Tan Auto, Leather Bound on Bottom .. $ 7.50 Men’s Tan Coats_ $4.75 to $12.00 Hat Free this week with every coat purchased. | Ladies’ Silk Striped . . Ladies’ Silk Mohair . .... 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