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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (June 23, 1917)
WOMEN TO AID IN CON SERVATION OF FOOD Our new food administrator wishes to enlist all the women of America in the conservation of the nation’s food. Women play an important part in all wars and this is a call for fortitude and sacrifice. The good sense and unselfishness of our women will make them respond to this call of our country. Real wo men know the seriousness of what they will have to do in this crisis and will through gardens, increase the food supply; eliminate waste of food, of clothes, and of material; and will band themselves together as volun teers to aid in every way they can. Following is enough of the plan, pub lished in all of our daily papers, to make it plain to each woman how she may co-operate. L. S. E. “Washington, D. C., June 18.—Her bert C. Hoover, new foed administra tor, has appealed to the American women to aid him in the fight for the conservation of the country’s food supply and the elimination of waste. Between July 1 and 15, the women of the country will be enrolled through the council of national de fense and the state defense councils. The pledge that the women are asked to give follows: “I am glad to join you in the serv ice for food conservation for our nation, and I hereby accept member ship in the United States food ad ministration, pledging myself to carry out directions and advice of the food administrator in the conduct of my household, in so far as my circum stances permit.” Mr. Hoover, as directed by the president, is proceeding with organi zation of the food administration so far as it contemplates assembling vol unteer efforts. Mr. Hoover s statement iouows: “As requested by the president, we ask every woman engaged in the per sonal control of food to register for actual membership in the food admin istration, thus entering directly into the national service. “We not only want the name and address, but we want the number of persons in the household, we want to know whether it has a garden, and we want to know the occupation of the bread winner. There are no fees or dues to be paid. “On receipt of the pledge we will send our preliminary instructions and a household tag to be hung in the window. The insignia of the food ad ministration will consist of the na tional shield, surrounded by heads of wheat, and we hope to have shields displayed in every home in the United States.” - THE SUMMER RAIN When the buttercups are thirsty And the clovers’ roots are dry; When the little ruffled daisies In the warm air softly sigh; t Then the clouds bend lower, lower; Of the dear earth’s needs they think, And they send a shower of raindrops For the thirsty flowers to drink. In the forest, in the valley, On the mountain’s lofty crown, Happy blossoms smile their welcome As the rain comes tinkling down. Little buds burst into blossom, Putting on bewitching graces; And they thank the bending heavens By the brightness of their faces. South Side Notes Mrs. Nora Gray of 1211 Missouri avenue and Mrs. Robt Severe of 4422 South 26th, with little Ruth Adams, left Tuesday morning to attend the state federation of Colored women clubs of Nebraska, which convene at Lincoln, Neb., June 21-23. Mrs. Nellie Corbin Wilson of Kan sas City, Kans., was called to the city on account of the serious illness of her brother, Jesse Woods, of 4420 So. 26th street. Mrs. Wilson was for merly a teacher in the public schools of Kansas City The Bethel Baptist Mission met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Octavia Vaughn. The Mission will give a lawn social Saturday night, June 23, at the residence of Mrs. Hills, 4310 South 27th street. The Cecelian ball team will play the A. J. Roots team Sunday afternoon at the ball diamonds at 27th and R streets. Mrs. A. Grizzard of 28th and R streets is still quite sick. The Fred Douglas Literary Society still meets every Friday evening. On last Friday there was quite a live ly discussion and everyone seemed interested. Come out and help our young people along a literary line. Little Amy Fisher of 5906 South 15th street is still quite sick, but thought to be slowly improving. The Allen Chapel Aid met at the parsonage Friday afternoon. They were entertained by Mrs. Bush. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Riddles of 5300 South 25th street are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl. Mrs. Velma Hill will serve ice cream and pop every evening at her j heme, 5310 South 27th street. JUNE RALLY for erection of Auditorium of Zion Baptist Church, 2216, 17 Grant strets. BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Let each member, friend and citi zen help us to build this much needed house. REV. W. F. BOTTS, Pastor. Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, Church Clerk. j { j Are You | Prepared for Hot Weather? The Basement is ready to supply you with Stylish, Serviceable and Ready-to-Wear at remarkably low prices. I Dresses, Shoes. Hats, Hosiery, Underwear and all Children’s Wear at lowest prices. 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Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 * ■ ■ • ... ........ ... ! ~ » Again we will hazard a guess i 11 • ( We are all dressed up for summer with June roses, and we < believe summer has arrived. i Perhaps the wish is father to the thought—at any rate we are READY— | i Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. * We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS J _ AND GARDEN ^CCUS Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart’s Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 'i...... [TRUNKS THE BETTER KIND Made from good dear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle “Omaha’s Best Baggage Build ers" 1803 FARNAM STREET HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO '"'RE ? i i JAY BURNS BAKING CO. . • •' • • 1 I Start Saving Now On* Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat’l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets I.. . . . . ... . .......................4