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Show MESSAGE ISSUED TO HOUSEWIVES OF THE STATE llcallzlng that tho women ot Utah will bo as great a power as tho men In meeting successfully tho present food shortage President E. G. Tet-orson, Tet-orson, of tho Utah Agricultural col-legt, col-legt, has Issued a Btlrrlng mnssaga to tho housowlvcs of tho' state. 'President Peterson ompraslzcs tho many ways In which women can In-crcaso In-crcaso tho total production ot food stuffs, and Indicates ways by which a great saving can bo mado In tho preparation of food. The messago Is as follows: "War, except In tho Interosts of rlghteousnoss, is a prostitution ot all tho 'higher motives of humanity. War for righteousness Is tho most sublime dedication that mankind can make becauso It Involves a giving of tho 'last full measuro ot devotion.' "America Is launched upon a war for righteousness. Every resourco of tho nation will bo drawn upon In ths prospecutlon of rolontless measures The farmer particularly will bo a soldier ot tho republic, becauso he will supply tho ono great Indispensable Indispensa-ble food without which armies perish and tho nation will bo defeated. defeat-ed. The curso of war falls most heavily upon tho mother In the homo, the qulot, patient mother who gives all and rocelves nothing but tho consciousness con-sciousness that the greatest of hu man privileges, motherhood, ontalls also a commensurato sacrifice and suffering. It behooves us now to preparo wisely. To those to whom this leaf-lot leaf-lot shall como, wo urgo frugality and Industry boyond even that of previous previ-ous years. Lot us consorvo ovory atom of food and of human energy. In detail you will bo advised how to store, can, and prosorvo tho by-products of tho farm for the future use. You will bo acquainted with economical econom-ical methods of feeding your family so that nothing may bo wasted; and economy should not only appfy to food, but to dress and to amusements and all other avertues of expenditure. "Tho Stato of Utah, with a history already glorious In Its sorvlco to tho nation and to humanity, will now be called upon to again express Its love of country, Its lovo ot homo, and Us willingness to sacrifice for tho sake of truth and liberty. "Wo urgo you to heed this message mes-sage that calls you to individual responsibility re-sponsibility in being preparod for service Not alone those who servo In soldiers' camps or hospitals aro patriots, but thoso who, by taking thought, lncreaso and consorvo tho food supply of tho nation. To this ond, tho following suggestions aro offered: "That tho members of associations and every woman's organization form an economy committee, which shall aid in carrying out measures to Insure In-sure avoidance of material maste In any form. "That the food supply bo increased by the raising of poultry for consumption con-sumption and also egg production. Women desiring Information as to tho best breeds, care and feeding, may wrlto to Prof. Byron Alder, head of tho poultry department, U. A. C. ' It Is also urged that every homo shall tnako a point ot Btorlng eggs this spring while they aro choap. A circular giving full information may bo obtained by writing to the experiment station, U. A. C. "That extra amounts of garden stuff bo planted In home gardons and vacant lots for consumption and storage, and that overy vacant lot be used for this purpose "That tho wild fruits, common to cortaln localities, bo gathered and preserved for uso. That no surplus fruits or vegetables bo allowod.to go to waste. Especially Is this urged In the southern counties whero tho windfalls aro so abundant. "Whero tho quantity Is too great for ono family to handle, tho association associ-ation could co-operate In gathering, canning and storing for community use. r "That fresh meat, meat stock, poultry, vegetables, fruits and fruit juices be bottled. In order to savo expense In the uso of sugar, somo of the fruit can be put up In water instead in-stead of sugar. Rhubarb and goose-borrles goose-borrles may be bottled in cold water without cooking. "Wo would suggest that part of tho work of tho economy committee be to find those who have had good success suc-cess in any of tho above processes, to act as teachors of those Ies3 experienced. ex-perienced. Theso aro times in which no ono should bo afraid to fay, 'Teach me, for I do not know.' "Tho use of cheaper cuts of meat and cheese and bean dishes as substitutes sub-stitutes for meats is advlsell. Especially, Es-pecially, would wo urgo tho avoidance avoid-ance of wasto ot fat. Pieces of fat loft on plates should be rendered down for uso. Tho bones of chops, steaks and small cuts of meat aro available for making stock. We would further urge that in thepro-paratlon thepro-paratlon of vegetables for tho tablo, caro bo taken to concervo the food value They may be cooked In stock which, In Its turn, may be used for soup or they may bo prepared in na small an amount of water as will servo to .cook thorn without burning. Steaming is an economical method. Potato3 'should bo selected that aro smooth and with small eyes to avoid wasto in peeling. Proferably they should bo cooked without peeling since tho grea'ter part of tho mineral matter lies directly beneath tho skin. Tho oldest stalks of celeryimay be boiled and served In soup, creamed or scalloped. The leaves may bo dried for celory salt. The peelings of applos may be boiled and will make delicious fruit soup, or with additional sugar may bo usod for Jelly, Pears may bo baked in their skins and bottled. "Locllltles using honey will find it an economy In tho use of sugar to study the bulletin, "Uses of Honey in tho Home," published by tho dopart-mont dopart-mont of agriculture. "Milk and its by-products, Dutch choeso, buttermilk, clabbered milk, and they contain valuablo food material. ma-terial. Read carefully tho circular, 'Food Value of Milk,' that was sent to tho associations. Extra copies will bo supplied by tho extension depart-mont depart-mont on request. "Cereals are among the cheapest sources of nutrition and as a farm product should be a main sourco of food supply. Freshly garnered wheat, well cooked, makes a delicious delici-ous breakfast dish. Graham, whole wheat and bran broads may roplaco white flour with advantage. High patent flours do not furnish as much nutriment for the money as lowor grades. Tho use of cornmoal in combination com-bination with flour Is suggested by the department of agriculture In bread-making. Rico and macaroni, whilo not farm products, aro a cheap source of food and will servo as a substitute for potatoes, If tho latter continues high In price. The qualities quali-ties of food In which they aro lacking, lack-ing, may bo suppliod by using thorn with fruits, dried and fresh, and tomatoes. to-matoes. Note the suggestions for combinations on tho 'Housewife's Vl ntl Food Guide," furnished by the ex- " fc ' tension division. "Tho home-made tireless cooker H saves fuel In tho preparation of all I foods needing long time processes of H cookery, among which may bo men- I tloned cereals, cheap cuts of meat, I and baked boans. H "Wo would urgo also that a knowl- H edgo of tho amount and kind ot food H neoded for nutrition, obtainable at H least cost, Is most essential at this H time No housowifo can afford to bo without tho bulletin, 'How to So- I lect Foods,' mentioned in tho list, and B tho money ($.00) spont for tho book, I 'Feeding tho Family,' by Rose, pub- H lished by MacMUlan &. Co., Chicago, H will savo tho mothers ot this stato H many dollars on account of tho in- I formation it contains on tho feeding I of children. H i "Nor must economy stop with the I food. Classes In renovating and ro- I modeling ot clothing and bats will I bo timely. Co-oporatlon would bo I very valuable in this lino. Put tho I ,work in charge ot somo woman ox- I pert in dyeing, Cleaning and remod- i I elllng. Call a meeting to which the womon aro to bring, any clothing that needs renovating. An afternoon Bpent in this wny will result in tho saving ot both tlmo and material. A day for the renovation of mllllnory will also bo in order, "In addition to tho committee on economy, w$o would suggest that tho associations form Reod Cross societies socie-ties as a moans of service to those In tho field. Tho work of theso societies so-cieties Includes the making of bandages band-ages used in camp llfo and work In first aid in omergencles. The Red Cro3S society, 120 East First South street, Salt Lalto City, will furnish Information along this line "LiBt ot recent bulletins to bo obtained ob-tained from tho department ot agrl- ,, culturo, Washington, D. C: The Food (UpvSt Valuo of Poultry, No. 467; Turnips, Hj Deets, etc., as Food, No. 503; Honey H and Its Uses In tho Home, No. G53; H Turkoy Raising, No. 791; How to Select Foods, No. 808; Tho Placo ot I Eggs In tho Diet, No. 471; Fats and B Their Economical Uso In tho Homo, H No. 4G0." I |