Show MORE FOOD IS NEEDED SAYS SECRETARY HOUTON HOUSTON in spite of the large production in many directions during 1017 the situation Is not satisfactory tile the supply of wheat in tills nation and in the world Is inadequate owing to short crops in preceding years tho the reserves of a number of cf important commodities have been greatly reduced whether the war continues or not the demands of this country because of tho the increasing population and of the tha nep ds of oc 1 europe lu rope will bo be great brent they will continue to bo be great for a able period even after pence returns rc turoa there will be tin an L strong demand made on tills this coui chui try for or meats and live secra tary houston |