Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1918 — OFFICIAL FOOD NEWS [ARTICLE]

OFFICIAL FOOD NEWS

By Dr. Harry E. Barnard, Federal

Food Administrator for Indiana.

The federal food administration, working in conjunction with the department of agriculture will prohibit profiteering among threshermen. A charge of from 6 to 8 cents per bushel for wheat is believed to be sufficient to cover all increased costs. A proposed rate Of 10 cents in Wayne county is regarded as “entirely too high.” A proportionate increase in the price of oats threshing will be permitted, allowing the threshers a fair return. The food administration will co-op-erate with the food and drug division of the state government to prohibit the traffic in rotten eggs, A definite plan will be worked out at a conference of food administrators at Washington for the guidance of every state. Orders for binder twine are solicited by the federal food administration, in behalf of the supply houses. The administration is regulating the price of sisal twine, in co-operation with the manufacturers. Early orders will facilitate delivery and guarantee against inconvenience to the farmer. Cars for perishable food stuffs will be given preferred attention by the director-general of railroads, it is announced to the Indiana State Council of Defense, by Robert E. Wright, assistant to Mr. McAdoo. This information is intended for the encouragement especially of canners and producers depending upon car service for a satisfactory and profitable local market.

Prices of substitutes for wheat flour are held insufficient excuse for increases in the price of bread. Herbert Hoover points out that corn flour is obtainable,at less than asked for wheat flour, and the price range for other substitute is downward. May 15th marks the inauguration of the food administration’s policy of rationing all consumers of sugar. Manufacturers will receive in proportion to their essential character, from 80 to 100 per cent, of requirements, except those starting business January 1, 1918 or after, who will receive none, and those starting November 1, 1917 or after who will receive fifty per cent. The necessity of the individual ration of three pounds per person per month must be maintained strictly, in addition to the manufacturers’ rationing, if there is to be enough sugar to meet the demands of the conserving and preserving season. The housewife who desires to can fruit or vegetables is privileged to buy in anticipation of- her canning needs.. May is the month for storing eggs in water glass, the food administration announces. The eggs keep better when stored this month and the price average is lowest for the year. Stored eggs are recommended as a desirable substitute for staples that are needed for export.