Farmers urged to speed up government action to boost crops
The Federal Board of Farm Organizations presents a memorial to President Wilson on January 23, urging prompt national measures to raise farm production. It cites labor shortages seed shortages credit barriers and war demands, calling for farmer participation in planning and fair prices to prevent a smaller 1918 crop. Leaders from seven national farm groups will seek a meeting with the President on February 6 in Washington.
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President Calls For Strict Sabbath Observance In Armed Forces
President Wilson issues a White House statement urging strict Sabbath observance in the army and navy. He asks officers and men to limit Sunday labor to the strictest necessity, citing Christian tradition and Lincoln in urging rest and reverence for Divine Providence.
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