Along with other schemes for mobilization, it is undertaking to mobilize the country's agricultural resources, which would be a good thing even if we were not at war. Secretary Houston, of the department, in pushing this campaign, issued a few days ago a most urgent appeal to the farmers of the country to join heartily in preparedness measures, so that the country may not be handicapped by food shortage in its efforts to meet the international crisis. This appeal, in which the secretary urged elimination of waste, conservation of surplus, and attainment this year of extreme maximum crop returns, was telegraphed all over the country. Now that the situation has become more serious, by the fact that this country is actually at war with Germany, this appeal of Secretary Houston is all the more important, and his call for imperative steps for strengthening agricultural resources this year should have all the more publicity. 