The Intelligencer August 23, 1917 (page 6)
“Much interest is being shown throughout the country in the measures adopted for the instruction of our women in the best methods of fruit and vegetables canning and drying. …
People should write to their Provincial government for bulletins on canning and drying. There is a fear that the shortage in bottles will prevent a greater part of the crop from being cared for. It is not commonly known that many of the things which are canned, such as beans, peas, carrots, swiss chard, etc., can be dried without materially altering the flavour. There is no elaborate machinery necessary for this process. It is as easy to dry fruit and vegetables as it is to can them. It simply requires a rack on which to place the material and protection from flies, etc. …
It is a world crisis and no food fit for human consumption should be allowed to go to waste. Save all you can. Can it if possible. Evaporate what you cannot can. Give to someone else what you cannot take care of. Let no food perish. The success of the world struggle will be decided by food.”
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