"The need of the civilized world for American products to replace the ravages of the Great War is especially great at this time."
"The destruction by fires in the United States involves an annual loss of life of 15,000 men, women and children, and over $250,000,000 in buildings, foodstuffs and other created resources."
"The present serious shortage of home and business structures makes the daily destruction of buildings by fire an especially serious matter."
"A large percentage of the fires causing the annual American fire waste may be easily prevented by increased care and vigilance on the part of citizens."
"The United States Wheat Director (designated and appointed by Executive Order, dated May 14, 1919) having fully complied with and performed all duties and obligations imposed by said Acts of Congress,..."
"The resignation of Julius H. Barnes, as Chief of the Cereal Division of the United States Food Administration, is hereby accepted;"
"The work of the said United States Food Administration having been completed to the public benefit and to my satisfaction, said United States Food Administration, and all remaining divisions and branc..."
"Said United States Grain Corporation, continuing to act as a governmental agency for this purpose only, and acting through its officers and agents, and in accordance with law, shall proceed as rapidly..."
"all Acts done or authorized by said Julius H. Barnes, Chief of the Cereal Division of the United States Food Administration and by the personnel and organization continued by him, pursuant to the Pres..."
"I further direct that all departments and established agencies of the Government co-operate with the United States Grain Corporation, its officers and agents, in the performance of its and their dutie..."
"I, therefore, suggest and request that the 21st of December next be observed throughout the Union with special patriotic services."