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few short general stories on war 
gardening were also included on 
the sheet. This method of send- 
ing out the material was eco- 
nomical from every standpoint 
and effected a great saving of 
paper. It was highly approved 
by the War Industries Board 
as a valuable conservation scheme in paper economy. 
As occasion demanded news stories which were of 
interest only to a particular 
city, locality, or state were 
sent out to the papers of that 
section but not duplicated 
throughout the country. 
Thus New York did not re- 
ceive material in which none 
but Illinois or California 
readers would be interested. 
In similar manner short lessons telling how to can and 
dry vegetables and fruits, 
and items of news value 
calling attention to the 
urgent need for this form 
of food conservation, 
were sent to the news- 
papers of the country; 
and they met with the 
same generous response 
from the editors. One 
