New York (State). Food Supply Commission

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The State Food Supply Commission was created by Chapter 813 of the Laws of 1917, which defined state policy in relation to production, supply, and distribution control of "the necessaries of life" to insure adequate supplies at reasonable prices and to prevent speculation and hoarding during wartime. "Necessaries" meant food, feeds, seeds, fuel (including oil and fertilizers) and the tools, machinery, and equipment required to produce them. In emergencies, ice was also included. The commission assumed powers and duties conferred by Chapters 205 and 506 of the Laws of 1917. It could settle disputes; license the manufacture, storage, or distribution of any necessary; regulate hotels and restaurants, and the purchase and sale of food or fuel by municipalities; compel common carriers to give preference to the transport of necessaries; and apply for an injunction to restrain any practice detrimental to the public interest.

From the description of Scrapbook, 1917-1918. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 78757027

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referencedIn George F. Warren papers, 1892-1938. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
creatorOf New York (State). Food Supply Commission. Scrapbook, 1917-1918. New York State Archives
referencedIn Warren, George F. (George Frederick), 1874-1938. George F. Warren papers, 1892-1938. Cornell University Library
Role Title Holding Repository
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)
Subject
Agriculture
Farm management
Food supply
War
Tractors
World War, 1914-1918
Occupation
Activity
Administering government policy
Coordinating citizen participation

Corporate Body

Active 1917

Active 1918

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