The Senate passed a bill appropriating 15 million for food, but the House of Representatives (up to today) had not approved it. They said no.
They seem to think that’s a bad precedent, to appropriate money for food — it’s too much like the “dole.” They must think it would encourage hunger.
The way things look, hunger doesn’t need much encouragement. It’s just coming around naturally.

Will Rogers (1879-1935) American humorist

Column (1931-01-07), “Daily Telegram: Will Rogers Says Hunger Needs No Encouragement”
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