Special to The New York Times.
May 30, 1918, Thursday
If you don't think food hoarding can be made illegal, you've got to read this archived NY Times report from 1918;
NAVY MAN INDICTED FOR FOOD HOARDING; Medical Director Nash Had Tons of Food Supplies Stored in His Home. WIFE IS ACCUSED ALSO She Inherited a Legacy and Couple Invested Heavily to Forestall Any Food Shortage.
http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive...639C946996D6CF