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Help Supply Your Own Table
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Detailed poster covered in writing. Highlights of poster text reads: "Help supply your own table. Mr. Town 'Lotter'! - ... Plan first before you plant... After the garden is planted... 'More food this year is patriotism' If you want to know more about gardens ask your neighbor who has had one or write Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Wisconsin Madison. 'The hoe in the back yard is mighty good backing for the flag on the front porch.'"
1917
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An Army of Poultry Will Help Win the War
1917
Detailed poster covered in writing. Highlights of poster text reads: "An army of poultry will help win the war. Uncle Sam Says:... Raise more chickens - It pays and it's patriotic... Town Folks - S...
An Acre of Roots Will Winter Your Stock
1917
Poster featuring a large root vegetable. Highlights of text the reads: "An acre of roots will winter your stock... Why grow roots?... Why feed roots?... Big roots cut feed bills... Preparing and cu...
Will You Co-operate Or Will You Obstruct?
1918
Poster featuring a cartoon panel showing a man with a sledgehammer standing on a terrace labeled: "American Industries." At his feet is a piece of paper titled: "Stick To Your Job, My Boy. Uncle Sa...
Sow the Seeds of Victory!
1918
World War I poster promoting individuals to garden and can vegetables for the war effort. Produced by the National War Garden Commission.
Boys And Girls! You Can Help Your Uncle Sam Win The War
1918
Poster with an illustration featuring Uncle Sam holding a piece of paper labelled W.S.S. [War Savings Stamps]. A young woman is sitting on his arm, and a young man is standing and looking at him. P...
Build a Silo
1917
Poster featuring a large grain silo. Highlights of text reads: "Build a silo... It will pay. Here are eight reasons why:... What crops can be put in the silo?... What kind of a silo?... Agricultura...
