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"Hunger"
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United States Food Administration World War I poster urging citizens to eat less meat, wheat, fats and sugar in order to help fight starvation in Belgium. The poster features a drawing of a woman and three children looking despondent. The artist who signed the poster is Raleigh.
1917
United States Food Administration
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Cardinal Mercier
1917
Poster with a head and shoulders illustration of Cardinal Mercier wearing a red robe. Text reads: "Cardinal Mercier has appealed to the Food Administration for more food for starving millions. Eat ...
"Victory is a Question of Stamina"
1917
World War I United States Food Administration poster showing two soldiers in full gear running through snow with bayonets drawn. Text reads, "Victory is a question of stamina. Send — the Wheat / Me...
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Save [...] and serve the cause of freedom
1917
Poster identifying substitute foods for civilians to use, to help the war effort. Substitutes listed are: 1. Wheat - use more corn 2. Meat - use more fish and beans 3. Fats - use just enough 4. Sug...
Food — don't waste it
1917
Poster reads: "Food-don't waste it. 1= use less wheat and meat. 2= buy local foods. 3= serve just enough. 4= use what is left. United States Food Administration."
"Little Americans Do Your Bit"
1917
United States Food Administration World War I poster encouraging children to conserve wheat for soldiers and not to waste food. There is an image of a young boy saluting and a bowl of hot cereal at...
Feed a Fighter
1918
Charcoal drawing illustration of a soldier in a trench, holding a cup. Other soldiers are behind him. Text reads: "Feed a Fighter. Eat only what you need — Waste nothing — That he and his family ma...
