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Agricultural War Information Series (AWI)

by Jenny Groome on 2025-01-16T14:03:29-05:00 in Agriculture & Food Sources, History, People & Culture, Military & Veterans | 0 Comments

By Susanne Caro

The Agricultural War Information Series were published between 1942 to 1945. It was superseded by the Agriculture Information Series. These brochures of varying size and subject covered many farm-related subjects such as growing hay, soil conservation, and grading meat. Artistically there was a war theme where even the refrigerator was expected to be part of the effort.

How to make your gas or electric range last longer - cover art How to make your refrigerator last longer - cover art

At least produce wasn't given a weapon! They still appear to be marching towards a salad and good nutrition.

Pickle and relish recipesTomatoes on your table -cover art

Do these images bug you? Detailed images of insects with addition of dapper hats and gloves encourages readers to secure their food from pests. Two of the publications include a monograph and A and a D inside of a triangular C- does anyone know who the artist is?

Kitchen intruders : why tolerate them? - cover artSave cotton by controling insectsWhy feed the insects?


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