Save Seed Corn Now!

Description:

World War I poster with the message, "Save Seed Corn Now!" The poster shows a color drawing of Uncle Sam standing next to a farmer. Both of them are holding several ears of corn. Printed text along the right side of the poster warns of possible seed shortages and advises farmers to save and store good ears of corn so that the kernels can be planted for the next growing season. Small printed text in the lower left corner shows "Scott Printing Company, 11th Floor Edison Building, Minneapolis."

Date Issued:

1917-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

World War I, Farmers, Uncle Sam, Corn, Seeds, Food Conservation, and Scott Printing Company

Format:

Poster

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/74D98A0C-B405-4EDD-BD58-255181396614