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182351-997118 - Brockway Kelly - May 5, 2016 924 AM - BrockwayK_grocersdelivery_metcalf.jpg

In this letter, the issue of creating a once a day delivery system is addressed. The writer is looking to increase support throughout Iowa on the idea that it will be beneficial to the grocers to downsize into once a day system. However, the lack of…

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189515-997118 - Schehl Tyler - May 4, 2016 337 PM - SchehlT_Letter from HJM to John Wasson_Metcalf.jpg

This letter is addressed to a Linden farmer, John Wasson, who had presumably been suspected by others in his community of being a slacker. HJM reports that his
224259-997118 - Jensen Eric - May 5, 2016 106 PM - JensenE__InvitationtoChicago__Metcalf.jpg

The Invitation is to the National Defense of Iowa from the Illinois State Council of Defense to a show in Chicago to discuss what foods should be eaten by the communities.

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198708-997118 - Gustafson Johnie - May 3, 2016 1000 PM - GustafsonJ ResolutionfromW.L.Harding'sOfficebyH.J.Metcalf Metcalf_1.jpg

This bulletin is from the office of the Governor W. L. Harding, written by Herbert J. Metcalf dated November 23, 1917. The bulletin states that the Iowa State Council of National Defense is proud of the efforts from the women of Iowa. It also states…
189515-997118 - Schehl Tyler - May 4, 2016 337 PM - SchehlT_Letter from John Wasson to HJM_Metcalf.jpg

This return letter from Wasson details his contributions to the war effort, as requested by HJM, in order to testify against his being a slacker. He describes, in a charcoal pencil scrawl on a small slip of paper, all of the grain he has stockpiled…
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