• Collection: Agriculture and Food
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
184899-997118 - Nelson Kaitlyn - May 12, 2016 703 PM - NelsonK_B. J. Thompson to T. A. Potter, Feb. 2, 1918_Metcalf 1of 2.jpg

This is a letter from B. J. Thompson to T. A. Potter who has called attention to the German activity occurring in Winnebago County. He is nervous about the situation and feels there has been nothing done about pertaining patriotism. He also inquiries…
184899-997118 - Nelson Kaitlyn - May 12, 2016 703 PM - NelsonK_R. K. Bhis to Herbert J. Metcalf, Dec. 1, 1917_Metcalf.jpg

This is a letter to Herbert J. Metcalf asking for him to send Bhis one hundred copies of the Governor
252051-997118 - Mankins Adam - May 4, 2016 1052 AM - MankinsA_StateCouncilNatlDefLetter_Metcalf1.JPG

A series of brief letters written to H. J. Metcalf in reference to creating additional charters for the Council of National Defense, followed by an informational document containing details about current charters work supporting the war effort.
250530-997118 - Lusk MollyMaeve - May 2, 2016 111 PM - LuskM_Letters between R.C. Cutting and H.J. Metcalf, January 8, 1918_Metcalf_Page1.JPG

R.C. Cutting failed to attach the article he wanted to ask H.J. Metcalf about but wrote to him asking to clear up the discrepancies concerning the seed companies that Mr. Wells had published in order to respond
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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224259-997118 - Jensen Eric - May 5, 2016 105 PM - JensenE__FarmingFlyer__Metcalf.jpg

This flyer is from the Successful Farming business planner. They are giving away cash rewards for people who stick with farming instead of leaving the land behind.
224259-997118 - Jensen Eric - May 5, 2016 105 PM - JensenE__SuccessfulFarming__Metcalf.jpg

The letter is from the Successful Farming business which sets plans for young farming families to make sure that they enjoy their jobs and want to continue farming for years to come.
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…
233075-997118 - Foley Taylor - May 4, 2016 936 PM - FoleyT Food Production Metcalf.JPG

A citizen farmer writes a letter to Mr. Metcalf just informing him that food production is at an all time low and they are trying their best to make things work.

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