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Women's Institute Canning and Preserving, Let Nothing Go to Waste
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Text poster (typed and handwritten) reads: "Women's Institute Canning and Preserving. Let Nothing Go to Waste. Save Vegetables, Fruits and Left-Overs. Subjects Treated. Why Canned Food Spoils. Improper Methods of Canning. Red Cross Work. Canning Without Sugar. Steam Canning. Home Delicacies. A Canning Demonstration. The institute will consist of one meeting. It is for women and girls of country and town. The conductor of this institute is not only well equipped to discuss canning and preserving, but has done Red Cross work. The women of the country are relied upon to do their part in our national emergency. Come together at this meeting and start your work all together. Inquire of the local committee. Invite You Neighbor. Town: Holcombe. Place: Graff's Hall. Date: August 21st 1917. Hour. Local Committee: Mrs. Elizabeth Julette, Mrs. Nellie Edminster, Mrs. Mary Graff."
1917
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1917 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 27 x 37 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
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| Call Number | PH 6030 (7) P3a.1 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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