Poster

Missouri Leads in Food Increase

World War I poster entitled: "Missouri Leads in Food Increase", the poster is printed in red and black text on a white background and shows a drawing of a farmer who is plowing the soil with a team of horses. Several bar charts and diagrams show the percent increases in food production in the state from 1916 to 1917 for various crops including corn, wheat, and potatoes. The information was published by the "Missouri Council of Defense, Jefferson City." Small printed text near the top border shows "Poster Bulletin-1" and "1918." Small printed text near the lower border shows "Poster designed and arranged by School of Journalism of the University of Missouri" and "National Printing & Engraving Co."