Description
The clippings and correspondence in this scrapbook relate broadly to statewide operations of the Food Commission. The commission oversaw state policy relating to production, supply, and distribution control of food, ensuring that there were adequate supplies at reasonable and preventing speculation and hoarding during wartime. Topics include: local relations with the state; farm bureau labor rallies; disposition of poultry stock and eggs; labor shortages and state aid proposals; plans to "conscript" boys and girls in farm labor; and conservation efforts.