Original WWI Food Propaganda Poster, "Use More popular Potatoes, Be Patriotic, Be Economical, Be Fit, Be Loyal To Oregon" Poster, 28" X 21", C.1917

Authentic Original "Use More Potatoes Poster". Nice Bold Blue and red lettering in bold font along with a U shape American flag with a wheat border. This poster reads
Be patriotic! Eat more potatoes and ship more wheat.
Be Economical! Use potatoes in place of higher priced foods.
Be Physically Fit! No food can replace potatoes. They carry mineral matter which the body must have.
Be Loyal To Oregon! Use Potatoes grown by Oregon farmers and help relieve railroad congestion.
Also reads "United States Food administration as well as Federal food administrator for Oregon along the bottom".
This poster has age appropriate wear such as wrinkles, a folded corner and a small indentation along the top as seen in pictures 6 & 7 . Minimal debris stains and no water stains. It comes plastic wrapped with popular a protective cardboard backing.


Measures 28" X 21



SKU 21769