Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 279, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1917 — FARMERS AND THE WORLD WAR. [ARTICLE]

FARMERS AND THE WORLD WAR.

The fanner’s tools of production tn wartime become of importance second only to the needs of the army Itself. Food production is a patriotic duty, and the farmer is in the second line of defense. Every effort is needed to increase production, to feed our armies and allies. Food prices are forced higher because the demand is increased greatly and the supply to ItoBJ ited. 'V