U S Dairy Industry Smashes Records to Meet War Needs
In wartime drive, the U S dairy sector hits new production highs. From January to April 1943 milk output rose sharply, exceeding last year and the 1935–39 averages, with over 26 million cows at work. Labor and equipment strain common on farms as milk, butter, cheese, and ice cream fuel field rations and army diets.
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E. M. Harmon
Union
U.S
San Francisco
Boston
Chicago
New York City
Washington
D. C
St. Louis
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Face Lories
Far-Famed Oelwein Creamery Serves Areas Farmers
The Oelwein Farmers Cooperative Creamery Company, a 56 year old operation with an 18 person staff, covers a 25 mile radius and churns up to 37,000 pounds daily of Iowa State Brand butter. Directors include A W Stewart and Arc ie Martin. al bert Harms is buttermaker. The plant ships butter to New York City by leased refrigerator cars and supports wartime effort by supplying energy to the nation.
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Oelwein
Iowa State
New York City
Seaboard
Inefficiency and Milk Utilization Push Highlighted
A fragment notes calls for improved efficiency among workers and urges greater use of milk and its products. The text underscores labor productivity and dairy utilization as key themes without detailing specific actions or dates.
Increased Dairy Products For Our Army
A wartime nutrition summary compares daily garrison rations in World War I and II. Fresh milk, evaporated milk, butter, cheese, and ice cream appear in varying amounts, noting ice cream’s popularity in World War II and mid‑meal milk service reducing accidents while boosting worker output. The National Dairy Council drives the nutrition program born from WWI research to combat nutritional deficiencies.
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National Dairy Council
Dairy Council marks 25th year of nutrition education
The Dairy Council has led nutrition education in schools and among 3,000,000 professionals shaping national food habits for war efficiency. Dairy consumption rose notably from 1935–39 to 1942, with per capita milk, cream, and cheese gains, underscoring the dairy industry’s role in feeding soldiers and war workers amid the emergency.
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Dairy Council
Milton Hult
National Dairy Council
June Dairy Month Highlights Nation's Largest Industry
June Dairy Month spotlights dairying as America's largest industry. Milk from 26 million dairy cows supplies substantial protein and energy for civilians and troops alike, supporting war efforts. Despite labor and material shortages, dairy production continues to break records, averaging 1,770,000 pounds daily above last year in early 1943, meeting fluid milk needs in several major cities.
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America
Portland
Oregon
Kansas City
Missouri
Louisville
Kentucky
Richmond
Virginia
Buffalo
New York
Dairymen Urge Bonds for Victory and Home Food Supply
Dairymen warn longer hours and increased production as wartime demand for dairy foods rises. Officials praise dairy nutrition, with government urging high consumption while shortages loom for butter and cheese. Industry campaigns stress safeguarding the home market after victory. Invest in bonds and stamps for victory.
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America
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Linda's Apparel
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Tye
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Tripoli
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Greekey
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Oelwein Chemical
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