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Photograph of stacked bags of hominy grits on their way to the European front. The grits were made from maize (corn), and were shipped over by the American Hominy Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. c. 1917

Photograph of Thomas Daly on the U.S.S. Connecticut. This Decatur native served on this battleship as a fireman during World War I.

Billboard in Central Park advertising a registration day for women of Decatur to sign up for the Decatur unit of the Women's Committee, Council of National Defense during WWI. c. 1917

WWI - The Schudel Company employees stand outside in front of the building holding a large flag during World War I. c. 1917
Description and page number of location in book are written on the left side of the photo.

Photo of the interior of the Decatur headquarters for the State Council of Defense during WWI

Illinois National Guard parading down N. Main St. in downtown Decatur, IL c. 1918