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in 1917 on a "wet," or anti-Prohibition, platform. As governor, Davis sent increased funding to
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for the club. He also planned to take up farming, despite his lack of experience. Davis advocated reform in farming, especially the use of science to improve productivity and sanitation. In 1912, he bought the magazine
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