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World War I Posters
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World War I Posters
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Posters used to recruit service members, encourage thrift at home, and help fund the war. Bangor Public Library acquired its collection of war posters through the efforts of L. Felix Ranlett, a World War I veteran and librarian from 1937 to 1962. These posters were digitized through a collaboration with Raymond H. Fogler Library at the University of Maine with the support of Eugene and Barbara Daigle.
The old adage of Jack becoming a dull boy without play is is part of the Navy's creed. Sports break the routine and form a useful part in training for the fitness to win. Athletic competition developes a cool head, punch, and the initiative that successful naval warfare demands. Afloat and ashore, even during war, every sport is precticed and at the Newport Training Station 10,000 lusty youngsters cheered the winners. The Navy guards the road to France--Back it up!
Enlist now for U.S. Army. Nearest Recruiting Station. Columbia Calls, dedicated to the people of the United States. Awake! wake! ye men from dreams of Peace--Nor sleep when danger's near, But fling Old Glory to the breeze--There are no cowards here! Our fathers fought; like heroes died. For years their blood they gave That honor, home and Peace be ours: Awake! Thy country save! Our flag for honor ever stands To lift the weak, to lead the free. America, our blessed land, Is calling, calling thee. From North to South; from Sea to Sea, I hear the answering cry: "Thy sons forever shall be free For thee will live and die!" Then fling Old Glory to the main Beneath her stars enroll. For cowardice shall never stain The glory of her folds. The Stars and Stripes shall lead us on A mighty host for right--That Peace shall reign forevermore And war from Earth take flight.
United States Navy offers to American citizens, of good character, of ages 17 to 29, inclusive, and in sound physical condition, the best chance to see the world, save money, learn a trade, and serve their country. Ships of the Navy go to all parts of the world. Navy life is healthful. Athletics are encouraged. Mind, soul and body are trained. A Navy man's pay is clear money. No expenses except for clothing, and a $60 outfit (enough for one year) is given free to every man to start with. A man without a trade is started at $17.60 a month, clear money,--with a chance to learn a trade; with a trade, as high as $71.50 a month. No strikes, no "lay-offs." For good men, advancement is rapid. On re-enlistment, increased pay. After 16 years service, retirement in Naval Reserve on $48 a month. After 20 years service, retirement in Naval Reserve on $65 a month. After 30 years service, retirement on 3/4 pay,--plus $15.75 a month for allowances. If disabled, a liberal pension. Every year 25 men are picked from the ranks to go to the Naval Academy, Annapolis, to be made officers. Ask your postmaster or apply at, or write to Navy Recruiting Station, and full information will be furnished you.
Chairman Edward N. Hurley cables: "We want you and the boys in the trenches to know that the men in the yards are going the limit to provide in record-breaking time the ships that will carry more Men, Food and Munitions to the intrepid American Expeditionary Forces." General Pershing replies: "The launching of nearly 100 ships on the Fourth of July is the most inspiring news that has come to us All ranks of the Army in France send their congratulations and heart-felt thanks to their patriotic brothers in the shipyards at home. No more defiant answer could be given to the enemy's challenge. With such backing we cannot fail to win. All hail, American Ship-Builders!"
"... The wrong done to France by Prussia in 1871 in the matter of Alsace-Lorraine, which has unsettled the peace of the world for nearly fifty years should be righted, in order that peace may once more be made secure in the interest of all."
I Believe In The United States Of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable, established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies. I therefore believe it is my duty to go to my limit and invest all my surplus in "Victory" Liberty Bonds. Buy Early--at any Bank--Cash or Instalments. Liberty Loan Committee of New England.
Sergeant Alain C. York, of the 328th Infantry, who killed 25 German soldiers and captured 132 others including a Major and three Lieutenants. York has won the Congressional Medal and the Distinguished Service Cross, and has been called the "bravest American soldier" by his Commanding General. There are thousands of York's comrades still in Europe who must be fed and clothed until they, too, are brought back to America. Help them, help your country and help yourself.
Gas engine mechanics. Wire workers. Electricians. Wood workers. Machine shop mechanics. Welders. Blacksmiths. A majority of men on aviation duty are non-commissioned officers and receive, in addition to their regular salary, a Fifty Per Cent increase in pay. Think it over! It’s a wonderful opportunity to increase in knowledge of your chosen trade, thereby enlarging your earning capacity. Men enlisted for this duty will be sent to the regular Navy Mechanics School, Great Lakes, Illinois. Apply at United States Marine Corps Recruiting Station, 173 Exchange Street, Bangor, Maine.
America this day pays tribute to britain’s achievements in this great war. Initiative Sulgrave Institution with National Committee Patriotic Societies, American Defence Societ, and National Security League. Mass meeting.
