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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.
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.
William G. McAdoo, G. H. Livingston, President of the Boy Scouts of America, and "Big Bill" Edwards with some little Chinese Scouts who are all helping in the big campaign for a million new members. Part of the Scout Law is Loyalty to Country. We have learned that Thrift in time of War is a part of Loyalty. Let us practice it in times of Peace as well.
General Pershing at the opening of the great rifle, pistol and musketry shoot of the A. E. F. at D'Anvours, France, in which he was one of the competitors. He made a pretty good score, but was beaten by the "doughboys." Private Karl S. Kennedy of Texas won the contest with a score of 139 hits out of a possible 150. In America we are aiming at Prosperity through the Thrift lessons we learned in the War. Let "Save and Succeed" be your motto.
More than three hundred thousand American troops went to France during September. Half of those boys passed through England on the way. That is the record for one month only. Thousands and thousands of Americans have gone to France via England...
The American Red Cross is helping not alone to care for our fighting men in the war, but for their loved ones left at home. More than 300,000 families of American soldiers and sailors have been relieved of money troubles, legal difficulties and worries of all sorts by the protecting arm of the Red Cross...
Boys and girls: The more you learn, the more you’ll earn. Stay in school! Back-to-school drive. U. S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau. Council of National Defense, Child Conservation Section.
