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World War II Posters
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World War II Posters
Description
Posters used to promote the war effort among Americans on the home front. 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.
You can serve as medical technicians, surgical technicians, and in other Army hospital assignments. Join a hospital company. Other assignments available at Army Air Forces, Ground Forces, and Service Forces Installations. Women's Army Corps. For information apply to any U.S. Army Recruiting Station or your local Postmaster.
Based on Navy training and your own ability and experience. Same grades--Same pay--As for men. Steps in advancement ... Pay $50 to $126 a month clear ... Specialty marks worn by the WAVES ... Apply to your nearest Navy recruiting station or Office of Naval Officer Procurement.
Avoid the rush. Find out where you stand on payments or refund ... today. If blank returns have not been sent you, write the Collector of Internal Revenue in your district ... Study instructions carefully. File your return early. Treasury Department, Bureau of Internal Revenue.
If you are 17 and less than 18 you may be qualified now for membership in the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve and for future training as an Aviation Cadet with the U.S. Army Air Forces. Apply at any Aviation Cadet Examining Board or any U.S. Army Recruiting Station. Men employed in essential war industries or engaged in agriculture will not be accepted. Men interested in Naval Aviation Cadet training may apply at any Navy Recruiting Station. This announcement is made with the approval of the Joint Army and Navy Personnel Board.
You hold the 7 keys to hold down prices: 1. Buy and hold War Bonds. 2. Pay willingly our share of taxes. 3. Provide adequate life insurance and savings for our future. 4. Reduce our debts as much as possible. 5. Buy only what we need and make what we have last longer. 6. Follow ration rules and price ceilings. 7. Cooperate with our Government's wage stabilization program.
The enlistments of those who are less than 18 will expire when they reach their 21st birthday. Apply today! Navy Recruiting Station, Post Office Bldg., Bangor, Me.
If you want to be an attendant nurse or a hospital aide, write for information to the Household Nursing Association, 222 Newbury Street, Boston. If you want to be a registered nurse, write for information to Massachusetts Nursing Council of Defense, 420 Boylston Street, Boston.
Take Dealer's Advice -- Check Your Heating Plant -- "Winterize" Your Home -- Fuel Is Scarce ... Conserve It! -- Solid Fuels Administration For War, Washington, D.C.
