"Victory Book Campaign Opens Nation-Wide Tomorrow ... In anticipation of the Victory Book campaign to gather books for members of the armed forces, which begins tomorrow, a huge box has been placed just inside the entrance of the Bangor Public library. Fine new books have already begun to make their appearance in it ... Types of books wanted in the campaign are popular successes and Book of the Month Club and Literary Guild books issued since 1930; adventure, western detective and mystery stories; funny books, technical books issued since 1935; and books of pocket size of popular titles. Only books that will appeal to young men are wanted. They should be in good, clean, strong condition. Magazines, books from attics, or books discarded by libraries are not wanted. Merle R. Griffeth of Portland, president of the Maine Library association, is state director of the Victory Book campaign. He says, 'Give only books you would really like to keep. If you do that you will know you are giving good books.'" (Source: Bangor Daily News, January 4, 1943)

"For better days..."

Apply to your nearest Navy Recruiting Station or Office of Naval Officer Procurement.

Ready--now--to meet the nation's needs for modern mass transportation. Association of American Railroads.

Without rationing--with rationing.

"Religious Book Week, an annual nationwide observance sponsoredby the National Conference of Christians and Jews ... The purpose of thi week which includes the anniversary of the public burning of books by the Nazis in Berlin, May 10, 1933, is to stimulate the reading of more books with a spiritual background among American men, women and children and to create wider understanding and cooperation among the various racial and religious groups." (Source: Bangor Daily Commercial, May 5, 1944)

... we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain...

... "that free peoples may not perish from this earth" Enlist in your Navy today.

City Hall, Bangor, Maine.

Throw your scrap into the fight!

This store makes savings stamps available to encourage thrift and aid our country’s defense.

Each according to the dictates of his own conscience.

Write to Student Nurses, 1790 Broadway, N. Y. C.

Prepare Your Tin Cans for War. 1 Remove Tops and Bottoms. 2 Take Off Paper Labels. 3 Wash Thoroughly. 4 Flatten Firmly.

Inquire at any U.S. Navy Recruiting Station. U.S. Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks.

Train for: Deck Department, Engine Department, Steward's Department, Radio Operator, Asst. Purser-Hospital Corps. Apply U.S. Maritime Service.

November 10, 1775-1943 -- 168th Anniversary.