Something About the United States Army - ca. 1914-1918
Transcript
SOMETHING ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ARMY GIVE THIS YOUR CAREFUL CONSIDERATION Where can a young man complete his training in vocational or educational schools and earn a good living wage, free of all encumbrance, each month that he is learning? IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY Good Surroundings – Good Quarters – Good Food – Medical and Dental Attendance FREE TRAVEL IN France, Alaska, Philippines, Canal Zone, Siberia, China, Hawaiian Islands CHOOSE YOUR BRANCH OF THE SERVICE Field Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry, Coast Artillery, Motor Transport Corps, Tank Corps, Construction Division, Air Service, Quartermaster Corps, Engineers Signal Corps, Medical and Ordnance Departments. We want the general public to know that the United States Army today is offering many advantages to qualified men, and that Uncle Sam stands back of all his promises. Apply at any of the Army Recruiting Stations for information and enlistment Corner Third and Olive Streets 3752 South Jefferson Avenue Grand and Olive Street 709 Market Street ST. LOUIS, [Missouri]. 709 Market Street Ritz Hotel, 18th and Market Streets ALTON, [Illinois] EAST ST. LOUIS [Illinois] POPLAR BLUFF, [Missouri] CAPE GIRARDEAU, [Missouri] HANNIBAL, [Missouri] KIRKSVILLE, [Missouri] MOBERLY, [Missouri] COLUMBIA, [Missouri] JEFFERSON CITY, [Missouri] PAY US A VISIT CURRAN ST. LOUIS
Description
This World War I poster is part of a larger collection of propaganda material issued throughout Missouri during the war. These artfully crafted posters were distributed to help recruit men for the Navy and Marines, raise money for the war effort, and sustain public morale. This poster was used to encourage young men to enlist in the United States Army.
Details
| Title | Something About the United States Army - ca. 1914-1918 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. Something About the United States Army. 1914-1918. Violette E.M. Collection. WWI_396.47. Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war; World War, 1914-1918--Posters; World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | WWI_396.47 |
| Contributing Institution | Truman State University |
| Copy Request | All images property of Truman State University. Commercial use or distribution is not authorized. Notice: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U. S. Code). Contact speccoll@truman.edu for reproduction rights. |
| Rights | All images property of Truman State University. Commercial use or distribution is not authorized. Notice: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U. S. Code). Contact speccoll@truman.edu for reproduction rights. |
| Language | English |