The Post-Dispatch Sunday Magazine France's National Appeal for War Funds - March 05, 1916
Transcript
The POST-DISPATCH ST LOUIS, [Missouri]. [March] 5, 1916 Sunday Magazine FRANCE’S NATIONAL APPEAL FOR WAR FUNDS THIS is a reprint of a poster that was lately scattered broadcast throughout France. Its caption, freely translated, reads, “Loan for the National Defense.” Beneath the picture of soldier waving his adieux to his wife and children are the words: “Do not forget to subscribe – for victory – and for the return!” The legend at the bottom says, “published under the auspices of the National Federation of the French Benefit Society, which appeals to all the workers, all far-sighted persons, all patriots for the liberation of our territory, and for final victory.”
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 printed in the St. Louis Post- Dispatch and is a reprint of a French poster. The poster depicts a French man joining the army and saying goodbye to his family.
Details
| Title | The Post-Dispatch Sunday Magazine France's National Appeal for War Funds - March 05, 1916 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. The Post-Dispatch Sunday Magazine France's National Appeal for War Funds. 05 March 1916. E. M. Violette Collection. WWI_146.48. 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_146.48 |
| 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. |
| Date Original | March 5, 1916 |
| Language | English |