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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-06
(Signed)

RI MFoRD FALLS POWER 60.
OXFORD PAPER co.
GREAT NORTHERN PAPER 90.
UNION WATER POWER co.
UNION ELECTRIC POWER co.
ANDROsCOGGIN RESERVOIR co.
ST. GROIN PAPER co.
CENTRAL MAINE POWER co.
ANDRoSCoGGIN MILLS
Evening journal., 1918-11-15

Boys Suits ODercoats Mackinaws

Boys Patrick Mackinaws, at $40,
s12.5o, SIS and $17.50-fne all
wool extra heavy Mackinaws in
brown. gray and olive effects; laree
shawl collar and patch pockets; all
around belt.
Boys Junior Overeoats, f.. ages
3 to II years, az sio-polo model
Overooats in fancy brown and gray
mixtures. Made double-breasted,
with convertible collar and all
around belt.
Boys Junior Overcoats, for ages
8 to II years, at S13.5o-green peb-
bic cheviots and navy and brown
mixtures. Made double
with the convertible fcollar and all
Evening journal., 1918-11-15

around belt that fastens with
buckle.
Large boys Overcoats, for ages
y 20 Is years, at SIS, s17.50. $40
up TO S35-made in several nobby,
dressy models-all with convertible
collar.
Boys Norfolk Suits. for ages 7 TO
Is years. at $40, S11, S12.50 and
sl5-with extra pair of full-lined
knickerbockers-military models, in
fancy mixtures, gray and brown;
slash pockets and all-around belt.
Boys blue serge MILDLY Suits, for
ages 3 20 10 years, at S8.75-regula-
ton models, with the chevron aud
sleeve stripe-knee trousers.
-Gimbels, Philadelphia,
Third floor.
Evening journal., 1918-11-15
Delightful Book Gifts at
60c to S1,50

Tables and tables OF them-spick
span new and gift-like. Among them
Mary 'Gusta," by Lincoln. A charm
ing Cape Cod story. At soc.
Home Fires in France" An appeal
ing story for home-loving folk. sl.35.
"The Betrothal," by Maitorlinck A
beautiful sequel to "The Bluebird." At
s1.50.
-Gimbels, Philadelphia,
Book Store, First floor.
Evening journal., 1918-11-15
Mems Perfection" Dark Brown
Calfskin Shoes at 81

syle Is pietured These are on narrow..oe English-.
Evening journal., 1918-11-15
Dressy and Practical Gloves for Men

The kind that like best Lowest prices. too.
1-clasp Gray Mocha Gloves outseam At So pair
1-elasp Wash Cape Gloves, in at $3.50 pair
ems sgraysu Gloves, fleecelined, 81 a pair.
Wool Gloves, lclasp, Aeeened In gray and
khaki For wear wintry days. At sl.75 pair.
Srap-wrst style, at 81 pair Unined, at 81 pair
-Gimbels Philadelphia, Second floor.
Evening journal., 1918-11-15
Children's Hair Cutting

done by - specialist in this work, who knows how to
give just the cut cutest and most becoming for each
little face-type.
And a special childrens waiting room with pretty
plants and dolls and toys to amuse little folks.
-Gimbels Philadelphia.
Hair Dressing Parors Third floor
Evening journal., 1918-11-15

n narrow-toe English-styie last. solid
leather soles or neolin soles. 81. A
shoe that combines dressiness with
service-giving.
Mems Perfection Shoes in gun
metal calf, glazed kid or patent-colt,
variously at Sc TO $3.50.
Mems shell cordovan (horsehide)
Shoes. at $3.50.
SPECIAL - Ending higher-priced
lines of mems Shoes. at S4.25-values
fourth to over a third more.
Boys Army Oak" Shoes. black
leather. solid oak soles, at So and
$3.50. Pictured.
Boys "Lenox, at $3.50 to $3.50;
Wear. service. good looks.
Philadelphia, Second floor.
Evening journal., 1918-11-15

-arge Animal Neck-pieces-Fox
Brown, at s29.75, $50, $50 and Red,
SEQ. and 81
Evening journal., 1918-11-15
Mems Christmas Neckwear-Kinds Men Like to Wear
Silk Ties at Csc, 75c, 81, S15O, So and $3.50

So congs and each wouldn't stop count
themwoudnt have toas they b that could almost pick them
getting
folks Big generously fashioned silk ST. $1.50
81 and $3.50.
Knitted Four in Hands at Csc, $l25 $1.50, ST. $3.50
AL ALL the largest holiday had
in notwithstanding high of slksl
Figures stripes. plain coo. blackandwhi seemingly end
selection
-Gimbels Market nd NfnthF floor
Evening journal., 1918-11-15
eim@4 EA4A@l For
Gmbes-The Store of a MILLION CIFTS-G -Gimbels
For Tomorrow-Saturday
GimbeLs, philadelphia
Store Opens at 9
Store Closes $50

cd Ia w the play
thq hnrrod odorGk s1NeO shos
e M h H realize Store q
queer charming f ddah above rthngeS md db and
good
one Store Hsn d anhor r
bnS
cfH
OF p ryoob yantlng
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
Tn. Monro. Doctrine.

President Monroe la his seventh an.
sual message dee. .. 1929 laid down
the principle OF what has since been
known as the Monroe doctrine" thus
We owe Il to candor and to the ami
csble relations existing between the
United States and those tgreat Eur O.
pcsnl powers to declare that we should
consider any attempt on their part to
extend their system to this hemisphere
a. dangerous TO our peace and safety.
With the existing colonies or tiependen
cies Of any European power we have
not nftrfercd and shall not interfere
but With the governments who have de
elared their Independence and maintain
ed II aud whose independence we have
On great consideration aud ou lust prin.
cif'cs acknowledged we would 20.
view any interpositlon for the purposs
" expressing them or controlling In
any other manner their destiny BY any
European power in any other light than
~ manifestation 81 nm unfriendly
disposition toward the United States.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
100000 REWARD.

Our cattle are branded with Rock
Ing H" and have the Left ear cut of
Any information leading to the recov-
cry Of stray animals, viii be properly
and literally rewarded. And for the
conviction of any person or persons
stealing, or attempting to steal any OF
our cattle. we will pay reward of ons
thousand dollars Isl 100000. And for
the conviction of any one Illegally driv-
ing or molesting our cattle we will pay
reward of one hundred dollars
($100.0O) We sell no cattle except for
shipment
ROCKING III" LIVE STOCK COM
PANY, lNcr FAIRFIELD, IDAHO
Office First National Bank Building.
Ns-tf
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

The Hspsburgs. or Ha'sburgs. Of
the royal mousse Of Austria derive their
name from the castle OF iIabichfs.
burg. or Hawk castle. IN the Swiss
canton Of Asrgau- In the twelfth cen
tury the family became one OF the
most powerful In swsbia. Rudolf III.
was elected emperor OF Austrix In the
following century. While thus extend
Ing their Possessions and acquiring IN
nneDce. the Hspsburgs lost their orig.
'nni family possessions. which were
Ersdually hbsori,ed By the esntons
Some thirty-nve yesrs ago the Aus
TRANS propo~sd 10 purchase the castle
OF Hapsburg and give II as . wedding
nft 10 the crown prince OF Austria.
but the people Of Asrgau refused 70
hear Of tie sale.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

Tho Germans have proven BY Their
.loab.rinx tactics that bully ~ al
ways a Coz ard and craven. Thesarr
s~..sxsrx President Wilson. the women
az the white house. and every profni-
rent Amsrscxn who ~iH iiss1a to them,
rs vine away the German tears and ~x
tend = hespssw hand 10 Keep shesf own
dear ooes from starving These soIne
s,<rmArs eeagsng 20 sssfeti, tor some
escape from the punsahmsnt they see
In store tor th@m are the same o~r-
mans hyenas and human ;sekais VINO
r~)o4oed 80 cxbatsernrtly osexsthe sin
M Of the Lu~<<sptA. they are the same
hid be~sts who gieefuiiy approved the
osrasicsl u-boSt campaign because y
wcaid stsrxa tho English people ana
sbs American soldtr<s whose ioNsu
~n,x wsr~ AZ dear 20 them an are the
.a.,s GAGS Of the Germans. now mat
a.. .tarvstio, has turned against the
tss.~t@ And 30 rhow that these cries
s.x .;fy for their loved ones 10 prr-
vent their starving Ia mere csnounAks
a~~d 20 stir their pscifctst ffsends IN
Aruerte. into renewed activity In the
hone that an easement OF psntshmnnt
nav be secured. ws have the word OF
NJ Hoover that there N no danger OF
.tafxatson 10 Germany but that there
"a serious danger Of starvation for the
srnsl, nations that have bern rsYsahea
Aaa robbed b, these piesders for msf-
ey II ~ All Just a af OF stage play by
f.ftuaay and her friends IN America 10
1917 90 avoid the punishment which ~
doe. with interest Germans have prov
en- themselves buii'es and co"nfas ne
well as ineprnats rsndr beyond '"'
power OF conception 81 cit'h~sa ha-
man teiaEs.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
IN EVERY rrME OF Stress


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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
HUNGRY vknA Is
BEcelNe FOR FOOD
Austria 0uped BY Germany az to
Ukrainian Stores, Is Cry
OF People.

Starvation reIgns Ia Vienna. accord
iax TO = press telegram from Budapest.
where Mayor Body convoked the
wnaleipai food com1!ssion and asked
It TO send food to Vienna. The mayor
ains published an appeal IL which he
ssse4 the people Of Budapest TO re-
nounce one days ration . week for
two months. II this WAS done 90 car
loads Of grain could be sent to Vienna,
ths mayor adds.
Tbs German press charges Count
Csernin and the Austrian press with
creating m optimism ~ to food condl-
ttoos for which there was no founda.
tsoa In fact Vienna had hoped 70 Est
yast quantities Of 6oar from the
Ukraias And none came. Cxernln h
accused Of everstating tbs possible re-
suits Of the Ukrsinisn agreement.
II seems Czernin tried to len The
people into eententedn~ss By telling
them huge supplies would b ON the
way from the Ukraine Ia the near
future. When these premlses could
not be fulfilled the bread ration bad to
b. hs'ved In Vienna. Germany. too.
had to reduce It's daily bread ration.
At the same time Germany DID senA
some Errin to Vienna Bavaria sent
trains OF grain to the Tyrol. AZ fhs sasas
time Austrian newspapers were chars-
Ing Germany with having scooped the
CkrninIsn stores. although Il bad
promised they would be preserved for
Austria.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
CARRIES ON" AT "a YEARS
Woman Born In Germany worts In
Fieids to Beat Kaiser.

Mrs Eiixabsth Ratteleer Of War,
wick county. Indiana. Is seventy -four
years old. bu, she Is helping the United
states ~ war by toiiIng In the hot sun
IN wheat fields.
Her pfan y simple. she i saving
the grain that IN ordinary years Is
permitted "a stand Ia the neld-tba
wheat a binder does not get Thus
far Mrs. Batteiger has cut i05 bundles
resulting in the saving Of four bushels
OF wheat
lhT aged woman was born and
reared In Germsny and cannot speak
kngi,Sh ny well as her mother tongue.
but she says II she could give the ssi-
ser and bis Potsdam gang 9 collar
pierus blow II would be Knockout.
Two OF her sons aud one grandson
srs In military service for Amerscs.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

As We grow older and less active
less and less food is required TO meet
the demands Of our bodies. II too much
Is habitually taken. the stomach will
rebel Wheaa man reaches theadvanc-
edese OF ssor 30. you will find that he
II ligh; eater. BE as careful as yoi
VIII, however, you will occasionally eat
more than you should and will eel tire
need OF Chamberlain'sT ablets to COZ
rect the disorder. These tablets donot
contain pepsin. bet strengthen the
stomach and enable Tito perform its
functions naturally They also cause
a gentle movement OF the bowels.
Sinclalr's Pharmacy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

~ the fall term OF the circuit eonr'
Ia . rural county seat. young man
wss on trial on a bisany charge. The
evidence showed that he had a wife IA
Aaother state from whom he had never
hsen divorced and that he had married
q second woman Ia The state where he
~ss being tried. lie had pleaded not
guilty. on tbs ground that The scoond
snerriaxe was merely mock marriage.
The evidence showed however that a
license had been APPLIED Cor ana Is
sued ia due lekai form. and that GER
cfaoay had been performed by per-
~on legally authorized to do So.
Ths judge IN his Instructions. reminded
she jury % this ftet and Instructed
them 20 rctura a scrdlrs Of guilty.
The ius, hsta brief whispered coa-
fsrcnce. after watch the foreman rose
= al addressed the court AZ follows
foer homer. wr. the jury IND the de-
fndent guilty az natrimons In the re-
q M drzrce -carfooas Magazine.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
Called Back.

Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver received word
from their son. Myrt Jr.. that. after be-
ing stationed with his comrads on a
transport for eight days. awaiting or
ders TO sail for France. they were call
ed back to Camp Mills. He thinks
II possible that he may be home Christ
mas. Mr.. Weaver IL in the 320th Sig
nal Corps and left Shoshone Augusta.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
Certain Cure for Group

Mrs Rose Middleton. of Greenville
U.S. has had experience in the treat
ment OF this disease. She says, when
my children were small my son had
Group frequently Chamberlain's
cough Remedy always broke up these
attacks immediately. and l was never
without in the house. have taken IL
myself forh coughs and colds wit
good results. "-Sinclair's Pharmacy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

We Want Sales Representatives in
Every Town in Idaho.
We prefer men who have sold stock.
Insurance. real estate. books, or who
have had nc sales experience but would
like TO develop into statesmen. We
train every applicant accepted and
provide a system that win enable any
one who works to make from us to
$3.50 per week. Can also use women
OF exceptional ability. Position per-
manent. In applying. state age. past
business experience. number of years
you have lived in community. and ref
erence. Address in confidence. KANE
MFG. CO., 1927 l.. C. Smith Bldg.
Seattle. Wash.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
PREctNcT


whupon Board of canvassers and met as
' Ia tho o. n ceu1y c9%mis a psr.,
by annnns the rolown
one hip IL as s esas n
asss miles sss., Tosaas sfs
%1 e sssSGs Nd that n the said
School District No 10 s be bounded and
at the Section MO- ~ rnsso three
East thencs soush six D @
@ VI ss m n os 2
ssSh 'ps a 1eh two miles
Range twenty thence North tour % nineteen
whereupon Board tooka until tomorrow
W ,..,,.. 60 W. Taper Chairman
wneupon pursuant to law with
Lerr '' as C. coroner Ton hereby
the chna sssEaton prayns the BOARD prohibit
following described land ow running " " within the boundary Of
where the sS'1 w sssI Tws tss ssS
water diverted sne no M0S COTTON h a s0 and South
~s s P ssshs ss ss n
the Little Wood River from said point the the North
Range nineteen m South Se %i
sss twenty s nsso four aa s ss %
w west from the Northeast
and fourth me three h , eh Range
Dietrich south Balm " COUNTY as tine
within the said District territory as
in been fixed as e . as1n0en at
amy there w sng s S ns s at that time
sreatedand the Clerk
the u s nds Omned by Lincoln County held July
d ordered that the County Attorney
the sa,b ds Investment Co LTD covering the
Ms 3 M'cben % o. TINS sOd and duly atested by the
lsis and as such did not ~
The following claims dis
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
NOTICE 70 CREDITORS.


Estate OF Oscar Franklin Stratton, De-
| ceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the under
signed Administrative Of the estate OF
Oscar FRANKLIN Stratton, deceased, 20
the creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased. to ex-
lhibit them with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first pub
LEGATION of this notice. to the said ad-
ministratrix at Shoshone. County of
Lincoln. State Of Idaho. 4
Dated August 18th, 1918. 4
MRS. MARTHA STRATTON,
Administrative of the Estate of Oscar
Franklin Straton, Deceased, I
o25-N2s
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

~ gsn~rsi rule all you 1eei :, DO
IS 70 adopt a diet suited 70 your age
and occupations and 20 keep your how
fs regular, When you feel that you
have esten TO much and waea conssfpa
"a, lake one Of Chamberlain r-aBsef..
ssnc,airs Pharmacy
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
HOW TO TELL A GENTLEMAN
" Ne Has Tasssis on HE umtrsfIs
Ne lent Says ButIsr.

Al one Of the new British ministries
10 London there Is an attendant who
has been butler In Grosyenor Square
and PRICES himself upon a certain in
sunet Tor distinguishing blue blood
from the other varieties Some lsdies
Of the department wers drawing him
On the subject.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
ST RAYED.

a red shorthorn Jersey steer weight
ABOUT 500 pounds, long head short nose
was branded PS on right hipbut brand
may be very dim. Reward for infor-
nation leading to his recovery. Report
70 journal office n15-2t
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

Salt Tor Collection ~ Debt has bt' N
nnpd BY q n Grant Va John r. Tnfn
~. Harian y. Hest. atsorneg NJ
t@intiff
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

a nsTrtsas lscsess ~ss issued No~
10 sa Earl Adams and irfns Wsliir5
fefd. both ~ Rupert.

T~fa Fails North Ss,ts Land ard
a alter 60. has flied suit a. Quiet ritle
nEAlusi ~ A. Beard Il Al lsaui :
fiaddock- attorney Tor pialntiff
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

suit for Brszeh oe centf.sct-- Cshrr-
ses r. Kinney W. Charles r. walters
ss7a Mary r Walters. c. D. Ssocksts-
srs. attorney for plaintiff
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

SUIT FOR Collection ~ Debt - filed
- 3oha ". Fotest ~. r. ~. shan.r -
ssL Paul > Hzdaock. attorney fof plzin
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22
!. Mrs. p. o. 9tuchsIi Tells How She.
Cured Her Son Of n Cold.

Cured Her Son Of . Cold.
when my son Ellis was sick with q
cold hast winter gave him Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy It helped him at
once aid quickly broke up his cold. -
writes Mrs. p. o. stuckel. Homer City
Pa. This remedy has becn In use for
many years. Its good qualities have
been proven by many thousands of
people. 1t Is pleasant and safe totake.
-Sinclanrs Pharmacy.
An Old Mans Stomach.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

A'l'cent What d you cali him the
atAn who directs the staging Of the
ph}2 Fanny: Why, stage coach, Of
fvprs~ Cartons Magazine
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

coy May .of the Stoeksro~sfs' maoe
nyins trip 70 ocodins Monde, sven +
Ing
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

....Thirk Of sugar and lump is sure to
come into your throat. ....-... ........... -.
.........-....--.. ..'..-..,.. Cartoons Magazine.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

Mr. ana Mrs. chamberlain. OF Rich
fsrid ~efs II town Tuesdny.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

Hay RANCH FOR SALE

Z II
100 acres fine land; 100 acres In hay:
6-room house, well, etc. This farm wilt
produce 500 tons of hay a year. Fine
feeding ground for sheep. Price yig5
an acre. Only $4,000 to handle
BARNETT STILLWELL.
Phone 1853. Jerome, Idaho
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-11-22

Ar.snd Mrs n. ". oooding left Thur
sor Long Beach .califrnia. where ih"s
win spend tho wiater.
Hart stsnnsid OF Kimberley. has
ssk-a a position win Fred monson and
10 pouud,ns the anvil svnry day Mr.
rtapneld 10 a nrst class blacksmith and
Fre-a In fortunate TO secure his services
xiss f;e@sle SwedenborH and Miss
Mabel Hnhsirn came up from ucedinE
saturday night and speat sunday win
their sisters. Mi.s~~ Ella s~rd~nbork
and Edna Edoitn-
New Britain herald., 1918-06-20

probably mass of ruins today, for It IS Tn the hands of the Germans.
 situated on rising ground to the north of the River Lys, Bailleul is only nine miles by rail east of the import ant railway junction at Hazebrouck and is seven miles west of Armen- tleres. It is a station on the Calais Lille railway, being 46 miles from the important seaport and 20 miles from Lille.
 Prior to 1914. Bailleul was famous for it's Hotel de Vile belfry and for its Church of Saint-Vaast, the latter dating back to the 1 14th century. There was also an attractive little "musee" here with an interesting collection of paintings and antiques.
 In the industrial world the town was known chiefly for it's handmade lace, but there were also important Woolen. pottery and leather manufac- tories.
 The town has an interesting his torlcal connection with the Baliols. q family famous in the history of Scot land. It was from the lief of BailleuI
New Britain herald., 1918-06-20
EASILY DECIDED
This Question Should Be Answered
 Easily by New Britain People.

Which is wiser-to have confidence in the opinions of your fellow -citi- zens, of people you know, or depend on statements made by utter strang- CTS residing in far-away places? Read the following:
 Mrs. F, w. Spencer, 275 Maple St.. New Britain, says: "I suffered al- most continually from dull pains across my back. They annoyed me most when I over-w worked. Morn ings I was so stiff and sore that could hardly straighten up Doan's Kidney Pills gave me great relief a1fd I have recommended them to others
 BOG, at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co, Mfsrs., Buffalo. N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-20
NEW POSTER COMPETITION

Emergency Fleet Corporation Com
 mittee Offers Prizes TotaIing S1,OOO
 for Original Designs and Work
 manship.
 Hartford June 20--A poster com petition to speed up" shipbuilding and inspire workers in, the govern ment yards is being conducted by the National Service Section of the United States Shipping Board Emer- gency Fleet Corporation
 The sum of $1, ,000 in twelve prizes is being offered and those competing are divided into four groups with three prizes for each group. The classes of contestants are: CD Any citizen of the United States; CD Sol diers and sailors in the service of the shipbuilding plants whose output is connected with shipbuilding. Pos- ters may be illustrated by any me- dium, pen and ink, chalk, oil, water color. July 25 will mark the close of the contest. The New York Sun and the National Committee of Pa tristic societies are cooperating in the work of conducting the competi- ton. Further information can be secured by those interested by ad- dressing United States Shipping Board Poster Competition, care New York Sun, 150 Nassau street. New York city"
 It is intended to place the prize winning posters in the shipbuilding plants of which there are 154 with approximately 1000 plants of a var tety of kinds whose output has to do with shipbuilding. The posters are expected to inspire the workers with the ambition to acquire speed and efficiency in &ridging the Atlantic with ships, and carry the message
New Britain herald., 1918-06-20

that their work is as vital in winning the war as the hardest kind of trench lighting in France and that in this gigantic enterprise of carrying men, munitions and food to the battle helds of Europe ships are one of the prime essentials of victory.