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Remember the Boys in France!–Write Them Often – Connecticut State Council of Defense

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Remember the Boys in France!–Write Them Often – Connecticut State Council of Defense
circa 1918
Artist Unknown
halftone on paper
16 3/16 x 18 15/16 in. (41 x 48 cm)
Gift of Mr. Maurice F. Lyons
1954/2.35.127

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Text: REMEMBER THE BOYS IN FRANCE!--WRITE THEM OFTEN - Charlie Brickley Kicks a Goal into J.P. Morgan's Office on Wall Street New York and then Talks for the Fund. New York has adopted spectacular methods for drawing crowds to listen to spell-binders who urge the people to give generously to the War Work Campaign. Photo shows Charles Brickley, former Harvard half back, drop kicking the pigskin over the heads of thousands on Wall Street, thousands of dollars were subscribed. - The U.S. Government and Connecticut State Council of Defense Ask You to Help the Nation by Wise Christmas Shopping - 1. Buy useful articles 2. Pay cash for them 3. Shop early 4. Ship gifts early 5. Shop gifts in small space 6. Deliver gifts yourself when possible - Remember That Liberty Bonds and W.S.S. Make Ideal Presents

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