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FORWARD AMERICA . . . ON TO VICTORY ... TOGETHER! * “A Call to the Colors / is a call for Dollars” How Your Money Is Being Spent to Help Win the War 10 CENTS IN DEFENSE SAVING STAMPS will pay for 5 cartridges 25 CENTS IN DEFENSE SAVINGS STAMPS will provide a soldier's mess kit $1.50 IN DEFENSE SAVINGS STAMPS pays for a first aid kit $2.00 IN DEFENSE SAVINGS STAMPS is what one blanket costs $6.00 IN DEFENSE SAVINGS STAMPS will buy one anti-tank shell $10.00 IN DEFENSE SAVINGS STAMPS will buy 2 steel helmets Remember You can start buying Defense Bonds by buying Defense Stamps for as little as 10c To those who ask, "What can I do to help win the war?" the Government answers, "Lend your dollars for'Victory/invest in the U. S. A!" Tanks and'planes and battleships cost money. Much of the money needed will come from taxes; the rest must be borrowed from the people—from YOU. When you invest in Defense Bonds and Stamps, you not only help buy the arms an in vincible America needs for Victory, you buy a share in America, too—the safest investment in the world today. Backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government, these Bonds (Series E) pay you $1 for every $3 you loan, when they are held to maturity (10 years), and may be cashed in any time after 60 days if the necessity arises. They can be bought for as little as $18.75 (for the $25.00 bond). You can start buying Defense Bonds by buying Defense Stamps—as low as 10c each. Start today! EVERY BOND A BLOW AT THE AGGRESSOR! When you buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps, you are really buying tanks and planes and guns for the defense of America, and all that America means as a symbol of freedom and liberty. Your /noney is put to •toork at once to provide the equipment our armed forces heed and must have to defeat the forces of darkness that threaten our lands, our homes. Lend to the fullest extent of your powers, generously, to the point of sacri fice-NOW, THIS VERY DAY1 GET YOUR SHARE OF defense BONDS ★ STAMPS - ■ * The Quickest, Surest Way Everyone Can Help Win the War THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS CONTRIBUTED BY 7U. Wit ft E ML V-J NAtkmol MOO DEFENSE BONDS-STAMPS ON SALE AT OUR CREDIT OFFICE-Oth Floor Defense Stamps Also on Sale at the Street Floor Information Booth