Karl Kae Knecht Cartoon
| Description: |
A woman shows a man The Latest which reports that there will be a shortage of Christmas cards this year, so people should reduce the number that they plan to send. A girl brings the man a sweater, saying that her mother said they have to save coal. The girl and a dog next to her are both wearing sweaters. Santa Claus says to send cards to servicemen and women first, and reminds readers that Christmas gifts need to be mailed by October 15th. Cupid says that there will be shortages of both Valentines and Mothers Day cards. The elephant promotes the purchase of an extra war bond and wears a forget-me-not for disabled veterans. Santa Claus; Cupid (Roman deity) Image Access WideTEK 25 Oh! Thats why so glum--I thought was the draft-fathers news. The Latest. Predict shortage in Christmas greeting cards. Supply about same but demand is 2/3 more--so can cut your list about 2/3. Shortage in envelopes, packing, etc. Here Pop your sweater. Mom says have to save coal. And now on top of all the rationing. And psst! There will be a real shortage in Valentine and Mothers Day cards. Christmas List. Gifts. Cards. First--send to the boys and girls in service. Dont forget gifts must be in mail by October 15. Forget this not today. Extra war bond. Wear a forget-me-not for the disable vets. [in margins: Saturday. Now Isnt That Just Too Bad. [several mathematical equations.] 3 columns. Courier. 9/24/43.] |
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| Origin: | 2014 |
| Created By: |
Karl Kae Knecht |
| Source: |
http://digital.evpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/karlknecht/id/2328 |
| Collection: |
Karl K. Knecht Collection |
| Copyright: |
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| Subjects: |
Home Front Holidays Evansville (Ind.) -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Caricatures and cartoons Caricatures and cartoons -- United States |
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