tTTHEN this picture was taken, the man at the field
' ’ radio was calling a message to a battery of
artillery. Today, he has a message for us. It is this:
"Soldier or citizen, we all want peace. We want it enough
to defend it—as we would defend our freedom. And if a
peacefid future for our country depends upon our strength,
we will always he ready.”
We at home are keeping America economically strong—by
investing in United States Savings Bonds—just as our
Armed Forces are keeping her militarily strong. An
enormous thing, but we’re equal to it—43 million of us
\ now own Bonds! Because we want financial security for
ourselves. Because we want peace. And we know now that
fdj peace is only for the strong.
Plan to save more—starting today—through
U. S. Savings Bonds. Join the Payroll Savings Plan
where you work—a simple, sure plan that saves something
out of your pay check before you’re tempted to spend it.
You may invest as little as 25c a week or as much as you
like. The important thing is, you’ll be saving regularly—
and those savings mount up! If you are self-employed,
join the Bond-A-Month Plan at your bank. You build
security for yourself, your family, and your country—
when you save with United States Savings Bonds.
Here’s hew E Bonds
now earn more money for you!
Now safe, sure U. S. Series E Savings Bonds pay an even better
return than ever before . . . thanks to 3 brand, new money
earning features announced by the U. S. Treasury.
1 Now every Series E Bond you get begins earning interest
after only 6 months. 11 earns 3%, compounded semiannually,
when held to maturity.
2 Every Series E Bond you own can now go on earning
interest for 10 more years after it reaches the original
maturity date.
3 All maturing E Bonds automatically earn interest at the
new, higher rate (average 3% compounded semiannually).
Start now! Invest more savings in better-paying Series E Bonds
—through the Payroll Savings Plan where you work or the
Bond-A-Month Plan where you bank!
Peace is for the strong. For peace and prosperity invest in U. S. Savings Bonds!