A young girl's fancy

A young girl's fancy

Ade, George, 1866-1944

1918

The broadside depicts a woman in a blue dress and white collar and cuffs, sitting on a sofa knitting (carpetbag and ball of yarn on the floor) while thinking of a soldier in a wintry wind (his image in a cloud above her head). George Ade's poem, "A young girl's fancy," is printed below the image ("Oh boy,/You're a dough-boy,/With just a khaki suit,/But you're there,boy,/And you're square, boy,/And to me you are a BEAUT!"/--George Ade)."

Statement of responsibility: George Ade. At end of text: Drawing by Gaar Williams. Published by The French Relief Fund. The Indianapolis Branch of The American Fund for French Wounded. Rare Books copy purchased from R. & A. Petrilla,2012. World War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on 11 November 1918. Many valentines produced during World War I had a patriotic theme. American watercolorist Mrs. Mamie Bybee Milliken originated the idea of these comic Valentines. Indiana authors and artists co-operated in the project and she was able to have them ready for the families to send off to the boys Over There" for February 14, 1918. Originally issued as a

Humorous poetry

World War, 1914-1918--Caricatures and cartoons

World War, 1914-1918--Poetry

Valentine's Day--Caricatures and cartoons

Broadsides

Valentines

War poetry, American

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