GOLD AND BLUE STARS: Vol. 2, Oct. 1919; "Give Soldiers Square Deal and Six Months' Pay; Erect memorials for the Fallen! Keep the League of Nations Out of Politics"
(New York: Union Associated Press, 1919). First edition. The October 1919 issue of a quarterly publication "Dedicated to Help the Wounded" issued in the format of a small booklet. The name of the magazine refers to the blue stars indicating service in the army and the gold stars recognizing a family member killed in active duty. Published by William S. Brewer in honor of and with content by his brother, Private Cedric S. Brewer, "Who Fell in Flanders Field, September 29, 1918." Includes "40 Thrilling Stories By Wounded Soldiers," poems, and political commentary. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. 5.25 x 7" stapled white paperwraps, covers printed in blue and red; 64 pages. Good or better with ink stain to lower right corner through page 9 affecting some text though still readable.
Item #56132
Price: $75.00