OCTOBER - 1941 - The Elk's Magazine - Cartoons by George Smith

Genius Jooce

 

A scab

Is a beautiful thing a coin the body has minted, with an invisible motto: In God We Trust. Our body loves us, and, even while the spirit drifts dreaming, It works at mending the damage that we do.

Close your eyes, knowing that healing is a work of darkness, that darkness is a gown of healing, that the vessel of our tremulous venture is lifted by tides we do not control. Faith is health's requisite: we have this fact in life  better proof of le bon Dieu.

FROM "ODE TO HEALING" JOHN UPDIKE

I remember sitting on Grandpa's lap asking him the same question?

 

Happy Daddy's Day! The Boston Sunday Globe June-21-1953

 

Original and published artwork True Magazine bv George Smith

 

CAME ON TV THAT THE GUMMINT SPENDS THE AVERAGE AMERICANS INCOME EVERY SPLIT SECOND.

 

Smith served as chief artist for the 58th Signal Battalion in the Pacific in 1942.

 During World War II, many artists joined the military and contributed their talents as soldier-artists. Among them was George Smith, who was drafted into the Army. Smith served as chief artist for the 58th Signal Battalion in the Pacific in 1942. As the war unfolded, artists found themselves in various roles within the military. Some artists decorated barracks and mess halls with murals depicting military subjects, adding a touch of creativity to otherwise utilitarian spaces. A select group of artists became part of art programs established by the War Department in 1942 and 1943. Although the initial army project was canceled by Congress in August 1943, several artists found opportunities with major magazines and other publications.In 1944, the army reinstated an art program that lasted throughout the duration of the war. These artists documented the war through their unique perspectives, capturing both the heroism and the everyday moments. Artists weren’t limited to the Army Signal Corps.They could be found across various branches Marine Corps, Women’s Army Corps, Army Air Corps, Coast Guard Some even served in combat battalions and camouflage units. George Smith, like many others, contributed to the visual record of World War II. His artistic lens provided insights into the human experiences, struggles, and triumphs during those challenging times. 

PLEASE PASS ME MEAT BALL TISH. Sunday Globe - June -25- 1953

 

Mom Tina is going to jump

 

Women whose telephone woke the baby

 

 

Kip Ellen Tina

Words People Use Text Book

 

GUY ON TV SAID FROM THE LOOKS OF IT. EVOLUTION HAS GONE INTO REVERSE... AND WERE ALL HEADIN BACK TO THE SLIME.

 

ITS FROM THE GOVERNMENT. TIMES ARE REALLY TOUGH. POSTAGE DUE.

 

Prattville Alabama · Wednesday October 05 1994

 THEY HAND ME ALL THAT BULL ABOUT SANTA CLAUS, TELL ME MY NOSE WILL GROW IF I LIE...

..SHOTS DON'T HURT, THE TOOTH FAIRY, STORKS BRING BABIES

AND I GET STUCK IN THE CORNER FOR LYING!

Drawing principles with George Smith

 

The Boston Globe Saturday August 25 1951