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Show : " T WttatyoulitufWdk WAR BONDS Life "floats" are replacing life boats in many Instances in our Navy because of their greater safety and less likelihood to splinter or be affected af-fected by shell fragments. They are constructed of an elliptical portion of balsa wood, from which is suspended suspend-ed the float proper, carrying from 10 to 25 people. p There are provisions for food and water and some have automatic electric light equipment to aid in night rescue. The Life Float for 10 people costs about $185.00 each. You can provide this added protection for the boys in our Navy by your purchase of War Bonds and Stamps regularly every pay day. Spend at least 10 percent of your income for War Bonds. U. S. Treasury Department |