LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 021 394 422 8 % HoUinger Corp. pH 8.3 Souvenir Album d' the GREAT European War WITH PICTORIAL MAP of the BATTLEGROUNDS COPYRIGHT 1914 THE OSBORNE COMPANY CTINERAL OFFICES AND WORKS NEWVRKN.J. OSBORNE ART CALENItARS Introduction. The pictures in this album are reproduced from actual photographs taken in Europe, many of which have already appeared, in more or less crude form, in the newspapers. Believing that these photographs of men and events in the most stupendous war of the world's history possess a world wide interest, and will be of permanent historical value, we have reproduced them in the actual colors of life, and in form which is more worthy of preservation than the mere half tone newspaper cuts. The pictures were published for sale in post cards. But when we saw how attractive they were, it occurred to us to gather them together in this album and pre- sent it to our customers. Please accept it with our compliments, and as an expression of our appreciation of your confidence in us and of the business we have received from you. The Osborne Company Osborne Art Calendars NEWARK, N. J. Largest Calendar Sales in the World JAN -9 1915 \ i<30 ^ French Cuirassiers Helping a Wounded Comrade at St. Quentin The cuirassicre are heavy cav- .4ry for charging, not scoiitin;:. The French and German armies have eadi twelve regiments, and the Russians four. They are a survival of the 1 7th century, wear- ing steel cuirasses and helmets with horsehair plumes. Napo- leon Hi's bodyguard, "Lcs Cents- Gardes," wore aluminum. They carry a long double-edged stabbing sword. St. Quentin was on the French route of retreat to Paris in the (irst stage of the war. FRENCH CUIRA^SJERS HELPING WOUNDEtfCOMRADE AT ST.QUENTIN The Terrible Turcos — Native Algerians in the French Army These arc not negroes, but men of Berber origin with black beards and tanned facesi. They are re- cruited in Algiers and are called "tirailleurs algieriens." Their headgear is the "characteristic fez. The object resembling a football which they carry on die hip is a water bottle. In the war of 1870 these troops became greatly feared and hated by the Germans, because of their trick of "playing possum" until the enemy passed and then springing tip and striking from the rear. They are impetuous fighters, and the difficulty the French generals find in their emplojinent is to hold them back at times when to charge the enemv is foolhardv. Sharp Shooters of France TKere are thirtj^ battalions of "chausseurs alpins," who^pend half each year in the French Alps. Kach i-arries an alpenstock and a pack. Tliey are among the hardiest and, best trained French infantry, skilled with the rifle and in mountain war- fare. Among the Vosges Moun- tains they tied themselves in trees, so when wounded they would not drop and betray their position. The mule isi a useful creature in time of war — especially in the commissary department, to carry pots, pans and provisions. Like the burro of the American south- west, the Alpine mule is a sure- footed climber. The Famous Scots Greys The Royal Scots Greys were the first regiment of dragoons raised in Great Britain (1681). There are now half a score of ^Iragoori guard and dragoon regiments, 9 II mounted and equipped as medium heavy cavalry. They are armed with carbine and sabre, and wear metal helmets (except the Scots Oreys). This noted regiment has served with distinction in all parts of the world, and has already counted big in the British defense in France and Belgium. The "Grey" does not refer to the uni- form, but to the horses, which all have their tails trimmed half-short. The GrenadierGuards— British Veterans of the Boer War In the Boer War the Grenadier Guards shared the brunt of the fighting, and it was in South Africa that their leader lost his arm. The Prince of Wales 19 a second lieutenant in this regiment. The building on the ri^t of die picture is Buckingham Palace. British Field Artillery at the Mame This 18-pound ordnance is of English make, and will shoot both faster and farther than the Krupp guns. Its caliber is 3.3 inches, and the muzzle velocity 1,600 feet per second. The gunners are able to get away 29 shots per minute, while the German rate of fire is only twenty. The maximum effec- tive range is 6,300 yards against 6,oco for any other gun of its class. Each gun and carriage weighs 2,690 pounds. There are six guns in a battery, and the number of rounds of ammunition normally is- sued is 176 per gun. JAN -9 1915 Canadian Troops Off for th« War The loyalty and enthusiasm of the Dominion at this critical time is very impressive. The picture shows the Ninetieth Winnipeg Rifles on trtie march from the train- ing camp at Valcartier, eighteen miles north of Quebec — the lar- gest practice encampment ever es- tablished in America. Many of Canada's soldiers are veterans of the British army ; some saw service in South Africa ; the rest are intel- ligent farmers' sons or young busi- ness men from the cities. Thirtj-- three thousand Canadians disem- barked at Plymouth on October 14, with more to follow. Exhausted French Dragoons Camping in Village Street .. Dragoons were originally trained to fight either on horseback or afoot. Many of them carry bam- boo lances, said to be even stronger than steel. The term "dragoon" probably comes from the dragon worked on the muzzle of the old carbine they used to carry, as drag- ons were supposed to spout fire. The bivouac on piles of straw, with weapons stacked ready for instant service, suggests vividly the condi- tion pi soldiers in the intervals of hard fighting. This is an actual scene on the line of retreat toward Paris. German Field Artillery The splendid "fitness" of the German artiller>'man is illustrated by these vigorous, intelligent fel- lows, smiling at the photographer as he snapped them. They might be riding to a picnic, instead of to awful war. Their helmets are tipped with a brass ball instead of a spike such as the infantry have, in order that the eyes may not be injured when the men bend over the guns to aim tJiem. The box, or caisson, on which two men are sitting, contains projectiles and equipment for use in serving the gun. TKE'rAMOUS rs MILUMttE-R FRENCH GUNS AT THE MARN£ The Famous 75 Miliimeter French Guns at the Marne The French guns, by many mili- tary experts, are said to be superior to any otiier field artillery. Their bore is only 2.95 indies, but the initial velocity and accuracy are greater than the German guns, and tlieir lightness makes them more mobile in action. A battery has about the same effect on an advanc- ing line as a mowing-machine on a harvest field. French Hussars at Rouen The Hussars are light cavalrj intended for scouting, and use much smaller horses than the cuiras- siers. Many French race-horses were seized by the government for the use of these troops, and a maxi- mum price of $200 was paid, though some of the thoroughbreds were valued at $10,000 by their owners. In the background are seen the towers of the cathedral at Rouen, which is a quaint, old Norman town, the capital of William the Conqueror, before he crossed the Ciiannel. French Line Infantry Passing Monument of Napoleon The monument is near the vil- lage of Vauchamps, where the French defeated Blucher and the Prussians on February 14, 181 4. It is in the Department of the Marne: scene of the first victory of the allies in the present war. Red caps and trousers have been the uniform of French soldiers since Napoleon's day, but they pro- vide the enemy with a good target, and are poorly svilted to modern campaigning. The Germans, how- ever, gave France no time to equip her army with khaki, and the French soldiers took the field in their historic garb. The Terrible Uhlans This variety of light cavalry was introduced into central Europe by the Tartars of Asia in the middle ages. They were armed with sabre, pistol and lance, at first carried in the left hand. The pennon is in- tended to frighten the enemy's horses, and identifies the men as Prussians. The Poles, Austrians, and Russians also adopted uhlans. In the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 they led the invasion of northern France, and won great fame by their fearless activity. Feeding tbeMen in the Trenches — A German Field Bakery Napoleon said "An army travels on its st»mach." This is part of the wonderful German organiza- tion for supplying the men in the field with daily bread. Each wagon supplies 1,600 men — there are twenty-five with each army corps of 40,000. The war ration includes bread, biscuit, eggs, meat, beans, rice, dried vegetables, salt and cofltee. The German Defense Against the Airship — Krupp Gun on Motor This is one of the deadly Krupp aeroplane guns, mounted on a Mer- cedes auto truck. The rear wheels are braced to steady the gun fjom vibration under the heavy shock of firing. An aeroplane is a very difficult target, not only on account of its rapid flight, but also because the only vital spots arc the engine and the "passengers. Crack Austrian Regiment from Vienna Austrian mi'litaTy traditions are equal to any in Europe In the sixteenth century they turned back the tide of Turkish conquest and saved Europe. Military service is compulsory on all able-bodied males from 20 to 42, and totab twelve years — three in the line, seven in reserve, and two in the "Landwehr." The long trousers worn by these troops show that they arc recruited from the Ger- manic part of the empire — for the Austrian army, like the empire it- self, contains men speaking twen- ty-six different languages. Cossacks— The Rough Riders of Russia The Cossacks of the river Don pay no taxes, but are liable to mili- tar>- service from eighteen to fifty, and each must furnish his ov.ti horse. They are wonderful riders, and excellent scouts or skirmishers. Their hollow drclc formation is a iavorite one for defense. The government is so arranged as to iurnish tjhe largest military' array on the shortest notics. In personal appearance, the Cossacks are more slender and handsomer than the Russians. Russian Regulars on the March Through Galicia Contrary to popular impression, the number of trained men in the Russian army is no greater than in the German. The number of recruits available is, of course, much larger. , The Russian mfantry Is famous for close fighting with the bayonet, which is made a part of the gun and cannot be removed. The faces of the men are a distinctively Slavic type. They are patient, enduring, brave, and fight with a stubborn tenacity which has wrecked the hopes of every general in history who attempted the invasion and conquest of their territory. The Black Watch "Faithful, constant, generous in tic hour of victor}', and endued wit^ calm perseverance under trial and disaster," the Highlanders of Scotland have won conspicuous honor on England's many battle- fields. These are the men who arc said in the present war to have re- peated the famous charge made by their ancestors at Waterloo a cen- tury ago. Each infantiyman, grasping the stirrup of a cavalry- man of the Scots Greys, kept pace with the horses, as the two regi- ments rushed with terrific momen- tum against the hostile lines. Gennao Hussars in Brussels Not all German cavalrymen are Uhlans. Ti\e Hussars also are light cavalry-, adapted for recon- noitering. Beth Uhlans and Hus- sars carry lances over ten feet long, made of a single yteel tube drawn to a tempered point, with a pennon fluttering from it. In actual con- flict thtse are usually removed. The color of the pennon shows from what state of the Empire the troopers come — the black-and-white ones in the picture diow that they arc Prussians. England's Indian Regiment Here is the pride of India's con- tingent, 70,000 native troops — Sikhs and Ghurkas from the Hima- layas, Bengal lancers from the Ganges, and Mahrata infantrymen from the torrid central plains. They wear their turbans even, in Europe, where the remainder of the uniform is khaki. The helmeted officers are Eng- lishmen. The Indians have already proved their courage and skill against the Germans. Like all the regulars of the British army, they are wonderful bayonet fighters. A Detachment of the. French Aviation Corps The aeroplane is one of the fac- tors that have revoiutionized* mod- ern warfare. Its use for dropping bombs on hbstile cities gives it a spectacular place in the news col- umns of to-day, but its real mili- tary value consists in scoutinfr, getting the range for artillery, and preventing surprises by the enemy. The French army is thoroughly equipped with the swiftest mono- planes in Europe, and the French are wonderful aviators — skillful, fearless, and resourceful. One of Germany's Mammoth Zeppelins These great dirigible airsh^>s, hundreds of feet long, were in- vented and perfected by the aged Count Zeppelin. They are effec- tive within a range of one thousand miles. The German Empire has unquestionably surpassed all its rivals in Europe in the thorough application of the inventions of modern science to the making of war. In the. right background is seen the hangar, or shed, in which the craft is housed. The |heep have become accustomed to the hovering giant and feed quietly under it. Ready for the Uhlans— Belgian Armored Motor Cars The flat lowlands of Belgium and northern France are networked with perfect roads, making passible very rapid movement of troops. Armored motor cars have been much used by all the armies, es- pecially as escorts for aviators. The car on the left carries a machine gun ; the one on the right is simply urmored with sheet steel to stand heavy fire. The Belgians employed these cars extensively in the first month of die war, in their attempt to pre- \cnt tht raids of the German cav- .ilry. The Prussian Crown Prince's Regiment TTie Crown Prince is always colonel of the Death's Head Hus- sars, and when he had a "differ- ence" with his father a few years ago, the Kaiser exiled him to his command at Danzig, where thr regiment was permanently sta- tioned. In stati; reviews th&Crowii Princess often appears in her Death's Head uniform as honorary colonel. Naturally, German noble- men are eager to join this regiment, which is one of the "crack" organi- zations of the Prussian army. British Artillery Embarking for France This is one of the barges used to carry horses and guns to the transport ship. The horses are then lifted into the vessel by means of a belt around their bellies. Some of (he Jackies have taken off their shoes and stockings and rolled up their trousers. The artillerj'man, partly hidden behind his mount, is dressed in khab*. Part of the Russian Steam Roller— One of the Czar's Crack Regiments There are twelve regiments of Grenadiers of the Guard, all com- posed of big men. Tlie picture shows a formal review, the regi- mental band playing parade music as the Guard marches by. Only a few days before the war broke out, President Poincare, of France, reviewed these famous troops of the Czar in St Peters- burg — now Petrograd. Canadian Royal Horse Artillery Mobilizing This is part of Canada's splen- did contribution to the defense of the motherland. The Royal Horse were among the first contingent of 33,000 to embark — Canada pledged 200,000 altogether. Canadian horses are noted for tjieir strength and beauty. They play a large part in the develop- ment of Canada's rich agricultural resources, and the Royal Artillery took the finest of Canadian horses across with them. '-viy:,4^r-;:i'.c -a*':-^^-' - The Surprise of the War — The New German Siege Gun These are the guns that battered Namur into ruins, reduced Meu- beuge, and were emplo>'ed in the capture of Antwerp^ The Ger- mans deinonstrated their marvelous efficiency in the "art of war" by keeping the existence of these fort- destroyers a complete secret until they were ready to use them against Belgium and France. The guns are transported in sec- tions by rail as far as possible, and then hy great traction engines. The block of wood in the cannon's mouth protects the chamber frotn dust and rust. THL SURPRISE OF THE WAR -THE NEW GERMAN*SIEGE GUN i Belgian War Dogs One of the most interesting sidelights of the war is the use of dogs to draw the Belgian "mitrail- leuses." All who have visited Belgium have been surprised at the amount of work, such as haul- ing market wagons, performed by these animals. The rubber-tired gun carriage is in strange contrast with the bizarre appearance of the "dogs of war" — tired out after a stiff march. Military and Naval Statistics of the European Powers at the Outbreak of the War NAVAL STRENGTH AIR FLEET • £ e GREAT BRITAIN 121.380 45,000.000 730,000 FRANCE 207.218 39300.000 4.000.000 RUSSIA 8.650.000 160.000.000 5,500.000 GERMANY 208.830 64,900,000 5.200,000 AUSTRIA 115,903 49,400,000 2,000,000 SERVIA 23,661 4.000,000 240,000 BELGIUM 11,373 7,300.000 222,000 NETHERLANDS 12,582 5.900.000 180,000 ITALY...-. 111.000 33.900.000 t.200,000 SPAIN 196,200 19,700,000 350,000 NORWAY 124,200 2,400.000 115,000 SWEDEN 172.900 5.400,000 450,000 DENMARK 15,582 2,700.000 70.000 PORTUGAL 34,600 5,400.000 150.000 TURKEY 11.100 2.000.000 700,000 GREECE 25,000 2.600.000 150,000 SWITZERLAND 15.976 3.300.000 275.000 137.500 60.621 52.463 66.783 17,581 11.164 33.095 10.165 1.003 5.715 4.000 6.000 30.000 4.000 67 32 17 39 13 6 16 4 122 31 19 61 12 II 20 9 5 I 1 6 4 I 380 356 184 225 89 53 133 23 52 75 25 30 22 35 9 22 18 40 6 TVAJ 1.400 800 1.000 400 60 100 $3,695,854,000 6,283,675,000 4,553,488,000 1,177,418,000 1,051,346,000 128,078,000 759,632,000 467,709,000 2,706,609,000 1,815,691,000 97,232,000 162,428,000 94.330,000 968,324,000 554,441,000 183,886,000 23,614,000 DISTANCES IN MILES BETWEEN EUROPEAN CITIES. I I I i ^1 1 i 1 I ii ? .__^ -J > X £ S E s (jj BERLIN 475 510 275 750 560 650 1,000 875 200 PARIS.. 475 175 560 1.175 790 600 560 1,360 550 LONDON 510 175 675 1,080 920 780 680 1360 530 VIENNA 275 560 675 ... 860 275 410 970 900 475 ST. PETERSBURG 750 1.175 1.080 660 980 1.260 1.680 350 675 BELGRADE 560 790 920 275 980 .... 380 1,100 980 725 ROME 650 600 780 410 1,260 380 740 1,290 830 MADRID 1,000 560 680 970 1.680 1,100 740 1.850 1.020 MOSCOW 875 1.360 1.360 900 350 980 1.290 1.850 850 COPENHAGEN 200 550 530 475 675 725 830 1.020 850 II a. m. at Chicago is 6 a. m. al London. — ^ — ^___^_^_^.^____________^____^__^.^___ THE NATIONS AT WAR SERVIA parliament, army and emperor, Francis Joseph. He Servia is an independent kingdom. The capital is belongs to the house of Hapsburg, which has ruled Belgrade. For centuries Servia was a province of the Austria for six hundred years, and himself has held the Turkish Empire, constantly in revolt and passionately throne at Vienna since 1848. striving to become independent. By the Treaty of Austria possesses important ports on the Adriatic, Berlin in 1878 Servian independence was secured. and if she had territory in the Balkan peninsula might With the triumph of the Balkan Allies — Servia, Mon- gain access to the Mediterranean and prevent Russia tenegro, Bulgaria and Greece — over Turkey in 1913, from doing the same. She once tried to reach the sea much valuable territory was added to all the Balkan through Italy, but failed. The growth of the Slavic nations. The great ambition of Servia to secure terri- states in the Balkans is directly contrary to Austrian tory on the sea was thwarted, however, by Austria- interests and ambitions. A power occupying the Balkan Hungary; and the ancient Servian hatred for Austria, peninsula might easily control the Suez Canal, con- roused to action, brought about the incident immedi- necting Europe with the Orient, ately leading to the great European War. Agriculture is the principal pursuit, and Austria is This was the assassination of the Austrian cro\vn able to supply her own food. In the north, wheat and prince, in June, by a Servian conspirator. Austria barley grow, and corn in the south. The mineral wealth claimed that the Servian government was a party to is great — coal and salt abound. Cotton, woolen, linen the murder, and sent an ultimatum making peremp- and silk goods are manufactured; also metals, glass, tory demands that the murderers be punished. The leather and musical instruments. Commerce is mainly Servian government, denying any connection with the with Germany and Turkey, assassins, none the less agreed to all the Austrian de- r'TTRA/f ATSJV mands save one. They refused to permit Austrian Ijrrl/KMAiN I officials to try the conspiracy cases. Austria declared Twenty-five states constitute the German Empire, war. formed by the first imperial chancellor, Bismarck, in AUSTRIA-HUNGARY 1871. Its capital is Berlin. The king of Prussia Is A dual monarchy, inhabited by several nationalities emperor (William II, since 1888). He may declare and comprising two semi-independent countries, each war and conclude peace, contract alliances and make with its own government but also with a common treaties. (CONTINUED ON PACE IS) THE NATIONS AT WAR (CONTINUED FROM PACE 13) The German people are intelligent and industrious. Since the founding of the empire their industrial and commercial development has been wonderful. Less than half the population is now engaged in agricul- ture, but Germany still produces the larger part of her food supply. Almost one-third as many cattle are raised as in the United States, and Gfermany leads tlie world in sugar production. Colonial' expansion, commerce, and the need of food imports has built up a great German merchant marine and navy. If Austria were part of the Empire, with a path to the Mediterranean, Germany would have the harbors and seaways needed to increase her mari- time power and would also [wssess the shortest trade route to the Orient. Bismarck wanted to secure Germany from attack, so that she could develop her industries in peace,, and with this end in view made alliances with Austria and Italy, at the same time encouraging naval and military growth. RUSSIA One of the most powerful countries, including all northern Asia as well as eastern Europe. It is an absolute monarchy, ruled by the Czar Nicholas II at Petrograd (St. Petersburg). He came to the tlirone in 1894. The population is mostly Slavic, and the racial sym- patiiy is therefore with the Balkan peoples. Russia, like Austria and Germany, would like a port on the Mediterranean, as she now has access to the Atlantic only through the Baltic Sea and the Dardanelles (be- tween the Black Sea and tlie j^gean). Sixty years ago Russia attacked Turkey, menacing Great Britain's route to her Oriental possessions. These two powers combined with France and repulsed Russia in the Crimean War. Since tlie time of Peter the Great the Russians have had their eyes on Con- stantinople, and as long as they cannot have it will try to prevtnt Germany or Austria from getting it. Seven-eighths of the peasants are farmers, and two- thirds of the land is sown to cereals. FRANCE A republic. Paris is the capital, and the president (since 1913) is Raymond Poincare. It is more than three-fourths the size of Texas, and lias about two- fifths the population of the United States. Most of the people live by agriculture, which is carried to a high standard. Wheat, oats, barley and corn are grown, also root-crops, fruits, tobacco, grapes and silk. There are rich mines of coal, iron and lead. In 19 1 2 France ranked fourth in imports and exports. In manufactures of silk the French predominate, and they make fine muslins, porcelains, glass, jewelry and clocks. GREAT BRITAIN The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, comprising England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. London is the capital, and George V, since 1910, has been King of Great Britain and Emperor of India. The coast line measures about twenty-eight hundred miles, and the English navy is equal to any other two. "The sun never sets on her colonial possessions," and her world-trade is the largest of any nation. Manufacturing is the leading industry. Most of the large cities are near the coal-fields in the north central part. London, Liverpool and Edinburgh are the principal ports. England lias no fear of losing India, but does not look with favor on Russia's Balkan ambitions. At the same time she is opposed to the spread of a great (jerman empire from Holland to the /Egean Sea, which would upset the English doctrine of small inde- pendent states and the "balance of power" in Europe. BELGIUM A democratic kingdom ruled by Albert, since 1909 (capital Brussels). Its length is 165 miles and width 120; the population about 650 to the square mile, composed ■ of I'lemish and Walloons — the former of French and the latter of German extraction. Belgium is low and flat in the north ; hilly and tim- bered in the south. The country is well watered and networked with canals. Rich in minerals, it is a prominent manufacturing country. Linens, laces, cot- tons and woolens, carpets, machines and cutlery are exported, witii coal, iron and farm products. The imports are cof?ee, sugar, petroleum, hides and raw materials. Agriculture is carried to great perfection, but the country is not self-supporting. Brussels is a great manufacturing center, and Ant- werp the principal seaport. ITALY The king of Italy is Victor Emmanuel III, Whose rule began in 1900. The products are fruits, rice, wheat, silk, olives, marble, etc. Naples is the largest city, and has varied manufactures. Previous to 1859 Italy was divided into separate states. In 1870 Victor Emmanuel, king of Sardinia, united Italy and made Rome the national capital. Austria tried to thwart this movement. England and France were friendly to Italy at that time, and Ger- many was neutral. ALLIANCES The Triple Alliance was formed by Bismarck, after the Franco-Prussian War. Its object was to strengtiien Germany and isolate France. A dual league «'as made in 1879 between Austria and Germany, which Italy joined in 1880. By this alliance the nations intended to aid each other in defense. Bismarck wanted Russia In the league, but trouble in the Balkans broke off this project. Soon after France formed a league with Russia. Bismarck fell from power in 1890, but the Triple Alliance was still stronger than its rival, until France brought England into the Triple Entente, agreeing to give England a free hand in Egj'pt in return for the same in Morocco. STRATEGY The German attack on France is weakened by the fact fhat Italy did not act with the other members of the Triple Alliance, as a diverting attack from the south would divide the French defense. From the map it is e.isy to see why Germany advanced through Bel- gium, in spite of the fact that Germany, in i8^2?» had been one of the powers to guarantee Belgium's neu- trality, because the mountains bordering France -from the Alps to Verdun were strongly fortified, while the approach from Belgium was not. It is also clear that Russia was compelled to estab- lish her position along the Carpathian Mountains before advancing on Berlin — so that a northward movement from Austria-Hungary might not cut her line of com- munication. L LIBRARY OF CONGRESS _ 021 394 422 8 The Effect of the War on Osborne Art Calendars for 1916 You probably know that the outbreak of war immediately resulted in a scarcity of dye stuffs. In the calendar business this has affected inks for color printing, paints for water colors, coloring matter for ribbon, paper and cord. The rag used in high grade paper was also affected, and to some extent even the clay for enameled stock — part of this material coming from the war area. The Osborne Company acted promptly in the crisis. Taking advantage of the large capital fortunately at our command, we purchased outright practically an entire year's supply of materials, at prices which cannot be duplicated today for materials of equal grade. As a result the new line of Osborne Art Calendars for 1916 will be sold to our customers at no advance in price, and there will be no deterioration in quality through the substitution of inferior or untested materials. On the contrary, the new line will offer you unexpected value for every dollar of your calendar appropriation. It is absolutely, in all respects, the superlative line — the masterpiece — of the 25 years of progress since this Company originated the art calendar business. Do not buy in haste — before you see Osborne Art Calendars for 1916. Wait — the reward will be better and more attractive advertising, a subject yours exclusively for your town (no jobber's calendar gives you this impor- tant service) and the greatest value any calendar house does or can offer you for your money. The Osborne man will surely call. Wait for him in your own interest. EDMUND B. OSBORNE, President. THE OSBORNE COMPANY NEW YORK CHICAGO LONDON GENERAL OFFICES AND WORKS, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY LARGEST CALENDAR SALES IN THE WORLD