Poster #08

“Look at that man. He is doing his duty to his King. He is demonstrating his bravery and making his family proud as well as earning more money than before. Listen! He is paid by the government who will pay you too if you join the army now. You will be rewarded with Rs. 50/- on joining the army and Rs. 15/- during training as a recruit. You will get monthly salary of Rs. 11/- and Rs. 24/- after every 6 months in service. It means your actual income will be Rs. 15/- per month from the beginning. In addition to this, you will get Rs. 5/- per month as a bonus and Rs. 2/- per month as field service allowance when you go to war. You will get good food and good clothes free. Join the army immediately, if you are not selected as a soldier, thousand of Durabies, car drivers, attendants, stable hands, cooks, cleaners and porters are also required. All of these are paid good salaries and receive free food and clothing as well.”

The Times Press, Bombay [Mumbai], 1918