Supreme Poilu

The Government is considering a proposal to issue 25-centime postage stamps bearing the figure of a French poilu. Three deputies, proposers, point to the success which the Pasteur postage stamps have had in reminding the entire world of the wonderful benefits conferred by the great scientist. Similarly they say that a poilu stamp would be a testimonial to heroes who have no equal in the wide world. "Besides, what fairer homage could be paid to the most faithful and the most certain guardians of peace, who gave the world the victory for liberty and right?"

It is expected that the proposed postal stamp will be adopted and that its color will be horizon blue, in conformity with the famous blue uniform.