[78-L] Columbia WWI multi colored illustrated labels

[Jack Raymond]

Steve Shapiro wrote:
> Seehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/COLUMBIA-SPECIAL-WORLD-WAR-1-MEDICAL-LABEL-E-2942-/370998600660
>
> Does anybody know the story behind these records, seen them in any special Columbia catalogues, articles in Talking Machine World, etc.?
You mention Columbia E-2942, and as it happens I have a copy of Columbia 
E-2941. It's a fascinating WW I record with picture label, issued in USA 
and Canada "zum besten des Deutschen & Oesterr. Roten Kreuzes" (for the 
benefit of the German & Austrian Red Cross).  The two sides are "Gebet 
Wahrend der Schlacht" (Prayer during the Battle)and "Schwertlied" (The 
Sword Song).  But I have no answer to the questions you raise.

-- Jack Raymond