Advertisements from magazines and other periodicals from the Second World War.
As you would seed him on a scale, he would weigh 180s pounds of of bone, muscle and fighting energy–a fine specimen of American manhood. But on the scales of the Army — and the Railroads–his “fighting weight” is …8 tons.
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You’re holding up a million-dollar bomber . . . try SYNTHETIC RUBBER For months a great airplane company had been working night and day to get into production on a new bomber wanted by the Army. Millions had been invested in tools and jigs. But now the first models were developing a “bug” that threatened
GoodYear The Greatest Name In Rubber Read More »
World War II Bell Telephone ad asking the public to take care and consideration when placing long distance calls.
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WAR needs the wires this Christmas: War can’t wait — not even for Christmas. So please don’t make Long Distance calls to war-busy centers this Christmas unless they’re vital…..BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM
WWII Bell Telephone Ad, December 1942 Read More »
POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION ~ important for Soldiers . . . and Checks Today, every American Soldier wears two identical tags bearing his serial number, inoculation record and essential data >> Why two tags? Because Uncle Same plays safe — takes no chances of slip-ups in identification of personnel. >> For similar reasons of security, leading Banks
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“No broader than a Pilot’s Shoulders” : That’s an important specification for an airplane engine, when you want every mile of speed you can get from a military fighter plane.
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Be Proud, America – Lockheed P-38 Ad: Be proud of your flying warriors, America! They’re fighting… as have Americans of every generation… for the freedom of man.
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“Just like a taste of home” When you’re thousands of miles from home…on a shell-racked tropic isle…or high on a rocky ridge… How precious, then, is that “taste of home”… how comforting the rich aroma and full flavor of a slow-burning, cool-smoking Camel…the cigarette that is the first choice with men in all the services.
WW2 Camel Cigarette Ad July 1944 Read More »
Stalkers of Hidden Devilfish: In the vanguard of the fighter craft that track the U-boat down are the fighter planes powered byt the Allison – America’s first and foremost liquid-cooled aircraft engine.
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World War II Pennsylvania Railroad Troop Train Ad. These boys know what it means – the troop train is approaching the troop ships.
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