Remembering John Basilone and the War Bond Drive
A wartime appeal honors Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, praised as a hero who toured America urging sales of War Bonds. The message frames his sacrifice and urges the Seventh War Loan Drive as a personal call to arms, urging Americans to meet a large quota for victory and pride.
War Bond Drive Ad Listing Supporting Firms
A Treasury wartime advertisement lists numerous sponsors and businesses from various sectors supporting the all out war effort. Firms include retailers, lenders, pharmacies, department stores, grocery and hardware outlets, and service providers in a coordinated public notice.
Uncle Sam Calls for Your Bond Quota in Mighty Seventh War Loan
The notice urges individuals to select their monthly quota based on income ranges from under 100 to 250 dollars per month. It presents a chart listing specific dollar amounts for the seventh war loan and invites all readers to contribute.
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Er Eee
Pacific
John Basilone
America
Joe
Bill
Pride In America
Loran
Advance Store
Anderson’s West End Drug
W. F. Austin and Son Furniture Store
Bargain Furniture Co
Belk-Stevens Company
Betty Lou Shoppe
Big Bear Super Markets
Bloom Furniture Co
Blue Bird Cab Co., Inc
Bartner Furniture Company
Central Ice Delivery Co
Charles Department Store
Cinderella S‘ipper Shop
Cut Rate Furniture Company
W. A. Davis Mill
W. B. Deik, Geni
Contractor DeLuxe Diner
Duke Power Company
Eckerd’s Drug Company
Efird’s Department Store
Emerywood Food Market
English Motor Company
L. F. Ferree
Life Insurance
Firestone
Gilbert’s Shoe Store
Samuel Hyman
Jeff’s
Jones & Peacock
Kennedy Oil Company
Koonce Funeral Home Eoonts-McGhee Drug Company
Lexington Grocery Co
Lindale Dairy Corporation
Mendenhall-Thompson
Nash Jewelry & Loan Co
Neal’s Auto Service
Neill Motors
North State Telephone Co
Paramount Furniture Co
Peggy Anne Shop Quality Shoe Store, Inc
Rainbow Diner
Redwine Hardware Company
Uncle Sam