The PT Boat That Was Half Submarine!

The exploits of the courageous officers and men of the Navy's PT Boat Squadrons will endure as one of the most inspiring chapters in all American naval history.

For example, a PT Boat skipper, home on furlough, told of this amazing incident when
he visited the Packard plant recently . . .

"With a man-sized hole smashed in our hull, we took on a lot of water in no time at all.
"But those Packard engines, submerged until only the spark plugs and carburetors were above water, pulled us more than a mile to shore.

"Afterward,” he grinned, "the officer in charge of the engines said that if we'd gone much farther that way, he'd have had to duck his head under water to shift gears!

"The hard-hitting PT boats, powered by the engines you build, have been and will continue to be one of the most valuable weapons of this war," the lieutenant added.

Stories like this . . . told by PT men who continually "bet their lives" on the performance of these precision-built Packard marine engines . . . make us proud of being able to justify their faith so completely and so consistently.

This Ad appeared in The Saturday Evening Post 4 Aug 1945

Artist is Ben Stahl. Read more about Ben Stahl HERE.

Earthquake Express!

Earthquake Express!

As soon as her giant craw is filled with gasoline from one of Boeing's International tank trucks, this new Flying Fortress will be roaring into the blue, headed for induction into the Army Air Forces. She's ready for battle ... ready to drop tons and tons of earthquakes on enemy targets with bull's-eye precision.
International Trucks—a large fleet of them—are helping to speed the production of Flying Fortresses ... rushing light and heavy loads from place to place in Boeing's short-flow multiple-line production system ... fueling the big bombers by the tank-car load. All over America pre-war Internationals — the largest selling heavy-duty truck on the market when civilian trucks were still being made—are hauling vital materials for war factories, rushing food and supplies to military bases and industrial centers.
New Trucks Now . . . But Don't Wait: Trucks do a gigantic job in keeping the wheels of war industry turning ... a job so essential that the government has authorized the manufacture of a limited quantity of new heavy-duty trucks for civilians in essential occupations. A good share of these new trucks will be Internationals.
If you need a new truck, don't fail to get in touch with your International Branch or Dealer right away for valuable help in making out your application. And don't delay!
Preventive Maintenance for Victory: Those trucks you now have ... for the sake of Victory keep 'em rolling! Let the truck specialists at your International Branch or Dealer keep them in tiptop shape. Take advantage of the experience, the skills, the facilities of the largest Company-owned truck service organization in the world. Pledge your trucks to Victory.

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

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Life Magazine 6 Sept 1943

De Soto Products Are In Action

De Soto Products Are In Action

On War Fronts Abroad and At Home

Yes, De Soto can be followed to the battle-fronts of the world—where famous Sherman tanks go into action; where the great B-26 Marauder bombers take the air; -where mighty Bofors anti-aircraft cannon brilliantly repel enemy attack.
The same craftsmen, who used to make De Soto cars for you, are now making vital parts of these most powerful and essential weapons of modern war. There can be no greater evidence of De Soto war-time quality and service than the performance of these weapons whenever they go into action.
On the war-fronts at home, De Soto holds firmly its place in the Nation's transportation system with half a million vehicles in essential use, and also by the thorough job being done by De Soto dealers everywhere in maintaining, in top condition, these De Soto products of peace.

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Life Magazine 6 Sept 1943

Meet MRS. Casey Jones

Meet MRS. Casey Jones

CASEY'S gone to war... so Mrs. Jones is "working on the railroad!"

She is putting in a big day's work oiling and swabbing down giant engines, cleaning and vacuuming cars, handling baggage, selling tickets, moving through the aisles as a trainman.
In fact, she is doing scores of different jobs on the Pennsylvania Railroad — and doing them well. So the men in the armed forces whom she has replaced can take comfort in the fact Mrs. Casey Jones is “carrying on” in fine style. Since the war began, Pennsylvania Railroad has welcomed thousands of women into its ranks of loyal, busy and able workers. They are taking a real part in the railroad's big two-fold job of moving troops and supplies and serving essential civilian needs during the war emergency. You will find these women, not merely in expected places, such as offices, telephone exchanges and ticket windows . . . you will find them out where "man-size" jobs have to be done: in the round house, in the shops, in the yards, in the terminals, in the cars. We feel sure the American public will take pride in the way American womanhood has pitched in to keep the Victory trains rolling!


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Life Magazine 6 Sept 1943

Ads in America - 1945 - Cadillac

This ad appeared in
The Saturday Evening Post
21 April 1945.

Deep in German mud, this M-24 has left its imprint of Cadillac power. For, like more than 10,000 tanks that have gone before it, the M-24 is powered by two Cadillac V-type engines, driving through two Cadillac Hydra-Matic transmissions.
It is no longer a secret that tanks built and powered by Cadillac have long been laying tracks to Victory in every battle sector of the globe. For, with the help of Army Ordnance Engineers, we started building tanks for Army use more than 3 years ago. We have been steadily at it ever since.
The success of the Cadillac V-type engine and Hydra-Matic transmission in powering tanks —the ease with which these power units were adapted to tank use—and their inherent ability to bring a new degree of maneuverability to tank warfare—are all conclusive evidence of their fundamental soundness of design. Abnormal wartime use has subjected both engine and transmission to tests never encountered in civilian service. As a result, they have been improved in many ways.

Ads in America - 1945 - Maxwell House Coffee

This ad appeared in The Saturday Evening Post 21 April 1945.

HOME ON LEAVE ... but they haven't forgotten her... the first lady of our fighting forces. When the soldier returns he brings back grateful memories of a great American heroine—the Army Nurse. And so, a fragrant cup of Maxwell House is raised in friendly salute.
To this gracious gesture, the mellow richness of Maxwell House adds its own very special good cheer. There's so much flavor satisfaction in every cup of this famous coffee . . . extra flavor that has made Maxwell House the coffee that more people buy . . . more people enjoy .. . than any other coffee in the world!
The secret? Skillful blending of fine Latin-American coffees. Manizales for mellowness. Bucaramangas for full body. Medellins for richness. Other Latin-American coffees for vigor!
Great coffees combined into one great blend-then Radiant-Roasted through and through to develop all the flavor goodness of every bean! No wonder, in victory bag or vacuum jar, Maxwell House Coffee is "Good to the Last Drop!"

Ads in America - 1945- New England Mutual

This ad appeared in The Saturday Evening Post 21 April 1945.

A sailor wrote this in a letter to us after coming off a night watch at sea in the tropics. He was asking about his privileges as a veteran under the G. I. Bill of Rights, and what his chances would be for a post-war job.
These questions are close to the heart of every fighting man, for we've had thousands of similar requests from all branches of the service, and from every combat theater, as well as from men already demobilized.
To give them complete answers, we have put together a 4o-page booklet, "Information for Veterans," described below. It's free. We shall be glad to send it to you to forward to your son, husband, or friend in the service. It contains information he wants.
If you yourself are a veteran just returning to civilian life, you will find the booklet especially timely. Address us at 501 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.
Men in the Armed Forces ... If this magazine happens to reach you and you'd like us to send you the booklet, -write to us direct.

Ads in America - 1945 - Ethyl Gasoline

This ad appeared in The Saturday Evening Post 21 April 1945.

RIGHT NOW the world's best gasoline —millions of gallons of it—is being shipped to fighting fronts all over the world. Our fighting men are getting the cream of the petroleum industry's production—and all they need.
But as long as America is fighting two wars—one in Europe and the other in Asia—home-front gasoline supplies must be limited both as to quantity and quality. Only complete, final Victory will bring car-owners the Ethyl gasoline they look forward to—the Ethyl that will bring out the top performance of any car.

Ads in America - 1945 - Florsheim Shoes