July 1940 – German bombs destroyed large sections of London including the housing of tens of thousands of its residents.
Technorati Tags: World War II,London England
Monday, August 30, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Harvesting Bumpers for Scrap Metal
Actress Rita Hayworth participates in the ‘Harvesting Bumpers for Scrap Metal’ drive during World War II.
Technorati Tags: World War II,Campaign
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Dr. Scott’s Electric Hair Brush
1899 ad for Dr. Scott’s Electric Hair Brush, claimed to protect you from dandruff, baldness, falling hair, headache and neuralgia all for the bargain basement price of $1.00.
Technorati Tags: Advertisements,Skunk Medicine
Friday, August 13, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
For Home and Country
Financing a war involves the acquisition of revenue and resources from any possible source. Families' ‘loaned’ their men and also donated to the cause in goods, rationing and the purchase of victory bonds.
Technorati Tags: War,Vitory Bonds
Sunday, August 1, 2010
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