World War I Victory Loan Cartoon / The Jitney Submarine / World War I Victory Loan Cartoon
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Animated cartoon of Uncle Sam fishing on pier with basket labeled ‘U.S. Loans,’ says ‘Come on folks, lend a hand! This is the one that will finish the job. Sure we’ll finish the job!’ [1919] b. This is an animated cartoon by J.R. Bray. Artist’s hand in accelerated action draws cartoon of ‘Henry Takes Dan for a Ride.’ - Henry Ford in admiral’s uniform drives “Daniels.” Josephus Daniels in sailor’s uniform holding a small American flag - Daniels in back-seat of automobile with bottle of ‘grape juice’ - automobile is driven along a country road. “Now with the glass top and periscope, you have the jitney submarine complete.” Glass top and periscope drawn on automobile, which is driven down a hill into the water. “Off to battle practice.” Whale follows ‘jitney submarine’ under water, swallows it. [1915] c. Animated cartoon of a sack of corn labeled, ‘American Institutions’ - thin man stands with bar weights labeled ‘1st Liberty Loan’ - sign, ‘Prepare’ - man salutes, lifts weights - sign, ‘Equipment and Weights’ becomes ‘Ford Liberty Loan,’ he lifts them as his arm muscles grow - sign, ‘Transport,’ weights become ‘3rd Liberty Loan’ - sign, ‘Fight!,’ weights become ‘4th Liberty Loan,’ he lifts them - sign, ‘Maintain Victory! Pay Our Debts!’ weights become ‘Victory Loan,’ man lifts them overhead, holds them with one arm, puts down weights - printed sign, ‘Sure We’ll Finish the Job.’ “Animated by Ford.” [1919]
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