Victory Loan Train

One sheet advertisement for a
"Victory Loan Train" that toured the United States to promote the purchase of Victory Liberty Loan bonds during or shortly after World War I. The tour was a form of propaganda intended to raise funds for the war effort and boost patriotism.
The poster lists the various exhibits and entertainment featured on the train's stop in Sonora, California, on May 9th:
Exhibit Highlights

War Trophy Exhibit: Featured a captured, battle-scarred German airplane, German guns and bombs, and models of German prisoners with full field equipment.
Red Cross Exhibit: A display by the Red Cross.
Armored Tank in Action: A live demonstration of a military tank.

Entertainment

Soldier heroes from the front lines.
Submarine Flotilla Band.
Army and Marine Quartettes.

Tour Details

States Covered: The tour covered Nevada, Arizona, and California.
Sonora Stop: The train was scheduled to arrive in Sonora on May 9th, from 7 to 10 A.M.

These events were part of a larger effort to showcase war trophies and generate public support and financial investment in the final war loans.

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