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During both of the World Wars, the war effort was financed in large part by the citizens of Canada who were barraged with propaganda urging them to buy Victory Bonds. Without these loans from ordinary citizens, Canada's war effort would not have been nearly as successful. In particular, the people of Innisfail were always sure to do their part in helping out the nation and donating their money toward financing the war. The following are some ads printed in the local paper urging the community to do its best to support its nation in its time of need.2
An article requesting citizens to donate money to the war effort.1 July 1915
Innisfail, Alberta
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An advertisement for victory bonds.7 November 1918
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Victory Bond ad with Drew Lennox mentioned.28 October 1943
Innisfail, Alberta
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Drew Lennox was the first Innisfail man to die during the Second World War, and his death had a huge impact on the community: it showed everyone that the people they knew and loved were just as vulnerable as anyone else. To command the sympathy of the community, Drew Lennox's death was used to try and help increase sales of Victory Bonds, as this article demonstrates.6
A poster advertising war bonds.1940
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This was one of many posters common in the time of war, calling for people to do their best to support the war effort.8
An article outlining how much money Innisfail has raised for the war effort.23 November 1944
Innisfail, Alberta
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A victory loan article.10 May 1945
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Victory Bond ad with Drew Lennox mentioned.28 October 1943
Innisfail, Alberta
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Victory loan ad14 November 1918
Innisfail, Alberta
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The people of Innisfail did their best to support the war effort through Victory Bonds. There was constant encouragement to buy the Bonds everywhere, and the people of Innisfail answered the call, letting their donations to the war effort illustrate their patriotism. |
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