World War II Victory Bond Arch
Archival item
2009.29.86
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A photo of a display measuring World War II Victory Bond sales in Swift Current. Two rulers lead up to a roast chicken, with a small figure of a man climbing each ruler. Next to the rulers are several vertical poles with markers on various locations.
A sign on the display reads "7th Victory Bond Swift Current City Sales Index Rules // 1. Salesmen climb 1 inch of pole for each $1000 sold. (Use measuring rule provided) // 2. Captains climb one rung of the ladder for each $10,000 of bonds sold by his team. // 3. The team reaching its quota first is the winner. Losers buys chicken dinner for all salesmen in the contest plus official committee members. // Quotas: Capt. F.J. Dickson: $205, 000 // Capt. A.B. Elliott: $246, 000."
A sign on a separate pole reads "Chinese Victory Bond Buyers".
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