War Savings Stamp Bank Becomes Civic Hub in Wichita Falls
The War Savings Stamp Bank in Wichita Falls Texas boosts local sales and pledges as it serves as official headquarters for War Savings workers. The building donated by Wichita Falls is open daily from 9 am with extended hours and Saturday closing at night. The National War Savings Committee aims to place banks in every Texas town over 2,000 people on a busy street corner or courthouse square.
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War Savings Stamp Bank
Wichita Falls
Texas
War Savings
Wichita County
War Savings Workers
Wichita
Sunbank
National War Savings Committee
War Savings Bank
Maverick County Leads State in War Savings Per Capita
Maverick County reports exceed the War Savings Stamp quota by 82 990 80 with 55 invested per person. Every business in the county acts as a War Savings Stamp agency as Booths line stores and streets in Faye Pass. County Chairman W J Nigali promotes a War Savings Bank and Louis Lipsitz praises persistent work and countywide ownership of stamps.
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Ick County
Maverick County
National War Savings Committee
War Savings Stamp Agency
Faye Pass
W S S Would Dwarf The Washington Monument
An item notes the Washington Monument stands 555 feet high and compares it to Texas War Savings Stamp quotas. It explains 91 million in War Savings for Texas, if converted to silver dollars and stacked, would form a monument taller than the Washington Monument, highlighting patriotism and the 1.27 percent interest on government securities.
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Texas
Washington Monument
Texas Production and Conservation War Message
On his return to Washington after Texas visit, Clarence Ousley urges production and conservation of food for victory. He stresses saving via War Savings Stamps and investing in government securities, saying victory comes from the people’s purse and national effort. The message highlights Texans funding the war while supporting the war effort.
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Washington
Texas
Clarence Ouskey
United States
Crans
Pershing Soldier Inspires L A Drive
A Pershing soldier inspires a Los Angeles community drive with commendable wartime effort. The campaign highlights strong local support and broad participation in the mobilization effort.
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L. A
Salvation Army War Service Drive Boosts Houston Support
Corporal Joseph Lynch Calvert led a fundraising push in Houston and Harris County for the Salvation Army War Service Fund. Local business firms and citizens contributed to reach a substantial total with gifts from Daley block 1, the Universal Satellite company, and the Big Stick committee, supporting servicemen overseas and morale.
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France
Salvation Army
Liiu
Suidiere Maak
Howe
Shin
Almple
Une
Gelling
Salvation Army Werkara
Neevien
Pidiac
Salvahontets
Amam
Marty
Irvin Cobbs
Houston
Salvation Arms
Houton
United States
Allie
Sammie
Joweph Lynch Calvert
Daley
Universal Surpounding Company
Houston Pea
Aueunt
Wealthy New York girl aids soldiers in battlefront aid work
Miss Cora Van Norden, heiress and Salvation Army volunteer, describes frontline relief efforts. She recalls funds raised, warm clothing donations, and tents of care for wounded troops, with officials praising the Army women who work 24 hours a day. She vows to continue supporting veterans and comforting boys facing hardship.
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Cora van Norden
New York
Len
Miss van Norden
Salvation Army
Arua
Thay
Pest
Mother
Hater
New Rules for Wheat Flour Sales Take Effect September 1 1918
The administration enforces a program requiring four pounds of flour to be sold with one pound of barley flour. Substitutes beyond this ration are restricted and prices are set for a range of goods including cornmeal, bread, and evaporated milk with state price comparisons from August 16 to September.
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Aetate “Administration
Staten
Bass
California
Wermude
New Texas
Chicago Club War Fund Drive Gathers City Support
Chicago clubs join a city wide war fund drive forming a War Council of clubs to mobilize 3600 members and affiliated organizations. Member clubs include the Chicago Athletic Association Automobile Club University Club and Chicago Club among others to canvass members and raise funds.
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Op Werneun
Waice Mae Amt
Ite
Chicago
Icavo Athletic “Aeroeiation Chiefo Automobile Club
Jears Cy Club
Covenaton Club
Industral Clasaague Club
University Club Pros Club
Chicago Club
OL ‘Etait
Ciiciale
Stabilizing Cotton Prices Touted After Admin Conference
Administrator Peden reports Washington officials from the State Administrators conference agreed on a plan to stabilize cotton prices. The Food Administration, linked to the War Industries Board, set price bands by zone and discussed methods to handle shifts in basis, hulls, and lumped products amid wartime controls.
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Peden “White
Washington
Ie Fund Administration
Texas
Llucers
Fuca
Food Administration
War Industries Board
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