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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
3
The 10th day of the Finish the Job campaign shows 60 percent unsubscribed as New England trails with only $13,068,000 subscribed. Officials warned that the day’s figures undermine prior optimism for steady momentum.
New England's Victory Liberty Loan response remains far below target with eight days left. District subscriptions total 158 259 000 42 percent of 375 000 000 quota needing 27 092 000 daily. Boston lags, while Vermont leads New England. campaigns feature bandstand events school pageants and tours by Navy and Treasury officials as officials urge urgent contributions.
A schedule of Victory Loan meetings and parades across Haverhill Brookline Hyde Park Boston Malden Quincy Stoneham Boston West area with many officers and sailors listed including Lt Flaherty Sgt S W Noble Yeoman Harold Smart Captain Ladd and Brigadier General Lord.
Yesterday the committee members admitted worriment and doubts that people would come across without the annoying pressure that characterized the last days of all the proceeding loans. New England has a big
The New England Liberty Loan committee reports a giant task now appears possible as a spectacular sprint, with combined efforts from six states workers and non workers alike to complete the drive.
Washington May 2 The government seeks mass appeals to rally funds for the Victory Liberty Loan as Treasury figures show 1.497 billion dollars subscribed, far below the 4.5 billion target. Telegrams to state groups push seven final days to lift subscriptions without tapping financial institutions.
Maine has subscribed 5.594 million dollars to the victory loan and must secure a daily 1.5 million dollar subscription through the drive ending next week. The latest list of honor towns includes Bethel Cushing Kittery Wilton Waldo and Belfast.
Springfield officials announced that the Victory Loan committee surpassed its loan quota by 61100, bringing the grand total to 9061100. The May 2 report credited local volunteers and business leaders for strong fundraising and community support.
Conrad & Co. president S. S. Conrad urged about 100 workers at a store rally to subscribe and the firm offered to match each dollar with five. Colonel Edward L. Logan of the 101st Infantry spoke on wartime purpose and peace era power, recounting days in France and the need to protect the United States.
A reception for Oliver Co. Elliot, member of the 1024 Machine Gun Battalion, was held at the Boston Industrial Home in the South End. Before service he was an assistant to his father Oliver C. Elliot, superintendent of the home. The board presented him a gold watch and chain after speeches, with singing and refreshments.
The Lexington Golf Club hosts a handicap versus bogey match this afternoon as the second weekly event in the annual members tournament extending into October. Next Saturday a cemetery tournament is scheduled at the Lexington club. Citizens urged to buy bonds.
General March chief of staff orders expedited demobilization as efforts accelerate to bring all troops home by September 1. The note continues from earlier coverage detailing plans and potential impacts.
Officials announce surplus clothing estimates tied to troop withdrawals in September. If occupation continues after September, part of the surplus will be needed. Embarkation speed is high with 450 000 men monthly. Brest and Hoboken bottlenecks speed movement. A recent general meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is set for tomorrow at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
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