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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
9
Sergeant Arthur Guy Empey author of Over the Top will sell Liberty bonds at Jordan Marsh Company on the second floor of the new building this afternoon from 4 30 to 6 o clock.
A copy of his book Over the Top will be given to each bond purchaser as Sergeant Empey is set to lecture and demonstrate trench warfare at Symphony Hall on Friday evening.
Sergeant Empey, born in Jersey City in 1884, served in U S Cavalry and the New York New Jersey National Guard before joining the British army in France. He survived seven wounds and a piece of another man’s rib in his cheek and became a best selling author of Over the Top with royalties far exceeding typical officers salaries.
The Boston Congregational Club voted to invest $2000 in Liberty bonds at Ford Hall. The group endorsed YMCA war work worldwide and urged church cooperation in the 35 million dollar fund to sustain and expand efforts.
The nation faces Liberty Day with President Wilson’s proclamation as the Second Liberty Loan of 1917 nears the target. Treasury officials estimate only half of the $5 billion goal is subscribed, needing about $2.5 billion in four days. Americans urged to keep Old Glory flying by buying bonds.
The field force of 2,000,000 workers is reinforced by speakers tomorrow to push Liberty Loan subscriptions. Government and state leaders join ceremonies as business halts nationwide except for bond sales. Official totals show 1.5 billion dollars reported in early payments with unofficial estimates near 2.5 billion, progress toward a 3 billion minimum quota, and district updates from New York to Des Moines and Boston to Chicago.
Fire bells will sound in Somerville every two hours starting at 7 AM to urge Liberty Loan subscriptions. Mayor Cliff will speak to high school pupils at 9 AM and hold evening outdoor meetings at Davis and Union squares. Teachers will read President Wilson's Liberty Loan proclamation in every school.
Boy Scouts nationwide raised 5.786 million dollars in Liberty bonds during a house to house campaign, announced by the national headquarters in New York.
Regional leaders urge nationwide support and propose subscribing up to 500 million dollars to the Liberty Loan drive, calling on citizens and institutions to back the program with firm commitment.
At a brief directors meeting led by president Louis K. Liggett the United Drug Company voted to subscribe $500000 to the Liberty Loan. The plan was adopted immediately and boosts the New England quota in under three minutes.
A three day convention opening in Boston brings officers and delegates from across the country and Canada to celebrate United Drug Companys 15th anniversary. Governor McCall and Mayor Curley welcome directors at a banquet at the Hotel Somerset. Louis K Liggett and Edward D Cahoon address the crowd as Liggett recalls the firms growth and credits early stockholders.
More than 44 000 persons are slated to march in tomorrow's Liberty Day parade. Governor F D Gardener will join the governor's staff for the event.
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