The Duty of Every True American War Savings Drive
Mississippi readers are urged on June 28 to pledge part of the state's $40 million War Savings Stamp quota for 1918. Stamps pay four percent, are safe, and can be paid over time, with options tied to crop timing. Thrift Day on June 28 links patriotic duty to funding the war effort and avoiding higher taxes.
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United States
Uncle Sam
House of Hohenzollern
Woodrow Wilson
Theo. G. Bilbo
Congress
Why Do You Save For Your Nation War Savings Day
The article argues saving money serves national defense by funding war needs. It urges citizens to lend to Uncle Sam via War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds, starting with pledges by June 28. It calls saving a duty and links personal sacrifice to victory, stressing security and good interest.
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United States
Washington
Sam
Uncle Sam
Europe
Corporal Purvis Plea on War Economy and Sacrifice
Corporal Moody R. Paryis relates his service from Nov 27 1917 at Camp Pike to the 312th Ammunition Train. He describes quarantine, illness, and life in service then appeals to readers to conserve food for troops in France, urging support to win the war and end Kaiserism.
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Arkansas
Brandon
Pike
312Th
Horse Section
United State
France
Germany
Belgium
Uncle Sam
Moody R. Paryis
War Savings Speaking Dates in Rankin County
War Savings speaking events announced across Rankin County with dates in June. Notable speakers include Hon. J Harvey Thompson at Rehobeth and Hon Garland Lyellom at Pisgah, plus W E Melntyre and others with times posted. Final report shows Red Cross War Fund Beat totals and pledges led by R L Fox as cashier.
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Rankin County
J. Harvey Thompson
Rehobeth
Etaenacy
Pisgah
Pearl
New Prospect
Garland G. Lyell
W. E. MelIntyre
Mayton
Enedaan
Cato
Harbor School
R. L. Fox
Red Cross War Fund
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Jackson, Miss
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