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Bridgeport Evening Farmer in Bridgeport, Connecticut

17 Dec 1917

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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1917

Page

5

War Savings Plan Promised For 1918 Campaign

The article outlines the government War Savings plan with thrift stamps and five year certificates. It names the committee led by Frank A. Vanderlip and cites President Wilson praising thrift as a war expense solution. It explains how stamps cost 4.12 and mature to five dollars with interest, encouraging broad public participation.

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Bam Post Office Trust Company Aued Leary Lpniten Wilson National War Savings Committee United States Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank New York Frederic A. Delano Chicago Henry Ford Detroit Eugene Meyer Charles L. Paine Boston George Bass Vanderlip Bass Beco Mmember Woman's Liberty Loan Committee Ings Oscar A. Price Wnl Price
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Soldiers Christmas Plans Under Government Red Cross Y M C A

The government and Red Cross plan a full holiday for troops in camps and France. Turkey dinners and large Christmas trees will be provided, with Red Cross Good Cheer bundles and individual boxes valued at 1.50 each. Y M C A Knights of Columbus and other societies organize entertainments, games, music, and theatre, ensuring a festive day for Sammies despite war.

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United States France Turkey Sam America England Red Cross Comfort Department The Sammies Camp Recreation Society Cantonments Knights of Columbus Sammie Yuletide
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