Democratic Patriotism and the Nation’s War Will
A columnist argues democracy requires majority will and unity in war. It notes oppositionists who spoke or acted separately, and cites Charles Edward Russell’s Russia mission as testing party solidarity. The piece condemns antiwar sentiment in the Socialist party and urges national unity to support American socialism.
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Bridgeport
Noin
Charles Edward Russell
Russia
Socialist Party
Mr. Russell
Tas
Party of Germany
Iowa
Socialist Party of America
New York
Russell
Liberty bonds and the flag in wartime patriotism
A government voice says symbols like the flag should not replace action and urges full subscription to the Liberty bond issue. Despite a two billion target, many cities lag. New England leads, the West and South lag, and Bridgeport is urged to respond promptly and generously to support early victory and avoid new taxes.
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Aes
America
New England
City Manager Plan Tied to King Endorsements
A letter argues the city manager charter favors current officials and King for city manager. It contends supporters want John T. King installed, while opponents favor cleaning out city hall and King’s removal to private life.
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City Hall
John T. King
Mr. King
King
Bridgeport Lags in Liberty Loan Drive as Counties Report
Last week figures show Bridgeport aimed at 5.206 million dollars with about two thirds subscribed. Up to June 7 Bridgeport had 2.85 million toward the goal while Fairfield county towns report varying subs. The Liberty Loan committee says 650 million dollars more is needed to reach the two billion dollar target.
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Federal District
New York
Bridgeport
Troy
Jersey City
Paterson
West Hoboken
Syracuse
Liberty Loan Committee
Fairfield County
Bethel
Danbury
Darien
Greenwich
New Canaan
Norwalk
Ridgefield
Shelton
South Norwalk
Southport
Stratford
Stamford
Westport
New England Opens Final Liberty Bond Drive
Boston June 11 The final drive to meet the 300 million dollar Liberty loan quota for New England began with 136 million subscribed. The committee targets 163.2 million by Friday night, about 33 million daily, using fire alarms and calls to urge purchases. Governor McCall warned that failure would harm national credit and threaten territory.
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Boston
New England
Liberty Loan Committee
Guv McCall
Boy Scouts in New York Launch Liberty Loan Drive
In New York City more than 14,000 Boy Scouts begin a week long, noon to house to house subscription campaign for Liberty Loan funds. The district Liberty Loan committee notes hesitation among small earners, urging a personal pledge. The Liberty National Bank announces a $10,000,000 subscription for itself and its customers.
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New York
Liberty Loan Fund
Board of Education
Liberty Loan Committee
United States
Liberty National Bank
Liberty Loan
Mark Dpelow
Guy Emerson
Publicity Committee
Small Subscribers Sought to Reach War Loan Goal
Washington reports the Liberty loan entering its final lap to hit the 2 billion dollar target by Friday. Officials urge thousands or millions of small savers to lend their dollars to fund the war against Germany. With days remaining, bells will ring to urge subscriptions as four, three, two, and one rings signal the countdown.
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Washington
Liberty
Treasury
Germany
New York Sets Bold Liberty Loan Subscriptions
New York announces plans to subscribe to 490 million dollars in Liberty Loan after already earmarking 600 million, with officials stressing the total will not drop below one billion. Charles H. Kuhn wins 14,740 dollars in damages from Ligonier Valley Railroad after a deadly wreck. Railroads report 989 new engines and 44,063 cars placed in service since November 1. Arthur Huff, from Blairstown, attempts an anti government speech in Phillipsburg and is hospitalized after patrons intervene. Georgetown observers note a distant earthquake ~3,500 miles away not linked to the San Salvador event.
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United States
Howard Elliott
Railroads’ War Board
Samuel Adams and Liberty Bond Question on Civic Duty
In a past era tone the prompt asks if citizens uphold government and asks if they have purchased a Liberty Bond. It frames a public duty around patriotism and financial support for the nation.
A Liberty Bond for Liberty Call to Support Freedom
An appeal explains why a Liberty Bond is a genuine US government loan. It frames the bond as a loan from a liberty loving people to back the spread of liberty and democracy in the Old World and to aid in freeing the oppressed.
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United States
Historic Dining Room Set Clearance Promotes Antique Furnishings
This Week a Clearance of Dining Room Sets features Charles II, Queen Anne, Mission, American Walnut, Colonial Golden Oak, Jacobean Oak, and Hepplewhite styles. Each group lists regular and sale prices with details on materials, dimensions, and accompanying cabinets or buffets.
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Charles II
Read House Offers Vulcan Gas Ranges In Many Styles
High grade Vulcan gas ranges carried exclusively by the Read House in styles from three burner cookers to large cabinet ranges with elevated ovens and boilers. Practical sizes for porches or windows in wood and metal. Cookers square top ranges cabinet ranges connections free until July first from 18.00 up 26.50 up 41.00 up.
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Read House
Summer Hosiery and Children's Locks Sale
Readable sales blurb lists Summer Hosiery for women in Phoenix silk hose in shades including dark tan mauve champagne silver gray black and white. Special at 80 cts. Children's locks offered in a large assortment at 25 cts. Main for.
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Phoenix
Your Choice Deal Ends This Week
To close out, the offer remains at $4.00. Customer can choose from options priced at four dollars on the second floor.
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