Liberty bonds drive urges broad participation in Sixth District
President Wilson and government leaders press all citizens to buy Liberty bonds. The Sixth District covering Georgia Florida Alabama and parts of Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana is urged to lead the nation in bond purchases. Banks and bankers from Atlanta to Jacksonville back the drive with bonds available from 50 dollars to 10000 dollars and every man woman and child is urged to participate.
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Wilson
Congress
Liberty Bonds
Federal Reserve Banks
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
United States
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Macon
Chattanooga
Jacksonville
Buying Liberty Bonds Is Not An Act of Charity
A wartime appeal explains Liberty Bonds are not charity but a patriotic loan to the United States. The ad promises 3 1 4 percent annual interest, with payments semiannual on June 16 and December 15, and repayment of principal. It urges readers to borrow and invest through bankers or brokers to help fund food clothing and transportation for soldiers.
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United States Liberty
United States
U S Liberty Bond Button As Badge Of Honor
A wartime appeal urges every man woman and child to buy at least a $50 Liberty bond and wear a government button. The bond is described as a safe investment free from tax paying interest and returning principal in full. Those who do not buy are warned they will be losers.
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United States
Mother Encourages Bond Purchase in Her Name
The speaker asks if mother would be proud to receive a United States Liberty Bond in her name, framing the idea as a noble gesture to honor family and national duty.
Be First to Wear a Button in Liberty Bond Appeal
An aggressive wartime solicitation urges buyers of Liberty bonds to order promptly. The text promises a government issued button for each bond purchaser, to be worn at all times as a visible pledge of support and patriotic duty.
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United States
Freezone Impresses Cincinnati Authority on Corn Treatment
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a quick cure for corns and calluses. A few drops on tender areas stop soreness, dry the corn, and lift it off without pain. A small bottle costs little at any drug store and removes hard or soft corns. buyers urged to ask their druggist to order it.
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Cincinnati
Effects of Opposition Inspires Through Crisis
A brief quotation notes that opposition has wonderful effects as men rise refreshed by threats, treating crisis as a graceful bride, per Emerson. The reflection frames courage under pressure and the uplifting power of challenge.
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Emerson
Calomel vs Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Health Cure
An old advertisement warns calomel harms the liver and promises Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute. It claims calomel causes cramps nausea and salivation while Liver Tone cleaning the liver without sickness, with a money back guarantee if not improved. It touts suitability for children.
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Dodson
Goethe and Burns Honored as Front Rank Artists
The article compares Goethe and Burns as two greats in the front rank. It notes Goethe lived to an old age while Burns died in his thirties, yet both are celebrated as first class artists. The piece suggests Burns will live alongside the German Olympian in fame.
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Goethe
Burns
Scotland
Lemon Skin Whitener Promises Fair Complexion
Squeeze juice from two fresh lemons and mix with Orchard White to make a quarter pint lemon skin whitener. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles tan sallowness redness and roughness for a smooth clear complexion. Harmless and effective says ad.
Daily Thought on Courage by Colton
A quotation notes two kinds of bravery. Physical courage shrugs off danger to make one brave in action, while moral courage challenges public opinion to make a person brave in principle.
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Colton
Malaria Fever Tonic Promoted as Liver Friendly Cure
Advertisement claims a prescription prepared for malaria or chills and fever. Five to six doses said to break the illness and, taken as a tonic, prevent fever from turning. Described as acting on the liver better than talomel and not causing griping. Price 25e.
Masterly retreat is a victory, says Longfellow
A concise aphorism from Longfellow emphasizes that much happiness comes from avoiding conflict rather than waging it. True mastery lies in choosing peace over battle and recognizing restraint as strength.
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Longfellow
Old Timey Cure All Remedy Advertises Rheumatism Aid
An antique ad promotes UB MY TISM as a cure for rheumatism uralgia headaches cramps sprains bruises cuts and insect stings. It claims antiseptic anodyne use both internally and externally with a price of 25 cents.
How Shall We Pay For The War Analysis
A 1917-18 debate on war finance argues against tax only or loan only plans. It cites Treasury estimates of $6.6 billion in domestic war costs, proposing a balanced 1,250,000,000 to 1,500,000,000 tax bill with adjusted income, excess profits, and excise taxes. It favors gradual Britain-like tax evolution and a scientifically structured tax system.
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Edwin R. A. Seligman
McVickar
Columbia University
House of Representatives
Committee of Ways and Means
Great Britain
Senate
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Cocotone Company
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Waycross, Ga
Anna M. White
Montgomery, Ala
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Tanta
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