Five Dollar War History Essay Contest For Georgia Youth
The Annico Wheeler Chapter U C offers a five dollar prize for the best essay on Patriots Who Have Made Georgia History. Open to white county children under eighteen, 3000 to 1500 words, typewritten. Essays due February 15. honored Memorial Day. entries must be signed with a fictional name and include real name and address in a sealed envelope.
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Annico
Wheeler
U. C
Georgia
Easaya
Ineni
Minx Rutherford
Empire State of the South
The Big Job Ahead in War Mobilization
Athens Banner reports on plans to rapidly mobilize manpower and industry for World War I. It argues younger men will be drafted only when needed, with older workers and those with dependents still serving to sustain agriculture and production. The goal is a swift victory through overwhelming force and careful leadership.
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Aghtimg
Pete Felure
Forte-Fee
Anhins
Germany
Uncle Sam
Athens
Farmers urged to back fourth Liberty Loan in South
Atlanta reports Treasury officials counting on farmers to push the fourth Liberty Loan over the top after strong rural subscriptions in prior campaigns. Card system will track every subscription as county committees gear up for a three week drive from September 28 to October 19 to meet quotas nationwide.
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Atlanta
Treasury Department of the
United States
Liberty Loan
W. C. Wardlaw
St Elmo Massengale
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign Is At Hand
The Fourth Liberty Loan drive mobilizes Americans to lend to the government to fund the war effort. Local committees and banks encourage voluntary subscriptions with Liberty Loan buttons as citizens are urged to contribute part of their income. The article notes the war cost sixty seven million dollars daily and appeals to all loyal Americans to participate.
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Sam
Becaus
United States
Liberty Loan and Saving Stamps Now Under One Head
Gay Joseph A. McCord governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of the Sixth District is appointed general chairman of both Liberty Loan and War Savings Stamps committees for the district to coordinate the two revenue programs. The two organizations keep their separate identities and campaigns remain separate with current officers and chairmen retaining posts.
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Atlanta
Joseph A. McCord
Federal Reserve Bank
Libony Lowe
Letter from a Soldier to Mrs Wallace from Hare Hospital
A hospital visitor from the American Red Cross recounts a letter from Mech. James B. Wallace of the 11th M.G. Battalion to his mother Mrs G W Wallace in Carrollton. The wounded soldier writes of improving health, appetite, and comfort in a fine hospital with caring nurses and a chaplain, awaiting further news and future letters.
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Hare Hospital
Amer, E. F
G W. Wallace
Carrollton
Wallace
James
Ames
Evadnem
Laptad
Home Communication Service
American Red Cross
Mrs. Bradley Hosts Spend-the-Day Party
Mrs. Pat Bradley entertained at a Sunday spend-the-day gathering. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chin Foster, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jolicy, and Mr. Dwight NeClain.
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Bradley
Pat Bradley
Chin Foster
R. A. Jolicy
Dwight NeClain
Buy Liberty Bonds and KEEP Them
War bond appeal urges citizens to purchase Liberty Bonds and reserve the funds for national defense. The message emphasizes buying bonds and sending the ammunition over as a collective wartime effort.
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Carroll Free Press
C. A
Ralph Meess
Carrollton, Ga
Columbus Johnson
DR. Bee. Foster
Arlen A. SM
Steve
Payne
James C. Holland
Thomas M. Powell
Jethro Shumaker
James Free
Leonard Yeager
Andrew Langley
Crawford
Virgil Gray
Migs
Mildred Rutherford
Athony
Mollie Ward
R. E. Foster
Lois Braswell
F. Kd. Meadows
Annie Wheeler
Tanlac
Carlisle’s Pharmacy
Farmer
Liberty
Wate
J.D. Hamrick
M.D
Griffin
Munsingwear Union
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