Record of Liberty Loan subscriptions totals and allotments
The final Liberty loan subscription reached 3 055 226 830 dollars with over 4 million buyers. New York district led with 1 186 788 400 dollars, Chicago 457 195 700, and other districts listed with varying totals. Allotments were set by tier, with percentages and minimums across ranges up to 10 million dollars and a few large subscriptions noted. The process includes paring down largest subscriptions and distributing smaller portions accordingly.
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Washington
PF. C
New York
St. Louie
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Dallas
Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Bank
Liquor dealers lead Cheyenne Red Cross drive surge
Cheyenne donors expect to over-subscribe the 918 000 Red Cross fund by at least 50 percent with local pledges totaling 19 540 65 to date. A special drive targets liquor dealers and U P employees plus Cheyenne women volunteering to secure 100 five dollar gifts. The drive pauses the Industrial club dinner and seeks early committee collections by Monday evening.
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Cheyenne
Red Cross
Financial Committee
Nime
Tom
U. P
Red Cross War Relief Fund
A. A. Buaerresen
Wyoming Life
Annie W. Allen
Knigths of
Pythias
John Underwood
William Lannen
George H. Nagle
Kelleyercantile Co
Palace Pharmacy
R. Fuller
Sam Idleman
D. Nimmo
Mia
Agnes Francis
J. Ross Carpenter
William Carpenter
C. L. Beatty
Dr. G. P. Johnston
Alex Nimmo
Bon Shoe & Clothing Co
Archie Leon
John D. Clark
Margaret Inter
George W. Daiber
Wyoming Trout & Savings Banks
Max Meyer
Cook
Grier Lumber Co
P. J. Black Lumber Co
Anna Carey
Nellie Arnold
H. N. Boyd
G. Hopkins
Ross Gilbertson
Wm. McDonald
Shepherd & Klett
M. P. Thompson
Ford Garage
Prohibition Amendment Dominates Congress Food Bill Debate
Washington reports a heated floor fight in the House over the food control bill as supporters press for a stronger dry provision before the vote. Prohibition advocates seek to bar food materials and grain for beverage use, while rivals spar over several amendments.
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Wasilington
D. C
Red Cross Mercy Fund Nears $77 Million Total
Washington D C June 22 The Red Cross mercy fund has reached 77 million dollars with over 35 million from New York and about 44 million from the rest of the country. Three days of the drive remain to raise 23 million dollars as pledges continue at about 15 million weekly.
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Washington, BD. C
Red Cross Mercy Fund
New York
National Guard Call Delayed for War Draft
The draft of the national guard into federal service may be postponed to August 5 to avoid unfair officer rank by date of draft. Original plan staggered drafts on July 15 25 and August 6. The delay allows time to prepare divisional camps and assemble equipment.
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Washington
National Guard
Makin
Army cantonments to be ready by September first
Secretary Bakerwald announced in Washington that sixteen army cantonments will be established by September 1 with no serious delay. The order aims to mobilize about 625,000 men, with the selection process proceeding promptly under wartime conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Eixteen
Bakerwald
Wisconsin teacher turns on lover after shooting wife
Grace Lusk, a 42 year old Wisconsin high school teacher, lay in a hospital as she was charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Mrs. David Roberts, wife of the man she loved. Despite injuries from a self inflicted wound, Lusk denied renewed passion and expressed bitterness as officials read the warrant. The incident occurred at Miss Lusk’s home where Mrs. Roberts had visited prior to the shooting.
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Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
David Roberts
Roberts Miss Lusk
Ferries
le Ro Davies
Munted Pal Hospital
Miss Lusk
Robert
Miss Lisk
Mre. Roberts
Kendrick Would Aid Homesteader In Land Expansion
A Senate amendment proposed by Senator Jeh Th. Kendrick would allow an entryman to add non contiguous land to an existing homestead up to a total of 10 acres without a new residence. The amendment was sent to the Public Lands Committee for study.
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Senate
Jeh Th. Kendrick
Public Lands
Kendrick Bia Boon
Spontor Lave
Oregon
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Ooue
Min
Jou
Orem
Zammanyoune
Akon
Syceas
Pershing
Drive For Money
Wisconsin
Toluwy
David
Wilson
War Department
Kendrick
Washington, T C
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