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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
18
A sepia toned ad urges readers to buy War Savings Certificates, claiming more pleasure comes from saving than spending. The jingle touts War Savings as a better value, urging readers to buy and try them.
The piece laments investors trading Liberty Bonds for worthless "wild cat" stocks and urges holding bonds. It condemns swindlers and gulls who push risky certificates while urging caution against speculative deals and salesman pitches. It warns that many victims stay quiet, while urging prudent, long term investment.
A garbled wartime promo urges readers to buy War Savings Stamps to build a savings habit. The ad promises immediate small gains in purchasing power and a secure future, urging clipping stamps on dollars and investing now for later security.
A wartime poster explains wealth through saving with blue 1929 War Savings Stamps bearing Benjamin Franklin. It promotes the thrift habit, urging purchase of stamps to grow savings with 4 percent interest compounded quarterly.
A controversial reply argues labor unions and Socialist groups act in concert to undermine laws and democracy. It claims Gompers favors a narrow self interest while workers nationwide face wage gains, draft pressures, and disruptions to telegraph and railroad services during wartime.
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