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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
6
A clipped, era-toned note on anti theft measures cites suave robbers dismissing lowly green stamps as protection. The fragment hints at security debates and public attitudes toward stamps and bank robberies in a historical context.
Bankers urge Congress to shield bond holders from stamp scams with penalties for illicit trading. New Treasury rules allow registered War Savings Stamps to be redeemed at any post office and a plan to identify stolen stamps. Rhode Island passes fines or jail for buying stamps below government price. other states may follow. Local notes cover Sacred Harp singing, travel, and community news. a pistol accident injures Henry Word. marriage license issued. reflections on prohibition end with a joke about married life.
In Atlanta during May more than 5 000 Baptists endorsed a plan to raise 75 million dollars for missions and Baptist works worldwide. Dr L R Scarborough was elected General Director with a Nashville base and a national Campaign Commission led by Dr Geo W Truitt. The drive, named Baptist 76 Million Campaign, targets November 30 to December 7 with three million Baptists participating and aims to support the Foreign and Home Mission Boards, educational and welfare bodies, and the National Memorial Church in Washington.
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