Thrift Movement Aims to Link Citizens with Government
Albert Boswell outlines the 1920 thrift movement promoting savings via Government Savings Societies and Treasury securities. Schools, women’s groups, labor and fraternal organizations are urged to teach thrift, sell Thrift and War Savings stamps, and invest in government securities for national and individual benefit.
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Albert Boswell
Government Savings Organization
7Th District
Treasury Department
Treasury Savings
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
U. S
State Boards of Instruction
Mine Sweeper No 38 Receives Big New York Reception
The fleet of 59 ships cleared the North Sea of 55000 mines and returned home to a grand reception in New York City. Crews endured up to 25 days at sea amid storms noted in the North Sea. The U S Navy completed this work ahead of schedule, conquering a task others deemed impossible.
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North Sea
New York City
United States
U. S. Navy
Thrift Drives Navy Savings in Mediterranean Fleet
A letter from Capt. David F. Boyd of the U S Olympia at Constantinople reports the thrift campaign aboard the vessel is now led by Lieutenant K Koebig. He notes strong cooperation from Captain Boyd and the crew as War Savings stamps follow the fleet through the Mediterranean.
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Mediterranean
Asia
Savings Division
David F. Boyd
U. S
Olympia
Constantinople
K. Koebig
Boyd
Shooting the Mines by the U S Mine Sweeping Detachment
The U S Mine Sweeping Detachment returns from the North Seas where crews fired on floating mines to protect the ship and destroy a large portion of the 55000 mines laid by the U S Navy. The work showcased sailors’ vigilance and discipline.
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U. S
North Seas
U.S. Navy
Women urged to save and invest in government securities
William Mather Lewis directs a national thrift drive urging women to cut living costs, save money and material, and invest in War Savings stamps and Treasury Savings certificates. Grace G. Barrett organizes district efforts with a three month test from January savings, February conservation, and March investment.
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Treasy Department
Treasury
William Mather Lewis
Grace G. Barrett
Lewis
Direcor
Association of Collegiate Alumnae
Daughters of the American Revolution
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Catholic War Council
National Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teachers’ Associations
National Council of Jewish Women
National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
National League For Women's Service
Women's Department
National Civic Federation
Young Women's Christian Association
War Savings Stamps 1920 Pave Way to Independence
The 1920 War Savings stamps are carmine with George Washington’s head. January price is 4.12 dollars, rising to 4.23 by December. The 2 percent Thrift stamp supports War Savings payments, with stamps of 1920 maturing at 5 dollars by January 1, 1925. Thrift cards exchangeable for 1920 War Savings certificates. post offices require written demand ten days before payment and certificates must be surrendered within 60 days after demand.
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George Washington
Usunt
Thrift and Saving urged to curb high living costs
William Mather Lewis director of the savings division treasury department says only persistent thrift saving and simple living will lower the cost of living stabilize industry and commerce and maintain prosperity.
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William Mather Lewis
Savings Division
Treasury Department
Building Your Fortune with Government Savings Stamps
A promotional note urges readers to start building a fortune in 1920 by investing in Government Savings Stamps. It emphasizes steady progress, highlighting dollar by dollar growth and long term savings discipline.
Fairfield Housing Boom as Factories Fuel City Growth
The city prepares for a new realty company to build homes for factory workers. Plans call for early spring construction of houses to ease a severe rental shortage. Farmers relocate, paying up to 11000 for desirable property, signaling the town's strongest era yet.
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Fairfield
Family Plea for Piano Lessons at Hughes Store
A wife urges her husband to visit Hughes to see and hear Story & Clark pianos, seeking to share refined musical taste with the family. Hughes is described as a long established brand, a household name for sixty three years.
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Hughes
Story & Clark
Parsons College Alumna Weds Virginia Minn. Miner
Miss Ruth E Underwood, assistant in the Romance language department at Parsons College, married Franklin G Pardee of Virginia Minn. The ceremony was at the bride's parents home with Rev J L Underwood officiating. Emma Pardee sang and Neeley Pardee played. Out of town guests included Ossian Pardee of St Louis and Ethel Roberts of Wellesley. The couple will live in Virginia Minn after March 1. New assistant at Hughes Piano Store joins James T Hughes to support growing business. J M Spayde of Ft Dodge brings 25 years of piano experience.
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Ruth E. Underwood
Parsons College
Franklin G. Pardee
Virginia
Minn
J. L. Underwood
South Fourth Street
Montgomery
Emma Pardee
Minneapolis
Becker
Nee
France
25Th Regiment of Engineers
Hughes Piano Store
James T. Hughes
J. M. Spayde
Ft. Dodge
Spayde
Carbon Paper and Typewriter Ribs for Sale
Classified notice from the Tribune office advertising carbon paper and typewriter rib bons for all makes of machines available for purchase.
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Tribune
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Savings S Societies
Aid Savings Movement
Uncle Sam
Panama Canal
Culebra Cuy
Navy
Feminine Army
H.C. L
Academe Wet
Minnesota
Savy Roth
Roth & CO
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