War Savings stamps drive Indiana thrift campaign
Indianapolis report on 1919 War Savings stamps shows thrift strengthens communities. State Director Robert E. Springsteen cites Marion county deposits rising by nearly two million as evidence that saving through War Savings stamps fuels local business, banks, and counties. Jackson county’s four million in securities helped lift deposits from about 1.8 million to 3.3 million, illustrating broader economic impact.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Robert E. Springsteen
Springsteen
Marion County
Savings, Banks and Trust
Jackson County
Columbus, Ind
the Ledger
United States
Bartholomew
Wise Spending Thrift Plan Advisory by Coffin
Charles F. Coffin of the Indianapolis chamber of commerce promotes thrift as wise spending, intelligent savings, and safe investing. He argues thrifty communities offer the best markets, and merchants favor steady, year round sales rather than daily pay envelope withdrawals. He urges support for government savings campaigns to boost thrift nationwide.
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Charles F. Coffin
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
How the Money Grows and Investment Prospects
A financial note explains saving five dollars weekly and investing at four percent yields about 1432 in five years with a small celebratory surplus. In twenty years the same plan grows to 7877, producing an annual income around 318 bolton halli.
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Bolton Halli
Sane Spending is Saving Inspires Steady Thrift
A Bolton Hall quote contrasts the industrious saver with the miserly hoarder. It praises thrift driven by careful planning, consistent saving, and wise investing for long term wealth.
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Bolton Hall
Investing Made Safe for the Small Saver
War Savings stamps are promoted as safe investments for the small saver, arguing they protect against fraudulent schemes and preserve purchasing power. The piece cites figures showing ten-year savings at 4 percent compound interest, with daily saves from 10 to 50 cents leading to substantial totals, while noting War Savings stamps yield a bit over 4 percent.
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Wfe
Robert E. Springsteen
War Savings Organization For
Indiana
No Waste in This Family Thrift Drive Appeals to Indiana Lodges
Indianapolis May 1919 State War Savings drive leader Robert B Springsteen calls on Indiana lodge groups to support the Thrift campaign. Alfred M Beasley supreme arch of the Druids issues a letter urging all groves to back the effort. James S Wright of Vevay appeals as great sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men council.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Robert B. Springsteen
Indiana War Savings Committee
Alfred M. Beasley
Linton
Supreme Arch of the Druids
Ll Groves
James $. Wright
Vevay
Great Council of
Uncle Sam’s Big Paydays and Bond Interest Dates
The notice lists Liberty bond interest due dates and amounts for September, October, November, and December plus a December 15 payment. It urges investors to clip coupons and ask for War Savings stamps instead of cash, noting reinvestment yields above four percent.
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Uncle Sam
War Savings stamps cashing cautions and guidance
Indiana War Savings stamps should be kept to maturity to avoid losses. Cashing early yields 3 percent, selling to scalpers causes greater losses, while holding earns interest. postmasters advise retention, partial cashing is possible, and reinvestment options are offered to protect thrift goals.
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Indiana
War Savings Organization For
Sing a Song of Savings Stamps
A short verse discusses Savings stamps as a way to ease the cost of living. The poem questions how many purchases the stamps could fund, noting uses like summer travel and clothing. The tone is promotional and reflective about saving.
Money Making Money
A Bolton Hall quote urges disciplined saving with weekly amounts. One dollar weekly for five years yields over 287 dollars. ten years about 638 dollars. Two dollars weekly doubles results. five years total about 575 dollars. Advises buying a lead pencil to calculate and calls it a great investment.
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Bolton Hall
Notice of Petition Filing for Highways in Dubois County
Public notice to all concerned that a petition signed by over fifty freeholders seeks highway improvements in Dubois County Indiana under the County Unit Law. A hearing is set for July 7 1919 at 9 am before the County Board of Commissioners to determine form substance and proposer road plans including 40 foot wide limestone paved routes with berms ditches culverts and bridges as deemed sufficient. dau. Jacob H Seng Auditor. John BE McFall Attorney.
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Board of Commissioners
Freeholders
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
John H. Kersteins
Conny
Ling
Jacob H. Seng
Dubois County
John Be, McFall
Said
Grerein
John al. Kersteings
Perdinand Township
Said County
Tjonmile
Forka
Ferdinand and Bretzville
Bretzville
Bainbridge Township
Deama
Court House
Notice of Highway Improvement Petition in Dubois County
A petition requesting a county unit highway improvement under the 1919 Counts Unit Law is filed with the Dubois County Auditor. A hearing before the County Commissioners is set for July 7, 1919 at 9:00 AM at the county courthouse to determine sufficiency and potential award or referral to the County Surveyor.
Trustees Notice to Bidders for School House Repairs
Clark Township Perry County Indiana trustees notice bids June 23 1919 at Bristow to repair and paint Sigler Creek Dry Branch and Foster Ridge School Houses all three in one contract sealed bids with bond twice the bid amount rejected bids reserved no bid will be accepted after deadline publicity by John Arehart Township Trustee absent any another line.
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Clark Township
Perry County
Indiana
Bristow
Sigler Creek
Dry Branch
Foster Ridge
John Arehart
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John H. Kernteins
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John H. Kersteina
John E. McFall
Dr. Gugsell
Ohio Street
Ferdinand Ind
Merit Pennington
Huntingburg, MD
Farin Furgale
Anton Schaefer
Senpine
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