20 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
1
The piece reflects on Mexico severing diplomatic relations with Cuba and debates potential U.S. responses and the impact on American safety. It questions whether Mexico will follow with a full declaration of war and ponders the broader consequences for Cuba, now under U.S. protection.
The author declares the giant nation has awakened after a year of effort and two million mobilized men. Government departments run smoothly, war production accelerates, and Allied troops and supplies flood Atlantic routes. The Kaiser’s boasts about German reserves are mocked as the U.S. role becomes pivotal in securing victory.
The piece urges clarity on financial calls affecting the public purse. It stresses distinguishing lending from giving as the nation engages in a titanic struggle, warning against mischaracterizing monetary requests and emphasizing prudent, accurate lines for citizens to follow.
The piece argues government bond purchases entail no direct giving to causes. instead they fund fair interest while supporting war efforts. It praises Red Cross Y M C A and religious social groups as essential, nonpaying but humanitarian forces that sustain troops and moral health, urging generous public support.
The National War Savings Committee urges a nationwide push to have all citizens pledge to save to the utmost and buy War Savings Stamps by June 28. The statement emphasizes home front duty, gratitude for peace times, and the goal to make June 28 a standout national day for saving and resource conservation.
A historical plea emphasizes duties at home to support the war through saving and purchasing War Savings Stamps. Citizens are urged to pledge to buy stamps in fixed periods, aiming to raise 2 billion dollars for the year 1918. The call stresses sacrifices at home and expanding the pool of war savers.
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