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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
4
A wartime editorial urges thrift and wise spending to support the nation. It links conservation with prudent investment, notes farmers are prosperous yet must allocate funds carefully, and calls for buying Liberty Bonds to aid the war effort and sustain the Western front.
Editorial urges annual funding through Liberty Loans, stressing national sacrifice and duty. Cites government demands, war aims, and the need to support allies as the Third Campaign begins. Quoting Major Grayson of the American Red Cross and urging patriotic subscription.
A wartime appeal by Mrs. A.8. Baldwin chairing the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee urges every woman in the Twelfth Federal Reserve District to support the war effort. She stresses buying Liberty Bonds conserving resources and sacrificing nonessentials to aid soldiers and allies.
Bank statement for Farmers' State Bank at Independence Oregon as of June 29 2018 shows resources including loans and discounts 120496.50 bonds 16579.87 cash on hand 8208.12 and due from reserve 15016.86 deposits total 213706.88 with capital stock 25000 surplus 2500 and undivided profits 8625.60 The note is sworn by Cashier F E Young before Notary W Barrick on July 10 1918.
The Sperling family expresses gratitude to friends for beautiful floral offerings and kindness shown during the sorrow of losing wife and mother G. A. Sperling.
Cyril Richardson writes from France on Decoration Day observing ceremonies for American soldiers. He mentions cemetery services at Boy Hill's grave, a local athletics and music program, and pride in Oregon’s efforts. He notes Wilson's proclamation, hopes for an end to the war, and bonds with family, friends, and fellow service members.
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