Banker appeal to boost War Savings for Christmas gifts
Governor John A. Calkins of the San Francisco Federal Reserve urges banks and trust companies in the Twelfth District to promote War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates as Christmas gifts. He notes a record $60,200 in certificates sold in one day and asks bankers to curb luxury spending by encouraging thrift through federal securities.
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John A. Calkins
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve District
Treasury Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Calkins
Federal Reserve
Shipyard strikers hold bonds worth millions aiding fight
Striking workers in seven San Francisco Bay plants claim eight cent hourly rise, backed by more than 7 million in Liberty Bonds and about 200 thousand in War Savings Stamps. Officials say bonds can be borrowed against, stamps cashed, and urge workers to invest future rises in War Savings. A Seattle leader cites tax offset benefits.
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San Francisco Bay
Frank Miller
San Francisco
A. Farnsworth
War Loan Organization
Feder
Miller
Mollie Waits As Rex Brings Beloved Return Home
In a sunlit highland cottage Mollie and her father share a simple supper as a long separation nears its end. Rex the Airedale returns with D B S on his collar and Mollie learns her beloved David has come home after two years apart.
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Highlands
Mollie
Samuel Boden
Cherry Mountain
Echo Lake
Rex
Moll
David
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Typewriting in the Air on New British Airplane
A trial of a British three passenger commercial plane at Yeovil let a business traveler dictate letters to a typist aboard. The craft carries three passengers plus pilot and can, without seats for mail, move 500 pounds of mail at 100 mph. The works manager dictated letters during flight while the typist typed on a cabin mounted typewriter.
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Yeovil
Cutting Off Luxuries At Dobson Wedding
Report notes Dobson plans matrimony and shows signs of emotional strain. On the eve of the ceremony he left his tailor in tears, ended a taxi ride with a farewell to his favorite Walter, sparking speculation about the wedding preparations.
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Walter
Thrift and War Savings Plank Urged by Oregon Labor
The Oregon State Federation of Labor asks the AFL conference in Washington DC to include a War Savings Stamps plank in its program. President O R Hartwig signed a letter urging national union support to strengthen organized labor and provide financial security for workers during strikes or disputes.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Washington, D. C
Oregon Federation
Federations of Labor
United States
O. R. Hartwig
Oregon
State Federation of Labor of
National Conference
Liberty Bond Buyers in Twelfth District Face 10 Million Payout
San Francisco reports about 10,045,300 in interest due December 15 to Liberty Bond holders in the Twelfth Federal Reserve District. The sum, divided between First Loan 2,295,750 and Fifth Loan 7,749,650, could yield significant compound interest if reinvested in War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates.
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San Francisco
Federal Reserve District
Treasury Savings
San Francisco judges offer thrift based fines in War Savings
Police and Superior Judges in San Francisco plan to replace fines for minor infractions with an investment in Government securities such as War Savings stamps. Judges say this thrift program will foster saving habits, improve citizenship, and may convert family quarrels rooted in thriftlessness into bank accounts, with the condition to hold the securities to maturity.
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San Francisco
Treasury Savings
T. S. Fitzpatrick
War Savings Stamp Suggested as Christmas Gift
The document promotes War Savings Stamps as Christmas presents. A $5 stamp costs $4.23 this month, with the government as the sole retailer offering this bargain. Stores urge giving War Savings Stamps to stretch dollars for gifts this year.
Give War Savings Stamps This Christmas
Promote patriotic giving with five dollar War Savings Stamps costing $4.23 at banks or post offices. Stamps grow in value and encourage recipients to buy more, making gifts meaningful and lasting.
War Savings Stamp for Christmas Lesson
Citizens urged to give War Savings Stamps this Christmas to teach children thrift and investment. The message promotes patriotic saving as a practical gift and financial education for youngsters.
Government Extends Thrift and War Savings Drive Through 1920
The government will continue Thrift and War Savings Stamp sales through 1920. The 1920 securities are in the hands of the engraver.
Thrift and the smart use of money
Dr. Frank Crane explains thrift as intelligent spending not mere saving. A budget and foresight guide future needs. spending a dollar today can save two later, avoiding waste of health and joy.
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Mr. Dooley
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United States War Savings
Seattle
Dobson
Jreys
Special Labor Conference
Thrift
Oregon State Federation
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Victory Liberty Loans
Ellensburg State Normal School
Ahlin’s Confectionery
Frank Crane
Franklin Lumber Co
Leavenworth Bakery
C. Maggi
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