Banks Order 100000 Hand Grenades as Thrift Banks
San Francisco banks in the Twelfth District arrange to send nearly 100000 Mills Bomb hand grenades to the Federal Reserve Bank for free distribution to War Savings Stamp buyers and Treasury Savings Certificate purchasers. Grenades, unloaded of TNT, become coin Slot savings banks with 4 percent interest, available to youths and adults through specific stamp or certificate purchases. Supply limited and dates of arrival depend on freight.
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San Francisco
Federal Reserve District
Treasury Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
War Department
Treasury Department
Texas Takes Lead in War on Profiteers
Dallas officials urge residents to refuse overpriced clothing and shoes and buy groceries and meats only at reasonable prices. The Young People’s Economic League teams with the Housewives' Chamber of Commerce to promote a municipal market and savings via War Savings Stamps and Treasury Certificates to combat profiteering and rising costs.
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Dallas
Texas
Young People's Economic League
Treasury
Young People’s Economic League
Housewives’ Chamber of Commerce
He's Got Money Money and independence through thrift and stamps
A editorial exhortation urges readers to value money as independence and to earn and save it. It promotes investing in War Savings Stamps at 4 percent interest, urging individuals to live on the rest and let government securities work for them.
Johnson Warns Against League of Nations Burden
A lengthy speech by Senator Johnson at Des Moines Iowa criticizes the League of Nations arguing that it would force the United States to bear the costs and risks of British, French, Italian and Japanese gains while denying self determination to weaker peoples. He denounces Bolshevism and defends US sacrifices in World War I.
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Johnson
California
Demoines
Iowa
Senator Johnson
Germany
Russia
United States
League of Nations
England
America
France
Italy
Japan
China
Great Britain
League
Spring's Record Wheat Yield Near Moscow Promises Breakthrough
George O. Spring, farming within two miles of Moscow Idaho, reports securing fifty percent bushels of Jenkins club spring wheat per acre on nine percent acres. Authorities believe this output may set a new record for the region.
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George O. Spring
Moscow
Idaho
Jenkins Club
Congress Scans Spends of President on War Funds
Congress investigates the $150,000,000 provided for war purposes by President Wilson. Details show large transfers to aid Russian civilians, improve conditions in Russia, and support for Transsiberian railways, with questions about transparency and use. Baruch receives $150,000 as advisor. Private defense and state department costs are noted amid broader inquiry.
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Republican Congress
Wilson
Good
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
United States
Arctangle
Russia
State Department
Appropriations Committee
Liberia
Versailles
Department of State
Bernard M. Baruch
Wall Street
Department of Labor
Europe
Liberty Loan Interest Due In Twelfth District
The United States government will pay over 6 million dollars in semiannual interest to Third Liberty Loan bond holders in the Twelfth Federal Reserve District. Total interest earned since May 1918 approaches 18 million dollars on 287.975 million invested by 1,402,584 purchasers. Director Robert E. Smith urges bondholders to cash coupons and invest in War Savings Stamps or Treasury Savings Certificates to reduce money in circulation and help keep prices down.
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Unite States
Federal Reserve District
Robert E. Smith
War Loan Organization
America
Smith
Treasury Savings
United States
Echo Offers Orders for Rubber Stamp Line Items
The Echo notes take orders for items in the Rubber Stamp line with emphasis on careful attention and prompt delivery.
Notice of Adoption Hearing for Mollie Hodel
In Chelan County Washington the Superior Court in probate notes a petition filed August 16 1919 by Eugene R McClain and Minnie G McClain to declare Mollie Hodel a legitimate child of the petitioners and change her name to Marjorie McClain A hearing is set for October 15 1919 at 9 30 AM in Wenatchee Court House Chelan County The clerk A H Stevens and deputy C W Kellogg sign the notice with attorneys L J Nelson and Herman Howe Leavenworth Washington listed as P O address First published August 29 1919 last publication September 19 1919.
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Mollie Hodel
Emma Hodel
John Doe Hodel
A. D
Eugene R. McClain
Minnie G. McClain
Millie Hodel
Marjorie McClain
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Washington
Wm. A. Grimshaw
Superior Court
C. W. Kellogg
L. J. Nelson
Herman Howe
Leavenworth
Shipment Received Prompt Call Requested
Shipment just received call and see them at the facility to verify contents and condition.
Riverview Farm Sells 57 Holsteins to French Exporter
The Riverview Farm Company of Ferry Washington sells 57 Holstein cattle to a French buyer for export to France. Pat Shannon Riverview herdsman will accompany the shipment overseas.
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Riverview Farm Company
Ferry, Wash
France
Pat Shannon
Riverview
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Liberty Loan
State of Washington
County of
Chelan
A. H. Stevens
Axminsters
Brussels
Rex
Naxle Sales CO
Calder Herring
Salvation Army
Home Service
Great Northern Lumber Co
The
Leavenworth, Wash
Pleasant Hill Dairy Co
Zerolene
Standard Oil Company
B. W. Roberts
Special Agent
Standard Oil Co
Wenatchee, Wash
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
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