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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
4
Surgeon General Rupert Blue clarifies that the illness called Spanish influenza is not proven Spanish in origin. The epidemic spreads mainly through droplets and close contact. strong crowds and poor ventilation worsen risk. Rest, hydration, and avoiding crowding are advised. avoid unproven remedies and seek medical guidance.
J N Breen of the U S Employment Service Missouri warns at least 1,000,000 workers nationwide miss work weekly due to petty prejudice. He urges workers to stay at their jobs to increase productive capacity and support the war effort and Fourth Liberty Loan funding opening September 28.
A piece arguing that Liberty Bond holders should keep their bonds rather than swap for inferior stocks or bonds. It defends holding bonds as a patriotic duty, notes legitimate trading when necessary, and urges Americans to invest in Liberty Bonds as the real world asset.
H. V. Neal from Everett and Mase urges readers to "Buy a Bond" with a voice of appeal to support the boys in the fight. The verse speaks of innocence, broken hearts, and sending help to keep home fires burning, framing the bond drive as a liberty-driven act to aid the United States, God, and right.
Propaganda piece arguing German aims were global domination. Claims Germany planned world rule, looted Europe, and would have invaded America. Urges purchase of Fourth Liberty Loan to defeat the Hun and end its loot. Mentions bonds, money, and public support as key to victory.
Defiant call urges U S citizens to fund the Fourth Loan even if Germany yields at the peace talks. It argues rebuilding costs justify higher bond purchases to support democracy and resist autocratic power.
Bond drives amid wartime pressure urge the public to buy more bonds to hasten an end to hostilities with Germany. Officials frame the appeal as a path to quicker peace and victory through financing the war effort.
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