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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
5
Hon. Charles M. Hay of Missouri urges thrift and War Savings as a moral duty. He details the War Savings Certificate and stamps, praising penny savings as essential to fund future soldiers and a victorious democracy, urging individuals to sacrifice now to ease later burdens.
The Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense organizes thrift and war savings efforts statewide. Mrs Theodore Benoist of St Louis chairs the Women's Division, with 100 county and 1 000 district chairs coordinating in schools and communities to mobilize thrift propaganda and youth instruction. Notable county leaders include Miss Sallie Brown in Lincoln County and Mrs Rose Ingles in Boone County, among many others assisting in county drives and public school programs.
Editorial from St. Louis Republic on January 18 1918 criticizes about 300 Missouri banks for not handling Thrift Stamps or War Savings Certificates citing their unwillingness to sacrifice profit. It urges patriotic banks to divert profits to national prosperity and safety.
Fragmentary lines describe a day with a declining sun and a reference to a Thrift Stamp booklet. No clear event, person, or action is identifiable beyond these motifs.
A science note describes a new knife design featuring small knobs on the backs of the blades. The knobs allow easier grip and faster opening, signaling an ergonomic approach to cutlery functionality.
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