Lardner's Son John and the Liberty Bond Lesson
Ringo Lardner recalls his son John aged six and a stray Liberty Bond tale. A bank card for a $100 bond led to a proud moment as John embraced thrift stamps and the bond was kept in his desk. The piece closes with a moral about generosity and frugality.
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