Clark County Bankers Back Liberty Bond Purchases
About 40 Clark County Bankers Association members met in a special session Thursday. They passed a resolution urging banks to loan funds to purchasers of Liberty bonds equal to the end value less 10 percent, repaid in monthly installments at 4 percent interest, enabling more residents to invest in bonds and bolster government finance while preserving essentials.
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Clark County Bankers’ Association
Clark County
Wilson Proclaims October 24 Liberty Day Nationwide
President Wilson proclaims Wednesday October 24 as Liberty Day urging all communities to unite in a Liberty Loan drive. Federal employees receive a holiday as meetings are organized under Treasury and Liberty Loan committees to support war funding and national defense.
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Washington
United States of America
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Liberty Day action excuses federal staff October 24 1917
Wartime message from President Wilson urges large loan and decisive American action. The note, signed by Wilson and Secretary Lansing, calls for a twelve o'clock excusal of central government employees on Liberty Day in Washington District of Columbia on October 24 1917.
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America
United States
District of Columbia
United States of America
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Lansing
Marshfield Boy Shines at University of Wisconsin
At a Madison McAdoo meeting 7500 filled the hall with seating and standing room. August Fehrenbach directed the university yells with vim, earning praise for his timely work as advertising manager for the Wisconsin Literary magazine. He is a local Marshfield student studying journalism.
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Madison
Ma. Fehrenbach
Wiscor
S Hudy
Local Notices From Mann Area Include Moves and Marriages
Oct 1 notes say Adalia Kavu returned home to Milwaukee brother Gus’s place after weeks away. George Butcher sold a milk cow to Mr Schrader last week. Frank Martell aided Henry Gowman for several days. A group from Oshkosh, visiting at Jos Egener’s, returned home. Maude Riethgs will wed Charles Dicker on Oct 21. Frank Fisher sold 80 acres near Vesper to Emil Meck, who will pay 48 on al?ones. Julius Wareki of Kenosha loading potatoes at Mann at $410 per li. George Trutcher rode a workhorse to Mr Mec Bothat. Jon and Josephine were Bul ervile visitors Sunday. Harry Beels holds an auction today. He moved from 40 acres with J P Hume to 80 acres four miles from Ellander, to be settled by month’s end. Page notes moving details unclear.
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Maude Riethgs
Charles Dickef
Frank Fisher
Emil Meck
Vesper
Julius Wareki
Kenosha
Mann
George Trutcher
Mec Bothat
Jon
Josephine
Ahr
Sunikay
Harry Beels
J. P. Hume
Elander
Frank Martell
Spencer
Prizes Donated For Bi League Howling Eagle Alley
Merchants donate prizes for a charity event. Secretary Walter Anderson will distribute on the 24th to the ten highest averaging individual men. Prizes include drug store tab, hat, cigars, merchandise, chocolates, safety razor, and other goods from local businesses. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ad line follows.
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Alverril
Bi League
Walter Anderson
Sexton-Demgen Drug Co
Tain
Hasselbalch-Mack Co
Palm Garden Cafe Co
Weber Bros
Palace of Sweets
C. W. Hart— Seheibe & Cleaning
Wright Bakery
Sheerin Hardware Co
R. Lange
Second Army Call At End Of Year
Washington reports the second increment of the national army is likely to be called in December or January. The first increment of 687000 men shows progress and a new mobilization plan allows one regiment per post, some posts a full brigade. Shortages stem from filling National Guard divisions and aviation, medical corps, and overseas fighting lines. Provost Marshal Crowder allows exemption for registrants whose families rely on them for support.
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Washington
National Army
National Guard
Gen. Crowder
Hart stars in The Desert Man at Adler tonight
Amusements note William Hart presents a different role in The Desert Man at the Adler theater tonight. The out of the ordinary release aims to please fans of Hart’s distinctive film style.
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William
Hart
Souls Triomphan A Tri
Lillian Gish
Lure of Sin
Wilfred Lucas
Adler Theater
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Christianson Dancing School
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Wood County Liberty Loan Committee
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