Higbee Postmistress Wins Treasury Honor for Savings Certs
Miss May W. Spurling of Higbee Missouri the Randolph County postmaster earned a Distinguished Service Pin for selling Treasury Savings Certificates and War Savings Stamps in November. She sold certificates valued at 3000 dollars and stamps totaling 4000 dollars while serving a town of about 1200 people. She plans to do better next month.
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Higbee
Randolph County
Treasury Department, Savings Division
May W. Spurling
Treasury Department
Treasury Savings Cer
Miss Spurling
Treasury Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
Theft of Liberty Bonds in the Southwest American view
An editorial from the Southwest American of Fort Smith Arkansas urges Liberty Bonds be registered to prevent theft. It explains registration allows replacement after loss and ensures only the owner collects interest. It warns buyers to avoid bonds from strangers and notes how stolen bonds can be traced via coupons.
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Fort Smith
Arkansas
Treasury Bond Interest Registration and Transfer Note
The Southwest American editorial explains interest on registered bonds is mailed by check from the Treasury in Washington to the owner of record. If bonds are sold, the new owner must have his banker request re registration to stop continuing payments to the original owner.
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Washington
Treasury of
The
United States
Treasury Department
This Year's Xmas Gift Emphasizes Thrift Stamps
The piece argues for sensible gifts this Christmas focusing on Thrift and War Savings Stamps. It notes students' role in teaching saving and promotes Treasury Savings Certificates as substantial gifts offered by the U S Treasury in $100 and $1000 denominations.
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United States Treasury Department
Thrift Stamp Purchase Follows Earned Pennies Tale
A boy recites a child’s earnings from chores at school and home, earning pennies and nickels for chores and a dime for coal shoveling. He then visits the post office to buy a Thrift Stamp, illustrating thrift and effort.
Sweeping Change in S c o o l Rules
Kentucky plans major reforms from state level. The 120 county superintendents and George E. Colvin outline an expert survey, an amendable constitutional change to appoint the superintendent, county at large boards, control of hires, and new salary minimums for districts and emergency teachers.
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Kentucky
George E. Colvin
Louisville
Kentucky Education Association
Surgeon Office Hours Listed By Bank Building
Office hours set for surgeons in the Traders National Bank Building with sessions from 8 to 9 A M 1 to 2 P M 5 to 6 P M and 7 to 8 P M during the week.
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Brown-Proctoria
Hifner & Lary
W. A. Hifner, JR
Lexington, Ky
V. P. Lary
Winchester, Ky
R. E. Punch & Co
Hill
Mr. Hill
Lexington
Luther Stivers
People’s Tobacco Warehouse Company
J. L. Davis
Nelson Cropper
South Broadway
Preston White
Mann Roberts
Tobacco Warehouse Go
Fayette
Boliver Sts
Mother Goose
Superintendent of Instruction
DR. O. P. Henry
H. M. Wright
Geiger’s Pharmacy
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Southern Tent & Awning CO
East Short Street
Lexington, Kentucky
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