American Savings Safe Despite Propaganda War Fears
In clear defense of U S finances Secretary McAdoo reassures the public that savings in banks and Liberty Bonds remain secure, stating only a German victory could threaten American savings. The piece urges patriotic buying and promotes Liberty Bonds and gasless day campaigns as wartime measures while advertising fall and winter underwear at The Novelty Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Germany
America
McAdoo
France
United States
Giving by Mary Carolyn Davies
A speaker reflects on sacrifice and the call to give money for the country. She recalls a son who died, a daughter named Betty, and a family already worn by war. The poem weighs the burden of giving against personal loss and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carolyn Davies
Jim
Betty
Postmaster Thompson Knits Socks for the Boys in France
In Owingsville Outlook it is noted that Postmaster Thompson, aside from his duties, has knitted several pairs of socks for the soldiers in France. A proverb on vanity and flattery appears, warning that flattery is key to success, with harsh views on those who disdain it.
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Thompson
France
Owingsville
War Trophy Trains Parade Liberty Bonds Trophies
Two Uncle Sam War Trophy Trains will tour the Fourth Federal Reserve District for three to four weeks offering tours of helmets from German fighters rifles and other war trophies shipped by General Pershing and Allied commanders. The Central Liberty Loan Committee Cleveland and the Railroad Administration organize stops with soldiers Liberty Bond salesmen and speakers. Ralph Stickle will command one train which includes exhibits anti aircraft guns bombs field pieces and captured decorations.
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U. S. Naval Band
Cleveland Station
Federal Reserve
Edmond Inski
A. F. Gerloch
Musicians’ Union
Cleveland
Inski
Gerloch
Fourth
Federal Reserve District
Europe
General Pershing
Central Liberty Loan Committee
Railroad Administration
United States
War Department
Liberty
Ralph Stickle
Cleveland Traction
Rhine
Paris
London
Hun
Our Boys
Chateau Thierry
Castigny
Navy Men Guard Atlantic Passages For Liberty Bonds
Navy volunteers guard convoy routes as submarines threaten army units on transatlantic trips. One hundred dollar Liberty Bond and fifty dollar Liberty Bond can provide one enlisted man with a year of meals or feed him for a year, highlighting bond support to sailors.
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Navy
Cards From Boys Will Urge Buying of Bonds
Ten million post cards in sets of five have been sent from Washington by the War Loan Organization to the American Expeditionary Forces. Each card carries a message from a soldier home urging purchase of Liberty Bonds and depicts tanks guns and ammunition. The cards will be distributed to Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Pennsylvania and are expected to return soon in large numbers.
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Europe
War Loan Organization
Washington
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Brother Bond Drive Cheer Leads War Effort
Poem urging readers to buy another war bond to support service members abroad. Repeats call to subscribe and frames every dollar as a contribution to freedom and patriotic duty. Verses appeal to brotherhood and resolve with steady, marching rhythm.
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William F. Kirk
Liberty Bond Funds Allocation Note
Federal bond notes outline allocations for military needs including steel helmets for a company of infantry overseas caps and the cost of drafting soldiers. The brief lists multiple options to fund readiness and manpower.
Liberty Bonds urged to ship dollars homeward
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy Liberty Bonds, framing financial support as ships carrying soldiers home. The message emphasizes patriotism and national effort.
The Prayer of a Real Man
A stark monologue seeking guidance to live honestly and debt free. The speaker prays for simple truths and integrity while avoiding violence and deceit. He desires a truthful dinner table, a loyal family life, and a graceful, quiet death with an honest epitaph.
Mt Sterling Endorsement Promotes Deans Kidney Pills
A Mt. Sterling citizen testifies that after years of kidney trouble Dean's Kidney Pills cured him. W. Scott Jones, an insurance agent, says he used the pills and has remained well. The ad promotes the product at 60 cents and directs readers to Land & Priest's Drug Store. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as the distributor.
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Mt. Sterling
W. Scott Jones
Queen St
Dean
Land & Priest’s
Mr. Jones
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Wanted To Rent Or Office Desk
Help wanted notice seeking space for tenancy or desk rental. Applicant invites contact at the listed office for inquiry and arrangements.
Public sale at Lafe Wade place on Donaldson Pike
A public sale will offer for auction at the Lafe Wade property on Donaldson Pike four miles east of North Mid. The lot includes numerous chicken coops and feed.
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Lafe Wade
Donaldson Pike
North Mid
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted As Internal Cure
An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad cites that the medicine has been prescribed for years and lists F Cheney and Company of Toledo Ohio as the makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
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Jimmie
Uy Liberty Bonds
P. Pierce
Elizabeth Wyatt
Jackie
Across the
Atlantic
Kaiser
Liberty Bonds
J.D. Hazelrigg
Kentu
Willys-Knight
Overland
Chevrolet
Griggs Motor Car CO
Mt. Sterling Proof
Earl W. Senff
Mt. Sterling, Ky
H. M. Wright
Geiger’s
Court and
Maysville Sts
F. A. Millard
Dletown
Surrey
Shaft and Pole
J. W. Douglas
Winchester
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