Daughter of Aguinaldo in U S Capital
Carmen Aguinaldo, nineteen and the daughter of General Emilio Aguinaldo, visited Washington and was given a warm reception at the Congressional Club. Wives of 120 members of Congress and two cabinet wives met her, praising her poise and education. She spoke of homesickness for her father, admired American sights, and noted Philippine aspirations for independence. The visit highlighted cultural differences and her preference for a traditional, chaperoned courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio Aguinaldo
Washington
Congressional Club
Carmen Aguinaldo
Treasury Savings Certificates Offer High Value and Safety
War Savings representatives tour Indiana Iowa Michigan Wisconsin to promote 1920 Treasury Savings certificates of 100 and 1000 dollars. They promise tax exemptions, no risk from market fluctuations, yields above 4 percent, and maturity in January 1925. A new redeemable feature begins after purchase month. Conversion options allow exchanging 1918 1919 War Savings into 1920 issues with same maturity values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Organization
Seventh Federal Reserve District
Oflinds
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Treasury Savings
United States
Treasury
How to Buy and When Not to Buy Guide by Prof Mariatt
A university economist outlines a shopping plan to cut the cost of living. The guide covers buying directly from producers, through wholesalers, or retailers, with cash discounts and timing tips. It urges saving for children first and adults second, and warns against luxury purchases and price gouging by trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Marlatt
University of Wisconsin
Seventh
Federal Reserve District
Government Savings Organization
Women In Savings
Prof. Mariatt
Facts and Fancies About the Philippines by Kalaw
The piece contrasts myths about the Philippines with census facts showing education levels literacy and land ownership among Filipinos. It notes many Filipinos were educated before American rule cites figures on schools farms and urban property and questions U.S. promises of independence after asserting notable American and Filipino support for self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
University of Santo Tomas
Harvard
Luzon
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippine Republic
Islands
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Admiral Dewey
Malolos
Orient
The
Union
South America
Europe
Charles Emmett Yeater
War Department
America
Climate overview of the Philippines from early report
The Philippine Islands are described as having a mild ly tropical climate with cool nights and rare sunstrokes. A thirty year temperature record notes an average of 00 degrees, reflecting historical weather observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Women Keep Books In 1920 Thrift Campaign
The savings division urged American women to curb living costs, save money and invest in safe securities like War Savings stamps and Treasury certificates. Letters from William Mather Lewis and Grace Bartlett mobilize national and Seventh district women's groups to run a three month test: track expenses in January, save in February, and invest saved funds in government securities in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Division
Treasury Department
Treasury
William Mather Lewis
Grace G. Bartlett
Lewis
Ito Conference
Association of Collegiate Alumnae
Daughters of the American Revolution
General Federation of Women's Clubs
National Catholic War Council
National Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teachers' Associations
National Council of Jewish Women
National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
National League For Women’s Service
Women's Department
National Civic Federation
Young Women's Christian Association
Oan
War Savings stamps of 1920 pave way to independence
The 1920 War Savings stamps are carmine and bear George Washington. January price $4.12, rising monthly to $4.23 in December. The 2 cent Thrift stamp remains on the market for evidencing payments toward War Savings stamps and certificates. The 1920 stamps mature at $5 on January 1, 1925. Thrift stamps are not cash redeemable but fill spaces on a Thrift card. a full card may be exchanged for a 1920 War Savings certificate at any post office. Payment demands require ten days' notice and the certificate must be surrendered within 60 days after demand. otherwise the demand is waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Way to Knock Out H. C. L.
William Mather Lewis director of the savings division treasury department urged thrift and economy as the path to lower living costs and stabilization of national industry and commerce. He spoke about continued prosperity through disciplined saving and simple living measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mather Lewis
Treasury Department
Build Your Fortune with Government Saving Stampa
Start today by investing in Government Saving Stampa and keeping it up throughout 1020. Fortunes are built dollar by dollar, stone by stone, not in a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Stampa
Cupid's Mistake in a Daring Elopement Tale
A high born girl Marianna and a penniless minstrel Tommy meet on a wall of her father’s estate and confess a love that cannot be, as she vows to marry a prominent old man chosen by her father. The minstrel reveals he is the uncle’s chosen heir in politics and plans to unite their futures. He urges defiance, claiming Cupid’s arrows misfired but fate can still grant them union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximo M. Kalaw
Philippine Mission
Philippines
St. Louis
Western Newspaper Union
Marianna
Tommy
Cupid
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U. S. Capital
Washington Monument
Urbana
Miss Aguinaldo
Manila
Iwomen
Feminine Army
Ildroot
Ideal Pharmacy
W. C.verploeg
Ames Graduate Veterinarian
Farmer’s Produce Building
Black
DE Reus & van Zante
Chamber of Commerce
DR. C. I. Fox
Main and Liberty Sts
J. J. Sybenga
J. A. Posstore
A. J. Visser
Main St
Aschenbrenner
Geelhoed
P. A. Edmund
Wagner's
W. F. Crew
North Side Square
T. G. Fultz
Main Street
Vander Zyl Bros
Gqbatw
F. F. Carpenter
Citizens’ Nat'l Bank
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler
Osteopathy
C. B. Robinson
Wagner's Clothing Store
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