America’s Munitions figures from World War I era
Excerpts from America's Munitions by Major Benedict Crowell outline wartime costs and output. They note 12 billion dollars to equip five million men, total Congressional appropriations of 326 billion, and massive production: over 2.6 million shoulder rifles, three billion rounds of armor-piercing ammunition, and extensive machine guns, shell, gas, and shrapnel production, all contributing to victory.
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Army to get talks on thrift campaign plan
To teach thrift through subscriptions to the Victory Laws and War Savings Stamps, three lectures on wise buying will be delivered to 1,600,000 soldiers now in the service under Brigadier General Edward L. Munson. The talks will be given under the direction of the M C A.
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Our Soul Will Pay War Bonds Appeal Echoes Spirit
A wartime editorial urges Americans to sustain the nation’s effort by oversubscribing the fifth loan. It ties the war spirit that defeated Germany to the duty of paying the bill, urging investments in War Savings Stamps and stressing that a dollar saved is a dollar made.
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Victory Loan Appeal Emphasizes Duty and Investment
The piece links the Victory Loan to patriotic duty and government investment, urging readers to support by subscribing as the method to demobilize and fund returning soldiers. It notes fifteen thousand men per day and a ten month timeline, with a projected cost of over three billion dollars to bring the troops home and care for them.
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Victory Loan
77 Reasons for Victory Loan Demobilization Costs
A historical notice outlines demobilization costs after World War I, estimating nearly 2.96 billion dollars for maintaining the army until complete demobilization. It details overseas personnel counts, return figures by mid March, and major costs including 1.95 billion for bringing Pershing’s forces home. It notes a 60 dollar bonus adding 725 million to bills, plus 700 million for transportation in France, and other water and rail travel costs.
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France
Dr Carter's K B Tea Spring Tonic Featured
An advertisement touts Dr Carter's K B Tea as a spring tonic and liver regulator. It claims to cleanse esuccumulated impure matter, improve digestion, and cure headaches and biliousness. The copy urges readers to brew a steaming cup before bed and notes availability at drug stores.
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