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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
2
In a small American factory, workers argue over Liberty Bonds as war finance. Italians, Wops, and coworkers join a bond drive, learning the government must tax or pay. The scene shows a wary partnership between workers and government amid wartime pressure.
Albert W Atwood argues women can help fund the war by investing in Liberty bonds and managing household finance. He cites women's executive ability, the Red Cross relief effort, and the broad role of civilians, noting many can buy or sell Liberty bonds even without frontline duties.
A cautionary financial column urges restraint in purchasing government bonds. It warns buyers not to overcommit, recommending a small bond such as five hundred dollars if liquidity or circumstances prevent affording seventy one thousand. The piece frames the bond as savings for the period, urging prudent debt levels.
A Hetle Illinois father received a Pershing cablegram reporting two sons killed in action. He sold his home to buy Liberty Bonds, saying only one son remains and he will rent a room for himself.
American forces move toward front in a massive mobilization as reports detail renewed German tactics north of Montdidier and along the Somme. British and French lines hold with heavy artillery, while U.S. troops join the battle and Red Cross and aviators earn praise.
Local woman Anna Meteriano credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing severe displacement and backache. After months of pain and failed treatments, she reports improved health and full daily routine from four in the morning through factory work and household duties. The ad also lists tomato plants and cotton goods for sale in Macon, Georgia.
The ad features sensational lines about moist eyes and liquid fire to promote Cuticura Beauty Doctor cleansing and beautifying the skin hands and hair. It urges free samples by mailing to Cuticura Dept. X Boston and lists Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
A well known Trampshire squire at a gate helps a wheedling man lift a donkey cart. The voice praises him as a good sport and the man offers a rabbit as thanks after slipping away with a fat young rabbit.
A narrator observes a long 200 cylinder car passing by and jokes about needing to own one or conduct all business on this side of the street. The piece laments the nuisance and reflects on bargains and integrity as thoughts drift by.
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