Certificates And Bonds In Liberty Loan Campaign Notes
The article explains how treasury certificates in anticipation of the fourth Liberty Loan carried 4.5 percent interest, while bonds issued later paid 4.5 percent with conversion to parity. It discusses government promises on future rates, the expected six billion dollar next issue, and the October public sale. It also notes June 28 as a key War Savings Stamp drive day culminating in the October loan campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Hadge
the Treasury
War Savings
Pacifism in Europe and central power attitudes
The piece argues pacifism is more organized in the Central Powers than in other belligerents, citing German and Austrian socialist press tolerance under restraint, criticism by Vorwaerts, and cautious views on peace. It contrasts French and British pacifist pressures and notes fears of Bolshevik influence spreading to Prussia and Austria amid war tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Arbeiter Zeitung
Vienna
Austria
England
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
Labor Party
Russia
Prussia
Four Minute Speech For a School Boy 1917
The author urges courage and resources for wartime unity. He emphasizes economic strength, industry, and a steadfast moral resolve at home and abroad. Citizens are called to brave honesty, face facts, and maintain optimistic, disciplined effort toward victory and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crane
Graft Scandal in Washington Threatens War Contracts
The Springfield Journal notes Congressman Mason’s critique and reports DOJ moves against a ring of contract fee grabbers exploiting war needs. Arrests have begun as authorities pursue alleged collusion between officials and brokers, warning that graft would be a blow to American pride during a critical wartime period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Journal
William EE
Mason
Washington
Department of Justice
Dam
Washington Dispatches
Army and Navy Departments
War Industries Board
Elsie at the Y M C A Lights Up Soldiers in France
In a lively account from the front, soldiers vent their usual griping yet stay loyal, praising the Y M C A huts and a performer named Elsie who entertains troops. Elsie’s music and dancing lift spirits, with soldiers cheering as she pleases them, hoping it aids the war effort.
Jimmy Skunk Plays Trick On Slow Poke
Peter Rabbit learns a lesson about laughter and knowledge after Slow Poke the Box Turtle surprises him. Jimmy Skunk arrives, peeks at Slow Poke’s shell, and jokes about his appearance while Peter recalls the Green Forest meeting and patience. Next story teased: Jimmy Skunk's Interest in Slow Poke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slow Poke
Box Turtle
Peter
Danny Meadow Mouse
Peter Rabbit
Jimmy Skunk
Jimmy
Reddy Fox
House of Shell
Slow
Green Forest
Mrs. Slow Poke
Army Casualty List Contains 144 Names
The army casualty list released on Wednesday records 144 names. Killed in action 28, died of wounds 12, died of accident and other causes 3, died of airplane accident 2, died of disease 8, wounded severely 87, wounded slightly 1, missing in action 1, and prisoners 2.
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Washington
Plans for Next Liberty Loan
Washington on June 20 outlines tentative fourth Liberty loan plans. Treasury indicates a minimum amount of 6.0 billion dollars with an interest rate of 4 1 4 percent.
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Washington
Tentaive
Treasury
Justice Dept Seeks War Contract Scrutiny
The Department of Justice undertakes a thorough searchlight inquiry into war work contracts and related transactions. Each department. seeks to dispel suspicion and reassure the public. The nation desires the truth and will honor those who expose wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partment of Justice
Department of Justice
Barefoot Day At School With Gresham Dance
Readers recount a plan for barefoot day during graduation exercises led by Genevieve Hicks with Miss Palmer opposing boys going barefoot. Fatty Bellowes faces a speech, others joke about poems, and Hen Van Ness notes a nest of mice in his desk as school notes.
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Miss Palmer
Genevieve Hicks
Steve Hardy
Bo Haynes
Fatty
Fatty Bellowes
van Ness
Physicians Promote Nuxated Iron for Women’s Strength
A series of doctors led by Dr. Ferdinand King touts organic iron therapy to treat iron deficiency in women. They cite fatigue, pallor, and weakness as linked to low blood iron and claim Nuxated Iron rapidly boosts red blood cells, nerves, and endurance within two weeks, urging readers to consult physicians or try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand King
New York
James Francis Sallivna
Hellevue Hospital
Westchester County
A. J. Newman
Chicago
America
House Sur-geon
Jefferson Park Hospital
Schuyler C. Jaques
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
New York City
James Francis Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
Westchester County Hospital
Denlng
Miller
Arthur Drag
Pharmacy, Brown and Mays Co
J. B. Bernbrook
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Hmundead Foot
H. T. Webs
Europe
Sally
Stice
Joshua
France
Frazier Hunt
Elsie
States
Thornton W. Burgess
Bluffer
Adder
Buzztail the
Rattler
Paul West
John L. Pipe
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