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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
11
A wartime appeal notes over a million U S troops overseas, needing ongoing support. It cites a $423.27 yearly cost per soldier in Europe and details Victory Liberty Loan funds for care, rehabilitation, insurance, and other war needs. The piece praises the troops' sacrifice and urges Americans to back the next loan.
A public appeal urges nationwide thrift to ensure the fifth Victory Liberty Loan. It warns that failure to subscribe would hurt national credit, bank liquidity, and the economy, urging immediate saving to support the war effort and reduce taxes.
A series of pro saving messages urge readers to buy War Savings Stamps and spend wisely. Phrases emphasize self-help, looking before action, and wealth through saving. The ads frame money as productive and linked to national effort.
A pledge pledges steadfast support for Uncle Sam and urges activity from now through April to lay groundwork for the Fifth Liberty Loan. The plan calls for stopping bonds trafficking, maintaining War Savings Stamps, upholding savings pledges, and oversubscribing the April drive with a determined finish.
Government reports show the Victory Year crops added about 17.0 billion dollars to wealth. Major items include corn 2.814 billion bushels valued at 3.528 billion, wheat 917 million bushels at 1.875 billion, oats 1.538 billion bushels at 1.092 billion, and potatoes 397.7 million bushels at 476 million.
A wartime tale, citing Brigadier General Catlin and the Marine advance at Belleau Wood under heavy fire. The General’s last words to his men, Give 'em hell, boys, are contrasted with a later report of Marines shouting Remember the Lusitania, then argued as uncharacteristic under fire. The piece closes with a court filing note from 1919 in Raleigh County West Virginia seeking a divorce between Gertrude and Samuel Green, with the defendant ordered to appear within one month.
A wartime editorial argues France saves more with limited options and urges Americans to invest with Uncle Sam. It touts 4 percent interest, quarterly compounding, and government security via Thrift and War Savings Stamps, encouraging readers to start saving now to outpace the French in thrift.
A light verse notes Bill Clancy joking about liberty loan bonds and drinking, saying the government dries up the liquor while bond payments rise. It contrasts plain and fancy drinks and mentions Nancy in a casual political flavored rhyme.
The piece contrasts two life roads, War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds offering 4% interest, and two signposts. Spendthrift Road tempts with phrases about spending and excess. Thrift Road urges careful spending with phrases stressing budgeting and prioritizing necessities.
The article notes the first name in the AEF roster as Private Aane and the last as Corporal Zzeppenfelt, with over two million names listed between them. It emphasizes the vast size of the American expeditionary force.
Gertrude Green through counsel gives notice to Samuel Green to appear May 8, 1919, at Herbert Stansbury office Beckley WV to take depositions for evidence in a Raleigh County Circuit Court chancery suit where Green is defendant. If not completed, depositions continue daily at the same place and hours until finished.
The Stars and Stripes notes a Woodrow Wilson private in Base Hospital No 27 Pittsburg with many bearing the name Washington Lees Lincoln Grants Caesar Bismarck and common surnames. Washingtons 74 Lees 79 Lincolns 2 Grants 7 Caesars 12 Bismarks 4. Among common folk about 51000 Smiths 39000 Johnsons 22500 Jones 51000 Sullivans 10500 Browns 9000 Cohens 4500. Buy War Savings Stamps.
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