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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
8
A historical reflection credits Liberty Bonds War Savings and thrift stamps for funding World War I, noting postwar readjustment and the return of invested money with interest. It praises American citizens for patriotism and the lasting value of financial prudence.
Roosevelt urges thrift through War Savings Stamps as a practical plan to reduce mortgage interest. Small savings accumulate toward principal, allowing full or renewed payoff later. The program promotes responsible spending and urges citizens to buy thrift stamps and War Savings stamps.
A quirky exchange centers on a claim that a piano speaks. Patrice counters that an inanimate instrument would "shut up" if it could talk, highlighting playful banter over personified music.
A reflective piece notes that after turning fifty a man prioritizes a good stomach over ambition and fame, suggesting practical self care and contentment as mature goals in life.
Government securities offer a safe practical investment. A War Savings Stamp costs five dollars at maturity or its original price with interest if redeemed early. With over twenty million holders, buying stamps shows patriotism and supports government borrowing as a national thrift effort.
In Washington experts debate national wealth figures with one figure pegged at 908 billion dollars and a yearly net income rise around 15 billion. Officials urge Americans to buy War Savings Stamps to conserve this wealth for individuals.
The Cumberland Evening Times warns readers to secure Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps, recounting losses from misplaced bonds. Mrs. Dever disposed of about 9 50 in bonds into the Cheat River by mistake, bonds unrecovered after search, and Engineer Wood lost 150 dollars of bonds from his pocket. A laborer found a $100 bond in coal at Paw Paw and reported it for return.
A reflective note touts wealth and fame as pleasing but places higher value on true friends. It emphasizes that loyalty and companionship surpass monetary riches or social status, presenting friendship as the ultimate measure of a good life.
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