26 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
1
A plea stresses paying the nation s insurance premium through Liberty Bonds funded by savings. Citizens are urged to open or grow savings accounts and ask bankers to assist in buying bonds, linking thrift to national survival and the ideal of government by the people.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and titles including ACA Attorney at Law practicing in Supreme Courts of New Mexico and Texas. Mentions physician J. O. Batch and C. W. Fries, physician and surgeon. Also references New Mexico attorneys at law and Las Cruces area.
An exhortation likens family duty to national duty, urging readers to invest in Liberty Bonds. It asserts bonds are tax free for most, yield 4 percent semiannually, and may be redeemed after 1927. The message stresses personal sacrifice and that buying bonds supports the nation and protects families.
A patriotic plea urges readers to loan money to the United States by purchasing Liberty Bonds. It explains duty and respect, outlines bond values and payment schedule from 1917 to 1918, and instructs on applying at banks with a 2 percent handling fee.
A persuasive appeal tells farmers their profits and prices depend on winning the war. It warns German aggression could devastate farms, tax farmers, and cripple business for years if the conflict ends unfavorably. Uncle Sam offers good interest, with bonds redeemable when needed. buy a Liberty Bond tomorrow.
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