What is a Liberty Loan Bond in World War I context
Liberty Loan Bonds are government securities issued by the United States to fund the war effort. They promise principal at maturity, semiannual interest, and are backed by the nation’s faith. Two types exist bearer and registered, with denominations from 80 to 100000 dollars. Bonds mature in 30 years or 15 years if the government exercises an option. Interest 2 percent, semiannual. Tax treatment described, with exchanges allowed for higher-rate bonds. Applications via Treasury, banks, or post offices.
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United States
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Bank
United
Liberty Loan and War Aid Appeals in Local Notes
The Herald reports Mary Twyford seeks to join the medical corps but is rejected due to lack of an opening. It notes the Liberty Loan of 19V as a bond issue to support freeing Europe and mentions a Kansas trip by Dr Nobell’s daughter. Also covers local weather, hospital updates, and town visitors.
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de Mary Twyford
Oklahoma City
Medical Corps
Herald
Europe
Letter From Our Marine Boy to Beaver Store Manager
A WWI era letter from Brant ley Boutrier, a Marine recruit, written to Ben Cooper of Feinberg store. He describes training camp routines, meals, long hours, and appeals for news from Beaver, noting pay day in June and plans for photos in uniform.
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Ben Cooper
Feinberg
Brantley Boutrier
Beaver
King Beaver
Paria Selend
8. C
Beth
Ben
Cuba
Jet
Dome Ploturis
Brennen Paria J
Marine
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Beaver Herald
Saude C. Thomas
Bawnet
Matt Ranttar
Neger
Twyford
Mins Anns Nobell
Kansan
Nobell
Jack Langston
Davie
Fern Still
Robertson
E.P. Brown
Beaver Equity Exchange
White House
Tackett
Beaser
Humbie Ser Ae V
America
Paige
Stratford
Detroit
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
W.C. Steward Auto CO
Liberal, Ks
Ford
Avent Tandos Saime Co
Liberal
Kansas
Chas. T. Teague
Pampa
Texas
J. E. Perkins
Toledo
Avery Tractors
Avery Tractor Sales CO
Liberal, Kansas
Bert Allen
Chas. M. Light
Thos. W. Gaw
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