Grenades Reclaimed as Thrift Banks for U S Children
United States generated hand grenades are repurposed into miniature savings banks for school children. Explosives removed, these devices will hold pennies nickels and dimes for later conversion into Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps. Distribution rests with district Savings Directors under the War Loan Organization based in Richmond Virginia.
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United States
Federal Reserve
War Loan Organization
Richmond
War Savings Stamps Help Kids Via Grenade Banks
A wartime promotion describes grenade banks given to children during vacation to save for War Savings Stamps. Banks are lent by local stores, funds returned and counted, with excess saved money invested in Thrift Stamps. The campaign urges thrift, shipbuilding support, and citizen participation in the war effort.
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War Loan Organization
Theth Federal Reserve District
British thrift as policy and social movement
The British war titles shift toward thrift as a revenue source and social movement. The article notes restraint of luxury and economy growth as aims. It argues savings by all classes prevent waste and support incomes, reflecting a national attitude toward thrift.
How Savings Habit Helps Everybody
On New Year’s Day 1923 a series of dividend payments from War Savings Stamps begins enabling redeemable sums for Americans. Bankers and thrift institutions are urged to promote thrift, educate the public, and mobilize savings to support government finance and national production.
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Treasury Department
Uncle Sam
Woman Shows War Savings Stamp Habit and Thrift
A local woman explains her method for buying War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps. She saves quarters and half dollars by immediately converting them to stamps, believing the practice prevents waste and builds future income through the motto Save while the money is warm. She notes the joy of the game Get Ahead and contemplates a penny bank to hold saved funds.
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Tam
Pam
Cardus credited for curing long bedridden woman
In Rouse City Texas Mrs Mary Killman recounts severe postnatal pain lasting three months. After taking Cardus she recovered fully within months and remains well for six years. The ad urges other women to use Cardul for headaches backaches and nervous fatigue.
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Cardus
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