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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
2
An open letter urges South Carolina residents to pledge to purchase War Savings Stamps to fund the war effort. It explains stamp value growth, compares to bank interest, and stresses state rank in per capita purchases while urging immediate action to support troops and national revenue.
Government issue notes explain Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates are non taxable. Individuals may hold up to 1600 dollars, interest and principal payable in 1923. Investments need not be listed on April tax returns. they accrue 4 percent compound interest.
The government asks not for gifts but the use of your money, promising liberal pay for services. Money returns with 4 percent annual interest if held five years, or 3 percent if cashed early. Early cashing yields repayment plus extra for the government’s use. No red tape or worry, a simple and safe investment.
The piece notes wheat stocks in India and Australia are isolated due to a ship shortage that forces Allies to seek wheat from Argentina. Australia held 100 million bushels ready to export on January 1 but had no ships, with an 80 million bushel new crop added. By April 50 million more will join the pile, while India holds 90 million. Argentina ended the season with 11 million left for export, and a 135 million bushel addition from the new crop is expected. The core issue remains shipping, not global supply, shifting the burden to the United States to share stocks with the Allies.
The American navy, praised as the best fed force, shows efficiency in the North Dakota’s galley. Photos depict a cook using a meat slicer and another operating a potato peeler to minimize waste. Pork products demand soars with allied needs at 150 million pounds monthly, triple prewar levels, emphasizing waste elimination and food conservation aboard ships.
Notice announces location in Latta for veterinary medicine and surgery by a graduate of a leading U S college. Offers medical care for domestic animals and prompt response to calls. Headquarters Drug Co. is listed with phone number 25.
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