War Savings Day Proclaimed for June 28 1918 in New Mexico
Officials urge subscriptions to War Savings Stamps across districts with meetings set in schoolhouses at 2 p.m. on June 28. Stamp prices rise monthly from 4.17 in June to higher amounts later, redeemable for five dollars in 1923, bearing 4 percent interest and exempt from state taxes.
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United States
War Savings
New Mexico
United States Treasury Department
Congress
Daring stand at Sanctuary Wood by Sgt Fraser
Sergeant Francie T. Fraser of The Black Watch recaptured 17 Germans at Sanctuary Wood during heavy fighting. He pursued them with 30 bombs after dropping his rifle, forcing surrender as they cried Kamerad. The Duke of Devonshire awarded Fraser the DSM.
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Chicago
Francie T. Fraser
Sanctuary Wood
MacDonald
The
Black Watch
Fraser
Hell
Priver
Duke of Devonshire
Praser
Trees to honor local service members with dedicated trees
Plans by the Woman's Civic Federation and the council of national defense aim to plant trees near enlisted men's homes. Each tree will bear the name of the local boy serving, creating a living tribute to those in the fighting forces.
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St. Louis
Plana
Woman’ Civic Federation
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Electricity to modernize Hevis salt mine operations
Use of electricity will replace hand drills and miners lamps at the Hevis salt mine near this city. The mine is wired for electric lights and electric drills, with output expected to nearly double after the conversion.
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Lyons
Kun
Hevis
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National War Savings
Gant Deat Teestn & 417
New Mexico War Savings
Secretary of the United States Treasury
Coatin
Bae
W. F. McIlvain
Harry Woodman
RK. Spencer
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