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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
Memorial Day services honored Civil War veterans with flowers laid on graves by children. Local groups including Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts participated. Attendees heard a speech on duty and citizenship while noting dwindling veteran numbers and homecoming visitors from nearby towns.
Avheritian business men are described as among the world’s greatest gamblers by B. St. Elmo Lewis. The piece argues modern business focuses on the future, with merchants studying new approaches and reorganizing departments to reward performance.
A wartime style advertisement emphasizes patriotism urging parents not to send their sons to school without a Liberty Bond. The copy advocates pride in country and in the father, tying family welfare to national savings.
A historical blurb urges readers not to fear bonds. It explains Liberty Bonds cost as low as 50 dollars, offer 3 percent interest semiannually, and return principal. The piece notes widespread acceptance by banks, dealers, and merchants and encourages purchasing through bankers or brokers.
Government guide details purchasing a 50 dollar Liberty bond in installments. A one dollar deposit is required when the application is filed with the Federal Reserve or authorized agency. If allotment fails, deposit is returned. Payments schedule runs June 28, July, August 15 and August 30. Bond carries annual interest of 1.75 dollars with half on June 15 and half on December 16. It matures after 50 years and can be redeemed after 15 years.
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