Liberty Loan Second Issue Details and Bond Terms
The second Liberty loan offers $3 000 090 000 in bonds with 25 year maturities redeemable at the Secretary of the Treasury in 10 years. Denominations start at $50, bearing 4 percent interest semiannually and convertible to higher rates during the war. Installment plan requires 2 percent on application, 18 percent on November 15, 40 percent December 14, and 40 percent January 13, 1918. Prior 3 14 percent bonds may be exchanged for 4 percent bonds before next June. 34 percent bonds are non tax taxable while new bonds are subject to income tax.
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Secretary of the Treasury
What is an American according to this passage
A historical reflection defining an American as someone loyal to country and community, born in America, supporting taxation with representation, religious and political liberty, and the golden rule. It condemns those opposing these principles as foreigners or threats to the body politic.
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Howey
America
The Socialist in Trouble and Free Speech
A Commentary on radicals challenging wartime authority and sedition laws. The piece notes jailed socialists for seditious utterances, warns editors against overstepping limits, and suggests exile or hanging for aiding the enemy, framing loyalty as patriotic duty during war.
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Germany
The Second Liberty Loan Issuance Details
The second Liberty loan will be issued under the September 24 1917 act. The offering will be at least 3 billion dollars with capacity to meet oversubscriptions up to half the excess. Subscriptions may exceed the base amount and allow additional bonds up to half the oversubscription. Negotiations outline rights to allot beyond the initial figure.
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Congress
Government bonds beacon for sale in 1917 offering 4 percent rate
The government plans to issue bonds totaling over 3 billion dollars at 4 percent interest, payable semi annually. Subscriptions run through October 27, with sale starting October 1. Bonds dated November 15, 1917, mature November 15, 1942, and may be callable after ten years.
Editors' conflicting views and the question of truth
A reflective column argues editors and ministers alike source from fallible material and may disagree without all lying. It cautions against harsh judgment, urging charity toward editors while recognizing human bias, error, and moral complexity in seeking truth.
Stop the Meat Waste City Council Urged to Prohibit Veal Sale
The letter urges immediate city action to ban veal sales following other towns. It argues veal is unhealthy and wastes calves, and notes beef waste costs resources. The author asserts a town worth living in should be boosted, not insulted, and calls residents to support prudent meat policy.
Greensboro bans veal sales ordinance enacted
City commissioners in Greensboro adopt an ordinance preventing sale of veal from calves under six months and heifer calves under 18 months. High Point urged to follow suit.
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Greensboro
Greens’boro
High Point
Goldman v Goldman absolute divorce notice in Guilford NC
In Guilford County Superior Court Mary A Goldman sues Elmer Goldman for absolute divorce on grounds unspecified. Defendant must appear at the November 5, 1917 term in Greensboro to answer the complaint or risk relief as prayed. Dated October 4, 1917. M W GANT clerk, T W Albertson attorney.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
Mary A. Goldman
Elmer Goldman
Greensboro
M. W. Gant
Cpk Superior Court
T. W. Albertson
Att’y
A. V. Cross
F. A. Cross
W. P. Ragan
Register of Deeds’ Office
N. C
High Point Township
R. H. Crouch
N. E. Welborn
W. F. Haynes
Welborn Street
N. Michael
Gulford County
T.W. Albertson
G. W. Michael
Admi
Hall's Catarrh Cure Boldly Endorsed by makers
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and for years was deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo is promoted as a constitutional treatment. It is taken internally and claims to heal the blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for cures.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Ill
High Point
Mann Drug Compa Iy
Edwards Business College Bookkeeping Shorthand Courses
Wanted students to learn bookkeeping shorthand and nine lessons covering general rules and civil service. Position guaranteed earn $50 to $75 per month. Scholarship sold on credit. Lessons available at any hour. Phone 4132. tfEdwards Business College.
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Edwards Business College
Gets-It Corn Remedy Ad Claims Instant Pain Relief
An advertisement extols Gets-It as a safe corn remedy that stops pain immediately and lifts the corn cleanly. It touts wide use, claiming millions rely on it and that it never fails.
Art Furnishing and Realty Co Stove Sale Ad
Stoves of all kinds offered by Art Furnishing and Realty Co. featuring the Art Leader Range and Bonami Oil Cookers in two three and four burner sizes. Claims high fuel efficiency and wide selection including coal tin and oil heaters. Emphasizes low expenses and cheap prices.
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Furnishing & Realty CO. T
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H. Gordon & Sons
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N.C
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U.S. A
H. Gor
DON & Sons
R. Ry
Usisz Allen
Allen
Mayr
Mayi
Mayit
Hart Drug Co
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South Fifth St
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Rexal
N.S
Bell
Chichester
Thedford’s
W. F._Pickle
Matton Drug Co
Eastman
Matton Drug Company
North Main Street
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Wescott Roberson
W.C. Idol
Bank
Commerce
Bank of Commerce
E Kearns
J. H. Adams
H. A. Mills
M. Ranxm
G. A. Pottock
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Cashier
J. Elwood Cox
C. M. Hauser
W. A. J. Idol
W. Harriss
C. H. Marriner
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