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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
7
William Mather Lewis of the Treasury Department commends Ohio school superintendents for strong thrift and War Savings Stamp sales in 1919 with per capita figures of seven dollars, noting the high state ranking and the broader patriotism and loyalty taught to youth through small government securities.
A 12 year old girl named Wanda Brenneminn faced a theater test of honesty when her 89 cent hat cost less than a dollar. The audience, and later the proprietor, praised her sincerity as other girls swapped hats to fit social expectations. The story reflects old times when hats were cheap and values strong.
Car shortages disrupt operations at Rittman factories with Ohio Salt Company shipments delayed and workers reassigned to Ohio Boxboard. A single switch engine under government control handled both rail lines and may influence future scheduling decisions by railroad managers.
William Mather Lewis, director of Savings for the U S Treasury, urged the thriftmovement in schools during an address to the National Educational Association. He advocated teaching saving as a principle and promoting War Savings Stamps as educational and patriotic.
120 foot frontage and 150 foot depth on 3d street Pleasant View offer three potential lots or a large estate site with sewer gas and a drilled water well. Close to public schools and business center in Rittman, a strong buy for building or investment. Act quickly as it won’t last long. February 26 listing.
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