War Savings Stamp Meetings Called in Georgia Districts
Rural communities and towns will hold War Savings Stamp meetings at 2 p.m. in schoolhouses to record attendance and stamp subscriptions. Subscriptions may be made throughout 1918 with June 28 set for signing. stamps cost $4.17 in June rising by a cent monthly, redeemable for $5.60 on January 1, 1928. Governed by quotas per district, the drive urges loyal Americans to lend to the government and notes restrictions and tax status. Signed by Hugh Richardson, War Savings Director for Georgia.
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Paleellen
Aca
United States
Hugh Richardson
Georgia
Secretary of the United States Treasury
Lstamp
Boman
Speed and tire ad urged use of automobiles and US Tires
Uncle Sam pushed the clock ahead for longer daylight and Samuel P. Colt of the United States Rubber Company urged Americans to use cars to the full. He described the automobile as essential alongside railroads for commerce and advised using tires that extend mileage. United States Tires offered a tire for every car or truck with sales depots ready to recommend the best option for uninterrupted service and economy.
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Sam
Ed Samuel P. Colt
United States Rubber Company
United States
Thrift Stamp Push and Local Shoe Party Schedule
A wartime notice urges youth to form thrift habits and support the War Savings Torch of Liberty. A shoe party at Williams Schoolhouse is planned for Saturday night June 22 at 7:30, with refreshments and proceeds benefiting the Red Cross fund.
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War Savings
Torch of Liberty
Williams
Red Cross Fund
For Sale 1917 Ford Touring Car In Good Condition
One 1917 model Ford touring car offered in good condition. Also two good milk cows with young calves and a small quantity of country lard. Contact W R Jackson for details.
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W. R Jackson
Boll Weevil Plentiful in South Georgia
Commissioner Brown reports widespread boll weevil damage across leading agricultural counties in South Georgia. Fields show fallen squares and farmers plow uprooting cotton to escape the pest, with labor shortages idling thousands of acres. He warns against expecting a bumper crop and notes many acres are being destroyed or left idle.
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Marning
Bolles
Ee Cramsioner
Jed
Brown
South
Atlanta Woman Seeks Washer Woman Amid War Propaganda
In Atlanta Georgia a white woman sought a washer woman, criticizing conditions for colored help. A Black resident replied with a grim warning about worsening relations as Germans win the war. The note mentions Dr Isaac J Lansing from Ridgewood New Jersey being sent by the National Security League to eight states to counter German propaganda among African Americans.
In wonder why people do not profit from misfortunes
An old reflective phrase notes that in pondering others hardship one may overlook lessons for personal gain, urging self examination of motives and response to others worst times. The line hints at moral insight about learning from adversity rather than exploiting it.
High Soap Prices Spark Homemade Soap Interest
Women nationwide save money by making their own soap from kitchen waste and discarded fats. The guide suggests boiling used grease to extract clear lye and fat for a batch, claiming home soap can surpass store bought in purity. It encourages using Red Devil Lye with directions on the label and hints at mailing for supplies.
For Sale Three Hundred Bush Els Corn and Velvet Beans
For sale three hundred bush els corn six tons velvet beans with a young calf fresh to milk Gd6 W Lewis Pinehurst 6 18 26 Wars Shall Stop when Teutonism is crushed Loan your money to Uncle Sam by buying War Savings Stamps and help crush it
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W. Lewis
Pinehurst
Teutonism
Uncle Sam
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