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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
11
An exhortatory wartime piece by Dougal Fairbanks calls on Fairbanks residents to buy Third Liberty Bonds. It likens investment to democracy, encourages collective action, and urges every reader to become a “stockholder in the Bank of Humanity” to support the war effort and keep America secure.
Cyrus H. McCormick urges prompt subscription to the Third Liberty Loan as essential for national safety and victory. He ties public funding to military strength, insisting a strong response will prove unwavering resolve to end the war with complete victory for human freedom. The piece calls adults to support the fund without delay.
The message frames subscriptions as a token of faith and pride in government, aligning them with democracy and liberty. It emphasizes a solemn obligation to support the war effort, urges all who cannot sacrifice life to give financially, and calls for quick, full, and cheerful funding of government needs.
A distorted wartime lecture extols liberty bonds as a mark of refinement and sportsmanship. It also includes a long, erroneous guide praising barley flour as a substitute for wheat flour with questionable, ill-formatted baking tips and warnings about quality and texture.
The article urges expanding bean use as meat substitutes amid meat supply concerns. Farmers yielded a record bean crop of about 15 million bushels, with increases across the South and Southwest, prompting the Food Administration to promote beans for patriotic nutrition and to ease meat demand.
Article by Hugh G. Van Pelt argues war finances hinge on American dollars. It cites conservative resources at 250 billion and annual U S income around 50 billion, asserting the United States holds the decisive funds to secure victory.
The message calls on all citizens including farmers and businesses to contribute to the Liberty Bond campaigns. It notes funds are essential for the war effort, urges universal participation, and praises the farmer’s historic support in past crises. It stresses no one is exempt and aims to accelerate victory through financial help.
Manager of World Champion White Sox urges fans and bleachers to buy Liberty bonds and support the war effort while preparing for the nation’s big game. Read as Clarence H. Rowland quotes the manager about patriotism, crowds, and backing the army with bonds. Mrs. F. E. Martin visits Cedar Rapids this week.
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