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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1918
Page
2
Amid exhortations and rising morale, loan subscriptions reach hundreds of thousands of dollars as supporters push past the 300000 mark tonight. Backers urge continued contributions to bolster wartime efforts while spirits remain high and organizers press for a strong finish.
A wartime summary outlines exemptions for the Fourth Liberty Loan bonds, noting a $30,000 tax exemption from national income taxes and excess profits taxes, plus interest exemptions up to $45,000 on pre Fourth Liberty issues. The plan also lists a $110,000 total exemption when combined with existing allowances, and emphasizes broad campaign support and county enlistment to reach the $4,042,700 quota.
A historic drug advertisement claims a small daily dose of Rheuma relieves rheumatism rapidly. It touts nationwide reach, quick action, and safety, with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved, noting J B. Mullen as a supplier.
Dispatches from across Europe dated October 1 report Bulgaria has signed an armistice with the Allies. Vienna notes Austro Hungary sees the move as a calamity. Amsterdam says Germany will offer a new peace proposal. Rome cites Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria may abdicate. Paris reports Parisian excitement as Turkey is expected to follow Bulgaria.
The article notes a heated suffrage debate with Senator Liberty declaring support for a resolution despite antis' expectations. The President is said to favor action and urges public backing, arguing the people should ratify or reject the proposal as strong public opinion grows.
The Navy band plans a visit to Warren to boost the bond drive effort as part of the Ought campaign. Local officials expect the event to raise morale and support for the financial drive through performances and community engagement.
In Clarendon and Sheffield this afternoon a public appearance is scheduled near the Savings Bank. Participants are urged to attend for the event at 8 o clock in the evening.
This morning the Liberty Loan drive announced a speaking event at the Library Theatre at 8 15 tomorrow evening. The savings bank corner concert begins at 8 00 and the program will be brief. Dr Franklin Cole Sherman of St Pauls Akron Ohio will speak on the fourth Liberty Loan delivering a forceful address.
The United States Navy Band travels to Warren to perform at the Savings Bank corner tomorrow at 8 p.m. They will be joined by orators to explain bond purchases. If weather fails, the event moves to the Library auditorium. Forty cars will transport the band and speakers to Clarendon and Sheffield. A reception committee will arrange comfort and travel plans.
Warren Council elects new members including E M Hodges I L Ghering R E Keys Rev L A Mc Bride H H Bassett C Knapp Melvin Jackson Addison White Dr M W Ball C E Metzger and Mr Anderson Secretary of the M C A Present The council awards a Council Trophy to the troop making the most advancement before June 1 with five points per Second Class badge and two per Merit badge for each troop on the Liberty Loan canvas set September 12 to 19.
Washington dispatches report Navy Dept lacks exact casualty figures from Sunday night boat overturn near Key West. A scout cruiser Salem liberty party vessel sank in rough seas with several men unaccounted for. no further details released. A note seeking coal unloaders appears in Room 44 Warren National Bank Building.
A Warren Liberty Day gala on October 12, Columbus Day, will kick off the fourth Liberty Loan drive with a grand parade and demonstrations. Marshall Parshall appointed chairmen for finance, Red Cross, women, music, fraternal, scouts, labor, floats, millitary, publicity, and slogans, with aides to be announced later. The plan envisions broad participation from industrial, labor, fraternal, and patriotic groups.
Washington reports that Dr Daisy M Oreleman Robinson of the American Red Cross childrens bureau becomes the first American to receive France s gold medal of honor for work during epidemics. The medal is awarded by the French Minister of War and was announced at Red Cross headquarters.
New post office opens to public service with transfers completed overnight. The handsome building is advertised as a model of beauty and efficiency and will serve the surrounding community.
The new Warren post office on Pennsylvania Avenue East impresses visitors with daylight windows, metal furnishings, spacious lobby, 606 keyless boxes, and modern departments. Postmaster Walker notes rapid move and calls the building a credit to owner S. E. Walker and the Schults company for a first class, fireproof, well heated facility with 4000 square feet of workspace and future upstairs flats.
Acting State Health Commissioner B Franklin Royer orders district health officers to report influenza cases to the Department of Health at the Capitol. Reports will include civilian and camp data, with the goal of an active campaign to wipe out the disease in the state.
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