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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
1
Lucy Minnege rode of Fairfax Virginia becomes superintendent of the United States Nurse Corps as recognition for her WWI service. She distinguished herself at Kiel in 1915 and later in France after the United States joined the war.
Rural legislators pledge support for Woodward bills to create a new city charter for Philadelphia. They urge ending Vare era control of registration and demand legislative responsibility for city government while detailing proposed district rep changes and curbs on mayoral power.
Connie Mack praises Joe Dugan calling him destined to be the sensation of the American League. He notes Dugan is a Philadelphia shortstop and warns fans to watch the Athletics this season for the young stars emerging.
The piece argues that doubling time more than doubles accumulation and that small weekly savings compound significantly. It asserts money earns money, citing a sample: saving $2 weekly for ten years at four percent yields about $1,276. The author Bolton Hall promotes Victory Bonds as the vehicle.
A 1919 discussion outlines limits on mayoral power including keeping control of department heads while wresting independence from the Civil Service Commission as a check on patronage. Advocates say the charter ushers in a new era, trusting citizens to choose a capable chief executive without factional or contractor influence.
Sergeant Billy Griffiths of Ottawa tours the Fourth Federal Reserve District as trombone soloist with the Great War Veterans' Band of Ottawa. He wears six decorations for war service including two for South Africa, two for Egypt, and a Belgian trench award. He was wounded at Sanctuary Wood near Ypres in June 1916 and serves in support of the Victory Loan campaign.
The Federal Trade Commission in Washington probes bond scalpers and stock jobbers. The Treasury Department and Capital Issues Committee submit alleged swindles involving trading doubtful stocks for Liberty Bonds. The commission invites complaints and requests names and literature from anyone offered securities in exchange for Liberty Bonds.
Property owners considering painting should use tinted paints for durability. Permanent colorants ground into a high grade white paint base help prevent chalking and checking, defects often seen with white paints.
A wartime reflection recalls a harsh campaign with miles of devastation in Northern France. It honors fallen American fighters and notes the 1918 armistice as a turning point while urging vigilance against forgetting the ongoing sacrifices and the Victory Liberty Loan fundraising effort.
The piece recalls U S government four percent bonds bought near $100 yielding 4 percent and selling around 140 later. Bankers predict new government securities may rise similarly as loans to Europe yield large income, signaling higher investment prices and investors seeking to hold rather than sell Victory Bonds.
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