Liberty Bond Offer Summary of 1917 US Issue
Summary of the 1917 United States Liberty Bond issue. Authorized 5 billion dollars, present issue 2 billion, dated June 15, 1917, due June 15, 1982. Interest 3 1/4 percent, payable semiannually June and December. Exempt from most taxes. Coupon and registered forms with varying denominations. Purchase terms require 2 percent with application, four installments, delivery after June 28.
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Be First to Wear a Button The Liberty Bond Call
A fragmented wartime notice urges citizens to buy Liberty bonds and wear a government issued button at all times to show patriotic support and answer the nation's call. The item emphasizes visibility of allegiance and prompts prompt purchase for timely display.
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United States
Jeader
Buying Liberty Bonds Is Not an Act of Charity
A wartime appeal urges Americans to buy United States Liberty War Bonds as a patriotic obligation and smart investment. It explains bonds offer 3 percent annual interest, with principal returned at maturity, and promises the government will advance interest if rates rise. Citizens are urged to loan the government money now through brokers or favoring sellers.
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Liberty Bond Flag Flies as Bankers Promote War Support
A street scene highlights banker support for Liberty bonds with a prominent banner. The banner proclaims pride in Liberty bond purchases, signaling financial backing for the war effort and public patriotism among local banks.
Bankers and Brokers Show Fine Patriotism
Bankers and brokers urge United States Liberty Bonds with no commissions, bearing all costs themselves. They are praised for patriotism as they help educate the public and encourage bond purchases for American honor and liberty on earth.
Wealthiest of All Nations Prominence of United States
The United States leads world production in corn coal silver wheat petroleum aluminum oats pig iron zinc cotton steel cattle tobacco copper and has five times Russia's rail mileage. Exports exceed those of any nation by 60 percent and wealth surpasses the British Empire. Buying U S bonds is presented as the safest security backed by vast resources and urging readers to invest.
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Russia
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Argentina
Germany
China
Cuba
Brazil
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Australia
Japan
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Gopper
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France
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Mexico
Liberty Bond Button Your Badge of Honor
Public encouragement urges every citizen to buy Liberty bonds with a $50 minimum. The badge will be worn as a symbol of faith in the United States and its values, while promising a tax free, interest earning, principal guaranteed investment.
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President Wilson buys United States Liberty Bonds
A brief note reports President Wilson purchasing Liberty Bonds as part of the government finance drive. The item situates the president among the the public investors supporting the war effort.
Liberty bonds and patriotism urged for farmers in WWI era
The piece links the embattled farmer to national victory, urging support for Liberty bonds. It touts 3 percent tax free interest and full principal return, promoting bonds as safe and patriotic with government buttons for buyers. One bond costs fifty dollars, with flexibility to buy many.
United States Liberty Bonds touted as safe quick investment
The piece promotes buying United States Liberty Bonds at prices as low as fifty dollars. It claims 3 1 4 percent interest paid semiannually, full principal returned, and ready sale across the country. It urges readers to contact bankers or brokers to purchase bonds now.
How to Buy $50 Liberty Bond in Installments
Government guidance shows a $50 Liberty Bond can be bought in installments. A $1 deposit is required on filing the official form with the Federal Reserve or a designated agency. June 15 notification confirms allotment. if not allotted, deposit is returned. Subsequent payments run June 28, July 30, August 15, and August 30.
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Fourth District Urged to Buy Liberty Bonds in War Drive
President Wilson and the nation press the Fourth Federal Reserve District including Pittsburgh Cleveland and Ohio to participate in Liberty bond sales. Officials urge district ranks to place bonds high, with $50 to $100000 per subscription, stressing national duty and collective effort.
Liberty Bond drives pride in boys at school
A call to keep boys in school wearing a United States Liberty Bond on their chest, promoting patriotism and honoring their fathers.
Neighbor Buys United States Liberty Bonds
A neighbor purchases United States Liberty Bonds as part of a broader drive to support national wartime financing. The purchase signals civilian backing for liberty bonds during the era.
German earns less than Americans in wartime wages
A wartime notice claims for every 100 dollars a German earns an American earns 250 dollars. It urges readers to invest part of the 9250 in Liberty bonds to support the United States.
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Leading Nations by Production of Key Commodities
A table lists top producers for 14 major goods with the United States leading in 14 items, followed by Russia, Britain India, and others. The piece argues the U.S. is the richest nation and urges readers to buy bonds, noting no other country leads in more than three commodities.
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Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Bankers Offer Easy Terms to Buy Liberty Bonds
Patriotic bankers and brokers nationwide state that anyone can buy United States Liberty War Bonds even with limited funds. Visit your banker or broker today to inquire about simple terms and how you can support the government.
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Liberty Bonds Appeal to Support the War Effort
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy Liberty bonds to fund military needs. It stresses food clothing arms and ammunition for the front and notes bonds cost 50 100 600 or 1000 with tax exemption and full principal repayment.
Liberty Bond Button Rule Comes With Ownership Claim
A public notice states that freedom to purchase Liberty Bonds is universal but wearing a Liberty Bond button is restricted to those who own at least one bond. The ruling underscores ownership as a prerequisite for display.
Liberty Bonds Urge Support for U S War Effort
The United States aims to outproduce the Kaiser in cannon by a margin of two and a half to one. Citizens are urged to buy Liberty Bonds through their banker or broker to fund war production.
Create a Liberty Bond Gift for Patriotism and Profit
A call to give a Liberty Bond as a gift combines support for national defense with potential financial returns. The message elevates a personal present to a public-spirited investment showing both affection and civic duty.
Liberty bonds strong safe investment for war effort
A promotional piece extols United States Liberty bonds as the safest investment, detailing denominations from 50 to 100000 dollars, 3 percent interest with semiannual payments, tax free status, and the option to exchange for higher rate bonds later. It urges individuals to subscribe before June 15 with a patriotic badge indicating support.
Gov Cox Buys United States Liberty Bonds
Governor Cox announces purchase of United States Liberty Bonds as part of wartime finance. Campaign urges support for bond program and public participation through investments.
Singers Lobby for Liberty Bond Drive on Way to Bank
A singer urges the public to join the drive for United States Liberty Bonds while heading to the bank. The call blends patriotic song with financial fundraising to support the war effort.
Democracy at War and Liberty Bonds Demand Support
A call to citizens to fund the war effort through Liberty bonds urging immediate purchase to back democracy in conflict and secure victory. The message emphasizes national duty and financial sacrifice by individuals.
Make Almighty Dollar Work for Liberty Bond Campaign
Germany watches the United States as Liberty bond sales aim to fund the war. The government urges Americans to subscribe now, with bonds selling at fifty dollars each and promises of safety. The appeal calls for swift support from men and women to prove U S ideals in action.
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Europe
United States
Baby Bond Drive Encourages Liberty Bonds
A plea to buy a United States Liberty bond for the baby, blessing the child and urging support for the wartime fund. The message frames the purchase as a patriotic duty for the littlest member of the family.
Liberty Bonds Pay 3 Percent Interest in Money
The explanation notes that United States Liberty Bonds offer 3 percent interest in money and a lion percent in peace of mind and patriotism.
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Kaiser Calls for Liberty Bond Purchases Today
A patriotic appeal urges readers to buy United States Liberty Bonds to support the war effort. The message stresses urgency and promises a share of the nationwide financing through immediate participation.
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