Baptist 75 Million Campaign Aims to Aid Aged Ministers
The Relief and Annuity Board at Dallas plans a seven year effort to raise funds, with a $5,000,000 immediate commitment, to provide annuities and care for aging Baptist ministers and widows. An endowment of $100,000 from the Sunday School board at Nashville augments relief funds and accelerates assistance to 286 aged ministers and widows.
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Mints Baptist
South
Dallas
Texas
William Lunsford
Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashville
Women Leaders Rally Local War Savings Drive
Nearly one thousand women across Virginia Maryland North and South Carolina and the District of Columbia act as chairmen of clubs planning to oppose rising prices and promote buy only what you need. They back the War Loan drive with leaflets thrift tips and a model budget to curb household expenses. A member praised the budgeting method and noted improved household management as her husband adopts the plan. The Woman's Division offers to send literature to clubs or individuals seeking it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve District
H.C
Richmond
Woran
Divison
Tam
I Bought on the Monthly Payment Plan
A speaker laments debts from buying grand piano sedan and trinkets on monthly plans. He borrows a dollar monthly to pay while neighbors spend freely, dreaming of wealth as he foresees poverty and a final ride to the poorhouse in a costly sedan. The verse satirizes consumerism and Installment plans in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jima
Supersight
War Bond Theme Spurs Continued War Spending Push
The message urges no armistice with extravagance and calls for ongoing purchases of War Savings stamps, Liberty Bonds, and other investments, urging citizens to support the war effort through financial backing.
War and Save: a call to work and economy
An Odd Lot Review excerpt urges that now is the time to work and save to avert hardship. It warns that wasted hours and dollars undermine the nation’s wealth and could strike at the country’s heart unless universal restraint guides economic effort.
Waste and Idle Capital Slow U.S. Reconstruction
The National Association of Waste Material Dealers estimates Americans waste 700 million dollars worth of food annually. Even one ounce wasted in 20 million homes equals 1.3 million pounds. Tariff reform and labor savings are urged to cut costs as idle funds could fuel needed reconstruction capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Waste Material Dealers
America
United States
Ghosts of Lost Fortunes In Safety Deposit Boxes
A warning against fake securities and stock scams preying on Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. It calls for investment in War Savings Stamps, notes the Treasury has retired nearly a billion dollars in bonds since the armistice, and urges readers to protect savings by buying stamps at banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bey
Treasury Department
Personal Property Sale Notice at Sands, North Carolina
J S Ragan offers to sell at his Sands home on Friday December 12 the following property to the highest bidder: one mare and mule colt, milk cow, two calves, three hogs, seven bushes, corn, wheat, mill goods, household and kitchen furniture. Terms of sale to be made on the day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sands R. PF
J. S. Ragan
Sands, N. C
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure Insurance
Frank J. Cheney and Co pledge to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The oath is sworn by Cheney as senior partner in Toledo. Notices claim internal use and blood action, urging readers to send for testimonials. Sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
J. Cheney
A. W.gleason
Cheney
Liver trouble prompt local testimonial for Black Draught
Meadowsville Kentucky resident Cynthia Higginbotham age 65 describes improved digestion, appetite, strength after using Thedford's Black-Draught. Ad calls Black Draught a long standing household remedy for constipation and lazy liver and urges readers to try it for quick, gentle relief. Price five cents per package.
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Thedford
AML Druggists
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