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Thanksgiving Bonds and War Savings Drive Spotlight
The proclamation praises the Second Liberty Loan with nearly 10 million Americans subscribing over four and a half billion dollars. It outlines the December 3 opening of the War Savings Plan with thrift stamps at 25 cents and war savings stamps from 4.12 to 4.23, redeemable for 100 dollars in 1923. It notes the 4 percent interest on war savings stamps, and that certificates mature January 1, 1923, with postmaster redemptions possible after January 1, 1918.
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Wilson
America
Treasury Department
United States