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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1919
Page
5
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond announces that over 2000000 in additional interest will be paid within six months to owners who convert Second and First Liberty Loan bonds into 4 1 4 percent bonds. Conversions must be presented by November 15 and December 15 1919 to start interest by May 15 and June 15 1920 respectively.
The verse extols thrift, claiming the saver secures a guaranteed future and Fortune smiles. It contrasts wasteful spending with disciplined saving, noting prudent living leads to steady gain, influence, and lasting success as interest "flowereth."
A historical paraphrase praises thrift as essential to nation building. The quote notes that loans and bonds are forgotten or unpaid, but suggests Uncle Sam issues bonds that pay interest to keep the nation engaged, urging not to forget the principle.
The U S War Loan Organization offers two educational texts for teachers. One for elementary schools outlines shaping habits and character, the other Fifteen Lessons in Thrift for high schools. William R. Timmons of Richmond handles distribution and will send copies free to principals and instructors. The materials allow local tailoring and emphasize thrift as essential life preparation.
David Broderick of Niagara Falls New York earned 230.50 in Savings Stamps after six months of paying 12 weekly to his probation officer. He sent a note to the judge and entered a voluntary probation period promising to continue saving 10 weekly.
A compact poem praising Benjamin Franklin for thrift and partnership with his wife. It credits frugality for wealth and fame and notes their partnership as key to a happy life, contrasting thrift with luck.
A Virginia notice lists stockholders not claiming pro rata shares in the Valley Turnpike, now held by the Commonwealth. It explains publication for 30 days and that unclaimed shares on January 1, 1920 will go to the state treasury for Valley Turnpike use. The list names many individuals with addresses and estates as unreadable segments.
An old testimonial ad cites B. U. Puller of 312 N. Kent St stating kidney pain dizziness and backache were relieved after Doan's Kidney Pills. The notice urges readers to buy the product at 60 cents a box from dealers nationwide.
Administ rator James F. Swanson of John W. Smith estate announces a public sale at the Chester Court House on November 1 1919 at 11 00 am. The lot on 2 South Main street corner Germain streets features a large two story residence with 12 rooms and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash then two equal annual installments with a deed of trust and insurer policy securing payments.
An auction will be held at the Winchester Court House at o’clock p m on Saturday October describing the Yeakley homeplace farm of about acres near Chester with eight rooms, brick finish, cattle sheds, machinery sheds, fruit trees, and assorted crops reserved. Also selling at the same time is a timber tract of about 40 acres on Hunting Ridge. Cash terms. Exor GH Ey of William R Yeakley.
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