Foreign born taught thrift in Americanization classes nationwide
Thrift becomes a core subject for thousands of foreign born workers in U S Americanization classes across factories churches and night schools. The National Y M C A developed a drill based method teaching simple sentences and numbers with motions and objects then printed on charts. A War Savings Stamps lesson adapts the method for treasury directives and secretaries of Y M C A offices nationwide detail steps to save and invest money safely.
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United States
Treasury Department
John
Jim
Stockholders get U. S. Thrift appeal
Thrift campaigns reach stockholders of large U. S. corporations with notices attached to dividend payments. Twenty six big firms will mail thrift inserts urging investment in War Savings Stamps of 1919 issue offering four percent interest, redeemable before January 1 1924. Franklin quote cautions against small expenses.
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United States
The Lucky Three Savings Message Headline
Ninety seven percent of forty five year olds lose their savings in a reverse. Three percent hold savings. invest in government securities for safety. Save regularly and you will be among the lucky three.
Have Movies Made Millady Beautiful
A collage of opinions on films shaping female beauty. Lorado Taft cites girls imitating on screen improving grace and complexion while condemning vamp style. Miss Indiana Gyerson notes more fashionable Chicago women and new American beauty types. A designer notes trends toward simple lines and fabrics and a druggist reports a 25 percent cosmetics rise since cinema’s rise.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lorado Taft
Indiana Gyberson
Paris
Madrid
de Maupassant
Blind and Handless Soldier Succeeds in Writing Letters
Sergeant Alan M. Nichols of the Second Durham Light Infantry, blinded and without both hands, learns to write letters with proficient skill through patient training and a specially instructed typewriter. The Associated Press reports his remarkable recovery and self supporting progress.
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Associated Press
London
Alan M. Nichols
Durham Light Infantry
Nichols
Farm For Sale Near Valley Pike With 56 3 4 Acres
Daniel Ritenour’s farm on Cedar Creek adjoining T A Stickley occupies 56 3 4 acres with 6 acres in fruit. It features an 8 room house, a good cellar, 2 cisterns, a yard well, outbuildings, running water across the farm and 25 acres of bottom land. Address B F Ritenour Strasburg Va Route No. 2 9 2 3w.
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Daniel Ritenour
Valley Pike
Cedar Creek
T. A. Stickley
B. F. Ritenour
Strasburg
War Savings Stamps Offer Safe Investments for 1924 Goals
The notice promotes War Savings Stamps as flexible investments for 1924 plans such as office equipment, a car, education, or a rainy day fund. It explains values: 200 stamps become 1000 dollars, 100 stamps become 500, and 50 become 250, with rates quoted and assurances of safety and convenience.
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Daana
Writer Overcomes Odds with Noted Writing Test Triumph
A writer faces artificial obstacles but shows resilience as he passes a two hour and fifteen minute writing test with only two corrections, highlighting his indomitable spirit.
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mrs. Anderson Cure Back Pain
Mrs. D. H. Anderson of Winchester says she was free of kidney and back pain for fifteen years after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She previously suffered sharp pains when moving and bending, but after a thorough trial, reports complete cure and no trouble since.
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D. H. Anderson
S. Main St
Winchester
Doan
Mrs Anderson Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
On January 4, 1919 Mrs Anderson states she was cured by Dean's Kidney Pills. She recommends the medicine for kidney troubles and notes it cured her years ago. Sold 60 cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Broken eggs and war savings values
A brief editorial note asserts broken eggs cannot be mended and compares cashed in War Savings Stamps to money, claiming they grow to maturity value and earn more than money.
Man who saves regularly backs War Savings Stamps
A man who consistently saves and invests his money in War Savings Stamps vows there will be no rainy day for him. He advocates disciplined saving and government bonds to weather economic storms.
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John
Jim
America
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U. S. Thrift
Franklin
Millady Beautiful
W. C. Shade
Grimes
J. W. Aleshire & Son
Grimes, Va
H. K. Green & Bro
Moling & Seal
National Fruit Product Co.—Inc
Hansbrough & Carter
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Geiser Traction
H.p
B. J. Longerbeam
Berryville
Tel
DR. Fahrney
Diagnostician
Hagerstown, MD
Longman & Martinez
Nixon & Hinkle
Stephens City
New York Packer, Produce Reporter Co
American Railway Express Co
Citizens & Southern Bank
Savannah
L. Putzel
Georgia
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