The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-18
Inspirational and Convinc-
= a.
ing Talk on Work Out
lined by Government.
COMMITTEE WOMEN
HIGHLY COMMENDED
H. w. Harrison of Washing
!. ton Speaks to Audience in
u. S. Court Room.

The captains of the thrift campaign
and number of their committee
women were addressed by n. w. Har-
rison. Of Washington, ID. c., yester-
day morning In the court room OF the
federal building. Mr.. Harrison giving
an inspirational and convincing talk
on the work outlined by the govern
ment which is not only destined to
help raise the funds for the prosecu-
ton Of The war but which will be a
definite gain that this war will leave
to us, in making of us a thriftier ma
ton.
Mr.. Harrison referred to the fact
that Escambia is the only county in
Florida which has instituted the thrift
campaign through the women of the
county and in making his appeal to
the women Of Pensacola and Escambia
to use every possible effort to support
the government int his work he spoke
upon the tremendous responsibilities
that rest upon the men and women
of America, and the great sacrifices
that are being made by the allies. in
their fight for freedom. and the crying
need Of help, If the principles of liberty
are to live.
Perhaps more than any lesson which
was brought out in Mr.. Harrfsons 8
address, was that of the necessity Of
the elimination of essentials in
the home. in order that victory might
more speedily be won. In calling
attention to the large sums of money
which are being wasted in soft drinks.
sweets, and various other luXuries, Mr.
Harrison pointed out that it is not
alone the necessity of saving money
that we face, but that labor must be
released, in order. that the government.
may more speedily carry out the de-
nlands of the war, and that by giving
up essentials and putting the
money into Thrift Stamps, are
making it possible to turn great deal
OF power now being wasted into cham
nels where 1t is greatly needed.
Mr.. Harrison said that by wearing
last years hats or other clothing we
will make real and pra ctical response
to the governments appeal for the
need of labor is constantly becoming
greater. and already it has been found
necessary to economize on the manu-
featuring of many things formerly
considered absolutely necessary to our
comfort ana well being.
Mr.. Harrison pointed out that this
government. not wishing to interfere
in the regular channels of trade, by
the appeal which is being made to the
peoplesthemselves, hopes to remove
the demand for many of tn non-essen-
tials, by appealing to the people to put
their money into stamps land war
savings certificates, rather than to
spend the speall sums of money in
ways that are of no benefit to the
country.
In line with the intention of the Sec
rotary of tho Trea w rIorriSo-,
stressed the importance of enlisting
the cooperation Of the school children
and the teachers OF Escambia County,
and of not only educating them as to
the necessity. but engaging their as
sistance as statesmen for the govern
ment
In order ta remove any doubts as to
the practicability of such a plan, Mr.
Harrison produced a card which the
government is now printing and which
wills soon be sent broadcast through
out the country, to be distributed to
the school children. These cards will
be signed by the purchaser of n Thrift
Stamp and will be redeemed by the
postofflce of any city or district in
the United States. IN this way saving
the children from either handling
the stamps or collecting for the same.
these cards they will mere
ly act as agents for the United States
government.
While many details of the campaign
remain to be mapped out, Mr. Harri-
son stated that it is the purpose OF
the government to appoint a war saw
tngs director on the board Of every
bank in the country. who would act
for the government in giving all pos
sible aid to the movement and who
will assist the local chairman in
launching tho work.
Mr. Har-:son was introduced by |
Mrs c. s. Bonacker, chairman OF the !
thrift campaign committee, who made /
a brief report Of the work already out |
lined, at the close Of the meeting.
THRIFT CAMPAIGN FEATURED
AT tCHANUkAH FESTIVAL |
One OF the most beautiful patriotic /
services ever held in the city was that |