The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-23

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telegram and letter explain themselV-
es and are printed.
Columbia, S c., Oct goth, 1917.
Nr. W. C. Brown, Sec'y-Treas.,
BIT. Bethel, N. F. L. A..
Newberry, S. c..
Dear SIR
The following is copy of telegram
Just received by this Bank:
oDalhart. Texts, 1859 P. Oct. 20, 1911
Federal Land Bank,
Columbia, S. c. \
sNo class of our people are more
-~sitally concerned in the successful
prosecution of the war with Germany
than the farmers because the value
or their product depends upon the
maintenance of Americas right to the
freedom of the seas, this right being
one of the chief things challenged by
th German Kaiser in this war. If our
commerce can be destroyed at the will
CT any foreign power.at any time tnat
it suits the purpose of that power, as
submission by the United States to
the German Kaiser's edict would bring
about, the farmers would be unable
70 sell their surplus crops IN
the open markets of the world and
the value of our principal farm prod
ucts would decline below the cost Oh
production America can never sur
! render this vital right. We must vln-
laicate 1t We can swiftly win this wal.
maintain our prosperity and secure
the safety of our democracy here and
( at the same time make the world safe
for democracy if We go forward WITH
resolution and courage and support
eur gallant armies now already in tne
field. To do this the farmers of the
Tinted States as we'll as all other
classes of our people must lend their
money to the Government by buying
United States Liberty Bonds, which
bear four per cent interest and are
exempt from almost all taxation State
local and Federal. Farmers sons as
well as the sons of all other classes OF
AAmerican citizens are now in the neld.
1--WE cannot equip them with the arms
h knd ammunition which will give them
BEhe hest chance to save their own llV-
3es and to win the war quickly un-
hess the Government can sell Liberty
ABonds from time to time. i want the
\ 8)kzarm Loan Bank to make special
egort from now until October twenty
Aseyenth, when the subscriptions close
bto get every farmer to buy some OF
these bonds. No matter now smaH
Atbe amount It is not only question
! OF saving the rights and prosperity OF
the farmers and of all the peop.e Of the
limited States, but of supporting our
sons who have already been called TO
the colors and through whose yaloc
and fighting ability We shall soon re-
establish a stable and just peace IN
tho world. 1t is the highest duty oi
E&natriotism of the farmers and every
Sther class of people to support our
l&paTlant soldiers in the war and uphold
America's vital rights. The least ser
ice and good citizen and patriot can
perform is to lend his money to the
Government On the safest security IN
!. the world Set these facts to all the
karmers in your community and urge
&,hem to do their part.
ill., W. G. McAdoo."
A|DpfWse earnestly request that you have
|Anis given wide and immediate public
sy in your community.
IA 1--we also urge that in this time OF
Re nations need that the farmers,
Who are getting the highest prices IN
heir history, meet this call to their pa
riotism, especially when patriotism
kand good business are combined.
] This same government that is MAX
inc his capital at the lowest rate and
furnished the necessary capital free
Of charge, so that the farmer is secur-
ing his capital at tn lowest rate and
&esost favorable terms Of any Industry
&business in this country.
W We urge that every farmer buy
nd and buy it now