Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-04
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|NL|bERTY BONDS
First National Bank Makes Larg-
est Subscription Yet Given
in Richmond.
NOW READY FOR CHAMPAIGN
Seventy-Five Prominent M n
Agree to Speak in Behalf
of Second Loan.
NOW READY FOR Campaign


to subscribe sl.ooO.ooo to the second
issue OF the Liberty loan 4 per cent
bonds. the largest subscription yet
made in Richmond to the bond Issue.
This action on the part of the bank
was forecast several days ago in an
urgent appeal to every corporation,
firm. man, woman and child to sub
scribe as literally to the issue as their
circumstances would permit.
The success of the war against Ger
many Will depend largely upon the
promptness with which these bonds are
purchased by the people of the United
States" said John NJ Miller. Jr.. presi-
dent Of the First National Bank This
bank, believing the Investment to be
the safest the world affords. and the
rate Of interest fair and reasonable.
will subscribe literally as an invest
ment for itself. 1t, therefore, advises
and urges every corporation, firm,
woman and child to subscribe as liber-
ally as their circumstances will per-
nit"
1t became known yesterday that
other banking institutions will place
the matter before their directors in a
few days. and it is expected that every
bank in the city will follow the lead
of the First National in making a
liberal subscription to the issue. Cor
porations will also be asked to take
up the matter. was done during the
first campaign, and 1t is anticipated
that heavy subscriptions will be made
by these firms, both as an investment
and for their cm 7loyees.
MORE INTEREST IN SECOND
THAN IN FIRST LOAN
Practically every detail in the cam
paign for Richmond and the Fifth Fed
eral Reserve District had been worked
out yesterday, and concerted action to
secure subscriptions will be started in
the next few days. While the move
ment will not be actively started in
Richmond until Wednesday. tho drive
on the local banks by individuals con-
tinued heavy yesterday. and subscrip-
tions were numerous. according to re-
ports made last night.
After working out the allotments to
the various States embraced in the
Fifth District. Governor George j..
Seay. OF the Federals Reserve Bank of
Richmond. yesterday completed the
various committees that will direct
the campaign. There is a general COM
rnittee OF chairmcn from the larger
cities in the district. and State and
local committee. In Virginia there Is
general committee composed Of men
from every section OF the State, who
are directing the campaign in their
respective localities.
The movement is said to be gaining
momentum throughout the Fifth Dis
trict. In Richmond more interest is
hat cd
than in the first. For this reason the
over the bright prospects Of the issue.
believing that Richmond will over
subscribe its allotted amount. The
campaign. once II is started in this
city, will be worked with greater sys-
tenn, with many salesmen canvassing
every section of the city.
While no figures as to the amount
of subscriptions already placed in Rich
mond are available, 1t was stated last
night by bankers that the showing
was most gratifying. Arrangements
are being made for daily reports from
all banks OF the subscriptions entered.
In order that the executive committee
may know each day of the progress
made in the campaign.
SOUND APPEAL TO BUY
BONDS FROM LOCAL PULPITs
In line with the general work of
the campaign, every minister in the
city will be asked to mention the Lib
erty loan campaign from the pulpit.
Governor Stuart yesterday issued In
structions to all department heads in
the State government to begin the
use of the rubber stamp bearing the
words: Your Patriotic Duty-Buy a
Liberty Bond" This line. in red ink.
will be stamped on all outgoing mail,
as was done in the first campaign.
Plans are being completed for sew
cral patriotic demonstrations during
the campaign. which are expected to
greatly increase the enthusiasm al
ready displayed in the movement. At
least two mass-meetings will be held
and there will be two or more parades
in which only subscribers to the sec
ond issue of the Liberty loan will
be allowed to participate.
At this time It is proposed to hold
a great mass-meeting shortly after the
active campaign starts in old st. Johr's
Episcopal Church, in which Patrick
Henry made his famous address In the
days OF the revolution. At this meet
ing. which will be preceded by huge
of the city. there will bo 4 speaker
of national prominence to tell of the
war situation, and OF the part this
must play In the fight in the
way of financing and supplying men.
SPEAKERS
WILL AID BIG CAMPAIGN
Tho second meeting will be held a
few days later. 1t is expected, and
will be staged at the City Auditorium.
Negotiations are now under way to
secure speakers of countrywide note.
Many other minor details in the cam
paign are also being completed. by
the executive committee.
w. t. Dabney, executive secretary,
arrangements last night for
the services of seventy-five speakers.
in the local campaign. They will mako
short talks at every gathering Of citi-
zens, mt the various theaters, and ut