El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
GANG ALL HERE;
SPIRIT IS FINE
Liberty Bond Sellers Gath
er Before Zero Hour"
to COMPARE Orders.

The gangs all here; the spirit is
fine" said r. Burt Orndorff chair
nan. I'm calling 10 order the largest
and cost enthusiastic meeting OF Lib
erty Loan workers yet assembled. at
the dinner in the sheldon Sunday
evening. Practically every member %
every team, men and women. were
present. and every one radiating the
"do or die feeling. the same that has
made the American soldier the marvel
Of the age.
The spirit OF this meeting foretells
the success Of the fourth Liberty Loan
in FL Paso,7 began Victor Moore. who
was introduced by Mr.. Orndorff. IF
FL Paso's quota had been placed at
SlO.OOO.00O. the money would have
been produced. We know that the
army cannot do It's work without sup
port and we are prepared to give our
last dime and TO MORTGAGE our future
10 provide what the men fin the
trenches need. Dig in is the slogan
or this campaign But now we are not
asked TO give. but TO lend on the best
security on earth. Government bonds
ore good collateral at any bank in
the country, the best collateral"
Our sleeves are rolled up for work
Monday morning and we are eager 10
try our hands" said Mrs. T. W. Lanier.
the next speaker, in referring TO the
women We do not know. but we
are willing and shall learn. Ever
since I was placed 10 charge Of the
women workers Of the campaign they
have been telling and telephoniu- me
that they are ready 90 do anything 10
climb the hills. explore the valleys, 20
follow Instructions from Q o'clock in
the mornings until s o'clock in the af-
ternoons- 20 give all Of their strength
to the movement"
Kayser shows Trophies.
IT have participated in all OF the
foregoing campaigns and am sure
that this is the best organized yet and
this is the greatest meeting Of work
ers yet assembled I'm FL Paso." said
T. W Kayser. That poster at the
end OF the hail. Miss Columbia. mill
tant, represents the uncomfortable
spirit Of this city, as evidenced by
this gathering"
Nj Kayser showed the two cups
that VIII be awarded TO the victorious
teams one donated by the W. T. Hix-
son company. TO the captain securing
the largest amount of money sub
scrlpuons; the other given by the
Foster company. to the captain who
obtains the greatest number OF fndf-
captains, the number of the teams.
and, IL it be desired the names Of the
workers viii be engraved on the cups
II is expected that these cups viii be
afterwards placed on exhibition in
Liberty monument
Workers To BE Reporters.
Let all workers be patient and
courteous 10 all prospective bond pur-
chasers; and If such prospects are
rude and uncouth, graciously bow
themselves away. carefully noting
what has occurred. with any words
used by the prospect. turning in such
notes to the vigilance committee. who
VIII take steps consistent with condi-
tons Let all workers carry note
books in which they viii record any
thing Of human interest. patriotic ex-
pressions, tales and stories OF all
kinds. Make as many notes as pos
sible," said lfr. Kayser.
Bonds at Banks.
Inc bonds pay 3 3 percent interest
due April is and October Is of each
year and are not convertible. They
are exempt from taxation TO a limit
not yet announced" said Dexter Ma
pei. executive manager 1T will be
about three weeks after the campaign
closes before the bonds viii be ready
for distribution.
"An the banks have agreed TO keep
bonds free Of charge for individuals.
Let everybody turn in subscriptions as
promptly as possible Let everybody
be solicited, so that no one can say
that he was not given an opportunity
T. subscribe. Some spot bonds will ar
rive soon so that persons who want
the bond when they pay their money
may be satisfied"
Says No Friction in France.
Chairman Orndorff introduced Lieut.
Leon r. Gurley, engineer corps. who
outlined the methods Of transportation
In France and answered questions.
ORGANIZATION is the keynote in