The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1918-01-03
WAR CERTIFICATE BUYING IS URGED
 BY |. 5. OFFICIAL

" tNhilI4NN' D.Nr Jstlls ''' ''N'' tary McAdoo has issued the following statement:
 War savings is am epoch in our na- yionaI life. Every man, woman and child can now join the growing army that provided the sinews of war, for war-savings stamps make it possible for every loyal citizen to do his part, no matter how small that part may be.
 The American people have accepted the challenge of autocracy and have resolved to make the world safe for freedom and democracy The days of autocracy are numbered, and our men, our industries, and our money are. marching forward with irresistible. force 10 accomplish that purpose.
 Let us remember that dollars buy the finished article that is the product of American labor and American ma .erials and that American labor and materials are today essential for the| making o' supp hes of all kinds for' our Amy and Navy, and that eveIy dollar diverted fram thn purchases of article met needed for our health anu efficiency helps the Government to that extent to procure things that are essential Co win this war
 The war savings campaign marks the beginning of a new and | hope permanent evolution of American life. Sclr-sacrifcc and self-denie} have al- ways made real men, and real men uc basis of strong nations.
 Those of us who help to lay the foundation stone of thrift will be the builders of a structure that will sm- yjvc through all time, and will be .,ndcmng a sc,yrcc of the utmost inl- portaucc to our flag and country.
 This war cannot be financed unless the American people immediately stop waste, practice self denial, economize i'm every possible direction, and lend the money they save thereby to the Government. The campaign which opened recently for the sale of war savings stamps in denominations of 25 cents and SD is of the utmos' i'm voumcc. No such opportunity @s this has cy,, been offered 'o the American people .cr investing theh savings with absoml2 safety and It such attractive la,es of interest. The uov rumcnt wll, accept your r.oaoy and puy mtcgc , a, nc rate o' i pc, cen. pnr punu;a roD"oundei T;arter- Iy
 Let every man, woman, and child reflect, as they are about to sperd a,cr 9 copts wastcfulIy O 0oedlcssly how mach that 9 cents will dc for some splendid son 5c Ameg..a who is Eghl.ay on the battle '-lCs of Europe; how much even 20 cents mgl=rlied hy 100 nJOC loyal and patriotic Am1ri- can c.rzens will help ghoi Goyc!u- men, to bring to a Iui,e end this nor rinc carnage in Emo)| how many 2iv,s ct Amuica's noble soas will be -.ycd ,ne sooner th2 wal is cn.,d. Every dollar saved vi. ha aEcn thl, t,. t.
 The widespread practice O. economy is absolutely vital b ,ne success ot tfe Nar. My hope 2, that the w..- savrgs stamp campa.u now begun will impress that lesson upon the American people. ENcycnc, however small his means, can h" D in this way.
 appeal to the hca.t and patriot ism ot the Amery%a people to help their Government aau help themselves by a whole hearted support of t.'S war-savings plan.
 The Bank of Seward is the local agent for the government for the war stamps mentioned in the Secrctary's proclamation.