Smyrna times., 1918-06-19


stamps and certificates for 1918 is
$4, 686, $50. Thus far only about
$500, 900 of that amount has been
taken. In other words, if Delaware
is to make good on war savings, as
she has done on Liberty Loans, Red
Cross drives, and Y. M. C. A.,
Knights of Columbus and Jewish Re-
lief campaigns, she must take almost
81, 600, 900. To enable the several
States, including Delaware, to make
good in this respect, Friday, June %,
has been set apart as National War
Savings Day. To lead up to that day,
and to put the thing over in Delaware,
a drive began on Monday, June II.
1t will reach its eliminating point on
June %.
Practically every man, woman and
child in the State will be asked to
pledge himself or herself to the indi-
vidual limit for the remainder of the
year. Commenting on this the Will
mington Evening Journal says: I'm
view of the fact that no person is al
lowed to own more than 81, 900 worth
of the War Savings Stamps or certifi-
Gates. those in charge of the campaign
are eager that all persons who can
afford to take 81, 900 worth shall do
so, and that those who can afford to
take more shall take out additional
ST, 600 lots for members of their
families or for charitable institutions
in which they may be interested.
With such large shortage to meet
and overcome, Henry P. Scott, Director
for Delaware for the National War
Savings Committee. and his associates
deem it to be of paramount Importance
that many such large subscriptions
shall be made. In fact, many of them
feel that without a maximum of such
subscriptions the drive cannot reach
the total desired.
Remember, you are offered a
splendid investment paying four per
cent. interest, compounded quarterly
the best security in the world and one
that cannot, under any circumstances,
decrease in value.' says MIR. Scott.
"If necessity arises, you can turn
your savings stamps into cash, with
interest for the time you have hello
them. You are not asked to give, but
to buy gilt-edged security
The plan is that each person solic
tied shall pledge himself or herself t.
buy a stipulated amount monthly fol
the next seven months.
''Here is a message and a direc
appeal to every man, woman and chill,
in Delaware. Mr.. Scott says. "W
cannot evade the issue. We dare no
dodge the responsibility. The tim
has come for concerted action an
whole-hearted support of the Wa
Savings movement. Your countr
needs every dollar not essential to tn
health and efficiency of the Individual
Loyal Americans having the interes
of America at heart and the success
full outcome of the war, will not spen
their dollars in luxuries and other III
necessary expenditures, but will hee
the Presidents appeal, and, by. thrit
ard economy, help the nation by il
vesting in Liberty Bonds and WI
Savings Stamps"
eff Delaware and all the 9th
States put the War Savings moveme
over the top, it will add to the di
couragement which now besets &c
many. If they fail to do it, it W
look bad for the United States in fC
eign eyes and stimulate the Germa
to make renewed and even more dt
perate efforts to put their heels up
world civilization and world freedo
Mr.. Scott has three able assistal
as county directors. They are form
Governor Charles r. Miller, for N
Castle county; Speaker of the Hot
Hervey P. Hall, for Kent county, /
DR.. G. Layton Grier, for Susl
cosinty. AS a partssof the .ampa
plan. and in accordance with requ