The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-17
ENTHUSIASM
| MARKS DRIVE
Liberty Loan Canvassers and
People Are Full of
Vigor
QUOTA OF 100000
MUST BE REACHED
Was Much Encourage
ment in the Early Re-
turns To-day

To the accompaniment of medley of
whistles blowing and bell ringing, cap
tains and canvassers in the Fighting
Fourth Liberty bond campaign started
this morning on the house toulouse cam
paign that is expected to carry Barre
right up to its apportioned quota of
S4OO,0O0. a week ago it would have
been difficult to generate the measure Of
enthusiasm which prevailed to-day, but
Barre has turned the corner in its infu-
enza epidemic and while the malady has
left scars that will be long time dis
appearing, the future is far brighter than
last week. By noon to-day meagre re-
ports began to come in from the big
drive, and the results were most hearten
ing From the stoneshed district splen-
did progress is Indicated From homes
unnumbered the same grim determine
tion TO see the thing through was indi-
Gated in the numerous subscriptions re-
eeived before noon
Every church bell in the city and every
whistle that makes a pretense to regu-
larlty in the matter of whistling was
heard at o'clock this forenoon. 1t was
the signal for determined drive, and
while few people seemed TO couple the
demonstration with unconfirmed rumors
that the kaiser had fled the imperial
throne, the majority appeared to realize
that Barre was out for another record in
Liberty loan subscriptions. Reports from
Montpelier, received during the forenoon.
showed conclusively that patriots in the
capital are resolved to be counted among
the 100 per cent loyal, and the news that
Montpelier is likely to exceed its quota
only served to spur the local workers to
further achievements. Barre Town is on
its way over the top, and this afternoon
it looked as though every town in WASH
ington county would have 100 per cent
subscription to report before the end Of
the week
To-day's results may determine very
measurably whether Barre is able to
survive the stunning blow dealt the COM
munity by an unparalleled epidemic.
How far Barre can come back win be
conclusiyely shown when the figures Of
the Fighting Fourth are finally compiled.
One Of the most encouraging bits Of in
formation was given out this forenoon
when it became known that ex-senator
Harry Daniels Of East Montpelier, who
has been selected to serve as chairman Of
the county committee for the allied war
drive in November, had subscribed to
$4,000 OF Barre's quota. This block was
placed through the Barre Savings bank
1t will help nightly when the commit
tee begins to compile its returns.
Much remains to be done, and beyond
a doubt it will be found that subscrip-
tions must be registered steadily from
now until late Saturday night, when the
banks close, and the campaign ends. Ii
any, by chance, We're overlooked to-day
they are urged TO lose no time in apply
ing TO their banks tomorrow or Sat1Ir-
day. The banks will remain open until
a late hour Saturday night
This evening at o'clock the captains
and canvassers will meet at city hall to
file their returns There will be a room
reserved for each ward committee and
the work of handling returns win be
handled as expeditiously as possible