Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-21
Loan Campaign
VieS With n. Y.
Easter Display

New York, April .0.-New FORKS
annua! Easter display of what's
what" N the clothes world. although
declared 70 have been one of the
most brilliant III the history Of the
city, failed utterly today TO hold the
attention of the thousands of prom
cnaders lured cut by the warm
spring sun.
Most eyes. most of the time, were
directed toward the grea; exhibits
set up 10 stimulate interest in the
Victory Liberty Loan campaign.
which opened formally al midnight.
on Fifth Avenue pyramids of shiny
German helmets. especially designed
for the Victorious promenade OF
William HohenZoiiern's crack divi-
Sons through Paris wed IN interest
with the millinery display by the
local premenauers. And a shattered
German INC its nose torn of
by L direct hit" from an Amer
lean gun. excited more comment
than the most daring costume dis
played on the broad venue
The Victory Way which is 20
be The center Of the Victory Loan
demonstrations. was throngod
throughout the day by crowds.
Overhead, Major Edmond Lyons
"Flying-circUs' of six airplanes Dip
ped and ~swooped. limbering up FOR
the stunts they are TO perform
daily IN the interests Of the loan
ever upstate cities
On Riverside Drive thousands OF
Young women promeraded with
"Gobs' from the mighty Victory
Fleet which is here to help the
loan. absorbing first-ha1d informa-
ton about the warriors of the ga.
The decks OF superdreadnaughts.
cruisers and destroyers We're damned
with thousands of s~lgntseers. while
the Hudson itself was dotted with
excursion boats and smaller craft
touring the I-mile armada.
For sailors who were unable TO
obtain shore-leave for Easter. specia!
entertainments as we'll as religious
services. We're held on the vessels
or the .!eet and "a. 900 BOXES of cam
dy were distributed by the war
work or. an, atoms.
On land. virtually ever church in
the Metropolis mad its quota of sailor
Norshippers. while restaurants ard
places of amusement We're literally
sprinkled with navy blue
Easter services were accompanied
II almost every instance by appeals
from the pulpit FOR support Of the
loan.
Special loan rallies were held IN
the city. notably IN the East Side.
where a Liberty Park was dedi-
Gated and the East Sides drive 20 F1i
its 500. go quota of the loan de-
ciared ON
Victory Wa vii be formally
opened at go O'Clock tomorrow aft
e-nuon. at which hour The intensive
selling campaign for the loan VIII
be begun.
"Pe-shlng's own Band" recently
arrived from headquarters Of the A.
L. i. 20 take part III the loan drive
vii furnish music at he cerei- ONES
aad Martin Voge!. assistant treas
urer OF the United States. VIII pre-
SIDE. High army and naval officers
are expected to be present.
1t was announced hat a "chll-
dren's hour will feature the daily
ogram III Victory Way" hundreds
of public and parochiai school chill
dren taking part in folk sorgs, dan
ces and drills.
Much interest was stirred tonight
by the announcement that New York
banks had arranged 20 sell S110,oO1.-
GEO of the bonds on terms twice as
generous as those offered IN the last
loan. Persons so desiring may u
chase a 500 bon on payment OF
81 down and 81 a week for IS weeks.
Receipt books similar 20 those used
in the last cam arg Will De issued
and 100 places throughout the city
will &C, as receivers for the INSTALL
Iaent payments.