WASHINGTON, October-26
There is a remarkable wave of interest in the Liberty Loan. Almost two and a half billions have already been raised. There is the keenest rivalry between the cities. Chicago io leading1 with 57 ncr cent, of its quota. Prominent actresses and politicians, including Mr George Reid, are auctioning bonds in the streete and stores The maximum effort wiil be made to-morrow, "Liberty Day/ -when hundieds of aviator-3 will drop appeals broadcast in the prominent centres. The United State; must raise 500 millions daily in order to reach the five billions. The Standard Oil Company has taken fifty millions, and Mr Eockefeller five. Mr McAdoo made a statement urging that bonds should b-a given as Christmas presents.
It is estimated that; seized German property and money in the United States will swell the Liberty Loan by 200 to 800 millions.
WASHINGTON, October 26
The Treasury announces an additional loan of 20,000,000 dollars to France. Tne total lent, to France so far is 790,000,000.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17125, 29 October 1917, Page 2
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