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Show Merry Christinas and a Happy Now Year, but to give' them one. We 1 eannot do this by means of ill-considered presents. Thoughtless gifts cause the January ash can to bulge i with debris. Only when our gilts 1 have- lasting meaning do they carry the true message of good-will which is the spirit of real giving. j We can give happiness and contentment con-tentment and safety for the future as well as pleasure for the momem. Such gifts are within reach of all. They are to be fount! in the savings securities of the United States government. gov-ernment. Prom the 2 5-cent thrift stamp to the $1,000 itreasury savings certificate, they will carry with them Jiot only the greetings of the season j but happiness for years to come. In presenting the child a card with one S'tamp affixed, you bestow not only a present but a habit which will grow in value as the days pass, for he "will wish to fill the card. That little gift will have grown wonderfully before be-fore another Christmas comes around, and the recipient will be on the way to a life of independence. In recommending these lasting gifts, the savings division of the treasury does not suggest that a Bingle' American eurtWl his Christmas Christ-mas giving. It suggests only that he broaden it to include this present which- will bring future well-being to those he loves. Thrift stamps, savings stamps and treasury savings certificate will be on sale throughout the year 1921. In continuing the sale of government savings securities, the government is giving the opportunity to every man, woman and child in the land through the coming year to enjoy the happiness, happi-ness, prosperity and contentment which is found in financial independence indepen-dence and security for the future. A REAL CHRISTMAS PRKSKXT i i The holiday season with its joys ! and Its problems is upon us. ' What j shall we do to add to the happiness; of the occasion? Each one of us would j like not only to wish our friends a |