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Show DBERTY LOAN IlSEfflMNEO1 v Their Purpose and Why They Should Be Purchased Is Outlined. SAN FRANCISCO, May 23. The following summary of facts regarding the liberty loan bonds now being placed plac-ed to finance America's war operations, opera-tions, has been given out by Archibald Kains, governor of the San Francisco Federal Reserve bank: Purpose This loan is a bond issue authorized by congress to pay cost of tho war against Germany, to make advances to tho allies and above all to bring about a speedy and successful success-ful end of tho world conflict. Amount of Loan $2,000,000,000. Pacific Coast Share $166,000,000. Size of Bonds ?50, $100, $50, $1000 and upward. Rate of Interest 3 1-2 per cent per year. Term of Bonds Tho bonds run for thirty years. The government reserves the right to buy them back at face value after fifteen years. Buy These Bonds Now Because: 1. These bonds are the safest Investment In-vestment known. 2. By so doing you serve your country. ,3. Democracy needs its dollars for defense, not tribute. 4. These bonds are backed by tho credit of the whole United States, the richest country in the world. 6. Every ?1,000 invested will bring you $35 a year income. b. Tne government guarantees to pay you more income if future loans carry higher interest rates. 7. You can buy them on the installment install-ment plan. 8. Your money will be spent wholly In America. How to Buy These Bonds: Every bank is authorized to take subscriptions Xor the government. You can subscribe now by paying to your bank only 2 per cent of your purchase and the balanco as follows: 18 per cent on June 28. 20 per cent on July 30. 30 per cent on August 15. 30 per cent on August 30. This Is an opportunity to combine a patriotic service with a good investment |