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Show BANKS IN A NEW ROLE "Shakespeare- said that one man in his time plays many parts, and so it is with the Banks. Throughout the long depression they absorbed the mounting national debt, then as the defense program got underway their lending function became of vital importance, and now they have still another great role to play. It is their duty and privilege alike to O educate and assist the public to invest in the three new kinds of United States savings bonds." Thousands of banks are now selling the new defense bonds. For those who are unable to buy bonds ' now, inexpensive defense stamps may be purchased and accumulated until a total sufficient to obtain a bond is reached. All of the stamps and bonds are fully ful-ly guaranteed by the United States Treasury. Visit your bank and investigate this method of defense investment. A defense bond is a safe place for your money and each one purchased helps build a .barrier against inflation. Buy all you can. The banks of this country are taking on this job purely as a necessary public service in a time of unprecedented spending. The banker knows the dangers of inflation. |
