Foreign Language Press Service

Boost Purchase of Bonds (Summary)

DennĂ­ Hlasatel, June 7, 1917

We have professed to be good citizens--now is the time to prove our worth. There was a splendid meeting in Pilsen Park for the creation and support of a Czech branch of the American Red Cross. A similar movement for the sale of Liberty bonds was begun recently.

There was a meeting of Czech businessmen and representatives of Czech organizations in the halls of the Lawndale State Bank last night at which Mr. Anton J. Cermak presided. A decision was reached to start with the work at full speed, and a committee to take charge was elected. A publication will be printed at an early date which will include articles on the advantages offered by a secure investment such as the Liberty bond.....

The whole world is watching America in order to observe how her people will respond to the call of the Administration.....

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