Word: bond
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...buildings possess and the pressing need of doing something in America to replace the historic European structures which have been destroyed by the war. Among the interesting documents placed in the corner-stone were a copy of President Wilson's reply to the Pope's peace proposals, a Liberty Bond poster, and a record of Yale men in the present conflict. It is expected that the Harkness Quadrangle will meet the university's dormitory needs for many years...
...cause. The government has the same right to ask for a man's money and savings as it has to ask for a soldier's life. But it does not ask that a man give his money, merely that he lend it; and in return he gets a bond which pays interest and which has as its security the property and wealth of the whole United States...
...besides that, subscribers will profit by the loan, for the bonds will sell at a substantial premium. The 4 percent. bond of 1905 sold at 140 and the 3 1-2 per cent. bond at 110. The bonds may be sold at a moment's notice and people are therefore protected from any possible loss. The present issue provides "if the government makes a new issue of bonds, except those obliging payment in not more than 5 years, bearing a higher rate of interest, the holders of these 4 per cent bonds will have the advantage of this higher rate...
...three methods of payment on subscriptions were also outlined in the meeting. By full payment on the bond either a coupon bond or a registered bond may be bought. A coupon bond is negotiable and may be used by anyone, while a registered bond is the same as a stock certificate and may only be used with the signature of the owner. The subscriptions are also payable in installments under the government plan; 2 per cent. on application; 18 per cent. on November 15, 1917; 40 per cent. on December 15, 1917; 40 per cent. on January 15, 1918, with...
...meeting of the Liberty Bond committee yesterday afternoon more definite plans were made about the campaign to stimulate the sale of the bonds in the University. The eight captains have chosen five men each for their teams and by them the canvass of the University is to be carried on. The drive will commence next Monday, October 15, and will continue throughout the week. The week will be known as Liberty Bond Week for the University and banners and streamers will be distributed to assist in the publicity of the campaign...