WAR LOAN DAY BY DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 August 1917, Page 2

WAR LOAN DAY BY DAY.

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Thursday. Tlie small io the war loan are gradually mounting up, and have liov.' I'cjrftcfj .'JijO/KX). This, together with tin; amount subscribed by the Auckland Savings Bank, makes a known amount of half a million, and no returns have been yet received from either banks or brokers.

Some mibundurKtamling appears to liave arisen with reference to the 5 per cent, post oilice bonds. Payers of income tax are not prohibited from purchasing these, as they will have to psty income tax upon the revenue derived therefrom. The stipulation is that 110 one individual may hold more than £SOO worth.

Some of the leading firms in Wellington who pay special rates for advertising on the. leading article page of the daily papers have shown their patriotism by allowing the war loan advertisement to occupy their space during the time the loan is open to the public for subscription. Of conrso their own advertisement appears elsewhere. This is an example which might well be followed in other centres.

' A farmer has offered some of his land to the Government for settlement of returned soldiers and is willing to take payment theretor m war loan bonds. Many shopkeepers seem to have an agreement that they will not place posters in their windows. It is thought that a very small amount of patriotism would permit of making an exception in favor of the small sized poster issued in connection with the war loan. The matter is quite on a different footing from ihe 'ordinary "advertisement of an entertainment, and the poster would only .have to tic exhibited for a short, period.

Tito Minister for Finance, in order to •give special facilities to people living 'in tlie outlying districts, has despatched '50.000 circulars .specially appealing for help, and providing a form of application which may be returned direct, to Wellington hy registered letter, free of •all postage. The text of the circular is as foljcws:—lf you are aWo to help the purchase of war loan bonds or certificates in the common task of overcoming our powerful enemy, kindly send in the attached form, accompanied by your cheque, bank notes, or other form of remittance, The smallest purchase will ■help and give you a personal interest in 'the great wnv loan. Yon arc thus 011- •■*!«! to do your share without the necessity of ,t;oing further than your local post of)ice. The need is urgent, and prompt action is reTJuircd. Will you help to mako a great sue'ess and show to our kinsmen, our Allies, and our enemies that New Zealand cannot only, provide soldiers of the highest quality, but can also find them in food, clothing, and the all important munitions? T am relying upon all to help according to their ability and am sure my request will not be in vain.