Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 1944 Page: 2 of 8
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BASTROP ADVERTISER. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IT, 1944
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This farm boy stopped bullets
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Joe MARTINiZ, Colorado farm hoy, hi^ battalion hncscd
J wn under withering fire from Jap positions on Attu,
aroH ne and advanced int > a hail of bullets to clean out
trcnch after trcnc'n so hi*- battalion could advance. He died
with his rifle at hi? shoulder. pumping lead into the enemy,
nates were able to rn< vc up behind him and sue*
take the pas?. For this, Joe Martinez has been p st-
awarded the Nation's highest military h >nor. Let
rc who was once a farm boy himself buy an extra
d in Joe's h< nor . . . for Joe took the bullets aimed
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The 4s* WAR LOAN is vour opportunity
to do something about it!
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It's Time to Take the Offensive. Your government has the men it needs to do the job in the
front lines great men all! But it dr>esn't have the money it needs, by a long way. That's your job!
And the immediate task is the Fourth W.ir Loan— Your chance to take the offensive not only in support
of the men who are fighting and dying for you and your loved ones, but also in support of your own
future!
What are you going to do about a wornout tractor, about repairing fences and buildings, about
replacing depreciated machinery and equipment? Will you be ready with money in the bank when these
things arc need'd"'
i ta\e the offensive note! Put every extra dollar into U. S. War Bonds the best
You will if
form oi financial
rvc ever offered you. Thin\! You are asked to make a sr
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prudent in-
When Your Boy Comes Home
Will your v c<>; ha.l; to a f.irrn or ranch with no financial reserves,
no future? Or \v:'1 y< .u gre.-t him at the gate with a bundle of War
Savings B- nd- {or wording capital, new machinery, better buildings?
And if your children are going to college, why not be sure they get
there by buying today the BorJ* that will pay the cost.
No need, really, to tell an wp 'o-date farmer or rancher what he needs
financial reserves for. You know more reasons than anyone else can
enumerate for -citing us: io extra do]' r- to mc t the future N<
your chance to do it . . md help fight the war, too!
Go on the offensive! Buy all tl. B aids you can today!
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Yoo Never Get Less Than You Lend! And you >j,t
'*i more than you invest. When held If) years, War Bonds
yield 2.9% interest compounded semi-annually. You ^rt hack
$4 for evi-ry i>>
Cash When You Need It, ]f
an emergency cO!r>es
a'unp, your W ar Bond are like money in the hank I 'nele
Sam will redeem them in c u-h ,>t full pmchas.- pr:cc any
time after you've held them 60 day* Don't ca«-h tlieru unless
you h.ave to. And don't hold ha • a single d> liar unnc ••••
-anly from the purchasi ot War B r
YOUR Hi I f IS
NEEDED.
Facts About War tsonds (Series C)
You can buy War Bonds from yoor bank, postrr aiter, trail
carrier or Production Credit Association. Don't wait. Do
if by mail if you can't get to town!
You Lend Unr.le Sam Upon Maturity You Get tfacl
S f 0.75 $25 00
37.50 50.00
75 00 100.00
375.00 500.00
750.00 1000.00
For Ame i-.n's Future, for Your Future, for Your Children's
Future, Invest in EXTRA War Savings Bonds
Hits ,s an official U. S. Treasury advertisement—prepared under auspices of Treasury Department and War Advertising Council
BACK THE ATTACK!
Thi', window tticker id' nt,.i<:s you as tho purchaser of extra War
?:'ndi during fho Fourth War Loan. It is a badge of honor to be
^ displayed with prido. Br fk0 first in your neighborhood to h* v0
one. Buy an extra W.ir Bona today!
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This Space Made Possible By The Following Bastrop Merchants
SWIFT STUDIO
I G A GROCERY
JAS. P. WOOD
BASTROP FURNITURE COMPANY
THE FAIR STORE
M. B. COPPIC'S GROCERY
JOHN O. TURNER
L. C. PRICE DRUG STORE
ELKIINS 5-10-25c STORE
ED MAYNARD, MAGNOLIA AGENT
ELZNER CORNER
PIGGLEY - WIGGLEY
FAIRMONT CREAMERY
J. V. ASH MOTOR COMPANY
W. B. RANSOME COMPANY
O. B. WOLF BARBER SHOP
A. J. WOEHL, CONTRACTOR
BASTROP FEED & SEED — RED ARROW
RENDEVOUS CLUB
PERKINS HI - WAY GARAGE
C. ERHARD & SON DRUG STORE
R. P. PERKINS
J. T. HASLER
LEDDY'S SHOE & BOOT SHOP
BOOTH DRY GOODS COMPANY
NEUMAN BROS. DKY GOODS STO^
BASTROP CAFE
BLUE BELL CREAMERY
J. L. WILBARGER & COMPANY
WRIGHTS NOVELTY SHOP
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Standifer, Amy S. Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 1944, newspaper, February 17, 1944; Bastrop, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth236946/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bastrop Public Library.