Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 231, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 September 1919 — NEW TREASURY CERTIFICATES ARE LIKE BABY BONDS. [ARTICLE]

NEW TREASURY CERTIFICATES ARE LIKE BABY BONDS.

The new Treasury certificates of SIOO and SI,OOO denominations are like “Baby Bonds.” Here are the chief facts about them: They are tax free, except inheritance, surtaxes, war profits and excess profits taxes. They bear 4 per cent interest, compounded quarterly. They mature January 1, 1924. They may be cashed at the option of the holder for purchase price plus accrued interest any time before maturity date. They never depreciate In value, but Increase monthly, guaranteed by U. S. Government. They are registered in Washington, which prevents loss by fire or theft. Each bears inscribed thereon the name of purchaser. Certificates are Issued in book form, each book containing ten certificates. The SIOO certificate costs the same as twenty War Savings Stamps. The SI,OOO certificate costs the same as 200 Savings Stamps. SIOO certificates can be obtained at any post office. Both SIOO and SI,OOO certificates may be obtained at banks. I SIOO certificates increase 20 cents and the SI,OOO two dollars a month in price, The cost by months is a follows:.. SIOO SI,OOO Month Certificate Certificate September $84.00 s§42-99 October 84.20 842.00 November V , 84.40 t 844.00 December f 84.60 846.00