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LIBERTY LOAN CONFERENCE: THURSDAY, MAY.17, 1917. MEETING OF REPRESENTATIVES OF RESERVE BANK COMMITTEES „ Suggested. Topics for Discussion --- oOo----- The Conference might profitably bo divided into two divisions or committees; tho first to consider all subjects related to the techincal banking details concerning payments of subscriptions, designation of Government depositaries, delivery of interim certi ficates and definitive bonds, etc., and the second to consider subjects bearing upon tho general questions of publicity, distri bution of the bonds, organisation of soiling campaigns, etc. The topics suggested below have accordingly been grouped under tho two heads, "TECHNICAL TOPICS”, and ”GENERAL TOPICS,” ----0 C0 ---TECHNICAL TOPICS, 1* General outline of plan suggested. 2. Banking institutions (other than F* R. banks) a* b. c. d. o% f. 3, Applications received from customers. Advice to the Federal Reserve Bank. Allotments. Payment of subscriptions (full paid - part payment) Receipt and delivery of securities. Suggested records. Eedoral Reserve Banks. a. Receipt of subscriptions (Direct from individual sub (scribers „ (From banking institutions. X-.ILQ -2b. c. d. 0. Issue of temporary receipts for 2% payment Allotments - notice to subscribers upon receipt of telegraphic advice from Secretary of Treasury. Interim certificates. Denominations - full paid, part paid, Registered.. - Bearer - etc. Payments -- Dates - Amounts. 1. f. g. h. 1. j. 4. Use of Treasury certificates - 2$ payment subsequent payment - or in full. 2. Advice to subscribers as to funds acceptable for cash payment. 3. Request to subscribers of large amount for ad vice five days prior to date of payment as to form in which payment will be made. 4. Request to member banks to advise five days prior to duo dato, ao to what, if any, paper will be offered to the reserve bank for purchase or discount. Subsequent instalments. Payments. Issue of interim certificates. Delivery of definitive bonds - Bearer - Order - (As signable) - Insurable on shipments. Suggested records and forms. Internail operation: 1. Supervision - appointment of officers with limited signing powers. 2. Clerical organization. 3. Floor space. 4. Vault facilitios. 5. Equipment. • Expenses of operation. Office of Secretary of the Treasury. (Division of Loans and Currency) a. Subscriptions - Daily report and summary Reserve Banks. 1. Number and amount by denominations tions to be paid in full' Jaine.-.rv 2. Number and amount by denominations tions to be paid by instalment. . from Federal of subscrip 28, 1917. of subscrip 239 m X-150 'l -3 b. c. d* o. f. Other information and reports Advice cf allotments granted. Issue of interim certificates bearer, order (assignable) System of control in delivery finitive bonds. Registered definitive bonds. to bo required. - full paid, part paid - registered, to reserve banks of de GENERAL TOPICS. 1* Organization. a; Gonoral committees) b. District committees) c. Local committees) 3. Publicity. a. b. c. d. e. 3*. SUB-COMMITTEES. Cooperation with advertising and publicity managers. Uso of newspapers and magazines. Use of pamphlets,circulars and posters. Public meetings, educational campaigns, Suggestions as to bost plans for arousing interest and enthusiasm. Distribution. Cooperation with bond-distributing houses. 1. Loans and rates Safekeeping Bank ompioyos Use of Treasury certificates to help sale 2. Bond Houses Mobilize salesman for common good. 3. Employers Subscribe and soli in instalments to employes 4. School lectures and talks. "Daddy! Buy a bond" 5. Churches. President’s Proclamation. Cardinal Gibbons, etc. Church societies. 6. Municipal employes. X -I5 0. - 4 7. Fraternal Societies. 8. Department and other stores. Not retail drygoods association. 9. Public utilitv companies having large mailing list.(Circular or card to be enclosed with monthly bills). 4. Cooperation with Committees in other Federal reserve districts. a. b. c. 5- Adoption of uniform plans wherever practicable. General use of similar pamphlets and posters. Plan to keep informed as toe campaign in other districts through exchange of circulars, bulletins, etc. Adoption of distinctive slogan for general use stationery Newspapers, etc. 6. "Buy Liberty Bond - Do it now". Suggestion by New York Committee. Distinctive button for those engaged in work - Liberty Loan Committee.
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