Colored Red Cross Campaign Ends with Strong Colored Involvement
The article notes the colored community wrapping up a Red Cross drive with Sunday talks in colored churches. It lists committee leaders and totals: 705 subscriptions worth $1,206.26, with men and women organizing across teams and companies. The colored men placed second to women in subscriptions.
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Red Cross
White Red Cross
United States
C. 8. Haynes
Business Men's Committee
W. P. Hopson
J. T. Dorsey
F. Harris
Government plans life insurance for fighting men
Washington July 3 AP reports the government plans to insure every man in the U S fighting forces. Over 100 prominent life insurance officials support the plan in a treasury conference. Legislation to start the program will be sought this session. A bureau of service insurance or an extension of war risks bureaus is likely to be proposed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Bureau of
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree Dies After War Oration
London reports the death of famed English actor Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree on July 3 after remarks urging duty to nation during wartime. The piece quotes McKelway’s Independence Day oration from 1898, stressing resolve, mercy, and perseverance under providence.
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Associated Press
London
Sir Herbert Beerbohn Tree
Liberty Golf Tournament for Red Cross Benefit
The Liberty Golf Tournament will be a handicap medal play event on July 4 and 5 to benefit the Red Cross fund. Members may choose partners and times, submit properly tested cards, and the lowest net score wins the medal and USGA certificates. Harer assists with handicaps for those lacking official cards.
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Liberty
Red Cross
United States Golf Association
Harer
Cuba to celebrate the Fourth of July in Havana
In Havana on July 4 a big patriotic celebration will unite Cuban officials and the American colony for the Red Cross. President Menocal, U S Minister Gonzales, navy officers and many prominent Cubans and Americans will attend at the Campoamor Theatre with US Cuba insignia in lights and Central Park fireworks.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
United States
Germany
Island Republic
Red Cross
Campoamor
Menocal
William E. Gonzales
American Leg
John Draper
American Red Cross
Are You One of Them Chamberlain's Tablets Benefit
Mrs M R Sears of Baldwinsville New York describes a six month stomach disorder with gas and severe pains. After one dose of Chamberlain's tablets she was relieved and continued use until cured. The tablets do not relieve pain but may prevent recurrence after symptoms fade.
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M. R. Sears
Winsville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Botte
Fashionable midcentury lingerie sets on modest price
The edition highlights a selection of dainty yet durable undergarments with lightly boned models offering summer comfort. Styles cater to all figures at prices from $1 to $2 and up, featuring La Camille and La Vida labels.
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St.Clair McKelway
Country Club
Red Cross Fund
Athens
Colgate
Page
Srenten
Eee
Tra
W .T.collins
la Vida
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