Red Cross Heroes at Front Describe Nightly Wounded Care
A vivid account from Philp O Mills to Elliot Norton details Red Cross surgeons and ambulance workers at a French front post. The letter paints a stark night shift with brancardiers, an infirmier, and a surgeon tending wounded men including a nineteen year old German lad and others, ending with the grim image of a weary surgeon cleansing after a long, deadly night.
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Red Cross
France
America
Philp O. Mills
Elliot Norton
Motor Ambulance Corps
Mills
Brancardiers
Blesse
Belleville
Branccardiers
Alice
Hetle
Aand
Ambulance Corps Ready to Go for Europe War Service
Twenty seven ambulance units organized by the American Red Cross are en route to France or preparing to depart. Many teams already abroad, with leaders and locations listed, as France and Britain seek medical support amid German threats to hospital ships. The effort aims to relieve French hospitals and aid Allied wounded in the looming front.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Europe
Cpasadena
Cal
Charles PD
Lockwoods
University of California, Berkeley
Alvin Powells
University of Chicago
Elbert Clark
Cleveland
Ralph K. Codegraff
Washington
D.C
Ryan Devereux
Fordkin University
Joseph Donnelly
New York University
Chester FS. Whitney
Detroit
Charles Barton
Northwestern University
Chicago
Stephen Balderston
Columbia University
William H. Rockwell
Battle Creek
Mich
James T. Case
University of Washington
Seattle
David C. Hall
Pittsfield
Mass
Robert J. Carpenter
University of Oregon
Eugene
Ore
J. E. Kuykendall
Grand Rapids
Thomas D. Gordon
Fredonia
Kan
Edgar C. Duncan
Boston
Edward A. Cunningham
Indianapolis
Mason B. Light
Portland
Ernest H. Strelt
Atlanta
Leo P. Daly
Flint
Walter H. Winchester
Charleston
W. Va
Timothy L. Barber
Ernest B. Folsom
Kansas City
Rutland
William Stickney
Columbia
S. C
Marion H. Wyman
Salt Lake City
Hugh B. Sprague
France
The
Armyine
America
Hand bag sale offers one fourth off Monday and Tuesday
Ladies can save on a wide selection of shopping bags, silk and leather, with a 25 percent price reduction available only on Monday and Tuesday. The promotion highlights the new stock and special discount windows.
Ready-to-Wear Sport Skirts Lot in ANG Store
Only 18 sport skirts remain in this lot at ANG with new models offered at $1.12 for the 1.50 price tier and $1.69 for the 2.50 tier plus $2.88 for the 3.50 tier and $3.75 for the 5.00 tier. Act fast before stock runs out.
Fall Blanket Prices Rise Then Sale Offer
Consumers face 25 to 50 percent higher blanket costs this fall as prices climb after a period without increases. A store counters with a 10 percent reduction, advertising a limited-time discount to offset the higher base price.
SEE YOUR SAVING Sweaters now essential wear for all
A past view of sweaters as athletic or school garments shifts to everyday use. Prices show a one fifth to twenty percent reduction, making sweaters more affordable and widely worn. Strong emphasis on consumer savings and broader appeal.
Flags Reduced Ten Percent Before Tuesday Sale
A retail notice promotes flag purchases at a 10 percent discount ahead of Tuesday, urging customers to buy now rather than pay full price. The brief highlights “re duction” and encourages decorating and flying the Colors.
Jewelry and Accessories in In fant's Novelties Shop
Readable listing of items in a shop display including jewelry manicure articles infant novelties picture frames vases candlesticks work baskets pictures trays stationery and related decorative goods.
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Fant
Coat Suit Sale Promises Big Savings Across Prices
A local sale advertises coat suits with bold price cuts. Six price points from 15 to 37.50 dollars showcase discounts, offering values like 7.25, 9.75, 12.25, 17.25, and 18.50 dollars for varied sizes and styles. The copy emphasizes essential wardrobe pieces for going away and daily wear.
Toilet Articles Sale At Twenty Percent Off This Week
The notice advertises a sale on combs brushes mirrors manicure trays perfume bottles powder boxes and vanity items. Items are offered at a 20 percent reduction for Monday and Tuesday only highlighting reductions on essential toilet table articles.
New and Desirable Fabric Sale At 29 Cents Yard
At 29 cents per yard a selection of Fancy Gabardines Beach Sultings and Sorrento Skirtings offered. Compare to 40 and 50 cents with prices stated for value.
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Michael
Devonshire
Madras
Percales
Ridicul
Panama
Milan
Colgate
Pinaud
Perin
Mennen
Packer's
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