Red Cross drive urged as war needs grow at Barre
Barre readers are urged to support the American Red Cross fund of 100000 dollars to aid soldiers at home and abroad. An address by Robert N Newcomb highlighted war needs and the need for public sacrifice, stressing home support for troops and the nation’s financial effort.
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The
Times
Robert H. Newenmh
Boston
United States
George Oveel
Newromb
Furuiahead
Rimaalf
A. W. Badger & Company
Citt Automobile Delivery
Fe Wirmout
Marshfield concert features varied open air program
The Marshfield Cornet Band plans an open air concert next Saturday evening June 28. selections include Tenth Regiment march Among the Lilies Mignonette cornet duet Love's Harbor Sunrise Odean Moteog America Exultant Star Spangled Banner. Guests Mr Mrs Lynn Chadwick and child of Bethel visit the Spencers.
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Tenth Regiment
RB. B. Hall
March
Hayes
Lynn Chadwick
Bethel
Mra
EL. Spencer
Andrew Corlies
Peacham
Barnet
War effort talk outlines needs for manpower and transport
A speech by Mr. Newcomb warned the nation must match Canada and England in mobilizing men and materiel. He estimated 39 days’ food for a 19 mile line of troops, 60 million pounds monthly, 28,324 soldiers fronting, and 6,229 railroad cars and 266 locomotives to move 83,000 men. He urged faster rail service, loading cars to capacity, trimming luxuries, and broader Red Cross support as war demands grow.
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England
Newcomb
Scotland
United States
Promes
Montpelier
Boston
The
Boston & Meine
Aditors
Board of Trade
Red Cross Fund
President Tilden
Vermont
Red Cross
Mr. Newcomb
Progress in Campaign for Red Cross War Fund
Burlington reports the largest check of 8500 for the Red Cross War Fund as Vermont campaigns push toward a 200000 goal. Director Harold W. Slocum urges large contributions from major towns and praises early donors while stressing Vermont’s role as the state’s wealthiest and most populous area in meeting the appeal. A letter to local branches urges ablest volunteers and strong subscriptions to support soldiers abroad.
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Burlington
Red Crone War Fund
Rause
Heardquarters
Harold W. Slocum
War Fund
Vermont
Biece
Thoes
Slocum
Loval Red Cross
Red Cross
Kam
Opee
Kinard
Mallee
Grand Tele
Vermont towns rally for Red Cross war fund drive
A fragment describes a state wide Red Cross campaign in Vermont with Mrs. a Civil War widow in Ferrisburg contributing from her pension. Barre Saint Johnsbury Orleans Irasburg and others report funds raised or pledged. Advertisers donate space and volunteers canvass door to door ahead of the campaign’s final four days.
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Ferrisburg
Barre
St. Johnsbury
Ustal
Orleans
Western Fay
Irasburg
Vermont
Red Cross War Fund
Graniteville and Williamstown Church Activities and Red Cross Appeal
A report details religious services at Posen church including Divine worship at 6, Sunday school at 1, and an evening Union service, with sermons titled The Words of Eternal Life. It notes Red Cross fundraising plans in Williamstown, Barre workers arriving Saturday, and Mystic circle meeting Monday evening, plus a Congregational church morning service and a sale of women’s footwear at Shea’s.
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Posen
Epworth League
Lender
Wintfreit
Bac
Tilteple
Red Crows
Williamatown
Williametown
Cntrcass
Red Cross
Barre
William
Agallo
Tay
Mystic Circle
Ake
Congregational Church
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Herre
Leon
Clans Mall Matter
Barre Daily Times, Inc
Frank £. Laingley
New York
Liberty
National Association of Supervisors of State Banks
Vermont Bank
F.C. Williams
Newport
University of Nebraska
John J. Pershing
Pershing
American Red Cross
Wilson
Mr. Hoover
Congress
Hoover
Charles W. Mock
Newfane
Charles W. Mack
Lake Champlain
Graham
HL. W. Varnum
Routne & Varnum
HJM, Jones
Jones Bros.’ Co
Frank FH
Mrooket
Vairbanks Weale
Herbert C. Comings
Richford
Gardner Brewer
Hurlington
American Red Cross Society
Great Britain
France
Red Crom
Willis Henderson
Montpelier Seminary
Tansday
Pittsford Sanatorium
Knights of Pythias
Hall
Red Cross Society
Knights
Award Ward
Emma Packer
Framingham
S. H. Packer
Ansco
Cummings & Lewis
Rogers
Jeeves
F. H. Rogers & Company
Rogers’ Walk-Over Boot Shop
North Main Street
RAY Pape Bank Cae Rust CO
Ben A. Eastman
A. P. Abbott
Willey
Treas
Banch
Eastmen
Me Boutwall
W. G. Reynolds
Hf.cutler
W. Heni Scott
H. J. M. Jones
RH. W. Hooker
HH. Jackson
Vermont Mutual
Fire Insurance Company of
Montpelier, Vt
Berlin
Orange
Graniteville
Williamstown
Shea's
Crown’s
Crown’s Drug Store
No. Main St
Barre, Vermont
Russell’s
Oneida
Apollo
Liggett’s
KODAK
Kodaks and
Brownie
the Red Cross Pharmacy
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