War Activities of the Daughters of the American Revolution
The wartime service by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution reports 141 600 bulletins and 30 550 pamphlets distributed on war topics. The group lists total war expenditures at 9 415 743 50 with numerous supplies including ambulances and garments for France. Seventy three Daughters serve in Red Cross roles abroad while others support nursing and auxiliary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Relief Service Committee
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Mathew T. Scott
Albert S. Burleson
Thomas A. Edison
Howard L. Hodgkins
Continental Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution
Guernsey
Scott
Navy Relief Society
France
Red Cross
Egypt
Palestine
Major Murphy
General Pershing
Mess Fund
National
M. Cc
Reeukbeseedebers
Armenia
Belgium
England
Flanders
Italy
Poland
Scotland
Servia
Syria
Lion
Keystone News Notes a Busy Week of Local Movements
Tuesday evening sales by the Spectors at the ladies missionary society of the M E Church South cleared nearly a hundred thirty five cent packages, with cream and cake. Several local residents traveled for family condolences and visits including Newton Smith’s death and trips to Bluefield and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectors
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
South
Free Boschee's German Syrup Sample at Local Pharmacies
Adults with coughs colds or bronchitis may visit Bluefield Pharmacy or East End Pharmacy to receive a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup a remedy with fifty years of reputation. It promises restful nights and free morning expectoration and notes sale internationally with a nudge to buy War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
East End
Boschee
Platinum jewelry slackers may curb war supply says officials
Washington reports federal officials urge ban on platinum in jewelry to preserve scarce metal for war and industrial needs. The American Chemical Society backs conservation with campaigns led by the Women’s National League, pledges spreading nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
War Industries Board
American Chemical Society
van H. Manning
Women's
National League For the Conservation of Platinum
Ellwood
Spear
Cambridge
Mass
Charles N. Parsons
United States
National Academy of Sciences
Daughters of the American Revolution
Woman's League For Conservation of Matinum
Northfork Red Cross report highlights drives and new members
Mrs. Wilburn reports Red Cross activities in Northfork with 120 abdominal bandages and 20 triangular bandages turned in, $16.20 from a colored supper, 12 collections, and new members O. B. Mills E G Mills Miss Kent J E Wills Crumpler and W W Greer Ashland. Junior Red Cross dance at Masonic temple netted $30. about 500 bandages monthly by juniors. Arlington Coal and Coke workers raise $6. stamp drive offers a $5 prize for top seller. Local notices mention crossing controversy, draft registrations, and community moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel
Red Cross
Marie Wil
End of Town Patrols Report Gaps and Local Names
End of town notes describe local patrol activity and scattered names. Tony Gilla stationed at Port Oklahoma after visiting friends lives here. Saturday on his post. Ruth Herszbrun and M Preseman of Welch appear in fragmented references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eality
Tony Gilla
Port Okla
Vrs
H. Tetoman
Ruth
Herszbrun
M Preseman
Welch
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Mercer County Virginia
Public auction will sell the Bertha Belcher trust property in Bluefield Mercer County Virginia on July 1 1918 at 263 Main Street lot No 2 section 165 described by deeds dated February 6 1918 and May 5 1918. Sale price cash in hand. W S Pollock Trustee 62 law 41
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha M. Belcher
Belcher
C. O. Wright
Offide County
Mercier
Virginia
Goma
Tate
Bluefield
Mercer Ev
Ailyot
Ion
Sam
Bertha Pheleher
Wright
Feyenary
East River Lumbe Co
Dnty
WS Pollock
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. A.B
Director of Publicity
Keystone News
Lucky Sale
Z. W. French
B. 'W. Bruce
Margie Macon
Pocahontas
R. L
Baltimore
Miss Fielder
Nebraska
D. H Rector
R. K. Bragonier
Shepherdstown
Visi
Zela Cofer
Roanoke
Frank Slutson
Kakn’s
Winston-Salem
Northfork Red Cross
Liams
Gertrudd Johnson
Mattie Muse
Arlington Coal and Cokes
W. S
Allen H. Phillips
Leibman Bros. 4
Phiadelphia
Big Cut
Burke Creek
Sam Rosen
Harry
Northfork
W. R. Shelton
Wilcoe
Eckman
Charles NcFarland
Keystone
Weld
Mr. McFarland
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Merect
Germany
James W
Gerard
U. S
Leese
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