Famine Fund at Halfway Point in Relief Drive
The American Committee for China Famine Fund reports reaching the halfway point of its mission to send aid from the United States to starving famine victims in China. Estimates show relief already saved many lives, with about 6 million people needing aid until the June harvest and 5 million still dependent on ongoing subscriptions and contributions from Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hiss
American Advisory Committee
Peking
América
China
Vernon Munroe
Bible House
New York City
Pacific
China Week 15 Supreme Effort Of Fund Workers
A China Painine Week will run May 1 to May 5 across the United States as a national display of sympathy for a Sister Republic. Churches civic bodies and businesses are urged to participate actively to boost relief for 4,000,000 starving people reliant on outside aid.
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China
United States
Newspaper forwards famine relief contributions to treasurers
To hasten relief efforts the paper will forward contributions to the local Treasurer or to the National Treasurer, China Famine Fund, Bible House, New York City.
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China Famine Fund
Bible House
New York City
Home Made Hides Are 106 Uncertain in Packing Debate
The leather industry faces farmer losses as hides are undervalued by packers. Specialists warn that farmers who tan or sell directly to large dealers may secure better prices, since packing houses often deduct costs and inferior hides reduce returns.
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Bureau of Cherisiry
United States
Fampers
Fainer
Adjustable hog creep for pigs and pen size
An adjustable hog creep guides hogs into a fattening pen up to a set size. The design features horizontal or perpendicularly oriented boards with bolts through elongated holes to adjust the middle five boards. Hogs can pass underneath without rubbing, reducing injury risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maceuetal Farm
Sulphur Boosts Alfalfa Yields Across Oregon and Washington
Oregon and Washington farmers report sharp rises in alfalfa output after applying sulphur. Demonstrations and college guidance show large returns, with Peschute, Jackson, and Blaine counties alone adding tens of thousands to profits. The practice began in 1912 and spread via county agents and active farmers.
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Oregon
Washington
Agricultural College
Peschute
Jackson County
Blanrnth County
Josephine
Wallowa
Wasco
Gutter Drains Help Keep Cellars Dry
A USDA guide recommends homemade cement gutters to drain water from gutter pipes and keep cellars dry. The cement ditch should be about inches wide two inches thick and widened at the receiving end to resemble a shallow platter, extending far from the house foundation to prevent seepage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hhouse
Three Presidents Ask Aid for China Famine Relief
President Harding and ex Presidents Wilson and Taft join a humanitarian drive to send aid from America to famine victims in China. Harding renews the appeal from the White House within weeks of his inauguration, urging American generosity through the American Committee for China Famine Fund. Wilson and Lamont announce leadership and endorse international friendship in relief efforts.
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United States
Harding
Wilson
Taft
America
China
Boen
Whites House
East
Hardug
Dart
China Famine Fund
Thomas W. Lamont
New York
Life Saving Stamps Aid China Famine Fund Reach Early Goal
The American Committee for China Famine Relief reports sales of Life Saving Stamps totaling thousands of dollars after one month. Over 19 thousand stamps at 3 cents each raise funds as the drive broadens nationwide with 2 000-plus communities and many organizations participating to back a sister republic.
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Fox
Etina Famine Fund
China
Hercien Rove
Wimeah
Woman's. Foreign
Y. M
Y. W. Christian
Boards of Education
Disbesa
China Famine Band Committee
Bible House
New York
China Life Saving Stamps Drive Aids Famine Relief
Community urged to buy ten stamps each at 30 cents to exceed the quota. Stamps available from the China Famine Fund Committee or China Famine Fund Bible House New York City for relief efforts.
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China Famine Fund Committee
China Famine Fund
Bible House
New York City
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