Red Cross Maps Postwar Plans and Peace Role
Henry P. Davis outlines Red Cross strategy: enrollments ahead of Christmas, a permanent peacetime organization, expanded home and international relief, and a shift from war fundraising to ongoing public service and reconstruction duties under allied and U.S. support.
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Washington
Henry P. Davi
War Council of Red Cross
American Cross
Red As
Red Cross
Red Cross Home Service
Europe
Pal
Red
Probof International Relief
Christmas at Mount Vernon A Virginian Christmas Feast
A vivid portrait of George Washington’s Yuletide at Mount Vernon before the Revolution. The article details lavish hospitality, venison and game from the estate, Madeira toasts after the women depart, and lively dances, with Mrs. Washington guiding the evening and Washington’s gentleness in retirement.
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Mount Vernon
Washington
Virginia
Peter Parley
George
Mr. Bryan Fairfax
Alexandria
John
Martha
Jacky
Patsy
Young
Nellie Custis
Arlington Estate
City of Washington
Robert E. Lee
Christmas Afternoon of Quiet Reflections
Reading from a newspaper-style Christmas vignette, the piece notes a calm afternoon after gift unwrapping. It contrasts a lively room with a quiet end to Christmas Day and urges readers to find joy even amid sorrow, especially those without children.
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Adidas
Christmas Plea for Daughter’s Ukulele Wish
A family writes of love and devotion for their daughter who desires a ukulele as a Christmas gift. They express deep care and willingness to sacrifice for her happiness.
Jerry Spreads Christmas Joy in Alleyway Tale
A boy named Jerry shares Christmas cheer with Rodney and neighbors. Rodney complains about not receiving a motorcycle, while Jerry invites him to see a kiddies tree. The story frames Jerry as the embodiment of Christmas spirit and joy spreading to others.
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Rodney
Jerry
Rod
Jakey McGinnis
McGinnis
Joy Everyday Day Brightens With Loving Care Theme
A lighthearted note promotes constant care and daily joy, asking why not extend love as a daily gift rather than only on special occasions. The message hints at universal encouragement and seasonal goodwill without detailing events or sources.
Peruna Remedy Promoted For Catarrh And Ills At Home
A Galveston resident endorses Peruna as a dependable remedy for catarrh and related conditions. The letter urges every American household to keep Peruna on hand, noting five years of satisfaction and its use for colds indigestion and other ailments. The note stresses catarrh as a health risk and cites Dr Hartman who began selling Peruna forty five years ago.
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M. KB. Berkley
27Th St
Galveston
Tex
Hartman
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promised To Restore Strength
The ad claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules will quickly restore strength from overwork and poor living. It promotes three capsules daily to aid urinary, kidney, bladder, stomach and general weakness, claiming a 200 year Holland origin and money back guarantee if not effective.
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Haarlem
Holland
Urie Aci
Liberty bonds ownership reach in postwar thrift report
Thrift Magazine estimates 24,000,000 Liberty bond owners in America today after removing duplicate accounts. Prewar savers totaled about 14,000,000 across savings banks state banks postal and private banks. Fourth Liberty loan had 21,000,000 subscriptions and many others subscribed to prior issues.
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Savings
Postal Savings
United States
America
Divorce Sparks Question in Boston Transcript
In a clipped exchange, Mrs Johnson Sistah Martha reports a divorce from her husband. Mrs Jackson responds with disbelief as the discussion pivots to a curious question about how much ammonia was involved in the grant.
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Johnson
Sistah
Martha
Jackson
Boston Transcript
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SION
Betty Lomax
Westmoreland County
Susan Lee
Rappahannock
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Black Tom
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Sallie Lee
Santa
Texas
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