Armenia and Armenians in History and Relief Fund Call
The article recounts Armenian origins and long persecution by the Turks, highlighting mass killings during World War I and urging U S aid. It notes a Missouri drive starting February 3 to raise part of a 20 million dollar relief fund with Kansas City contributing a substantial share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
America
Asia
Persia
Bae
Earth
Dast
Turkey
Mesopotamia
Syria
Wester Asia
Missouri
Kansas City
Tonguss of Children Describes Syrian Hardships Letter
A St Louisan received a long letter from a Syria based relative detailing horrific conditions in Haddet Mt Lebanon and Mt Lebanon area. The missive, sent two months traveling, cites lack of aid and war impact, describing severe hardship and distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louisan
Syria
Jozet KR
Chouteau Avenue
St. Louis
Haddet
Mt. Lebanon
We Must Now Direct Our Vast Resources to Feeding Europe
F B Mumford Missouri Food Administrator urges county officials to conserve to save the world. He argues Americans must continue food efforts to protect Allies and hungry nations, export large supplies before the next harvest, and prevent famine and anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
F. B. Mumford
Missouri
Food Administration
Mr. Mumford
German Empire
Germany
A Fateful Fall
A young woman Alice Davis sustains a fall after a near collision with a stalled automobile. Doctor Lansing treats her, assists with a sprained foot, and visits daily as she recovers. Their growing closeness leads to an invitation to inspect the car as they share time outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
New England
Mark Twain
Doctor Lansing
Alice Davis
Miss Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tonguss
Evelyn Cushman
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Poland
East Prussia
von ‘Kries
Iman
Belgium
France
Serbia
Romania
Montenegro
Russia
Arbert Hoover
Browning
Apri
Harrow
Thorpe
Jack
Brown
J. B. Fleming
F. R. Duncan
C. R. Quigley
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