The Red Cross Work by Clara Barton and Geneva
Clara Barton recounts the origins of the Red Cross from the Geneva conference of 1863 to the treaty of 1864 and its spread through Europe. She notes U.S. delays, then adoption in 1882, and describes civil and military relief efforts including San Francisco, Manila, and earthquake disasters.
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Clara Barton
Geneva
Red Cross
Switzerland
Japan
America
American National Redress
International Red Cross
United States
Cuba
Napoleon I
Scutara
Florence Nightingale
Henri Dumont
Europe
Austria
Spain
France
Great Britain
Netherlands
Prussia
Sweden
Italy
Portugal
Denmark
Germany
Nho
Servia
Montenegro
Turkey
Red Crescent
Russia
Danube
Pleyna
Belgrade
Roumania
Persia
Bolivia
Peru
Transvaal
Pampeluna
Red Cross of America
Henry W., Bellows
Sanitary Commission
Hayes
Arthur
Garfield
Bern
Manila
San Francisco
Red Cross of
California
Civil Red Cross
Fashionable short-waisted gowns captivate season
A survey of current dress trends notes short waisted gowns in flowered chiffons and lace atop gauze or silver tissue, with velvet exceptions. Hair now flat on top with waves, hats that shadow the brow, and slim, graceful silhouettes emphasize fine materials and exact trimming for elegance and comfort.
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Colonial Vase Decor and Vintage Kitchen Tips Import
This piece details Favrile glass vases for two or four guests with long stems, glass baskets for centerpieces, and white and gilt compotes for bonbons. It covers squash and pumpkin pies recipes, pumpkin selection, cooking steps, and two pumpkin pie ingredient variations. It concludes with a china figure pin cushions novelty priced at $10.50.
Cleaning Steps with Pipe Clay Mixture
To clean steps wash with plenty of water then dry and rub with a light mixture. Boil water with pipe clay carbonate of lime size and stone blue, three ounces, mix well, use when cold. Rub surface with flannel or brush until neat.
German Way of Cooking Bass
Two pounds of bass fillets simmered in beer with butter onion allspice bay leaf and honey cake. Cook fifteen minutes then add crumbled cake and cook another fifteen minutes before serving.
Bread Pudding with Cream Dessert
Soak bread crumbs in two cups of milk until soft. Beat one smooth with one tablespoon sugar, add yolks from two eggs, salt, and a half teaspoon of vanilla. Butter a tin mold, line with raisins, bake in a water bath for about twenty minutes, turn out, and serve with whipped cream.
Substitute for Shoe Brush Improves Mud Removal
A practical substitute for a shoe brush is described: glue a strip of Brussels carpet to a wood piece. It quickly removes mud from boots without harming leather and protects brushes from heavy wear in wet seasons.
Sweet Milk For Shoes Promises Easy Shine
Sweet milk can be used on patent shoes to remove dust and dirt and clean uppers. Apply milk, wipe with a dry cloth, then let stand a minute before final wipe. Treated shoes retain brightness longer without polish or dressing.
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The
Joseph B. Bowles
Pardubitz
Napoleonii
Rhine
German Red Cross
Sedan
Paris