Junior Red Cross mobilizes U S children for war relief
The article recalls the early U S war effort by the American Red Cross and the formation of the Junior Red Cross. By war's end nine million children were enrolled, aiding fund drives, chapter production of relief items, and furniture for refugees. A Spokane Japanese member begins a “mile of pennies” drive and a comprehensive peace program is planned.
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United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Spokane
Wash
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Appears in Camer on Ad
Neighbor Melvin Weems touts Doan's Kidney Pills as curing long running kidney issues. Ad claims relief from backache, urinary burning, and fatigue after following doctor’s advice. Mentions 60¢ price and Foster Milford Co as manufacturers. Also notes a patent pistol shaped fly swatter and a nod to war savings stamps.
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Cameron
Dean
Melvin Weems
E. 2Nd St
Doan
Foster-Millburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Census enu merators sought as 80,000 needed nationwide
The Director of Census announces 80,000 enumerators are needed for the next census. Work starts January 2 and lasts about two weeks in cities and a month or more in rural districts. Pay varies by district. expected pay near $100. Open to men and women 18 or older. Mrs. Roy E. Smith in Hillsboro Texas seeks about 200 for the Sixth District. Applications are open with tests to follow.
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Sam L. Rovers
Rogers
Roy €. Smith
Texas
Hill
Navarro
Limestone
Leon
Freestone
Madison
Milam, Robertson
Brazos
Roy E. Smith
Hillsboro
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Safe Calomel Substitute
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It promises quicker relief from biliousness and headaches, no sickness, and even suitability for children, urging readers to buy from the druggist for a few cents.
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Dodson
Joan of Arc machine defies war toll in Lucy le Bocage
A shell-wrecked town marks the endurance tale as Private Fleitz and two understudies struggle to repair a Ford vehicle dubbed Joan of Arc. With tires, radiator, and wheels damaged, the battered car survives amid bombardment while plans to assemble a new Ford from six old cars unfold.
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Fleitz
Haller
Bonnevill
Lucy-le-Bocage
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Chambers- Tierley Motor Go
Cameron, Texas
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Michigan
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Milam County
Weems
Massachusetts
the Herald
Shield
Triggs Dry Goods CO
Joan OF Arc Machine
Herald
Oklahoma
Cameron and
Squarantee
Old Cameron Grain Co
Jeter Lumber Company
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