Presidents Join Famine Aid Drive For China Victims
President Harding and ex Presidents Wilson and Taft spearhead a historic U S appeal to aid famine victims in China. The American committee for China Famine Fund is formed with Taft as a member and Lamont as chairman as Wilson urges widespread citizen contributions.
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American Committee For China Famine Fund
Thomas W. Lamont
New York
Life Saving Stamps Aid Famine Victims Nationwide
The American Committee for China Famine Fund reports sales of Life Saving Stamps reach thousands of dollars in the first month. More than 10,900,000 stamps were ordered, equating to about 300,000 for China at 3 cents per stamp. The campaign spans all states with 2,000 city efforts and diverse volunteer groups. House to house canvassing proves most effective in small towns. in cities, businesses buy stamps for outgoing mail and packages.
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American Committee For China Famine Fund
China
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Societies
Y. M
Y. W. Christian
Boards of Education
Ching Famine Fund Committee
Bible House
New York
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