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Newspaper
Creston Weekly Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
2
Obstreperous throat cough with phlegm is risky for children. Glessco is promoted as a quick relief, claiming croup and cough treatment usable in minutes without vomiting. It is advertised as a trusted household remedy sold in 50 cent bottles, with druggists noting many neighbors using it.
Cleveland H Dodge in New York asserts American philanthropy through Near East Relief saved Armenians from starvation. He cites autographs from Dr H Chandjianian and notes 110000 homeless children under Near East Relief care, plus 54000 in orphanages and 56039 aided outside. He highlights $41000000 in cash and over $50000000 in total aid and calls it a stupendous philanthropic achievement.
Petty Officer George Porter reports on Near East Relief camps along the Black Sea ports. He describes grass huts, disease, stench, and exhausted relief workers as Armenians face starvation and massacre by Turkish forces. He urges continued aid as Trebizond Samsoun and other towns show devastation.
President Ohhandjanian of Armenia cables Near East Relief in New York urging urgent aid to avert famine before harvest. He cites hail and pests reducing yields, 100000 refugees from Sarikamish and Kars, and seeks 50 000 tons of flour from America to sustain eight months for 1.5 million people.
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