Greatest Mother Greatest Manager in the Red Cross drive
Article extols the Red Cross fundraising by focusing on the “Greatest Mother” and “Greatest Manager” roles. It details a $1,250,600 donation for China relief, $700,000 for Russia aid, $100,000 for Ireland, and $230,000 for Pueblo flood relief. It explains the roll call timing, dollar distribution between local chapters and national headquarters, and how 50 cents per dollar funds local services while the other 50 cents supports overseas relief and national programs. The piece highlights volunteer labor, health, nursing, disaster readiness, and international impact, noting funds reach over twenty-five European countries and support for disabled veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Russia
Ireland
Pueblo
Colo
Red Cross
Ife
Europe
National Red Cross
Washington
Ted Cross
Kem
United States
Publc Health Service
Catching a Whale
Roy Willen, twelve, is spirited by Major Bagby to aid in freeing Hilary Arkworth from Nimble Inchpin, who has kept her prisoner to control her fortune. The rescue culminates in a church wedding at Speedwell with Hilary and Jim Raynor joined as a couple, while Inchpin faces justice.
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Ehlf
Roy
Mme. Allen
Bagby Place
Bagby
Jimmy Higgs
Sonny
Jimmy
Speedwell
Honey-Girl
Inchpla
Lary Arkworth
Jimmy Raynor
Dancy Allen
Hilary Arkworth
Hilary
Jimny
Mirrors and the flapper gaze in a New York restaurant
In a white porcelain restaurant lined with mirrors Shiney and Aleck observe a flapper with an expressive back. Sid smiles into the glass as he and Aleck discuss social connection, noting how many friendships are formed through a restaurant’s looking glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiney
Aleck
Sidney
Sid
New York Sun
Power of the press moment cited by lovers
A fleeting scene from American Legion Weekly shows a couple in a shadowy hall. The woman breathily laughs and notes the power of the press in that moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
New Tai-l-cline faith spreads through Chinese elites
The North China Herald reports a new religion named Tai-l-cline combining Buddhism Confucianism Taoism and Roman Catholicism. Worship centers on Tai-l-jen with St Mary and monk San Tsang venerated. Lao-tze scriptures replace the Bible. The sect claims wide reach across provinces led by former premier Chien Nenghsun with frequent four hour ceremonies and weekly meetings.
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Mary
San Tsang
China
India
Shanttung
Chien Nenghsun
Peking
North China Herald
Caroline County Election Notice for General Election
Election notice to judges clerks and voters of Caroline County lists districts precincts and hours six am to seven pm for the general election. Races include Comptroller of the Treasury Maryland Senate Caroline County House of Delegates three seats Clerk of the Circuit Court County Commissioner County Treasurer Sheriff County Surveyor. Return judges must file by noon two days after the election with county officials. Supervisors: Lynch Gale Mason. Clerk: C Leslis Walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Treasury of
Maryland
Senate of Maryland
House of Delegates of
Circuit Court
Board of Supervisors of Elections
John K. Lynch
Everett H. Gale
Harry B. Mason
C. Leslis Walls
Valuables Left in Pockets
A tailor on upper Broadway notes how customers inadvertently leave valuables and currency in garments. He reports finding an endorsed $500 check, a bottle, police passes, stocks, wallets, watches, cards, pens, and many small items each year, illustrating frequent losses from negligent pickups.
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Upper Broadway
New York Sun
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin Benj
Johnson Melvin & Johnson Publishers
John Barton Payne
Central Committee of the American Red Cross
Martha Macwilliams
Sic Clare Newspaper Syndicate
Denton
Henderson
Greensboro
Third District
Preston
Federalsburg
Hillsboro
Ridgely
American Corner
Cardus
L. J. Knotts & Sons
West Denton
S. Q
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Universal Products
Universal
Cuyler & Mohler
William St
Baltimore
Walter E. Hastings
Seaford
Galestown, Md
Gladding Express Co
Centreville
Church Hill
Roberts Station
Goldsboro
Cambridge
Ingleside
Wye Mills
Longwoods
Aston
St. Michaels
Hurlock
G. Hignutt & CO
Standard Welding CO
Greenmount Ave
Hickman
Del
Andersontown
Hobbs
Sixth Street
G. Nuttile
Wesley Collegiate Institut
Henry G. Budd
D.D
Dover
Delaware
James J. Ross
WM. Denny
Sec’y-Treas
The
Kent County Mutual Insurance Co
Ddelaware
L. Irving Jones
Agt
Carter & Deen, Agr
John
W. Payne
Queensboro, Md
Preston, Md
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
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