Charming dress patterns for afternoons and young girls
The text describes dress patterns No 1795 and No 1793 with features such as shirred shoulders, paneled skirts, and high waist lines in georgette chiffon or silk crepe. It specifies sizes, yardage requirements, fabrics like dimity organdy taffeta and dot ted swiss, and advises sending orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago with patterns priced at 15 cents.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Red Cross Marks Seventy-Fifth Year Of Global Service
Edward Kenneth Stabler recounts the Red Cross history from its Geneva founding in 1864 to today. It details disaster relief, training, and the wide reach of 62 national societies led by Norman H. Davis, with Henri Durant praised as the founder’s inspiration.
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Red Cross
International Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
United States
American Red Cross
Mabel T. Boardman
Norman H. Davis
League of Red Cross Societies
Paris
Henry P. Davison
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
League
Davis
World Family of Red Cross Societies
International Red Cross Committee
International Committee
National Red Cross Societies
Legion
The
Henri Dunant
Clara Barton and the founding of the American Red Cross
The article traces Clara Barton's rise from a frail child to a leading humanitarian who organized nursing in the Civil War era, helped establish the Sanitary Commission, and became the first president of the American Red Cross in 1882. It notes her later relief work during fires and floods and 22 years as ARC president.
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American Red Cross
United States
Clarissa
Harlowe Barton
Clara Barton
Anthony’ Wayne
Bordentown
New Jersey
The
Red Cross
Sanitary Commission
Switzerland
Geneva
Baden
Strasburg
Comite de Secours
Arthur
Miss Barton
Michigan
Ohio
Mississippi
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
the American Red Cross
Which
Colored Diamonds Crown Jewel Designer Gillot Noted
Paul Gillot, famed jeweler to Sarah Bernhardt for 15 years, is credited with designing and setting many crown jewels. His collection claims to be the world's most complete, totaling 110 distinct colors including pink orange blue and green. Gillot has received decorations from several countries and is often called the king of diamonds.
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Paul Gillot
Gillot
Sarah Bernhardt
Common Sense About Constipation
A doctor explains constipation caused by lack of bulk in the diet. Recommends Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast with plenty of water and daily intake to join the regulars. Brand is Kellogg's from Battle Creek, sold by grocers.
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Kellogg's
Kelloge’s
Battle Creek
Weeds Overwhelm Untended Rich Soil, Quotation
A Latin proverb notes that soil rich in nutrients becomes overrun with weeds when left uncultivated, warning against neglect and praising diligent cultivation. The saying attributed to Plutarch emphasizes effort and stewardship in land management.
Polyandry and patriotic questions answered in quiz
A historical quiz reply lists definitions including polyandry as a woman having multiple husbands and a whale nursing its young. It notes James G. Blaine as the Plumed Knight and identifies aluminum as earth’s most abundant metal. It explains carat weight for diamonds and traces candy and millinery origins to Milan and other places.
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James G. Blaine
Mosul
Iraq
Milan
Camel Cigarettes Proclaim Slow Burn Advantage
An impartial lab test shows Camels contain more tobacco by weight and burn 25 percent slower than the average of 15 other top brands. The slower burn equals about five extra smokes per pack, with Camels holding ash longer and offering a delicate taste and fragrant aroma. Camel is marketed as a quality cigarette smokers can afford.
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Edward Kenneth Stabler
Union
Portsmouth
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United States Navy
New England
Minnesota
Anoka
Mental
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Lombardy
Solferino
Castiligione
Elmo Scott Watson
Henri ‘Dunant
Capt
Stephen Barton
Santa Claus
Oxford
Mass
Clarissa Harlowe
Samuel Richardson
Barton
Washington
Plutarch
Doan
Dre Dean
Colyer
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