America’s Food Pledge Aims for Twenty Million Tons
The report outlines U S Food Administration plans to feed returning troops and hungry nations in Europe amid famine in Russia and Finland. It calls for voluntary conservation and states America has pledged to send needed food, with an expected call to save two thirds more food than last year from existing stocks. Alfred Atkinson administers in Montana.
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Red Cross Martyr McKey Killed by Shell on Italian Front
Lieut Edward M McKey American Red Cross officer died last June on the Italian front while supervising a rolling canteen behind the battle line near the Piave. An Austrian shell killed him as he praised Italian troops, a sacrifice praised by Captain Colabattis who honored his devotion. His death linked American and Italian efforts in the war.
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Home Service Reaches Every Nook and Corner
The Home Service of the Red Cross extends across the country, with a goal of six million dollars spent by January 1, 1919 and a monthly burden of one million dollars. It highlights intangible benefits beyond money, binding the nation into an organic whole.
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Waking America 100 Red Cross Roll Call Message
A Red Cross recruitment push calls for a 100 percent roll call to enroll the entire population in the service of America. The initiative, set for the week starting December 16, aims to show national solidarity for mercy, honor, and good faith among nations.
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American Red Cross Ams
America
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Seized Helgoland Sailors Report Revolt Amid Load Experiments
An article describes sailors seizing Helgoland as revolts unfold during testing of a wind assisted loading method for coal and hay. A gasoline powered crane and platform system are shown loading hay more efficiently than hand forks, reflecting new technology experiments.
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Oregon
Unclear fragment hints at billiard and pool tables
Fragmentary text mentions billiard and pool tables and various garbled terms. The readable items reference games and equipment but lack coherent context or identifiable events, people, or places.
Page of Decorated Goods and Gift Sets
A market listing highlights items such as crepe paper Narcissus bulbs and bowls, fancy boxes and baskets, paper doll sets, scissors, toy books, fountain pens, music, satchels, and related accessories.
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