Origin of the Red Cross and Camillus de Lellis
A correspondent recalls the Red Cross badge's origin in a 16th century Rome hospital. Camillus de Lellis, born in Naples in 1550, vowed to aid the sick after witnessing plague conditions. He became a priest at thirty-two and inspired a religious order bearing a red cross to remind caretakers of Christ’s suffering.
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Camillus de Lallis
Kingdom of
Naples
San Giacento
Rome
Camillas
Christ
Sirius
Red Cross
Morokal
Madagascar
India
Ar East
France
Camillus
Red Cross Shipment of Surgical Supplies Details
The Red Cross sent another shipment this week including 16 triangular bandages 1676 4x4 gauze wipes 1000 4x8 compresses 16 eye protectors helmets and wristlets 6 pairs of socks to Red Cross Rooms on Tuesday and Friday to support relief efforts.
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Red Cross
No You Enjoy Life With Stomach Tone From Tablets
Poor digestion and biliousness spoil meals and spirits. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets restore stomach tone, improve digestion, and regulate bowels. For sale by Broehr's Drug Store.
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Rlain
Chamberlain
Broehr
VILLAGE LIFE IN FRANCE DESCRIBED BY U.S. SOLDIER
An officer in a Massachusetts regiment now in France writes home about French peasant life. He describes stone houses with mossy roofs, one window, a sink under the window, a fireplace with hood, and old fashioned cooking implements. A supper with ham, potatoes, quince jelly, and bread ends the visit.
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Syary
France
Ute. Aften
Strange patents in Scientific American list quirky devices
The Scientific American cites odd patent office sanctioned inventions such as a tornado proof pivoting house, a pedal calorificador to warm toes, a corncob tooth polisher, a sanitary gum pocket, a snoring cure bit, a noiseless alarm that yanks the sleeper, a bed launcher, and an egg counting machine, illustrating whimsical innovation.
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Patent Office
Scientiic American
Brooklyn
Commencement Exercises for 1918 High School Class
The article notes St Pauls M Sunday evening exercises marking 1918 graduation. Attorney John Cherney delivered The Royal Road and Success with praised delivery. Albert Sohori presented diplomas. future events include Deacon Dubs Day at the opera house and a May Day program.
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St. Paul's M
Geven
Tow
Achaolyear
John B
Cherney
Tales Dence
Royal Road
Attornay Gherney
Albert Sohori
Diay
Deacon Dubs
Elgin High School
Red Cross War Drive Aims To Aid Soldiers In Need
The Red Cross requests support during a week long drive to raise funds for soldiers and those in need. Citizens of Pleasant Valley township are asked to contribute 1950.00 with 1165867 already donated in the first three days. Local solicitors will call on residents urging immediate gifts to aid suffering humanity and national protection.
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The
Red Cross
Pleasant Valley Township
Brainard School House Cream Social Benefit Planned
A program and cream social will be held Thursday evening May 30 at the Brainard school house to benefit the Red Cross. Ellen Flanagan, teacher, will assist. Mrs. Earl Greenley has been elected teacher of a Guttenberg school grade. No bag fights for some time due to high muddy water.
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Brainard
The
Red Cross
Ellen Flanagan
Earl Greenley
Guttenberg
Senior-Junior school trip and events noted in 1918
A long published school note recalls a May 14 1918 day that seniors and juniors remember. An auto trip to Decorah, a park picnic, and moving pictures followed lessons with Mina Meekhaa and Rev Ciewdith Deutaronomy cited. Teachers entertained by Miss Harrington hosted a three course dinner for staff.
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Mina
Thorouati
Ciewdith Deutaronomy
Decorah
Bentor
Mody
Clermont
Shektior
Memorial Day Program at Elgin Opera House
Memorial Day events in Elgin include a Thursday May 30 program at the Elgin Opera House with a 1 20 to 2 00 band concert in front, a memorial day address by Attorney Ainsworth, and a wreath laying by the Elgin Concert Band and Civil War veterans. Students and citizens will attend, with music, speeches, and a Gettysburg address recital.
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Elgin Opera House
Opera House
America
Gleworth Dritle
Sienes
Dakota
Ladlea’ Quartetts
Atty
Alneworth
Wedel
Chmethry
Elgin
Scouta School
Cemathry
Ww. J. Ainsworth
Tamer
Chris Baldwin
S .É
Alee Oy
sRave Wedel
Registration for Men Under the New Proclamation
President Wilson issues a proclamation fixing June 6 as the next registration date for all men born since June 6, 1917, requiring both citizens and non citizens to register with local boards. Exemptions include those already in military service and students in training, with boards urged to prepare to handle about 300,000 potential inductees and plans to register more than once yearly.
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Corgrens
Wilson
Boas
Ministeriai Snd
District of Columbia
Oop
Arid
Matibers
Cause of Headache by knowing the cause
A brief note explains headaches stem from stomach issues or constipation and may be avoided. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a simple remedy and cites testimonials of relief. The ad mentions Steeler's Drug Store as a seller and includes unrelated local notices about resignations and staff changes in stores.
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Steeler
Chautauqua This Summer At Midland Circuit
The Midland circuit presents a Chautauqua week of first rate talent from June 23 to 37. Acts include Dr James T Nichola, The Pilgrim Girls, The Knox Concert Company, The Cambridge Players performing The Rivals, The Yonstan Troubadors, The Rhodes Festival Company, Dr Thomas Hinkle, and a Children's Chautauqua pageant Liberty's Torch. Season tickets offer a rare treat for mothers and children in a town proud of the cultural lineup.
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Seagda
Oircutt
Saste Management
Jas. T. Nichola
Europe
Pilgrim Girls
Aix
A. Parring
Dé Man
India
Rhodes Festival Company
Thomas Hinkle
Midland
Liberty
Wright Seeks County Recorder Post in West Union
West Union resident W. W. Wright filed petition to run for county recorder. The short note notes his candidacy and current status as a candidate.
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W. W. Wright
West Union
County ‘Recorder
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the. Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iona
Gus Gundersen
Frealdunt
Cox
A. Wrench
Fe Red Cross
May Schori
Misa Maria Falb
John Folb
Miss Meek
Wlrla
Giyss
Citizens’ State Bank
Iowa
Ruth Conner
Boetyn‘store
Clayton
Julia
Bartholomew
Bolegiatore
Suilmer
Max Thoma
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