How the Red Cross Seal Originated
This piece traces the Red Cross Christmas seal origins from 1882 wartime beginnings in Brooklyn and Boston to today. It credits Jacob Riis and Miss Kimily P. Bissell for launching the American sale in 1908, noting steady annual growth, with 1912 reaching over 400000 seals and 450000 dollars, and last year 550000 dollars raised despite war and hard times.
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Red Cross
Brooklyn
Boston
Portugal
Switzerland
Austria
France
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Russia
Sweden
Jacob Riis
New York
Kimily P. Bissell
Delaware Red Cross
American Red Cross
United States
Red Cross Seals Not For War Relief Policy Stresses Tuberculosis Fight
Ernest P. Bicknell national Red Cross director states proceeds from Red Cross Christmas Seals fund 1916 will not be used for war relief. He notes the seals support 1,200 anti tuberculosis societies across nearly all states and territories, and emphasizes preserving tuberculosis work despite war relief appeals. He warns that diverting funds could reduce tuberculosis support while war needs rise.
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Red Cross
United States
Ernest P. Bicknell
American Red Cross
Bicknell
Union
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Tips on Credit and Return Exchange
A London Opinion note quotes a grocer or passerby arguing that credit leads to loss. The crossing sweeper laments giving credit, admitting no change this morning and promising a future return. The exchange highlights caution over extending credit and the financial friction in daily trade.
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London
Rich Man Reconsiders After Tuberculosis Loss
Anthony Behefeld, once a copper magnate turned factory owner, reads a Red Cross seal booth plea with changed heart after his daughter and son suffer TB. He donates his seals and pledges to do his share, recalling past dismissal and regret over missed prevention.
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Anthony Behefeld
Minsport
Furemn
Schoteld
Red Cross
Sehofell
Jim
Red Cross Seal Campaign Vast Nationwide Drive
The Red Cross Christmas Seal effort has printed 225 million seals and distributed them to agents in all states and territories from Alaska to Porto Rico and Hawaii. Advertising material totals in the millions, with over one million personal letters sent to urge purchases. An army of volunteers numbers over 500,000, with advertising donated worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The goal is 75 million seals, yielding $750,000 for the U S anti tuberculosis campaign and supporting about 1,200 associations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Red Cross
Union
Alaska
Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Red Cross Seal Jingle for Christmas Shop Appeal
A brief Christmas call to buy Red Cross seals for letters. The jingle urges shoppers to pick up seals at the Christmas shop and place one on each letter to feel better, noting support inspired by a brother.
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Red Cross
Notice To Stockmen on Diamond Mountain Range
Notice is hereby given by Wm. H. Smith of Newark Valley Nevada that he has posted salt licks for his stock on his range on the east side of the Diamond range of mountains. The area runs from the summit between Albert Mac's and Smith's range on the south to Purry Dell on the north, including 11 canyons and 12 ridges with easterly to westerly orientation. The south and north lines are marked by stakes and flags to within 200 yards of the Diamond mountain top, then stakes and flags on each ridge on the west line for 200 yards from the top. Wo. H. Smith Newark Valley Nevada April 30 1915.
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Wm. H. Smith
Newark Valley
White Pine County
Nevada
Albert Mac
Diamond Mountain
Wo. H. Smith
Hotel For Sale The Brown Hotel Eureka Nevada
Historic Brown Hotel in Eureka Nevada offered for sale. Brick and stone building established 1878 with 26 large bedrooms two dining rooms sample room storm room kitchen two cellars bar auto yard and stable all fully furnished ready to conduct complete hotel service. For further details address Daniel Morrison proprietor Eureka Nevada.
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Brown
Eureka
Daniel Morrison
Nevada
Notice of Land Entry Application in Nevada
Elko Nevada November 18 1915 notice that Theresa Moore of Strawberry White Pine Nevada filed to enter 87.02 acres in Bestion 7 Township 22 N Range 56 B M D B & M White Pine County for mineral land. Adverse claimants must file protests in the U S land office by December 24 1915. John E Rosina Register. First publication November 27 1915.
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Elko
U.S
Nevada
Theresa Moore
Strawberry
White Pine
U. S
Bestion 7
Township 22
M.D. B
White Pine County
Kilko
Elk
State of
Heetian
M. N
M.D
Bo& M
Nrvila
Jons BK Robern Rewister SFist Publication Notice
Notice lists Jons BK Robern and Rewister with SFist publication date November 27 1015 and last publication December 2 1915. Details are sparse but indicate a historical newspaper notice or entry with multiple dates and names.
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Jons BK. Robern, Rewister
Open Air Schools and Red Cross Seals
Open air schools proliferate across the United States with nearly 500 in operation. Some will run in freezing northern climates while others will enjoy milder Southern conditions. Red Cross Seals fund experiments, nursing care, and supplies via Anti Tuberculosis societies, aiding school boards and children the most.
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Elizabeth McCormick
Chicago
United States
California
Louisiana
Alabama
Red Cross Scala
ERAL DRAYING Hauling and supplies in Eureka areas
Draying and hauling offered at reasonable rates with wood coal and hay available in large or small quantities. Delivery to Eureka areas. Leave orders at Otto Man's Main arrest Boreke.
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Eureka
KRA
LAIRD
Otto Man
Boreke
Water Notice Notice of Application for Permisten ty Ap propriate
Public notice announces Application No. 28k7 to appropriate public waters of Nevada. The applicant, Flori of Bureks in Eureka County, seeks 1 cubic foot per second from Surprise Spring at Prospect Mountain Mineral Monument 12. Diversion 7d feet west to stock watering and domestic use. Signatory State Engineer M Kearney confirms test published November 12, 1919, last publication December 11, 1919.
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Hetaber
Bureks
Kureks
Nevada
Fevin Prospect Mountain Mineral Monument No
Eureka Mining District
Eureka County
M. Kearney
Nevada water appropriation notice for Hole in the Wall Springs
Application No 3640 A C Florio of Eureka Nevada seeks state permission to divert public waters. From Hole in the Wall Springs at a described quarterly point, 10025 af one cubic foot per second to stockwatering and domestic use, via open cut and pipes, date of first publication November 18 1915, last publication December 11 1915.
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A. C. Florio
Eureka
State of
Nevada
Wall Springs
MT Bh & M
Mirans
W. M. Kearney
Notice of Application for Permission to Appropriate Water
Notice of application 3641 by A C Flori of Eureka County Nevada to the State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Big Rock Spring. The plan uses an open cut at a specified section and conveyance by pipes to a point east of the diversion for stock watering and domestic use. Water not returned to stream. Signed W M Kearny. First published November 18 1915 last publication December 11 1915.
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Ana A.C. Flori
Bureks
Eureka
Nevada
Big Rock Spring
Woert
See
Notice of Application for Permision to Ap
A. O. Florio of Eureka Nevada applies to the State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Wil Cat Spring in Eureka District. The plan uses pipelines to convey about 095 cubic feet per week to stock watering and domestic use, with water not returned to the stream. First publication November 18, 1915.
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Bertin
Florio
Eureka
State of Nevada
Nevada
State of
Wil Cat Spring
Ching
Primped Mountain Mineral Monument No
Eureka Mining District
Eureke County
Eureka County Mining Tax Notice 1915
Notice that the mining taxes on Eureka County mines for the quarter ending September 30 1915 are due. Taxes must be paid at the county auditor’s office in Eureka Nevada and will be strictly enforced under the law. MCMTERNEY acknowledges receipt as acting county treasurer.
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Eureka County
Eureke
H. C. McTerney
Amenor
Eureke County
Nevada
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Herculesia
Fund For Tuberculosis
Syma
Tomate
Fefouryun Quility
Farnligre
Eureka Nevada Railway
Palisade
Cone Head
W. BR. Reynolds
Eureka, Nevada
Joux E. Rosina
Reginter
B. Repetto
V. Lans
THE
Eureka Brewery
Eurega
Porotar
Main and
Clark Streets
Lans & Repetto
Tony Romano
John Etchevery
Thomas Dixon
Antonio Tognoni
J. C. Carter
Minera Hill, Nevada
W.M. Forster, M. D
Geary Street
Schmidt
Market and
Kearney Sta
San Francisco
A. Broy
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
State
W. M/KEARNFY
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