Red Cross Roll Call Calls Nation to Join Mercy Ship of Aid
Spanish influenza and war relief loom in a Red Cross appeal urging universal Christmas Roll Call. The piece hallmarks the Red Cross ship of mercy, cites families touched by illness, and urges every citizen to join as a Dollar Man, supporting funds for wounded soldiers and devastated regions.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Ship of Mercy, To Speed With Every Red Cross
Margaret Laing
France
American Red Cross
Health official links Spanish influenza to common bronchial infections
A midwestern health secretary states the Spanish influenza germ resembles that of la grippe and bronchial troubles and urges preventive care. Men-Tho-Eze is promoted as a nose moistening remedy. it claims to prevent colds from becoming flu and to relieve symptoms within hours. Available in opal jars for 30 or 60 cents from druggists or by mail from Fort Dodge Iowa.
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Board of Health
Fort Dodge
Swit & Company
Swift & Company
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