Red Cross Seals History and Civil War Roots
The article traces charity stamps from 1862 Civil War Boston soldiers relief to modern Red Cross tuberculosis seals. It notes global use, Norway and Sweden early adoption, Delaware and national campaigns, and rising funds, with a 1909 jump toward nationwide sale and a hoped 1 million for tuberculosis work. It also includes a flash of satire on suffrage leader Mrs. Belmont and a quip about an editor's marriage proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Boston
Portugal
Switzerland
Australia
France
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Russia
Sweden
Jacob Riis
Delaware Anti- Tuberculosis Association
Emily P. Bissell
Red Cross Society of Delaware
American Red Cross
United States
O. H. P. Belmont
New York
Miss Dash
Man neglects family praised as devilish husband
A moral critique laments a man who values his pigs over his wife and children, describing such neglect as the devil's standard for a husband and father.
Butte measles outbreak prompts health concerns and lawsuits arise
A general measles epidemic affects Butte youths and adults. amid this, Chris Buskey sues the city of Butte for damages of 6475 after a fall on an iron door. Other items note bank leaders denying consolidation, a Seattle polling smoking ban, arrests for forgery and a Nevada riot plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Chris Buskey
D. H. Moffat
Final National Bank of Denver
J. A Thatcher
Denver National Bank
Seattle
Charles Lansing
Montana
Lewiston
Roundup
Mont
Kowteena Valley
Nevada
A. L. Peterson
Fort Dodge
C. K. Wellington
United Wireless Company
New York
C. C. Wilson
United States
Denver
Dorinto Cellanto
North Side
John A. Shafroth
Helena
C., D. Smith
Hulet
Wye
Sheridan
Kremmling
Colo
Grand Valley Cattlemen's Association
Millington
Wash
Great Northern
Wis
W. W. Black
Everett
Wryo
Alonzo W. Cotton
George Harris
Merely a Theory and a Peculiar Odor
A landlady voices concern about a peculiar burning rubber odor while a sarcastic hoarder reacts. The cook reportedly dropped a piece of steak on the stove, adding domestic disruption to the scene.
Sixteen Years of Skin Disease Cured by Cuticura Remedies
A BrooklyN man recalls a sixteen year battle with a severe skin disease that worsened in warm weather and confined him indoors. After trying many doctors he found relief with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, reporting dramatic improvement and lasting cure. Also included are unrelated humorous exchanges from Perplexity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard A. Hawter
Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn
N .Y
Munyon
Munyon’s
53D & Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
The Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward Notice
A 100 reward offer from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, with testimonial support. The ad states the remedy is taken internally and a list of testimonials is available by mail. It notes availability from druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Drugeiata
Ancient City Modernized in Tarsus Lights
Tarsus in Asia Minor, birthplace of the apostle Paul, outfits the city with electric power from the Cydnus river. The town now hosts 450 street lights and about 600 incandescent lights for private use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsus
Asia Minor
Apostle Paul
Cydnus
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Paal
Thompson’s
S' Coucns & Cot & Colds
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Crook, Mich
Northwest
Michael Dolan
Bletherin’ Spalpeen
Pettit
Wales
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Winston
Peruscela
Oures
Bulla
Putnam
Wille
Standard Oil Company
Continental Oil Company
P Aegted
Standard Oil Company (Inc
Continental Oil Go, (Incorporated
Faber
Japan
Continental Oil Oil Company
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Continental Oil Company (Incorporated
Los Angeles
Broadway
North Broadway
Mloor Lamburger Pa
Chieuta
Queen National
Cubio Fifth Ave
Howard E. Burton
Eazfian
Maliiing Gureleres
Jontiramm Pork
Leomady Jol
Carbonato National Bank
N. Y
Salt Lake City
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