Red Cross News and Plans Illuminate Grand Forks Chapter
The Grand Forks Red Cross chapter announces a July Fourth picnic in Langdon to raise funds for war relief with top speakers and planned activities. Washington county farmers launch “one acre for the Red Cross” crop drive aiming to raise about $10,000 via wheat, corn, or potatoes, while Mrs. H. G. Vik travels to reinforce state leadership. Red Cross bags and comfort items gain traction as young women form a new relief circle, knitting mufflers and sewing for distribution as 29x and related patterns roll out weekly amid brisk demand across the city.
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Red Cross Farm Plan
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Washington County Patriotic League
Red Cross Committee
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross” Movement
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Am . L. McVey
University Place
Public nurseries to relieve mothers for work in London
London reports the Ministry of Munitions is opening public nurseries to support munitions workers mothers. Children are cared for daily with fees of twelve cents per child and sixteen cents funded by the ministry. One London nursery features separate babies and toddlers with a democratic play area and orderly routines, baths, bottles, meals, and weekend reunions with mothers.
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Bes
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Income tax paid during year tops 330 million dollars
Washington June 16 Individual and corporate taxpayers nationwide paid an income tax of 330 665 628 dollars in the fiscal year closing. Officials estimate final receipts may reach 335 million with last minute revisions and grace period returns. New York leads with 110 431 480 while Minnesota Montana and the Dakotas report smaller totals and Washington state shows 1 902 758.
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Call to support Red Cross during world crisis
A persuasive appeal urges Americans to fund Red Cross relief as Europe bears heavy losses. It contrasts Canada and Allied casualties with the potential American military burden, highlights Belgium’s destitution and supply shortages, and warns of German plans if aid ceases. Readers are asked to subscribe generously, with suggested amounts from eight to one hundred dollars or more.
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France
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