State Highway Commission Seeks Bids for F A 6 Projects
The Indiana State Highway Commission invites sealed bids by August 24 1920 10:00 A M for grading and culvert work on F A No 6 Sections B and C National Road Clay and Putnam Counties Brazil to Manhattan and Manhattan to Mt Meridian east of Mt. Meridian Plans and specifications cost five dollars per set and may be viewed at the commission in Indianapolis. Bonds required with bids. L H Wright Director R E Knoll Auditor Putnam County.
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State Highway Commission
State House
City of
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Road
Clay and
Putnam Counties
Brazil
Manhattan
Section C
Putnam County
Mt. Meridian
L. H. Wright
Size and Ability Defy Looks in Noted Short Men
A Kansas City Star piece argues greatness often comes to small framed people. It cites Dr Charles Mayo and other famed figures as examples of undersized individuals achieving world renown, contrasting appearances with real impact.
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Kansas City Star
Star
Union Station
Charles H. Mayo
John B. Gough
Rural Red Cross Aid Expands Public Welfare Work
Rural Red Cross Service supports communities under 8 000 population with public health education recreation and social programs. It helps organize picnics clubs libraries and first aid training while coordinating with local welfare groups to raise community standards.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red Cross Rural Service
United Action
Junior Red Cross Aids War Affected Europe
The Junior Red Cross mobilizes American youth to aid war harmed Europe. Seeds for Polish orphans, milk for Greek infants, tools for Czech cripples illustrate gifts. Homes and schools are established across France Belgium Montenegro Albania Italy while thousands of Belgians receive hot lunches.
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Red Cross
United States
Ufe
Europe
France
Belgium
Montenegro
Albania
Constantinople
Beirut
Italy
China
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Red Cross Relief in Central Europe
The American Red Cross has sent six million dollars in food clothing and medical supplies to Balkan nations since relief began in Central Europe. It funded hospitals orphanages dispensaries and mobile units and provided farming implements. By year end all Red Cross agencies expect to withdraw as locals take over recovery efforts.
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Red Cross
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Balkans
Roumania
Bulgaria
Albania
Montenegro
Serbia
Bosnia
Greece
Europe
Red Crosse
Prankster’s Tall Tale After Stammering Tacks Joke
A jokester teased a stammering man with questions about carpet tacks leading him to a hardware store. The stammerer sought good tacks and sharp points, then fled as the joke escalated. The note ends with a marriage advice quip from New York Telegram.
Widow's boarding house hires captain over hell count
A Maine widow, a strict constructionist in theology, refuses Universalist leanings. An old sea captain asks for rooms and, when asked his beliefs, says he will accept most things. She inquires about hell, he estimates twenty thousand going there, and she grants him entry, remarking Twenty thousand is better than none.
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Maine
Boston Herald
Thrilling wallet tale from Santiago unsettles listener
A man recounts a perilous escape in Santiago with vivid detail of wolves in pursuit. He insists the pack closeness made them flee for their lives as the listener hangs on every word and reacts with startled amusement at the dramatic moment.
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Santiago
Gonder
Disappointing Summer Trip Sparks Talk of Divorce
In a social chatter scene, Mrs Flite's unhappiness after returning from a summer trip is discussed. The women reveal her husband remained home, but rumors imply he may have misbehaved and jeopardized any possibility of divorce.
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Flite
Juror Mike McGinnis Cleared in Murder Trial Questioning
The judge questioned Mike McGinnis about potential opinions on the defendant's guilt and any conscientious scruples against capital punishment. McGinnis answered no to both, stating he had formed no opinion and held no scruples in this case.
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Mike McGinnis
Mr. McGinnis
Mike
Cake Confession in Quiet Family Moment
A brief dialogue shows Constant questioning Harry about eating a cake without considering his sister. Harry asserts he thought of her every second and feared she would arrive before he finished.
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Harry
Red Cross Nursing Service Expands Vastly Across Nation
The American Red Cross announces rapid growth in its Nursing Service with over 37 000 graduate nurses enrolled and plans to maintain a nurse reserve for the army and navy. It aids Public Health Service staffing, trains home hygiene courses, expands rural nursing, and promotes dietary education while urging public support and medical cooperation.
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American Red Cross
Department of Nursing
Army
Navy
United States Public Health Service
Department of Nersing
Red Cross
Clara D. Noyes
Home Service for Everybody in Need
The American Red Cross Home Service aids ex service families and the needy by helping with budgets, schooling, and social issues. It offers guidance to homeless, unemployed, and foreign speaking groups, and coordinates community activities to improve safety, health, and happiness. Contact the nearest Red Cross chapter for confidential assistance.
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American Red
Home Service
Red Cross
Red Cross Roll Call Sets Armistice to Thanksgiving Dates
The Fourth Annual Roll Call of the American Red Cross runs from November 11 to November 25. Members will pay dues and renew membership during this period as part of the nationwide effort.
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American Red Crosse
American Red Cross
United States
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