Christmas Seal Origin and Impact Remain Remarkable
The Denmark inspired idea of a voluntary tax on greeting cards led to the Christmas Seal. Einar Holboell, the postmaster behind it, helped fund tuberculous children’s hospitals and homes. Since 1903 the seal’s sales have raised millions, cutting the national TB death rate dramatically and spreading goodwill worldwide.
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Denmark
Iar Holboell
Kristmas
Hetboell
Charlottenbund
New York
Jacob. A.” Riis
Copenagen
Bissell Bern
American Red Cross
Damark Einar
Holboell
America
Pbs
Holbwell
Moody Bible Institute sends 1,252 to foreign missions
A Moody Bible Institute report shows since 1886 the institution trained and sent 1,252 men and women to foreign mission fields. About 60 Moody students recently sailed, under 27 boards, with 45 appointed and many more seeking designation. Ten thousand Moody students have served globally as pastors evangelists Bible teachers and rescue mission workers.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Moody
Bible ‘Institute
Nnlee
Air Pilots Deliver Christmas Greetings by Air
Topcla Kan Dec 5 The associ ate Press Santa Claus has new corps of chauffeurs this year the U S air mark pilots Posta officials predict thousands perhaps millions of Americans will send Christmas greetings by air Sessions Topeka pioneer says Let your Christmas greetings fly Postal officials plan foreign mail rush and earlier delivery dates Special delivery will speed mail local delivery employees get a half holiday at 11 o clock Christmas morning with no rural deliveries Outgoing mail handled as usual
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Topcla
Kan
Associate Press
Santa Claus
U.S
Posta
iCharles H. Sessions
Topeka
Orf
Kansas
Sessions
Fragmentary legal notice fragment with damaged text
A damaged OCR fragment from a legal or public notice mentions money and a condition but unreadable names or dates prevent clear action. The readable bits reference a $20 amount and a Mass state context, but essential details are missing.
Federal survey aims to curb deceptive fur naming
Officials report a campaign against mid naming of furs to protect the public from unscrupulous dealers. The survey lists many types of furs including muskrat, seal, fox, sable, and otter, noting some names mislead buyers by tying them to unrelated animals or regions.
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Ovex
Arctic
Cape
la Meuse
Hudson ‘Bay
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Real Estate Talks and Radio Installation
At the Kiwanis club meeting C B Hosford plans to discuss multiple real estate listings. Géo Shaad reports on the radio installation at the University with Harold Ingham to speak on the dedication program.
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Kiwanis
C. B. Hosford
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann
Géo. Shaad
Harold Ingham
Railroads faced large wartime claims adjust by Davis report
Washington December reports Director General James C. Davis will submit a full postwar adjustment report soon after January. He notes railroad claims mostly settled, but about 10,000 cases remain. The total adjustment cost, net of receipts, was 50.2 million dollars. Federal control spanned 1917 to 1920. Minnesota forest fire cases contributed to suits totaling 12,000 against the Railroad Administration.
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Washington
Associated Press
James C. Davis
Railsoads
Davis
Railroad Administration
Minnesota’ Forest
Railroad
Christmas Cantata Promises Evening Of Music In Eudora
The Eudora Gleaner notes the United Methodist Sunday school will host a Christmas cantata The Christmas King by Fred B Holton on Sunday evening December 21 with Mrs J D Adams directing and invites the public. Also reports a series of local visits illnesses and social events including Eastern Star chapter dinner and officer installations at the A Y W hall with a full menu and multiple attendees from nearby towns.
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Methodist Sunday’ School
B. W. Park
Penelope
Phebe
Lois
Bonner ‘Springs
M.D. Bearden
Methodist
J. D. Adams
Fred B. Holton
Mmusic
Fred Neis’ Sr
Neil
George Pouittely
C.C. Hill
Lawrence
Teaverworth
Burton C. Mitac
California Fig Syrup advertised for children
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe remedy for fretful feverish and constipated children. It claims the product sweetens the stomach opens the bowels and prevents illness with a single teaspoonful. The copy warns to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup and notes directions for babies and children on the bottle.
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California
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
A sensational 30 day claim touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a painless alternative to cod liver oil. Advertises 60 tablets for 60 cents with a money back guarantee if a thin person does not gain at least six pounds in 30 days. Local druggists carry the product.
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City Drug Store
Rankin’s Drug Store
McCoy’s
Community notices and play postponement due to illness
Mrs. LC Cox attended the 1900 meeting. Fred Vogl left for home in Kansas after a three week stay. Illness in the cast and muddy conditions postponed the junior play Come Out of the Kitchen from last Friday to next week. Sami Strobel visited his sister Mrs. Fred Neis Sr., who is very ill. Tailor Schulz advertises at 917 Mass St. Deposits searched for fuel in far north.
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Charles
Leitz
Barbara, Frye
Lawrence
Leon Durr
Lydia, Wiard
de Soto
C. E. Cory
Rr. H. Elligon
Superior
Nebr
Cdme
Halen Smith
C.B. Heinz
Gladys
Mary
St. Joe
Moy
C.J. Heike
Gimeven
Cox
Will Carter
Carter
Henry
Hadle
Kansas City
Joe Woodin
Frank Kadlie
Keith
Merwin
Memorial Hospital
Snt Lawrence
Homer White
C. EL Cory
Otte Durraid
LC. Cox Eittend
A. Lance
Lawrance
Sami Strobel
Kansas
Fred Neis
Woman in distress seeks relief from chronic constipation
A damaged excerpt recounts a woman describing years of abdominal pain and nervousness, losing interest in meals and feeling life is not worth living. She reports trialing various remedies and mentions Little Liver Pills as a treatment she considered.
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Warken
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Lele
King
San
American Elevatorium
Einar Polhoell
Iirextor of
the Crista F . Sun
Wat Holding Fjord
United
U. S
United’ States
Eudora
Baker
University
Eddie Mershall
Helianthus Chapter
Orde
Eastern Srey
Billeen Wood
Lrd
RB. R. Miller
Ida ‘Cox
Henrietta Gorstenberzer
Cory
Phoebe Westhetfer
Johanna
Lydia Wiard
DeSoto
R. H. Ellison
Supericr
Neb
Blanch
Tarckan
Lila Canavan
Waldo, Durr
Fred Rothberger
Ne Absis
Oscar Lothholz
Fred Molland
Jim Hautton
Barbara Frye
Porter
C. Woodard
Paul
Uth
H. 8. Woodard
Woodard
Waterville
Kans
Ivete Mitchell
Emporia
Max Rosenau
Eris
the Ice & Storage Co
Vermont Street
Winey’s
Goodrich
Chipper
Dunlop
Buick 402
Schulz
I Tailor Shop
Mass
Mrs. Fannie
Marcy
Awen Biyooklyn
S. Gath
Ewest
Almas
Ganuinje
Pags
Tites
Silk Sox
Ideal Clothing CO
Mess. St
Lawrence, Kan
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