Red Cross Home Service Sections Aid Soldiers Families
Civilian Relief Department in the Southwestern Division outlines how more than 400 Home Service Sections assist families of soldiers and sailors. They provide postal guidance, benefit rates, allotment forms, and legal advice through stationed field directors and lawyers to ensure families receive all due government compensation and avoid unnecessary fees.
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Red Cross
Pe Ieee
Hnmoa
Home Service
Washington
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Civilian Relief Department
Southwestern
Army camps ordered to use Red Cross services
Secretary Baker issued a mandatory order directing commanders of camps and cantonments across the United States to utilize the services and supplies of the American Red Cross as a crucial agency aiding the war effort for America and its allies.
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RED Cross
America
Baker
United States
Americana Red Cross
Commanders encouraged to use Red Cross per War Order
The Secretary of War's order has been transmitted to all commanders throughout the United States and commanders are advised to avail themselves of the Red Cross whenever necessary.
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Red Cross
Secretary of War
United States
Great Demonstration in Turin for Red Cross Ambulances
In Turin Italy a parade marked the departure of the fourth section of the American Red Cross. Twenty five ambulances formed the unit as crowds cheered and flowers were laid on the vehicles. Bands played American airs and soldiers gave military honors.
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American Red Cross
United States
Turin
Italy
Women Red Cross urge pattern clothing for war refugees
The Woman's Department calls for durable new outer garments and underwear for French and Belgian refugees, urging dark colors and no secondhand items. It lists McCall patterns for children and adults, stresses material choices, and requests orders through local Red Cross chapters in St. Louis.
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Red Cross
Woman's Department
4Batathineg
North Broadway
St. Louis
McCall
Bureau of Supplies
Edmund F. Brown
Southwestern Division
A. R.C
Railway Exchange Building
Twelve steel ships delivered to the board in period
Twelve ships of 80 180 tons were delivered to the board in the same period. The report notes completion and delivery details for these steel vessels.
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The
Board
Why Women Dread Old Age and Health in Later Years
An advice piece urges maintaining kidney and bladder health to combat senile ailments. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as the sole reliable brand to keep the body in prime condition, with claims of restored vitality. Also notes state-level auto license tag issues and fines for running cars without licenses.
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Haarlem
Big Drive This Week Lawrence W C U To Canvass Town
Members of the Lawrence W. Co. T. U. plan a large week long campaign to gain memberships. The drive aligns with a national movement and funds will support patriotic purposes. City divided into four districts with captains and workers assigned to canvass house to house.
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Lawrence
W. C. Tou
Lawrence W. Co. T. U
East Lawrence
Hemphill
Miss Quinlan
Rogers
Bryant
West Lawrence
Riley
Glidden
Kennard
Must Get Tags Or Drivers Of Dealers Cars Arrested
Topeka May 6 drivers of dealers cars face arrest to prevent the trouble caused by untagged autos moved from Kansas City. W H Innes of Topeka president of the Kansas State Auto Dealers Association urges dealers to buy and attach required license tags before starting overland transport.
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Kansas City
Imes
Secretary of State
Topeka
Kans
W. H. Innes
Kansas State Auto Dealers Association
Foley Kidney Pills Testimonial Letter From Detroit Woman
A Detroit woman shares she suffered back pain and fatigue from kidney and bladder trouble and found relief with Foley Kidney Pills. She reports improved sleep and reduced pain and intends to continue using them, as cited by City Drug Store in an advertisement.
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Foley
Chas. Gray
6Th St
Detroit
Mich
City Drug Store
Adv
Billion for planes and cannons in dry budget plan
Congress hears a $15,780,333,883 ask for the quartermaster and ordnance departments. Major General Mareh, acting chief of staff, presents the heavy gun and fortification funding alongside other military appropriations.
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Congress
Hetuse Military Committee
Mareh
Quatermasters Department
Ordnance Department
University of Kansas Men's Glee Club Concert
The University of Kansas Men s Glee Club will present its second concert of the season Tuesday night in Fraser Chapel at 8 o clock. The program includes twelve numbers. The group recently returned from Camp Funston where they gave three concerts and were praised by E A Weatherwax, the camp social director, as the best choir he had heard among college clubs in Missouri, Iowa, and Ohio.
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University of Kansas
Fraser Chapel
Camp Funston
E .A.weatherwax
Hk. A. Glee Club
Missouri
Iowa
Ohio
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