Double-Barred Cross as TB Fight Emblem History
The double-barred cross became the emblem of the tuberculosis eradication campaign after a 1902 Berlin conference suggestion by Dr. Sershron. It spread through billboards, Christmas seals, and newspapers and is now widely recognized like the Red Cross symbol.
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American Red Cross
Berlin
Sershron
Paris
Palestine
Europe
St. Godfrey
Duke of Lorraine
Jerusalem
Lorraine Cross and its historic religious ties
The double barred cross marks two decades of tuberculosis war groups in the United States. It is linked to the 1099 Christian ruler of the Holy City and later associated with the house of Lorraine in France where it is known as the Lorraine Cross. The cross differs from the Eastern church cross by the lower bar’s position.
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United States
Holy City
France
House of Lorraine
Lorraine
Mohammedan Refugees Seek Central Shelter in Detroit
About 400 destitute Mohammedans, barred from standard soup line fare by religious rules, petition welfare officials for a central shelter and feeding station offering suitable food. The appeal calls for a location where halal meals can be served to the Muslim community.
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Detroit
Welfare Department
Start Collection of 1932 Taxes in Monroe Tuesday
The notice urges Monroe voters to pay poll taxes now to avoid a last minute rush and explains that failing to pay for one year disables voting for two years. It notes 1934 election importance, possible district attorney race, and that delinquent real estate taxes incur a 10 percent yearly penalty after December 31.
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Fourth Judicial District
David I. Garrett
Hoover Ouster Motion Details Unlawful Acts and Conspiracy
A House resolution charges that attempts by Hoover supporters and Von Hindenburg associates unlawfully pressured debt negotiations. It accuses a deceptive plot aimed at deceiving the public and coordinating a conspiracy culminating in the Hoover moratorium and a 1931 London conference. The resolution claims the president unlawfully declared the moratorium to safeguard the United States while harming financial assets.
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von Hindenburg
United States
Salvation Army Drive Making Good Progress In Bad Weather
Despite adverse weather, the Salvation Army reports strong progress toward raising 5500 for next year. Workers will continue canvassing the remainder of the week and those not yet visited may call headquarters for a worker to come to them.
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Salvation Army
Penetro Salve Claims Deep Cold Penetration
An advertisement touts Penetro as a four times deeper salve that drives out colds faster than ordinary salves. It warns against wasting time with surface treatments and asserts Penetro penetrates to knock out a cold, promising quicker relief and fewer complications.
Penetro Promises Deep Penetration For Cold Relief
Penetro uses a refined mutton suet base to penetrate deeply into the seat of a cold infection. Its medication is claimed to break up congestion and drive out deep seated colds quicker than any salve previously used. The ad emphasizes rapid, systemic relief and strong penetration.
Freud Defends Psychoanalysis Status in New Vienna Book
Sigmund Freud argues psychoanalysis has scientific status and cites data supporting thought transference and telepathy. He cautions he is not claiming proof but urges sympathetic consideration of these ideas while critiquing novelists and critics. He links aviation to economic crises and comments on the Soviet experiment and future implications.
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Vienna
Dec
Sigmund Freud
Freud
Bleriot
English Channel
Germany
Britain
Debates Over Debt Payment Move Roils German Chamber
Deputies groups clash over government plan to pay debts with reservations deemed politically sensitive. The radical party teeters on split, threatening resignations if all must back the policy. In Washington, Britain’s reply to the US rejection of conditional payment was received, with details to follow.
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Radical Party
Chamber of Deputies
Louis Marin
Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Robert Scotten
British note signals no change in war debt policy
London reports a laconic note to Washington promising to pay the upcoming debt installment under protest until a drastic debt revision is achieved. Critics seek explicit indication that the $95.55 million due this week will be the final payment under the current funding plan. Prime Minister MacDonald presided over a cabinet meeting as disarmament talks at Geneva gain new life from five power negotiations.
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London
Washington
United States
Great Britain
No. 10
Downing Street
MacDonald
Geneva
City Court Dispositions On Driving and Larceny Cases
Yesterday in city court Frank Hardin was fined 100 dollars for driving while intoxicated. A Ashley received 15 days suspended on leaving town for larceny of glasses valued at 2 dollars. Addie Lee Williams got 30 days suspended for larceny. Fred Johnson George Davis Horace Holland and Paul Hume paid 10 dollars each for fighting. Philip Jenkins and Jack Darwin each paid 7.50 dollars for drunk and disorderly conduct.
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Frank Hardin
A. Ashley
Addie Lee Williams
Fred Johnson
George Davis
Horace Holland
Paul Hume
Philip Jenkins
Jack Darwin
Fasteeth Ad Claims All Day Comfort For Denture Wearers
An advertisement promises peace of mind for denture users by sprinkling Fasteeth on plates each morning. It claims teeth will hold tight all day, deodorize, and avoid gummy or pasty taste. Sold at a druggist.
Old Clothes Drive Planned Friday Morning in Monroe Area
A Monroe community drive collects worn garments to be repaired and reused. Mrs. J. B. Pollard coordinates and a list of volunteers will call households in Monroe and West Monroe to solicit old clothes for the program.
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J. B. Pollard
Monroe
West Monroe
Joe Renwick
Fagan Cox
L. A. Breard
J. B. Vaughan
A. R. Holloway
Walter Rhodes
Fred Coon
E. R. Yancey
W. C. Faulk
John Breard
W. H. Bannister
B. L. Risher
L. H. Carter
Harry
George Waring
F. K. Ham
Winter snow blankets desert Southwest in rare storm reach
The desert Southwest saw unusual snowfall with Imperial valley and Yuma reporting snow and Mohave county Arizona receiving its heaviest snow since 1885. Four to five feet piled up in San Bernardino mountains as Big Bear area roads reopened freeing stranded travelers.
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American Desert
California
Imperial Valley
Yuma
Ariz
Blythe and
Needles
Cal
Mohave County
Arizona
San Bernardino Mountains
Los Angeles
Mohave Desert
Big Bear Valley
San Gorgonio Pass
Beaumont
Relands
City
State Po
Unclear Snowstorm Movement and License Refunds Noted
A passage describes snowbound scenes with vehicles stalled by two feet of snow and a storm moving from northern California toward the American desert. It mentions Los Angeles setup hints and a Louisiana refund announcement for $1500 tied to 1930 and 1931 gin operator licenses under a 1928 exemption clause.
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California
American Desert
Los Angeles
Baton Rouge
State Board of Public
Aspironal promontory claims beat whiskey for colds
An old promotional item touts Aspironal as a quick relief remedy for colds and coughs, boasting laboratory approval and nationwide availability. Readers are urged to test two teaspoons with a stopwatch and demand a money refund if symptoms persist within two minutes. The ad targets both adults and children as the safest, easiest remedy.
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Bernhardt
Hoover
Waneta Guthrie
Fulton
Kas
Associated Press
Foreign Affairs and Finance Committees
State Department
America
Ronald Lindsay
Stimson
Woodley
New Orleans
St. Charles Hotel
Amercas Leadin Hotels
Alfred S.amer
Hoosier
Home Furniture CO
DeSiard St
Monroe, la
Philco
Philcos
Home Furniture Co., Inc
DeSiard Stree
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