Fifty Acre Rockefeller Gift Becomes New York Park Idea
John D Rockefeller Jr gives fifty acres from upper Manhattan for recreation, with Fort Tryon and Castle Abbey sites, Roman road, stables, and views of the Palisades and Hudson. Gift aims to connect to Fort Washington Park and create a riverfront park from Seventy‑Second Street to Dyckman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Washington
New York
Manhattan
State Park
Hudson
Upper Manhattan
Island
Fort Workington Heights
C. K. G. Billings
Fort Tryon
America
Uberty
New Jersey
Corkin Place
Fort Washington
Long Island
Lille
Rockefeller
Worid
Forthington Avenue
Matehiens
King Moontain
Speedway
New York University
W Glioyne
Ang
K. G. Killings
Billings
Estrunners
Khally
Teyon Hail
Suphowell
Boston
Wala XV
France
Hendrick Hudson
Mr. Bislinge
Pergoin
Tryon Hall
Litby Castle
Me. Richards
William M. Tweed
Tweed
Abbey Hill
He Shearer
Healy
Fennayivenia
Investmen
Dyckman Street
Jonh D. Rockefeller, Jr
Broadway
Care of Dependents of Soldiers in Canada Guide for U S
A historical overview of the Canadian Patriotic Fund formed August 22 1914 to aid wives children and dependents of officers and men in Canada. It details fund aims governance and distribution networks with regional relief committees and eligibility rules for widows or dependents, outlining payments and administrative process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
U.S
Cannas
United States
Mt Valcurtier
Cains
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Governor General of
British Empire
Great Britain
Patriotic Fund
Merbert B. Ames
M. P of
Montressy
Thomas White
KOC. MG
J. Frayer
Dominion
Ortata
Teale
Hare Song
Militia Department
Ottawa
Price of Women's Shoes To Be Less in Fall
Lynn, Mays reports that city shoe manufacturers plan lower prices and simpler styles this fall under National Council of Defence urging leather conservation and cost cuts. They cite high overheads and retailer markups, noting some stores price shoes far above production costs while asserting profits must be fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mays
National Council of Defence
National Council
Hee
Etary
New York
Saving Campaigns Support Dependents Across Canada
The central campaign urges paying what you can and drawing what you need to aid soldiers' families. Funds come from provincial, county, municipal grants and large institutions, with local drives relying on extensive advertising and door to door canvassing. Voluntary generosity funds family support for Canadian volunteers and allied nations, with nine to twelve month repayment plans and careful distribution to those most in need. Canada has raised about $19,009,000 with monthly disbursements around $9,080, showing widespread public spirit and organizational efficiency.
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Ong
King
Oldier
Flanders
Bo Viovides
Pstr
Thore
Canada
Manele
Family support under wartime allowances and aid programs
A historical notice outlines monthly income provisions tied to pension and allotment payments, detailing how wives and children receive support through assigned pay, grants, and aid from employers and charitable agencies. It notes possible reductions for debts and the removal of children to aid societies if home provisions fail, with Salvation Army involvement cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aminiy
Husbard
Huntard
Salvation Army
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People OF New York
Shington
Northern Aves
Fort Wi
Fort Washington Avenue
Billings Mansion
Gladstone Perry
F.C. Boa
Amd
Relief Committee
Fehg Smiths
Pouch & Mek
National Defence Council
John J. Leary, JR
Germany
Sukr Yow
Te Caen Pt Fo
Schmibe
Canaan Port
Patretc Fund
Res
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AG Arey Spe
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