Red Cross industrial output during war years reported
A 1938-39 Red Cross production report details volunteers turning out 364,868,855 articles valued at 81,449,997, including surgical dressings and soldiers’ garments. More than 296 million items shipped abroad to Europe and Asia, with France receiving 221,630,692 and Italy 70,272,759.
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Sheport
Maida Rie Coats
Bervice
Lancer Morith
American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Aneriza x
Red Crosse
Europe
Asia
France
Italy
England
Siberia
Russia
Serbia
Greece
Palestine
Manilla
Denmark
Refugee Garments Highlighted in War Report and Summer Courses Begun
The report notes refugees garments produced by American divisions in 1917 with 7 281 pieces during seven months and a rise to 859 053 garments in October. It also lists teachers from Krederi tk County High School departing for summer training at various colleges and universities, including James C. Biehl heading to Baltimore for a secondary education course and A M Isaeogld joining to study school administration. Also listed are Miss Jones, Miss Mary C. Ott, Eva and Ila Rowe, Ruth Dean, and others pursuing Harvard, Hopkins, Columbia, Hood College, and Harvard summer courses.
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Ufricon
Red Cross
Krederltk
James C. Biehl
Baltimore
Afr
Tii Tomhix Sohiatas
Tle
A. M. Isaeogld
Biehlgad
Hopkins Ag
Misa Jones
New Market
Mary C. Ott
Hood College
Harvard
Mingus Eva
Ila Rowe
Humunitsburg
Ruth Dean Aeat
Columbia
In Interest Of Highway Letter To Mayor Schley
Chris Thatcher of the Washington and Lee Highway Association writes he will be in Frederick on Wednesday at 9 80 a.m. urging the highway route from Seattle to Florida pass through Frederick and Mt. Hope. He travels with a mule team and plans to speak. if Frederick remains uninterested Pennsylvania may be chosen instead. He notes a 19 percent drop in route traffic over two years and cites water and drainage issues on Bentz street and Carroll Creek. A city official complains of stagnant water and a large drain hole, urging remediation by the new administration.
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Schley
Chris
W.thatcher
Washington and Lee Highway Association
Frederick
Mt.hatcher
Willy
Seattle
Floridda
Dvania
Thatcher
Frederics Aloe
Pennsylvania
bramMie
Cirroll Creek
Bentz Street
Primrose Minstrel Star Injured in San Diego Hospital Battle
George H. Primrose a celebrated minstrel show star from Primrose and West is reported seriously injured in a San Diego hospital. The 66 year old entertainer, famed for dance and stage work, shows only a slim chance of recovery according to a high ranking doctor. Primrose recently appeared with his own company of minstrels and was noted for his entertainment career spanning a generation.
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Geo. H. Primrose
George H. Primrose
Primose
West
San Diego
Cat
Hig
Primrose
All Stars Lose Twice in Pennsylvania Series
Frederick All Stars dropped both games on a Pennsylvania trip to Carlisle. First game saw Carlisle’s Gus Hoyne win as Blue Ridge teammate’s brother pitched. second game Moran of Maryland State College won for Carlisle as Rico held the visitors to four hits in nine innings.
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Frederick All Stars
Pennsylvania
Carlisle
Moran
Marylant State College
Rico
State roads need consolidation to stop tractor damage
Open letter from William J. Grove of the M A Ordve Co. urges Maryland to merge the State Roads Commission and Automobile Commissioner to prevent costly road damage. He cites tractors with cleats tearing oil surfaces on highways near Harper's Ferry and Frederick, arguing a unified, enforceable plan will protect invested roadwork and improve maintenance.
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Maryland
Wieetio Eheeney
Wi J Grove
M. A. Ordve Company
Tees
FH. Zouck
State Roads Com
Alssign
E. Austin Baughman
Zouck
Baughman
Harper's Ferry
Buckeystown Pike
Frederick Indy
Jefferson Boulevard
Mou'ain
Petersville
Hn Real Construc Cy
Pasagdy
Ronde Cénminaton
William J. Grove
Limeon
Montgomery Home Burned at Lakeview Farm near Rockville
The home of Mrs. Wagner on Lakeview Farm along the Washington Rockville pike was destroyed by fire Saturday night. Most family clothing and much furniture perished, along with valuable paintings by Miss Rose Wagner from a lifetime collection. Loss estimated around $9,000, partially insured. Cause of the fire is not known.
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Montgomery
Mr. Wagner
Lakeview Farm
Washington-Rockville Pike
Rockville
The Dangerous House Fly Warning in Agriculture Notices
The Department of Agriculture warns the house fly will rise in numbers this summer unless decisive steps are taken. Flies breed in manure and filth in stables and poultry houses. remove waste, cover privies, and lime vaults to curb them. Cleanliness is urged. one female may lay six hundred eggs. Various devices and aids to control flies are mentioned. act now to prevent them becoming a serious nuisance.
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Department of Agriculture
Habits of the Locust in the 137 Year Foretold Plague
The article explains locust behavior and impact, noting Mrs Locust deposits eggs in host trees while the male sings. It details forest and orchard vulnerability, parasite sprays, and the locust life cycle with grubs living underground for 17 years before reemerging in 1936. Anecdotal matrimonial banter from the Chicago News closes the piece.
Bushman Divorce Publicity Hurting Film Career
New York case reveals Francis X. Bushman, film star, alleging defamatory publicity from ex wife Josephine Bushman has harmed his employability. Affidavits report a single film since July 1918 and ongoing financial strain as creditors press. Court noted an attempted settlement and withdrawal of attachments after双方 reached a satisfactory adjustment.
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Bushman
Francis’ X. Busbhasin
Baverly Bayne
Josephine FF
Torpldre
Green Sky Valley
Herastz
Cofect
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Genuine Packaging
The ad touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross safety mark and urges consumers to buy an unbroken Bayer package with directions. It promises relief from headache toothache neuralgia and colds, noting handy 12 tablet tin boxes at low cost and larger packages also available.
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Bayer
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Charles Kramar
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London
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DAYLO
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the Works
W. Patrick St
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