Escaped Armenian Refugee Recalls Turkish Atrocities and Flight
A survivor recounts the 1915 deportations and massacres of Armenians in Anatolia. He describes the imprisonment, torture of professionals, massacre of families, forced marches to deserts, and the death of his brother. He details scenes of women and children torn from loved ones, the collapse of homes, and universal famine. He appeals for global aid to ease the suffering of Christians.
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Busism
Ings
Hisa
Col
Ot Pwener
Tes
Russia
Chris Diade
Armenia
Natley Help Promise Sparks Armenian Relief Drive
Natley announces aid campaign to alleviate famine in Armenia urging supporters to contribute promptly. Organizers emphasize collective action, local events, and fundraising goals to boost relief efforts and deliver essential supplies.
Orphans in Asia Minor Sought for Sacrifice Gift
A call urges rescue of a single child from the 500000 orphans in Asia Minor by a life saving sacrifice gift. The appeal seeks immediate generosity to save one unnamed child amid the regional crisis.
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Asia Minor
Nutley residents urged to aid neighbors in need
A plea emphasizes unity as residents in Nutley are urged to help neighbors who face hardship, urging neighbors to act as brothers and support those less fortunate in the community.
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Nutley
Famine Crisis Drives Refugees to Border in Bible Lands
Cablegrams report heavy snows and bitter cold forcing refugees to cross the open border. Thousands perish daily amid naked, hungry crowds as relief efforts struggle to double bakery capacity and recruit workers. Persian government appeals for funds. six hundred thousand dollars needed to avert further famine.
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America
Two Nutley Citizens Debate War Aid and Worries
A dialogue on a Nutley street shows two men contrasting attitudes toward wartime costs and Armenian relief. One laments burdens and taxes, the other pledges charity and resolve, ending with a personal tug between duty and distraction.
The Modern Parable of the Good Samaritan
A moral tale cites the biblical parable to urge aid for distressed Armenians. It asks who acts as neighbor and urges readers, especially America, to show mercy by helping the suffering, prompting readers to reflect on their own contributions.
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Armenia
Jim
America
Jesus
Through the Leather Fi and the Year of Scarcity
The text critiques wartime fundraising culture, urging focus on remaining resources rather than gifts. It evokes Red Cross, YMCA, Liberty Loan as sweeping forces while emphasizing personal stock and gratitude for endurance.
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Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Liberty Loan
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Mooshek Vorperian
Natley
Bible Lands
American Committee For Armenian and
Madison Avenue
New York
Teheran
Esselstyn
Hamadan
Kermanshah
Douglas
Jordan
Town Hall
Turkey
Germany
Talcott Williams
Columbia School of Journalism
Bedros K. Apelian
M. Exerjian
Syria
Rutley
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