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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1919

Page

3

Red Cross Seal Day Placed in Schools and Worship

Surgeon General Rupert Blue appeals for observance of Red Cross Seal Day on December 5 6 and 7 in schools and places of worship nationwide. He notes tuberculosis kills over 150000 Americans annually and urges school children to support the National Tuberculosis Association by buying seals to fund a nationwide prevention campaign.

Rupert Blue United States National Tuberculosis Association Red Cross

Christmas Seal Drives Support for Tuberculosis Fight

The Red Cross Christmas Seal campaign begins nationwide within two weeks to fund anti tuberculosis work. Ninety one point seven percent stays in each state, with the remainder covering campaign expenses before distribution to the American Red Cross and the National Tuberculosis Association. The 1920 effort aims to sell at least 650 million seals at one cent to fund programs across forty eight states and possessions.

Red Cross United States American Red Cross National Tuberculosis Association

Sale of Christmas Seals Opens Dec 1

The 1920 Red Cross Christmas Seal drive begins December 1 and runs through December 10. The National Tuberculosis Association and allied societies seek a combined budget above 6.5 million dollars to fund intensified anti tuberculosis work after a health survey showed over one million active cases. Volunteers form teams nationwide with business leaders and veterans organizing local sales efforts.

Red Cross National Tuberculosis Association the National Tuberculosis Association

Health Bonds Offer Tuberculosis Fight Through Dividends

Health bonds issued by 1000 affiliated groups supplement Red Cross Christmas Seals. Annual dividends will come as fewer tuberculosis cases and a lower white plague death rate. Bonds aid contributors unable to use seal numbers.

National Tuberculosis Association Red Cross

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