Golden Medical Discovery by Dr Pierce in Buffalo era
A historical note recalls Dr. Pierce a rural physician who achieved fame for curing diseases. He later settled in Buffalo New York and marketed his tonic Golden Medical Discovery nationwide. The product, made from roots and barks, claimed to cleanse blood and aid stomach liver and heart. Over twenty four million bottles were sold nationwide.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Pierce
Solomon’s Wise Beginning and God’s Gift of Wisdom
A compact study of Solomon’s anointing as king and his choice for wisdom. The lesson notes Adonijah’s threats, Abiathar’s removal, Joab and Shimei’s execution, and Solomon’s gracious response. It emphasizes seeking God first, with the key promise that wisdom brings riches, honor, and long life, citing James 1:5 and Matthew 6:33.
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Solomon
David
Bathsheba
Nathan
Zadok
Benaiah
King Solomon
Adonijah
Abiathar
Joab
Benatah
Shimei
Jerusalem
God
Christ
To Cheer Thee on Thy Way Quote Note
A short devotional excerpt urges steady progress toward a destined goal. It frames guidance as coming from a divine messenger who will prepare the path and offer encouragement along the journey. The tone is exhortatory and reflective, with emphasis on purpose and perseverance.
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Edward Carpenter
Common Sense Quote on Judgment and Wisdom
A brief quotation attributed to Tyron Edwards highlights that common sense embodies good judgment, sound discretion, and practical wisdom as the meat of all kinds, underscoring the value of sensible thinking.
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R Tyron Edwards
Red Cross Nursing Service Sees Rapid Expansion
The American Red Cross reports over 87,000 graduate nurses enrolled and a widening department of nursing. It supplies nurses to the army and navy, public health service, foreign hospitals, and rural communities while expanding home hygiene courses and nutrition programs. Miss Clara D. Noyes emphasizes community responsibility and medical profession support in a yearlong recruitment campaign.
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American Red Cross
Department of Nursing
Army
Navy
United States Public Health Service
Red Cross
Nursing Service
Clara D. Noyes
Home Service for Everybody in Need
The Red Cross Home Service aids families beyond veterans, assisting with budget planning, education, housing, unemployment, and illiteracy. It supports homeless, widowed, and foreign language groups while strengthening communities through meetings, celebrations, and facilities. Contact the nearest chapter secretary for confidential help.
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American Red Cross
Frederick C. Munroe
Home Service
Red Crows
American Red Cross Fourth Annual Roll Call Held
The Fourth Annual Roll Call of the American Red Cross will run from Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving Day November 26 inclusive. During this period men and women in the United States will pay annual dues and renew their membership.
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American Red Cross
United States
Just Eggs and Hearts in a Maine Snow Tale
In a 1920 McClure syndicate piece set near a school and creamery, John McDermott, a new sixth grade teacher, clashes with a playful scene of coasting and snowball fights. A mishap with a dropped dozen eggs leads to a budding romance with Miss Alice Goodwin as they share tobogganing evenings and growing affection.
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McClure
John
John McDermott
McDermott
Misa Goodwin
Uncle Tom's
Maine
Miss Goodwin
Mr. McDermott
Miss
Alice Goodwin
Red Cross Rural Service Aims to Help Rural Areas
The American Red Cross outlines Rural Service as a broad effort to improve health, wealth, and happiness in towns under 8,000. It supports public health instruction, libraries, home nursing classes, and social activities, fostering community organization and interagency cooperation in rural districts.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red Cross Rural Service
Tife
United Action
Junior Red Cross Active in Europe
The Junior Red Cross sent seeds and milk to European war orphans and provided tools for Czech cripples. It established homes and schools across France, Belgium, Montenegro, Albania, and Italy. Thousands of French children were relocated for warmth, while American children funded meals and education, with further aid in China fighting blindness and cholera.
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Red Cross
United States
Europe
France
Belgium
Montenegro
Albania
Constantinople
Beljrut
Italy
China
Red Cross Relief In Central Europe
The American Red Cross has sent six million dollars in food clothing and medical supplies to the Balkans Roumania Bulgaria Albania Montenegro Serbia Bosnia and Greece since the start of Central Europe relief. Hospitals orphanages dispensaries and mobile medical units were set up with tractors and farming implements provided. By year end Red Cross agencies will withdraw as locals approach normal living with self aid networks built.
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Red Cross
Balkan States
Balkans
Roumania
Bulgaria
Albania
Montenegro
Serbia
Bosnia
Greece
Europe
Nationwide Red Cross Health Center Aims to Fight Disease
The American Red Cross launches a nationwide health campaign to combat preventable disease and physical defects. Centers operate like stores in communities, advertising health services, distributing literature, and teaching disease prevention through lectures films and practical exhibits. Over a hundred centers already in operation nationwide.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross Health Service Department
National
American Red Cross Health Center
Red Cross
Fed Cross
Red Cross Health Center
Ita
French Praise for Our Red Cross Work
Andre Tardieu, former high commissioner to the United States, lauds American philanthropy for wartime France. He notes the Red Cross spent 87,000,000 francs in 1918 and 171,000,000 in 1919 on relief and charity, and mentions Italy delivering reserves. He highlights the Junior Red Cross effort with 15 million American youth backing ties with France's younger generation. The piece emphasizes mutual admiration and the cementing of Franco American friendship.
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France
Andre Tardieu
United States
American Red Cross
Itaiaa
Red Cross of
America
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Junior Red Cross
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