Red Cross Soon to Mark 1884 Formed Society Worldwide
A historic overview outlines the creation of the American Red Cross in 1884, its charter by Congress, and its leadership under the President. It details relief work after earthquakes, floods and disasters, tuberculosis fundraising through Christmas seals, and extensive 1914 1915 European war relief efforts with thousands of ships and supplies to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society of the
United States
Congress
Departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury and Justice
Central Board of Control
War Department of the United States
Red Cross
Ohio
San Francisco
Omaha
Red Cross Society
America
Valparaiso
Gulf States
Kingston
South Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Canton
Mich
Minn
Mes
Sina
Clinton
Monterey
Mex
Portugal
Cherry Mine
Key West
Tokio
Japan
Dart
Mulga and Palos
Texas
Newfoundland
China
Bulgariz
Interior
Eastland
Tiflis
Persia
Kwangtang
Kwoangsi
Rota
Pacific
American Red Cross
Red Crass
Europe
England
Russia
Germany
Austria
Hungary
France
Belgium
Serbia
Constantinople
Turkey
Beirut
Syria
Red Grass Shipping Bureau
Bush Terminal
Brooklyn
Italy
Montenegro
Albania
Roumania
Salem
Mass
Massachusetts Red Cross State Board
Pere Cme
Land of Liberty and Love Hymn
A nostalgic verse recalling Pilgrim roots and American liberty. It vows on past courage and future duty in a patriotic tone, ending with notes on ongoing national history and faith. The chorus envisions following ancestors and the ongoing song of liberty and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Plymouth Rock
God
Iowa Weather and Crop Service Week May 1 1917 Des Moines
The week was cold cloudy and wet with about 12 degrees daily temperature deficit and heavy precipitation. Snow fell on the 26th and 28th and freezing temperatures occurred across much of the state on one or two mornings. Growth was slowed and farm work delayed though some localities progressed in plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Agricultural outlook for spring crops and fruit in southeastern counties
The report notes oats spring wheat and barley up with good stands, early potatoes and garden crops emerging, winter wheat showing slight growth, and more fields plowed for corn. Seed corn germination is high and sufficient. Some corn planted in southern counties, tree crop promising though raspberries and strawberries winterkilled in spots. Early plums and apples in bloom in extreme southeast. first bloom last year on April 25. GEO M CHAPPEL director.
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Geo, M. Chappel
Woman's Club Reciprocity Day Hosted by Pella Club
The Woman's Club of Pella entertained Mrs Francis E Whitley Iowa Federation of Woman's Club state president along with the Monroe and New Sharon clubs on a Reciprocity Day. Guests arrived by auto registered at the rest room then enjoyed a program and supper before-viewing the Pathe film Little Mary Sunshine at Blue theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Pella
Francis E. Whitley
Iowa Federation of Woman's Club
Woman’s Club of
Monroe
New Sharon
Blue Theatre
Pathe
Little Mary Sunshine
Monroe Club
Pella Club
Mesdames Idle
Meade, McDuff
Shaw
Hetherington, Jr
Lloyd, Murray
Chipps
Hendershot
Rutter
Vandermast
Monroe Mirror
Pella Markets Stock and Grain Corrections Noted
The Pella markets column lists corrections by Van Sder Zyl Bros and Pella Produce Co. for cattle prices ranging from 7.00 to 10.00 per cwt and -14.50 to 14.75 per cwt, grain values 1.25 to 1.40 per bu and 1.60 to 2.40 per bu, plus produce notes. Candled eggs and packing stock are updated with butter at unknown figures, old hens 18 cts per lb, spring chickens 140 28 cts, and Ducks full feathered at 8 to 10 cts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vansder Zyl Bros
Pella Produce Co
Whooping cough remedy praised by Alabama parent
One of the most successful preparations for this disease is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. W. Mc Clinton of Brandon Springs Alabama reports his baby recovered quickly after taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by F. D. Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. McClinton
Brandon Springs
Ala
F. D. Stubenrauch
Prominent Women Endorse Our Statements in Iowa Ad
Harlan Iowa notice features Miss Mary GraveL praising Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nervousness and irregularity. The ad claims the remedy restores female health, corrects displacements, relieves pain, and aids sleeplessness, touting natural ingredients without alcohol or narcotics. All druggists carry it.
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Harlan
Iowa
Doctor Pierce
Mary Gravel
Hrlan
Know Thyself in Common Sense Medical Adviser Ad
Learn about yourself system physiology anatomy hygiene and home cures in a 1008 page medical adviser. Order from Dr W M Pierce Buffalo NY 3 dimes or 30 cents for a cloth bound copy including mailing cost. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets regulate stomach liver and bowels, sugar coated and easy to take.
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RED Ghoss
Costa Rica
Paris
Idaho
Minnesota
Michigan
Ontario
Austin
Taal ‘Volcano
Philippines
Pancoast Mine
Scranton
Hankow
Washington Place
Colon
Marmora
Oklahoma
West Virginia
N. Y
Stubenrauchs
Chicago
Land OF Liberty
Rev
Jesse A. Monkman
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Pella Markets
Fletcher
Castoria
van Zante Bros
The
Hardware Men
John P. Altgeld
Louis F. Post
Secretary of Labor
Ellsworth Bldg
Wnm
Marion Reedy
Penla City
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