Red Cross Aid Highlights Across War Zones
The Red Cross has channeled 45 million of 100 million dollars dedicated last June to refugees orphans repatriates and wounded in France Belgium Italy Serbia Romania and more. More than 30 million was spent in France for poilus canteens district reconstruction homeless children refugee housing food and supplies. Over 2.7 million funded village reconstruction and general relief while 1.15 million backed war orphans shelter. Italy received over 3 million for relief after the Austro German drive with refugee support and canteen services. American funds will aid Monastir agriculture with seeds and tools. Serbia’s section sheltered over fifty thousand refugees near starvation for two years. The piece praises American name and urges continued broad support for ongoing relief work.
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Red Cross
France
Italy
Piave
Monastir
Serbia
Red Cross Call for Mercy to Aid Little Children in War
A wartime appeal urges support for the Red Cross and the suffering children in France and devastated lands. It emphasizes the duty of every citizen to give until it pinches, to relieve wounded soldiers, displaced families, and hungry youngsters, highlighting the nation’s compassion.
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Christ
France
Christendom
Red Cross
Jeness Ellis Dalton couple wed at sister’s home in May
Donald Jeness radio operator with the 1272nd Field Artillery at Camp Logan Texas married Grace E. Ellis of Harvey on May 6 at the home of a bride’s sister, with about thirty-five guests present. The groom wore his uniform and the ceremony was officiated by Rev I E Putnam. The couple planned to travel to Chicago before the groom returns to camp and the bride would remain to finish the school term before joining him.
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Donald Jeness
Dalton
1272Nd Field Artillery
Camp Logan
Texas
Grace E. Ellis
Harvey
Harvey Tribune
IL. W. Benton
Lexington Avenue
Grade Fie
Donk G. Bonnes
I E. Putnam
Zella Gamble
M. E
Headquarters Co
122D Field Artillery
Houston
Chicago
Jenness
Thornton Township High School
Wm. Black
Wm. Black, Jr
M. FI. Jenness
Scotch
Gilbert
Dolton
Riverdale Clerk Schedules Tax Collections in Village Hall
ANTON STROLINSKI announces weekly tax collections at Riverdale Village Hall Friday? Wait. The notice states Mondays and Thursdays from 7 30 to 16 00. Beginning May 2 and running to May 23, collectors will gather water and vehicle taxes.
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Riverdale
Anton Strolinski
Child’s remark about height and mobility at table
A brief quote from a Woman’s Home Companion item recalls Little George noting his feet do not touch the floor when seated but do touch the floor when walking, a simple observation on mobility.
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George
Optimistic Thought Remembrance as Paradise
A reflective line asserts remembrance as an inalienable paradise one cannot be driven from, emphasizing memory's sacred shelter. It frames memory as a steadfast refuge and source of optimism beyond change or loss.
I C Yards Plan Prompts Chicago Suburb Deal
Homewood officials reach an accord with Illinois Central to build a new subway crossing at the first Homewood crossing and extend Park avenue to the south. The railroad will deed street west of the tracks and pay 13000 in installments for street improvements, with a new depot planned within five years.
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Ilinois
Homewood
Park Avenue
Starvey
Haryvey Tribune
Baseball Preview and Local Sales Notice
The Washington Park Merrimacs could not play last Sunday due to rain but set a new game date for Sunday May 19 with a 9 45 a m start. Emerson Claussen, last year’s lighting shortstop, joins the Locals to strengthen the team. FOR SALE One hard coal heater in good condition and a dining room h ome inquire Martin Schmidt 462 Lincoln avenue Dolton.
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Washington Park
Merrimacs
Emerson Claussen
Martin Schmidt
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
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