Red Cross Disaster Work Spreads Across the Nation
The Red Cross mobilized from Nome to New Jersey during 1933 and 1934 disasters, with 78 continental relief jobs and 25 insular cases. Nurses, public health workers, and volunteers deployed to assist 119,000 victims and support 168 counties, while institutes, training, and home care expanded services nationwide.
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Elmo Scott Watson
American Red Cross
Nome
Alaska
Red Cross
San Francisco
United States
West Indies
Virginia
Army
Nnvy
North Carolina
California
Red Grass
Will Rogers
Scottish Rite Masons
Army of Health Evangels
Home Service
Federal Relief Administration
Red Cross First Aid Service
Civil Works Administration
Civiliam Conservation Corps
Red Cross War Service
Motor Corps
Mercy
Western Newspaper Union
Sun Spots and Wars Warned by Abbe and Observers
Abbe Moreux warns sun spot activity in 1936 and 1937 could bring social disruption while calm sun years coincide with peace. other voices blame mental 'spots' for wars. Reports cover Dillinger prison officials, corruption aiding criminals, Anglo American tensions, Mussolini’s Sparta revival, and a Russian consul upbeat on postwar Russia. Also notes Tolokon ski joy and Hetch Hetchy water project in San Francisco. Veterans press for early bonuses as debated by President.
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Moreux
Bourges Observatory
Spy Plot in Carnegie Library Exposed in Pittsburgh
The account details a World War I era case where a shabby man posing as a Belgian frequented a Pittsburgh Carnegie library. Frances Langfitt spotted him and alerted authorities. Agents traced him to Jacob Harmon and Emil Mayer, who eyed coastwise maps and were suspected of spying for Germany. They were followed, arrested, and detained. the full outcome remains undisclosed.
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Carnegie Library
Pittsburgh
America
Frances Langfitt
Department of Justice
Henry
Jacob Harmon
Emil Mayer
Harmon
Mayer
Navy
New England
United States
Pittsurgh
Thatimbo
War Office
Revival of Religion Grows at Vassar College
Vassar students enroll in religion courses at record levels as a non sectarian Vassar Community church operates with a student committee and ex officio leaders led by Dr Henry Noble McCracken. This year a rabbi and a black minister join other denominational representatives in programs.
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Vassar College
Vassar Community Church
Henry Noble McCracken
From Rattlesnake Island to Hog Island in Michigan
Detroit Free Press notes Rattlesnake Island in Belle Isle Michigan earned its name from many reptiles. Hogs were released to clear snakes but grew wild, prompting Detroit to acquire the island in 1879 for park use and hunters to kill the dangerous hogs.
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Belle Isle
Michigan
Rattlesnake Island
Detroit Free Press
Hog Island
Detroit
Mothers Prefer Gentle California Syrup of Figs For Kids
The article advises mothers to use a gentle liquid laxative for children, preferably California Syrup of Figs. It stresses proper strength and dose, recommends gradual reduction until bowel movement is regular, and notes that the syrup is pleasant for kids and common for adults too.
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California
If They Are Evil Thinking Is a Habit
A compact reflection notes that considering others as evil can become a habit during certain times, shaping judgment and behavior. The piece urges awareness of this cognitive pattern and suggests self-examination to counter bias.
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Bowen McCoy
A. L. Schafer
Pacific
Pennsylvania
Harlingen
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Brisbane
Sparta
Indiana
Mr. Dillinger
The
New York Times
Japan
England
Uncle Sam
Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Leonid M. Tolokonski
New York
Russia
John Monash
Lloyd George
Earl Haig
Hannibal
Lou Tellegen
Geraldine Farrar
Hollywood
High Sierras
Yosemite National Park
Golden Gate
Pacific Ocean
Oakland
Bay
Congress
Klog Features Syndicate, Inc
WNU Service
Vance
Public Ledger
Vassar
S.S.S
Mother Gray
Costa Sinours
Atel
Boyd Willams
Hudson
Wisco
Cadillac Square
Bayes Street
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