One Woman's Vision Behind Red Cross Christmas Seal
Emily P. Bissell, Delaware Red Cross secretary in Wilmington, championed the Red Cross Christmas seal. Her faith helped raise seed money worth 8.5 million over 11 years, aiding tuberculous sanatoria and related institutions. The National Tuberculosis Association now offers 6.6 million in gifts as a public appeal.
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Emily P. Bissell
Delaware Red Cross
Wilmington
Red Cross
Sam
Treasury Department
University St
United States Treasury Department
Korein Weight Loss Ad Promises Quick Results
An advertising notice from Korein Co. promotes a weight loss system with oil of korein capsules and a $100 guarantee. It claims to reduce body weight by 10 to 60 pounds and urges readers to write for a booklet detailing rapid, lasting results.
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Jegstoes
A. Ife
Korein Co
New York
Delaware Woman Pioneers Red Cross Christmas Seal 1907
Mise Bissell champions a penny stamp to fund Delaware tuberculosis relief. With local backers and rapid demand, the first Christmas seal issued December 7 1907 in Wilmington. The program spurred national Red Cross adoption and funded Hope Farm tuberculous sanatorium.
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Red Cross
Delaware
Delaware Red Croes
Jacob Riis
Denmark
Mise Bissell
Delaware Red Cross Chapter
Wilmington
Delaware Hed Crom
Hope Farm
Miss Bissell
National Red Cross
Bissell
Rocking Chair Is Aid to Long Life
At a Springfield public health convention Prof. W. T. Sedgwick of MIT touted the rocking chair as a health aid. He claimed rocking chairs provide gentle exercise, increase blood flow, generate body heat, warm the body and stimulate the nervous system, contrasting American fondness with Japanese longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Central
W. T. Sedgwick
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
America
California after rum smugglers ban dipgo
California authorities announce a new law branding intoxicating liquors contraband and confiscating vehicles used to bring alcohol from across the border. Since July 1 customs has seized about 15 gallons daily, and the ruling dampens eager smuggling efforts as usual cars would be forfeited.
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Cal
Cretonne Remnants Specially Reduced
Cretonne remnants of good quality, from 1 yard to 214 yards long. Imported and domestic materials in the assortment. Cut from latest patterns, previously up to 1.25 a yard. Now marked at 35 cents a yard. Draperies Fourth Floor.
Card Tables on Fourth Floor Friday Special
Card Tables with felt tops and folding legs are described as rigid for use. Regularly priced 4.75 dollars, Friday sale price 3.75 dollars. Located on the Fourth Floor under Card Tables.
Eldredge Sewing Machines Offer Special Vindex C Sale
The Eldredge company promotes its Two-Spool s It and the Dependable Vindex C sewing machines. The Two-Spool s It features automatic tension and a self locking stitch regulator with a longer stitch for heavy embroidery. The Vindex C is advertised at 29.75, down from 37.50, with easy terms available.
Poslam Promises Skin Relief and Free Sample Offer
An ad extols Poslam for skin disorders focusing on quality over quantity. It claims concentrated healing with a small amount, urges nightly application, and promises waking improvement. A free sample is offered by writing to Emergency Barnaries at 243 West 47th Street New York City. Possam Soap, medicated with Poslam, is advertised for daily use.
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West 47Th St
New York City
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MecDougall
Southwick
PIKE
MaggDougall
Chicago
Leola Marina
Henry
Mas Neal
National
Biewell
The
United
Peace Times
Ace
Anti-Tuberculosis League OF
King County
University Street
Broadwey
Rachael
Kathleen Norrie
California
Fraser-Paterson Co, Second Avenue and University
Shoe Department
Cretonne
Eldredge
Topeka, Kan
Topeka
Hill’s Cascarag
Mr. Hill
Seattle
Battell Drug Co
Swift & Co
Delatore
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