Red Cross Met Test in Japan Fund Drive
President Coolidge proclaimed the Red Cross as the relief channel for Japan earthquake victims. In 24 hours fundraising began nationwide, surpassing the $5,000,000 goal with over $9,102,500 collected within a month, and ten cargoes of supplies sent to Japan without admin costs. The effort aims to boost Roll Call participation starting Armistice Day.
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Annual Armistice Day Red Cross Roll Call Urged
The message emphasizes preparedness and the need for million-member Red Cross units. It notes Japan earthquake relief showed readiness and calls for dollar memberships across 3,600 chapters from Armistice Day opening to Thanksgiving Day.
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Portable Radiotelephone Advances In Compact Unit Design
A historical note describes progress toward a pocket radiotelephone, detailing a compact unit weighing about 60 pounds. The device links to the operator with circuitry including a rectifier and palate aspects, illustrating early efforts to miniaturize portable wireless communication.
Red Cross First Aid Standards Adopted In Great Industries
The Red Cross promotes first aid widely with 314 chapters teaching classes and 9,500 certificates awarded last year. Major employers and agencies including eight telephone firms police and fire departments colleges Boy Scouts and railroads have adopted or integrated the program to reduce accidental deaths nationwide. The effort aligns with President Coolidge's praise of the Red Cross as American and aims to cut annual U S deaths from accidents. Gas firms in London begin selling by therm at 21 cents per therm, with South Metropolitan Gas leading this pricing from Michaelmas.
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Red Cross Advances Health Campaign Across Nation
The American Red Cross expands health service with a broad educational push in public health, nursing, home hygiene, and nutrition. The Nursing Service includes nearly 40,000 nurses, with 20,000 from WWI, serving in Alaska, North Carolina, and Penobscot Bay. Public Health Nursing operates 1,038 nurses in rural areas, many moved to local authorities for community health. Since 1914, 304,427 women earned proficiency certificates with 26,595 awarded last year. Nutrition efforts reach 160,000 through school programs, with 2,250 volunteers assisting. Red Cross health meetings total 35,288 nationwide, drawing about 254,500 participants.
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Her Gift
A young woman noted for charity work visits a family. A little girl, matching her hair shade, visits to thank her by leaving a package. Inside, the only token of affection is the girl’s own hair braid, a cherished keepsake for the visitor.
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Bible Thoughts For This Week Sunday to Thursday
A readable fragment outlines daily verses on charity loving neighbors and avoiding theft. It references Galatians and Proverbs themes, urging meek restoration, debt-free living, and choosing a good name over riches, though text is garbled with errors.
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