American relief saves 18,000 orphans in Near East
Constantinople reports credit to Charles V. Vickrey and Harold C. Jaquith for guiding Near East Relief. A five year effort fed housed clothed and educated 54 660 children and supplied 56 000 more with food in Transcaucasia. Amid renewed fighting on February 5, they saved 18 000 orphans and seven American workers in Secendropol Armenia.
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Constantinople
Charles V. Vickrey
Near East Relief
Harold C. Jaquith
Secendropol
Armenia
Near East Relief Organization
Transcaucasia
Near East Relief Saves 18000 Orphaned Children
Amid war and famine, American volunteers refuse to abandon Alexandropol orphans. Relief ships bring food in May, with 1000 tons rice and 1600 tons wheat flour arriving from U S sources. Vickrey credits ten million wives for funding and urges contributions to Thomas C Day, Near East Relief, Indianapolis.
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America
Mr. Vickrey
Theseildren
United States
Thomas C. Day
City Trust Building
Indianapolis
Ind
Visits and social notes from Elkhart area listings
Local notes record Mrs. Myron Murphy and children visiting Elkhart with Mr Murphy who works there. The Martindales and Misses Martin dale visit from South Bend. Several other locals and visitors are listed with family ties, hotel stays, and shop notices.
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Myron Murphy
Elkhart
Murphy
John Walters
Tindale, Wi
South Bend
Hi. A. Martindale
French lieutenant tests life at 12000 meters in altitude trial
A French aviation corps lieutenant volunteered for a life sustaining test in a large airtight cylinder. As pressure dropped toward 13500 feet he used an oxygen mask and tank. By 30000 feet he struggled to move, and at 84360 feet he became fatigued eyes closed before the air was released.
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French Aviation Corps
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Subscription Agency Ad Offers Money Saving Clubs
An advertisement invites readers to call Brush and Huansun at the Record office Silver Lake to obtain catalogues for money saving magazine clubs and subscriptions to any magazine. The notice highlights convenience and potential savings.
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Brush & Huansun
Silver Lake
Bliss Native Herb Tablets for rheumatism and indigestion
Local dealer James Meloy promotes Bliss Native Herb Tablets as remedies for rheumatism indigestion and kidney derangements. Tablets left for sale at the Record Office in Silver Lake with a price of 1 dollar for 200 doses.
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Silverake
Bliss
Silver Lake
James Meloy
Postmaster Yotter Steps Down After Six Years
M. D. Yotter, longtime post master of the town, has stepped down at the start of the week. He thanks the public for their patronage and the courteous treatment he received while serving the community.
Hunting Licenses Issued At Record Office In Brief
Over the past week many individuals visited the Record office to obtain hunting licenses. Each applicant received the necessary credentials and promptly set out in pursuit of game. Attendance reported at revival services.
Debts of Honor and Law Across Nations
A Montreal Family Herald summary notes that English law exempts gambling debts from payment, barristers cannot sue for fees, and many countries mirror this. It cites Venezuela as collectible, Holland restricting bets on cards but not horse racing, Sweden and Belgium denying fees to doctors or solicitors, and China deeming doctors priests and clairvoyants unpaid. It contrasts France where bankruptcy nullifies citizenship until debts are paid.
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Venezuela
Holland
Sweden
Belgium
France
Montreal
Rec lonp office calls for news item submissions
Community desk directs readers to send local news items to the Rec lonp office for processing. Submit events, notices, and briefs for inclusion in upcoming editions.
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Reclonp Office
Elkhart Dispensary Hires Local Worker Bernard Yotter
Bernard Yotter has accepted a position at the Dr. Miles dispensary in Elkhart and started work this week. He had been off duty for over a year due to health and plans to move to Elkhart soon. He will serve as an assistant as the plant keeps two drug clerks busy filling special prescriptions sent nationwide.
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Bernard Yotter
Dr. Miles
Elkhart
Hernard
Votter
United States
Wedding Invitations at Record Office Silver Lake
Invitations printed on special stock have been sent to friends. The bride and groom invite visits to view specimen cards for selections, with vows to offer low prices and show samples.
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Silver Lake
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Transcaucasian States
Caucasus
Alexandropol
Socee
Near East
New York
New
Batan
Pacific Coast
Quequen
Batum
Marie and
Eunice
Pearson
John Hempel
Tere
Chicago
Cynthia Getty
Akid Haina
L. O. Isley
Bnewitz
Roudabaugh
Jesse Owens
Mra. Nelanghter
Mra. Thurman Isley
Verna Hoke
Gary
Mra. E J. Wiltreati
Harriet
Pearsen
Mary Rhoades
Eral
Warsaw
J. T. Dickey
Thate Place
J. R. Keesey
Rev. Keesey
Rayer
W. J. Hawthorn
Ypilantei Mich
Fay Ner
J. S. Keesey
Sol Leckrone
Sant Martin
Liberty Mills
Mrs. Foster
South Whitley
Mary Meek
Leke
Huggy Gemneer
Gerald
Mra. Sarkes
Lucile Gibler
Hua Lington
Joan Ayers
M. D. Yotter
Post
Miles’ Medical Co
Via
GREAT
Ayericanm Casu Huey Company
Illinois
Conyons
Blade
Chicago Ledger
Saturday Blade
W. D. Boyce Company
Hlines
Great American Casualty Co
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