Campfire Girls Rise From Humble Roots to National Reach
In spring 1911 discussions led to forming a Campfire Girls movement to complement boys scouting. By Dec 1913, 4041 guardians oversaw 60,000+ registered girls, with hundreds of campfires nationwide funded by major patrons. The organization honors daily achievements through structured ranks from Campfire to Wood Gatherer and Fire Maker, emphasizing home life, service, and practical skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Chancey Langdon
Charles HL. Farnsworth
Luther BH. Gulick
Mary Bohenck Woolman
Anna Brown
Ernest Thompson Seton
Lee F. Hammer
James B. West
Augustus Traut
Lina Beard
Temi
C. B. Alexander
Sidney C. Org
George T. Brokaw
Andrew Carvegle
Charlies Henry Davis
Cleveland H. Dodge
Elizabeth W. Dodge
Grace Dodge
Robert Garrett
J. J. Goldman
Frederick C. Green
S. R Guggenheim
William Kent
Samuel A. Lewisohn
J. Lisman
V. Evettt Macy
Howard Mansfeld
Willem ©. Osborn
Frederic B. Pratt
George D. Pratt
John 2
Rockefeller
E. A. Riumely
Russell Sage
Mortimer J. Schiff
Mra
Pinley I. Shepard
Renee
Cluevirus
Hee Campire
Campfire
Gener Orttenis
Nothrant Board
Tests for Boy Scouts Detailed in Open Air Requirements
The article lists requirements for tenderfoot second class and first class Scouts. It covers age, knowledge of scout law and badge, knot tying, first aid, signaling with semaphore or Morse, map reading, compass points, cooking in the open, and physical tasks. It also outlines tracking, hiking, swimming, banking, and advanced rescue and fire safety skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Orstald
Notice of Drain Setting and Review in Gratiot County
Notice by B W Redman county drain commissioner of Gratiot Michigan that on June 24 1914 he will review and set a drainage matter at the residence of Dr J W Campbell. The reading of the notice indicates official action to establish drainage priorities and assess any related costs. The document preserves the formal procedural language of a public notice in a historic county record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Gratiot
Ithacaseeid County
Mary J. Best
J. Lee Potts
P. W. Creaser
Alma
Michigan
Alma Record
Ler Potts
County of Gratiot
Alfred W. Cohoon
Henry Shults
Francis Utter
George Demery
William L. King
Earnest G. White
Jemima J Eh
Elijah H. Travis
Ithaca
Art S. Sears
Range Three West
Jemima Z. Webb
PSEC
Chas. H. Gog
Henry Sholts
Wallin L. King
Farnea
G. W Jenshman Webb
Elijah H
Pest
Redman
W. Redman
B. W. Redman
County of
State of
J. W. Campbell
Pine River Drains No 319 special assessment notices
Gratiot County notice from Pine River Township lists land descriptions and owners for the No 319 and Branch drains. It announces a public hearing and bid letting for the construction and review of assessments on the described parcels. Owners and interested parties are summoned to appear for hearing and to present objections or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterncoe
Pine River Township
Gratiot Co
Wweee
John Ww Ai
Roe Huttman
R. R
Kate C. Doane
Martha E. Holmes
Gustave Mey
Nett & Sandere
J. W. Campbell
P. Pitt
Michian
Land Com
Beeth E. Holmes
Denin
Erigaat
M. Earl
Anais Farr
Pine River
John H. Lanshaw
Bert T. Hamilton
Perone
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Sampfire Girls
Firemaker
Ray Sontfbaan Fy Huwcarta Deste
Campfire Gitta
American Press Association
Gira
Campfire Girls
Kelly S. Sears
Hughes
Egister
Rich
Charles H. Goggin
Center l
de Sant Eatab
Dates River Township
SY Post
Gos
Port
Johnson
Elwell, Michigan
E. W. Redman
Bell
Union
Dr. F. C.thornburgh Homeopath
State Street
Mich
John D. Spinney
Pollasky Block
J. E. Suydam
M. D. Taysigian
Ithe
Woodworth Ave
Superior St
F.R. McNabb
V.S
B.v.sc
Vibber
Alma, Mich
Erwin
Schick
E. G. Sluyter
Naught House
W. H. Parr
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