American Red Cross Beaver County Directory Note
Fragmented OCR lists multiple chairmen secretaries and branch names across Beaver County with numerous misspellings and unclear items. The readable names include Maude O Thamee chair, May Culwel secretary, Joe Michel secretary, Frances Mogion unit, Hopkin secretary, Grey Sack, Rephia Branch, McDevitt chairman, Jennie He, Me Sachin Windward, and Edison.
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Beaver County
Chaiton Maude O Thamee
Mre Kl
Pletal
Brave Bee
Ohairman Re
May Culwel
Ben Mee
Agkinworrach
Frances Mogion
Mire A
Hopkin
Ranch
Grey Sack Au Teuntem Tynabee
Cal Mateman
Rephia
Ph Heen
Tchal
Women urged to follow Pershing orders at home front
A World War I era appeal urges American women to heed General Pershing and support the war effort. Miss Carita Spencer, chair of the Food for France fund, reads Pershing’s message urging women to obey and write cheerful letters to soldiers, noting morale found among troops after a three month inspection tour of French front camps.
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Perahing
United States
General Pershing
John J. Pershing
Mies Carita Spencer
Food For France Fund
Justice Godart
Medical Service
Serviece de Ante
America
Hasard
Lot
Ji Ie
Misa Spencer
Jug
Beaver County land owner on The Pated Turcanta
The Herald prints a long letter from Ford Denner dated February 8 1914 from Ireland describing his sea voyage torpedo drill and shipboard life on a U S vessel. He notes the famine of food changes in currency and prices and mentions being torpedoed and rescued by a chaser before reaching port. He expresses longing to return home but says he is safe and enjoying the countryside while awaiting transfer to a permanent camp. A later note praises Red Cross YMCA and other relief services and comments on public reaction to the war effort and draft.
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Ford Denner
Herald
Minneln
Weiter
Enid
Ireland
Aranes
Aeetmi
Ferd
Mr. Denner
France
Red Crome
Y. ML. A
Hed Crows
MCA
Thrift Stamps and Bonds Promote War Effort
A garbled note discusses Thrift Stamps as a means to aid the war, noting a 20 cent stamp and a plan to redeem bonds in gold at five dollars in 1927. It mentions cables of the Brooklyn Bridge and a call for millions to buy stamps to sustain the war effort.
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Brooklyn l
Hoover Lifts Pork Ban and Tightens Wheat Use
Hoover ends pork consumption ban except on Tuesdays for three months amid pork surplus from heavy hog weights and corn feeding. He urges farmers to increase home cured meats while conserving wheat, noting transport limits and storage gaps. Oklahoma institutions report ongoing savings in beef pork sugar while the U S Food Administration notes weekly reductions.
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Hoover
Patie
Oklahoma
York
U. & Food Administration Weekly
Heroic Women of France Describe Plight and Duty
The speaker lauds French women who farm and sustain the nation as men serve in war or industry. He argues American food policy must ease burdens on French women by ensuring freedom in food supply, especially wheat, to boost morale and home strength. Dr. Aluneu Taylor is cited on wheat and dietary strategy.
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France
Pracy Healy
Aluneu Taylor
Oklahoma pledge signature drive begins March 11
An effort to secure the signature of every resident who did not sign the fall food pledge started March 11 and will run through April. The campaign will be organized by county units and aims for 0.1 percent efficiency.
A Hint to Age About Early Bed for Colds
A tip suggests people past sixty should go to bed soon after catching a cold and stay there one or two days to recover quicker. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and warns against the cold leading to more serious diseases.
California Efficiency Man Visits Lon Ange Girl Sundays
A San Diego Union excerpt describes an efficiency man in Diego who carries out a bin profession and visits a Lon Ange girl each Sunday. The girl asked if he truly sees, and he replied by referencing a February 24, 1937 letter where the subject was exhaustively treated.
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California
Diego
Lon Ange
San Diego
Help Our Boys on Their Way War Effort Rally
A fragmented wartime plea urges continued support for the war effort. The fragmented lines reference Sammies and Huns, urging action against the enemy and daily bomb or biamp related measures.
Walking Alone or in Company Divides Authorities
Analysis compares views on walking alone versus with others. Roberto Luis Stavenson favors solitary walks as the only way to enjoy them, while Mark Twain argues that enjoyment of a walk comes from the company or lack thereof.
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Roberto Luis Stavenson
Mark Twain
Federal income tax in brief for 1917 and exemptions
Summary of 1917 federal income tax rules including filing deadlines before April 1918, penalties for late or false returns, exemptions for single and married taxpayers, joint filing with spouses, and allowances for dependents. It covers income categories, deductions for business and farm expenses, exemptions on government bonds and life insurance, and charitable deductions up to 19 percent of net income.
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United States
U. S
Red Cross
Charite Big
Red Cross War Service Drive Encourages School Involvement
In a wartime appeal the Red Cross asks schools to join patriotic service through knit goods and salvage work. The campaign stresses practical, useful contributions and assures donors that funds are conserved like Liberty Bonds. Readers are urged to contact local chapters to enroll and support the effort.
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Servica Te Io
Coates
United States
Wiktea Ay
Vuntor Red Cross
Delcam
Red Cross
Yale
War Savings Stamps drive thrift and sacrifice in wartime
A fragmented patriotic appeal urges purchase of War Savings and Thrift Stamps at 25 cents and larger sums. It links personal savings to national victory, urging constant buying, prudent spending, and the idea that every dollar saves a soldier’s life and supports government war effort.
Presbyterian Services Invite All For Sabbath Morning
Sabbath School begins at 10 a.m. Morning sermon at ten o'clock. All are invited for worship with good music and fellowship at the church.
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Tle'old Eane
Methodist Church Services Prayer Meeting and Sermons Schedule
A church notice inviting all to Methodist services includes a prayer meeting on Wednesday, Sunday School at 10, Sermon times at 01 and 7 PM. Pastor Jonxavitan BE welcomes all.
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Prager
Jonxavitan
Prnwrss
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