The Human Side of the Red Cross in France War Work
The New England Bulletin highlights Red Cross efforts in support of the U S government during the war. It details rest stations in France nursing services nursing staff base and military hospitals French re education for mutilated soldiers artificial limbs and factory near Paris refugee care and aid to families of French soldiers housing refugees and collaboration with the French government to keep homes intact and reunite families.
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New England
American Red Cross
France
United States
Red Cross
Army Medical Corps
Republic
French Republic
Paris
Women Embrace Uniforms in Service Garments for War Effort
The piece notes women taking on many roles to free men for the front, wearing tailored service uniforms of Warren Jean khaki for factory farm and outdoor work. It highlights tunic outfits for drivers, coat and breeches ensembles for ushers, and cap and apron looks for Red Cross workers, plus cheerful silk color umbrellas to brighten rainy days.
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Red Cross
Mystery Blair Saves Woman Then Finds Family Ties
Mystery Blair, a former hobo dubbed the road’s “Mystery,” rescues a young woman from a bungalow fire. A lawyer connects Blair to Ina Trescott and her brother Julian, leading to Blair’s new life as Walthem Blair and plans to publish The World’s Highway with Ina’s family support.
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Daffy
Big Reddy
Reddy
Mystery Blair
Blair
Iaa Trescott
Devon
Miss Trescott
Julian Trescott
Ina
Walthem Blair
New Trescott
Mira
Women Sufferers May Reed Swamp Root
Thousands of women endure kidney and bladder trouble often misdiagnosed as other ailments. Kidney health affects other organs, with back pain headaches and fatigue as possible signs. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root advertised as remedy.
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Kilmers
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
No Eats in Heaven and a Child's Hunger Dream
A five year old Eugene asks if heaven has restaurants as his mother explains there are no places to eat in heaven. He sighs he hopes not to die hungry tonight, revealing a boy's longing and a mother's gentle reassurance in a domestic vignette. An advertisement follows for Dr Peery's Dead Shot Verm fuges signaling period ad copy style.
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Eugene
Auto possession sparks question of affordability
A dialogue questions how one can acquire and maintain an automobile. It contrasts apparent access with true affordability, suggesting possession depends on money and opportunity. The exchange highlights urban mobility and social expectations around car ownership.
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles Closely
Careful inspection urged for Castoria bottles to ensure the signature of the maker is present. The advertisement asserts Fletcher's Castoria has been trusted for over 30 years and remains a recommended remedy for infants and children.
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Fletcher
Translation Reveals German Poets Please an Exacting Reader
A dialogue notes a strict man’s remark on poetry admiration. He concedes respect for German poets only after translations into English, underscoring language barriers in literary appreciation.
Cuticura Sore Hands Remedy Ad
Soak hands in hot Cuticura Soap suds dry and rub in Cuticura Ointment Remove surplus with soft tissue Apply for free samples Cuticura Dept. X Boston Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50 Adv.
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Dept. X
Boston
Nobodies Defy Odds in Quiet Get Together
In a brief exchange the aloof speaker dismisses the crowd as nobodies yet acknowledges that enough such individuals can still create a lively gathering. The remark hints at an underlying group dynamic and social momentum among overlooked people.
St Louis Rifle Squad Formed by 100 Society Women
The St. Louis rifle squad has been organized by 100 society women and girls of the city.
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St. Louis
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Knights OF Road
Western Newspaper Union
War Department
Elizabeth Frazer
Saturday Evening Post
Dr. Peery
Libby
M‘neill & Libby
Chicago
Jackson
Johnsing
Swift & Company
U.S. A
Freemont
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Aire M. Goopen
Hapaison &J
Fremont
Hetce
Mrs
Fronence
Box 197
North
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Pinkham Medicine CO
LYNN
MASS
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