Red Cross Drive Highlights Dorchester County Reach
Dorchester Chapter summaries show 3157 members by 1917 18 year end with 2745 enrolled in 1918 and eight subscribers from Cambridge and Neck district. Linknot Hoopers Island Golden Hill Beckwith Spedden branches praised for effort. Leila B. Smith thanks workers and urges renewed membership, noting nursing needs and future influenza care.
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Red Cross
Peole
Red Cross Azone
Cambridge
Neck District
Hooper’s Island
Golden Hill
Beckwith
Spedden
Cal Elliott
Madison
Red Cross Society
Dorchester
Armory
Dorchester County
Good Samaritan
Humane Society
Leila B. Smith
Over 2 Million U S Troops Overseas as War Ends
War Department figures show 1,013,039 troops abroad with total overseas strength at 2,003,939 in Europe and 9,104 in Siberia. In U S and territories 1,690,23 men under arms. combined fighting strength 3,703,273. Victory Liberty Loan funds needed. troops to be returned when possible. Premier Clemenceau warns armistice may be a lull in the storm. American troops remain overseas awaiting demobilization.
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War Lean Organization
War Department
United States
General Staff
Siberia
Alaska
France
Clemenceau
Tonsiline Promoted To Fight Diphtheria In Early Sore Throat
An ad urges parents to protect children from diphtheria by giving Tonsiline at first sign of sore throat. It claims the medicine reaches diseased membranes to raise defenses and prevent infection. Prices listed 35c 60c and 1.00.
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Lustrous Thick Hair
An advertisement extols Danderine as a hair cleanser that banishes dandruff and prevents hair loss. It claims the product cleanses dust and oil, leaves hair wavy and fluffy, strengthens roots, and stimulates growth with daily use after purchasing Knowl ton's Knowlton's Danderine from drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Adv
Soldier Letter From Front to Sister Bertha
Charles writes from the front to his sister Bertha expressing relief that he and his unit are safe on guard duty and enjoying regular meals after hardship. He mentions his mother with affection, gratitude for family letters, and a hope to return home soon to enjoy oysters and family life.
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Dodse Brothers
Phillips - Hardware Co
Cambridge, Md
Race St
Jas. A. Slocum
Iachise
United Statces “Ec
PaCiUki
Goa
Kryptok
Za&a x Jewelers
Tometrists
Edgar B Simmons
Childs
J. Richard Smith
Glasgow
J. H. Waller
Locust Street
W. Irving Mace
Willis St
John F. Willis, Jr
Travers St
J. Watson Thompson
West End Ave
Wm. H. Trooper
Willis Street
E. Phillips
New
Hughlett St
William F. Applegarth
Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Scott Meekins
Eastern Shore State Hospital
C. J. Carey
Il Am
T. Langston Insley
LaRoy L. Wallace
Luan
Lloyd Webster
Spring Street
Fletcher & Jones, Attorneys
A.w
Chas. W. Purnell, Optician
W. Bailey Wright
Hichester
Dra
Chichester
Asi
ClIou Ter
Hayes
Red Cross Report
Vienna East New Market
Hurlee
Linkwood
Williamsburg Fork Airey-Bucktown
Secretary
Church Creek
Taylor’s Island
Elliott Beckwith
Madison Crapo Straits
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Bertha
Charles
Victrola
Nathan
the Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Maryland
Cambridge Monumental Works
Tom
Telephone
ST. Paul
Burgess & Company Incorporated
American Building
Baltimore, MD
PHE Universal Car
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor.co
Detroit
Cambridge AutoCo
Ford
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