Red Cross drives aid for soldiers and Belgians overseas
Publicity from Red Cross highlights work at London headquarters. ex-soldiers aid distribution, 137000 articles shipped and 305 bales sent to the front in one month. Specials for air servicemen, Christmas parcels for isolated soldiers, and relief efforts for Belgian refugees are described with vivid wartime scenes.
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Red Cross Publicity Department
Annerien
London
Ted Cross
Air Service
American Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Sky
Uncle Sim
Kaiser Bill
Red Cross
Crossias
Bria Red Cross
Ohany
Moetreuil
France
Ile Rouge
Cardustin
Chitreuse
Santa Claus
Nantes
England
Gwilym Jones
Ypres
Amurtcan Red Cross
Belelim
Amerlei Red Cross
Belgium
Manny
Tam
Sto Thioie
Mantle Coat Design Features Examined
The article discusses coat styles with emphasis on Mink Mis WoSeLe patterns and sleeve configurations. It notes sleeves vary by model with some deep kimono style sleeves and others having a single cut sleeve. A holt across the front is common while one variant lacks a belt and has a distinct sleeve cut across the jip section near the feet.
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Swift & Company
New Blouses Influence Spring Apparel Trends
Fashion notes describe spring blouses as affordable at home sewing options, with elaborate handwork and new fabrics like crepe de chine and voile. High necklines, embroidery, laces, and check patterns appear, with bailste and organdie types featuring frills and narrow tucks. slipover styles remain popular.
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Hein
Severn
Voelcker warns against medicals in politics in London address
Dr Arthur Francis Voelcker cautions Medical Society of London against returning medical men to Parliament. He argues ministers of health should be chosen by the profession, not politics, and warns that doctors should not serve both the state and patients. Also notes proverb origins and aging self reference.
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Arthur Francis Voelcker
Medical Society of London
Ministry of Health
The Last Word and a Witty Retort
A playful exchange unfolds with a clever line about a second supposed miscue. The Ottawa Citizen notes a quip evolving from a young woman’s question and a man’s reply regarding two incidents. Cuticura for sore hands is advertised with simple how to use instructions and free samples.
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Winn
Ottawa Citizen
Watering Hanging Plant with Hidden Funnel Method
Instructs placing a small funnel center of the hanging basket with cup above soil hidden by foliage. Water daily so moisture soaks into soil gradually and does not spill onto floors or carpet.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine offering $200 for any case of catarrh not cured by the product. It claims internal action through the blood and mucous membranes, cites forty years of pharmacy distribution, and lists J J. Cheney Co. as the publisher with testimonials available.
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Hall
I J. Chensy.& Co
Yolado
Onla
Local oddities and laundry tips from a Galveston page
A fragmentary Galveston News item notes Mrs Peavish recalling courtship days and Mr Peavish trying to hear her sing. It mentions wartime price doubles for cotton and linen and suggests extending service with Red Cross Ball Blue as a laundry aid.
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Peavish
Galveston
Medical Adviser and Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promoted
The article touts the Medical Adviser as a comprehensive home nursing guide with 1 008 pages covering First Aid Bandaging care of the sick and hygiene. It endorses Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a reliable tonic for women during pregnancy and general health with testimonial from Mine Bp Coopath.
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Main St
Buffalo
Pierce
Des Moins
Iowa
Plores
Cootpad
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London Medical Society
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Wire
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