Red Cross relief efforts tally extensive 1920 disasters
The American Red Cross reports 57 major disasters in 1920 across the United States causing 425 deaths and 2,700 injuries. Relief totaled about 1.25 million dollars, with funds from chapters and appeals. Fires and explosions led, floods and tornados followed, with aid reaching 3,750 families and 2,001,006 people. Nurses aided emergencies. 20 emergency hospitals were set up and 105 chapters spent on relief. The report notes disaster response expanded postwar and broader chapter participation.
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Red Cross
Wth Dakota
Monna
North Dakota
Bureau of Disaster Relief
Arch
Amber
American Red
Orphan Jacqueline to Receive Monthly Trust Payment
Surrogate Howell of Essex County oversees settlement of the Lebaudy estate. Jacqueline Lebaudy, age sixteen, is to receive twenty dollars monthly from her father Jacques Lebaudy’s estate, amid disputes with her mother Margaret Lebaudy. The estate reserves twelve thousand dollars for Mrs. Lebaudy’s extra expenses and estimates Jacqueline’s share at about six thousand dollars.
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Jacaneline Lebaudy
Hier
Jacques Lebaudy
Margaret Lebuaudy
Howell
Nexssan
Lehaudy
Jacqueline
Vernon Photo for Texas Chamber Gallery Shows Town Panorama
Vernon contributes a panoramic 25 by 6.5 inch photograph from Kell Mill to a Texas Chamber of Commerce gallery of Texas city views. The image, taken in three sections, aims to present a clear view of the entire town for exhibition alongside photographs from other states and Texas cities.
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Vernon
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Tos
Texas
Greek King Controversy Sparks Café Talk in Town
At Liber ty Case a Greek minister is quoted saying the United States may recognize King Constantine and that Greece should have a president. Patrons debate the issue noting Greece’s past conflicts and the troops’ return from the field. Local business owners and residents offer brief reactions as a news item fills the day.
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Hraguey
United States
Constantine
Greece
Germany
Oil Drilling Advances North of Town and Factory Activity Rises
Officials of the B Churchill Co direct casing loading at 1000 feet as drillers mark the preset depth. Large shops begin shoe production for the eastern trade and women’s footwear plants reach full operation. Workforce estimates show a high seasonal level while Willamette County wheat looks strong and farmers anticipate bumper yields with favorable weather. Statewide totals show a rise of over one million in cost from prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Churchill OU Co
Bate
Tiree Mapni
Willseter Couity
Ono
Local residents travel to Dallas Paducah Fort Worth
George Weatherall visits Dallas on Saturday. Mrs. I. J. Massie goes to Paducah. J. J. Rubenstein travels to Fort Worth on Friday. Miss Tara Thacker of Crowell visits Miss Frances Hicks. Lun Record Classified Ads bring results.
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George Weatherall
Dallas
Mrs. I. J. Massie
Paducah
J. J. Rubenstein
Fort Worth
Tara Thacker
Crowell
Frances Hicks
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Home Sweet Home
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Perera
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Henest Hare
Ernest Hare
Sit Star Trio
Yerkes Dance Orchestra
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Murray
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Pendleton’s Music Store
Victor Talking Machine Agency
South Main St
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