Red Cross outlines disaster relief reach and funding
The American Red Cross reports rapid response to disasters and extensive relief work in the United States and abroad. In the last year it operated in 110 localities, spending 397000 on emergency aid, with national headquarters allocating over 2.6 million. Food and supplies totaled thousands of tons and garments, blankets, and medical items.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Turkey
Smyrna
Greece
Harvesting ice on Iowa farms boosts profits, study says
J B Davidson of Iowa State College urges farmers to store their own ice instead of paying high town prices. Harvest from clean ponds costs about 1.50 a ton, with 57 pounds per cubic foot and 46 cubic feet per ton. Farms need 0.5 to 1 ton for cream cooling and 1.5 to 2 tons for milk. Store 50 percent more for shrinkage. insulate with 12 to 18 inches sawdust. Blueprints available from Agricultural Extension Service Ames.
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Iowa
J.B. Davidson
Iowa State College
Agricultural Extension Service
Ames
Finance and capital drive national progress across realms
A discussion on how finance shapes wealth and development. It argues that accumulated capital supports production, infrastructure, and public works. It highlights railroads, banks, municipal bonds, and investments by eastern investors fueling western expansion and nationwide growth.
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America
Fieet
West
Viein
Wages Here and Abroad Contrast in Food Purchasing Power
The British War Ministry compares wages worldwide, using London as 100. New York workers can buy more than double what London workers can with daily wages, while Berlin and Vienna workers buy a little over half as much. The rise in U S productivity from capital investments in machinery explains much of the disparity.
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British Ministry of War
London
New York
Berlin
Vienna
Agriculture Needs and Rural Trade Summary
A concise overview outlines agriculture needs and the current situation. It groups requirements into key themes such as access to credit, input costs, market access, infrastructure, and policy support. Emphasizes stability, data-driven planning, and practical steps for farmers and related organizations to strengthen production, resilience, and income.
Red Cross Allocates 1923 Budget Emphasizing Service
The American Red Cross announces a 5,648,077.81 dollar budget for the current fiscal year starting July 1, with large past expenditures and relief efforts highlighted. It notes total spending of 9,738,448.22 last year including 2,605,696.09 for Greek refugees, and stresses reliance on nationwide memberships during the November roll call across 3,600 chapters.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Greece
Asia Minor
United States
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Europe
Red Cross Life Saving Corps fights drownings coast to coast
The American Red Cross Life Saving Corps has expanded its effort to reduce drownings. More than double the staff of instructors were added as over 30,000 volunteers trained for patrol, rescue, and resuscitation. They provide water first aid at military academies and camps. Four cash prizes for heroic rescues were awarded to two girls a boy and a man, showing youth leadership in life conservation.
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American Red Cross Life Saving Corps
Red Cross
War Department
United States
Naval
Red Cross Field Of Action Covers All the World
The American Red Cross reports 93,668 members in insular and foreign rolls, with Europe, Asia, Africa and the Philippines showing strong chapters. Foreign and insular funds total 93,566. Navy and merchant ships contribute thousands, while 83,960 members are overseas. The message echoes the Red Cross spirit abroad.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Europe
Turkey
Constantinople
China
Africa
India
Australia
Vladivostok
Siberia
Philippine Islands
Hawaii
Washington
High Seas
Navy
United States
Insular
Expert warns against energy based money plans
H Parker Willis argues in the Journal of the American Bankers Association that calls for sound currency are tools of demagogues harming producers. He cites dangers of depreciating currency and Soviet style labor time ideas that failed, urging vigilance against similar proposals in the United States.
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Journal of the American Bankers: Association
H. Parker Willis
Willis
Soviet
Russia
United States
Mr. Willis
Understanding the nature of bank checks in the early system
The text explains checks as written orders by depositors to pay a sum, requiring date, full amount in words, and signature. It notes checks payable on demand unless dated, the effect of dating ahead, the need for revenue stamps on future-dated checks, and the control of written amounts over figures. It also covers identification for payees and bearer checks and the bank’s right to verify the presenter.
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United States Revenue
Cover Raspberry Canes Before Winter Freeze Tips
Iowa State College horticultural experts advise covering raspberry canes to protect them from early winter freezes. Bend sap-filled canes between the first and mid November, cut them slightly longer than spring length, cover with earth, and uncover in spring after frost thaws.
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Althe
C. V. Holsinger
Horticultural Extension Service
Iowa State College
Mr. Holsinger
Swine Home Comforts Boost Fall Pig Profits
Iowa Experiment Station advises warm dry sleeping beds for fall pigs, with dry bedding changed often and good ventilation. Focus on housing, sanitation, clean water, and inside warm quarters. Two rations cited include shelled corn with meat meal tankage or buttermilk added as pigs reach 50 pounds, aiming to market 250 to 300 pound pigs in April for top prices.
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Iowa
Iowa Experiment Station
John M. Evvard
Iowa Station
Evvard
Durable posts treated to extend life in Iowa homes
The text describes methods and benefits of treating timber posts to resist decay. It notes a masonry fire box and a covering plate for support, mentioning Mr Baxter and Professor Bde in relation to rice posts. The practice has grown popular in Iowa over the years.
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Gahron
Baxter
Bde
Iowa
Mailing Packages Through the Mail Practical Tips
When sending parcels a distance through the mail it is wise to wrap them in several papers each one addressed and tied so if the outer wrappings come off the destination will still be known.
Explaining Obstinacy as a Will Versus intellect
A concise reflection cites Schopenhauer on obstinacy stating it arises when the will supplants the intellect asserting that stubbornness is the mind’s commandeering force over reason.
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Schoepenhauer
Liggett's East Coast Confections Delight
Liggett offers a new East Conncn notes package featuring crisp roasted nuts figs and dates with clear cane sugar rich cream and finest blended chocolate in a single Liggett Line assortment.
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