Red Cross Aids Ex-Service Men Five Years After Armistice
Washington reports the American Red Cross has extended aid to about 200000 ex service men or their families in the past year. About 75000 were admitted to 130 hospitals for treatment and 63296 received definite services. The organization spent 5866255 on individual attention and 164000000 since 1917. The report highlights home service to veterans, help with insurance, claims, and family needs, plus extensive work in Veterans' Bureau centers and hospitals.
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Red Cross Met Test In Japan Fund Drive
President Coolidge designated the Red Cross to receive Japan earthquake relief gifts. In 24 hours the drive began and within a month the fund topped 10.25 million dollars with ten cargoes of supplies sent, all while administration costs were zero. Coolidge thanked donors for surpassing the 5 million goal and noted anticipated new enrollments during Roll Call starting Armistice Day.
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Red Cross First Aid Standards Adopted In Industries
The Red Cross first aid program gains traction nationwide with 314 chapters running classes and 9,600 certificates issued last year. Major employers and public services train workers, while colleges, scouts, and utilities adopt the standard methods to reduce the annual 60,000 accidental deaths in the United States. President Coolidge praises the Red Cross as distinctly American.
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Join Now for Red Cross Spirit to Better Each Day
A compact wartime inspired notice urges men and women to join the Red Cross, promising daily improvement and communal effort through service and spirit.
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Junior Red Cross Spreads Good Will Worldwide
The American Junior Red Cross reports nearly 5 million pupils in 24,289 schools nationwide participate in health and service activities. The 12 month year saw 2,009 schools exchange correspondence with European peers, and 8,347 items pass through National Headquarters. Funds totaling about 112 thousand dollars supported playgrounds, scholarships, gardens, and donations in ten European countries, China, and the Virgin Islands.
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Quote by President Coolidge on Red Cross resolve
The statement underscores Coolidge’s belief that the Red Cross must continue its efforts and not retreat after early progress. It frames perseverance as essential to the organization’s ongoing success and public duty.
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Red Cross Chapters Spend Over Two Million for Ex Service Men
Report shows 8,600 American Red Cross chapters spent 2,480,000 dollars in the last year aiding disabled ex service men. Liberal to ex service men program emphasizes relief and support from local chapters nationwide.
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Red Cross Health Service Expands Public Health Role
The American Red Cross reports a broadened health service scope in public health nursing home hygiene nutrition and first aid. Nearly 40,000 nurses are enrolled with 20,000 from WWI service and 1,038 Public Health Nurses operate in rural areas Alaska and North Carolina.
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Annual Summons to Red Cross Banner on Armistice Day
This article urges universal Red Cross membership highlighting Armistice Day activities from November 11 to 29. It recalls Japan earthquake relief and urges million-strong participation, noting 3,600 Red Cross chapters nationwide will enroll volunteers and renew commitment to preparedness and disaster response.
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Iowa corn yields and apple crop figures from Nov 1 report
Iowa farm corn on hand totals 62,576,000 bushels with 442,084,000 bushels on farms, while United States and year comparisons show 424,379,000 bushels produced in the current year. The report notes reduced corn quality, frost dates, disease prevention in poultry housing, and guidance from Iowa State College extension on proper hen housing to improve egg production.
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Dramatic Imagination Suggested for School Life
A conference at Iowa State College featured Miss Helen Latham of Coit University arguing for joy and play in learning. She urged teachers to use drama and imitation to enrich classroom work and promote a democratic school atmosphere.
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