Disaster relief costs of 1921 22 Red Cross report
The American Red Cross spent $1,441,486.36 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922 for 72 disasters nationwide. Floods, tornadoes, and river overflows caused vast property loss and displacements, including a San Antonio flood costing $6,000,000 and 100 deaths. The Knickerbocker Theatre collapse in Washington killed 96 and injured 125. Airship Roma disaster, Manila fire, San Domingo epidemic and hurricane, plus floods in San Salvador, illustrate relief scope and organizational evolution.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
San Antonio
Texas
Vicksburg
Natchez
Misa
Knickerbocker Theatre
Washington, D. C
Motion Picture
National
U. S. Army
Roma
Virginia
Chapter P
Hampton
Philippines
Manila
Tonto
San Domingo
San Salvador
Renewal of membership runs Armistice Day to Thanksgiving
The notice states a renewal of membership will be conducted this year from Armistice Day November 11 to and including Thanksgiving Day November 30. It outlines a period of active enrollment across the two November holidays.
Red Cross 1928 Roll Call Opens Armistice to Thanksgiving
The annual Ameri can Red Cross Roll Call for 1928 runs from Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving November 30. The plan aims to re enroll members across 5300 chapters worldwide and re enlist wartime workers in the peace program through a universal effort. Government and maritime interests support a deep sea Roll Call to reach members abroad. Thousands of chapters will use home canvass enrollment, with Pittsburgh-originated plan boosting last year’s 50 percent rise. Standard size cards will be filed by each chapter for future use.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Pittsburgh
Red Cross Water First Aid Gains Noted Enrollment Rise
Red Cross Life Saving Corps reports a new high in enrollment and qualified lifesavers after more than 325 chapters engaged in life saving or water first aid last year. Learn to Swim Week reduced water fatalities, and resuscitation methods spread widely. Police and fire departments increasingly require training in the prone pressure method of resuscitation.
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American Red Cross Life Saving Corps
Red Cross
Red Cross T
Help to Help Others Red Cross Drive Encourages Giving
A call to support the American Red Cross urges donors to give responsibly to aid those hurt and in need. The campaign emphasizes practical help over overextending limits and explains how contributions fund relief services and emergency assistance.
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American Red Cross
Christmas Boxes Aid Central Europe Children
More than 100000 Christmas boxes for Central Europe children were packed by the Junior Red Cross last year. Plans under way will largely increase this year as Peace-Time effort invites a "bit" rather than "all you can." Your one dollar strengthens American Red Cross peace-time service.
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Central
Europe
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Beginnings of Bad Habits from Early Influences
A brief note from an Exchange column argues that nearly all bad habits originate in childhood from influences of peers and home conditions, highlighting early environment as a key factor shaping behavior.
Red Cross Expands Public Health Work After World War
The American Red Cross promotes health through public health nursing home hygiene nutrition and first aid across 1,240 nursing services. It reports 1,500,000 home visits 140,000 school inspections and 1,250,000 pupil checks in six months. Nutrition education 1999 classes and 27,523 children aided. Health centers and clinics reach thousands with lectures and screenings.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Nutrition Service
Red Cross Chapter
Explaining Old Belief of Brownies in England and India
The belief in brownies in English and Indian lore may trace back to ancient times when a small dark indigenous people inhabited the lands. The idea suggests a survival of a vanished race, influencing folklore and cultural memory across regions.
Wanted To Rent Unfurnished Rooms For Light Housekeeping
Classified notice seeks unfurnished rooms for rent with light housekeeping or a small house. Inquire at this office for details.
Three Farms for Sale in S. T. Hersom Estate Auction
Public auctions scheduled to settle the Hersom estate offer two 120 acre farms near Fonda on Oct 26 at 2 pm and an 80 acre farm near Estherville on Oct 27 at 2 pm. Described as well improved with easy terms, sale held on the farms. Auctioneers E P Layman & Son and First National Bank of Fonda. Also a help wanted: experienced woman cook for Box 216 and washing/bundle service offered by Mrs C J Johnson at 724 11th St.
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S. T.hersom
Fonda
Estherville
E. P. Layman & Son
First National Bank of Fonda
Agt
Useful Cigar Ash Stains May Be Removed From Wood
A vignette explains how to use cigar ashes to remove water stains from polished oak. Collect ashes when damp, mix into a thick paste with minimal water, spread over the stain, let dry, then brush away with a soft cloth to restore the surface.
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