War Orphans Adopted Through Local Women Clubs
Mrs. Ralph Dougherty reports two more war orphans adopted by local groups including the Pethe Ladies Aid Society and Miss Cecile Hotle, raising the total to 836 50 pounds required for one child. The Stars and Stripes notes a large campaign by the A E F to place hundreds more children with American sponsors, including adoptions from the Philippines, California and Manila. A letter to J M Bratten reveals a French child named Marthe Grison born 1914 with a tragic family, while the article highlights widespread community efforts and individual stories of generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dougherty
Rooking Klub
Pethe Ladies Aid Society
Cecile Hotle
Little Joe Prockhart
Enowel
Kookinge Klub
J. M. Bratten
Dougherty
Marthe Grison
Liegen
Paul Grison
Germany
Mary Devaux
Madame
California
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Virginia
Billy Brown
Manila
Orphan Department
Cable
Ada B B. Gardner
New York
A. R. C. Home No
F. A
U. S. Naval Air Station
L’'Aber Vrach
Training Little Children For Hands On Independent Play
The article urges country mothers to let children play actively indoors on bad days using household items and simple crafts. It suggests making large wooden blocks from two by fours, stringing dried beans or seeds, crafting a big felt doll, and using a rag bag for rainy hours, all under supervision to develop hand skills and imagination.
Adopt a Christmas War Orphan Through Red Cross Support
A World War era notice explains that 14 sons including Buech of the Chief Surgeon’s Office have adopted a War Orphan as a Christmas gift. Contributions of 600 francs cover one year of care and are sent to Stars and Stripes for Red Cross disbursement. The Red Cross bears admin costs. every cent funds the child’s care with no offering restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan Nien Shing
Orientvenue
Brooklyn
United States
Orient Avenue
GC. Fahl
Russia
England
Australia
Italy
Serbia
Maine
Texas
Red Cross Children’s Bureau
France
Washington
Red Cross
Europe
Buech
Stars and Stripes
American Red Cross
Cross
August Flower touted as universal remedy in ad
The advertisement claims GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER relieves constipation indigestion nervous dyspepsia liver trouble and low spirits. It presents the remedy as gentle and effective with a few doses and lists Lewiman's Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewioon
Women Send Towels to Fort Des Moines Mail Mother
A letter from Mrs. E. B. McFarland known as Company Mother at Fort Des Moines thanks local women for a box of towels and jelly sent to 654 men in Co C Medical Detachment Base Hospital Unit No 26 plus 215 in the company. The note notes about meals for 975 personnel and plans for Christmas decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. McFarland
Fort Des Moines
Co. C
Mrs Isley Praises Chamniberlain’s Tablets For Digestive Relief
A letter from Mrs. D. W. Isley of Litchfield Tennessee says she used Chnamberlain’s Tablets for stomach problems and as a laxative and found them quick and sure relief. If you suffer indigestion or constipation these tablets will help. Lemmon’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Isley
Litchfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.B. F
State and Stripes
A. E F
Uip
Red Cross Committee
A. EF. F. Parrains
Frances
Paris
Washington County
Chicago Tribune
United States Bureau of Education
Washington, D. C
National Kindergarten Association
N.Y
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
McCall’s Magazine
Cora Smeltzer Allen
John Smeltzer
Allen
Children's Bureau
The
Children’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
McCall’s
Mississippi Valley
A. FE. F
Belgium
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Journal
Mother Wiites
Meyer Bees
Druga Co
St. Louis
Ge Ureem
Qui
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
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