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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
4
A wartime appeal urges Americans to adopt a Red Cross habit of regular giving. The speaker argues the Red Cross uses funds prudently, supports troops, and should receive ongoing support beyond single drives. He promotes persistent monthly or periodic contributions as a virtue of self sacrifice and national duty.
In a convalescent hospital courtyard Private Leach recounts a dog who repeatedly steals his cap to report back to the front lines. The Red Cross trained dogs aid wounded soldiers, and Leach, once dog–averse, now admires their loyalty as he bonds with another convalescing comrade over the animal's antics and the care provided by Red Cross workers.
An old defunct ad style item urging cautious eating for stomach trouble and recommending a Cham berlain’s tablet before sleep. Mentions a Black Spanish Jack offered for sale at a stable with a price of 15 dollars for the current year.
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