Red Cross Funds Guarded Amid War Drive Plans
Central division warns chapter managers to protect Red Cross funds and restrict use to organization approved purposes. Dr. Livingston Farrand says a fundraising drive may come west in autumn as European war needs persist. Ellis Wilson, attorney and former Red Cross worker, is returning from France aboard the Patria. he aims to rejoin Red Cross or YMCA work in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Central Division
Chicago
Livingston Farrand
National Organization
Asl
Red Cross
Europe
Farrand
Cannes Allied Medical Conference
League of Red Cross Societies
Paris
Rob. Cropper
Waterloo
Ellis Wilson
Jean M. Cudahy
Crop
Farmers Put Up Private Bridges Charter Oak Ia June 27
Farmers in Charter Oak Iowa buy steel bridges for farm use. R R Weed recently purchased and erected a 70 foot steel bridge to replace a failing wooden span. Weed, Aaronson and Charles Jones disassembled the old bridge and arranged transport from Dunlap across the Boyer River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Oak
R. R. Weed
Weed
Dunlap
Boyer
Aaronson Boys
Charles Jones
Freckles, Wrinkles Promises From Popular Beauty Ads
A vintage advertisement touts Othine Double Strength to erase freckles with an ounce or less, offering money back guarantee. It also promotes Saxolite lotion claiming to smooth wrinkles, improve circulation, and tighten skin with simple at home preparation.
Advertisers Boosted Unevenly In Yon Ad Rates
In a candid aside, Mickie notes advertisers receive unequal promotion. He cites crowding and the lure of $3 ads pushing some spots into a 60 cent space, implying selective rate practices to favor certain clients.
Soldiers' Homecoming at Clarksville a Complete Victory
Clarksville Ja June 27 The soldiers honor day and homecoming observed here Wednesday was a success in every way from the beautiful early morning hours which ushered in a perfect day to the closing when the sky glittered with stars. Streets and buildings were decorated with flags and buntings as were entertainment pavilions and stands. In the early forenoon shows from all parts of the country were on view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Andy
Lemon Juice Freckles Lotion Claim
A vintage ad touts squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. It promises a cheap, fragrant lotion that softens skin, fades freckles, and yields a rosy whiteness with daily use, claiming it is harmless and non irritating.
Be Young In Body Mind and Looks Despite Your Years
A health notice urges older adults to reclaim vigor through outdoor activities. It explains fatigue and low energy common in middle age and warns that declining vitality results from body tissues wearing out faster than replacement, urging action to stay at peak condition.
Ordinary Buttermilks Beauty Cream For Wrinkles Pores
An old time skin whitening method uses buttermilk and cream to reduce wrinkles and sallowness. A concentrator combines buttermilk with cream sold as Howard's Buttermilk Cream in small quantities at druggists like Hansen Hansen C J Miller Henderson Drug Co. and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard's
Adivertie
Hansen & Hansen
C. J. Miller
Henderson Drug Co
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Treing
Butler County Service
Clarke
Freeville
Sd Glory
Leffert
Presbyterian
Oakland
Dayton Mather
Eli Saldo
Mickie
Ores Aoe
Eeee
Sole
Lyke Medicine Co
New York
Sna
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Dixie
Frank Bros
Commercial
Scane’s
East Fourth Street
Beecham
Chis
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