THE FIRST CHRISTMAS SEAL

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

 

 

The 1907 the Red Cross TB Seal was issued by the Delaware Chapter of the American Red Cross. There were two types: Type 1 - "Merry Christmas," and Type 2 - "Merry Christmas / Happy New Year." This seal is a Type 1. The 1907 Red Cross TB Seal was designed by Ms. Emily P. Bissell.

 

 

Emily Perkins Bissell (May 31, 1861–1948) was an American social worker and activist, best remembered for introducing Christmas Seals to the United States.

In 1907, she was drawn to the cause of helping people with tuberculosis (TB).  She had already heard of an idea in Denmark in which people attached a special stamp to their mail, the proceeds of which would go to fight the disease.  She decided to introduce the same idea in Delaware. Her goal was to raise $300 for a local sanitarium, using a bright red stamp she designed herself.  She convinced local post offices to sell them for just 1 cent. This way, she believed, even the poorest people could help in the fight against TB.

Though the idea failed at first, Bissell was able to gain enough publicity from a Philadelphia newspaper to make $3,000, ten times the amount she originally hoped to get. Bissell spent the remainder of her life promoting Christmas stamps and helping to eliminate tuberculosis. She died in 1948. A public hospital outside Wilmington bears her name.

EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT (WARRANTY)

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An Extended Service Contract is like extending a vehicle’s factory warranty.  Of course the question is, "should I get an extended service contract or not?"  It makes sense to get an extended service contract if you plan to keep your vehicle for an extended period of time or if you will be driving an above average amount of mileage. 

Today’s vehicles are complex, computerized machines; even the car keys are mini computers.   This technology can result in very expensive repairs.   It seems that a vehicle’s biggest repair comes just after the factory warranty expires. 

Northwest Fleet Lease has a plan available that will mimic the factory warranty.  We teamed up with Auto Services Company Inc. and we have been offering their plan for several years.  They have been in business since 1986 and their track record of customer service has been excellent.  Auto Services Company pledges to provide the highest quality service with consistency and integrity.  Plans are available for new and used vehicles.  In fact some plans are available for vehicles up to 10 years old with up to 140,000 miles.  

Their factory type of coverage includes all items covered under the manufacturer’s original coverage, except for normal maintenance items.  Normal maintenance items not covered are as follows:  Tires, wheels, struts, shocks, brake shoes or pads, rotors or drums, belts, hoses, filters, fluids, lubricants, clutch, pressure plate or clutch release bearing and tune up items.

Other benefits in their plans include the following:

- $0 Deductible

- Labor is included in all plans

- Roadside Assistance (24 hours per day / 7 days per week)

- Rental Car Allowance

- Vehicles can be repaired by a new car dealer or any licensed shop

Auto Services Company (ASC) not only has a quarter-century of experience and superior financial strength, but is also insured by American Bankers Insurance Company, an ‘A’-rated, multi-billion dollar company recognized as a leader in the service agreement insurance industry.   For more information you can visit the ASC website:  www.ascwarranty.com.  

            You can also contact me (Larry Anderson) at 425-251-6000.