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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1917
Page
16
The essay calls for a Christmas drive to add 15 million American Red Cross members, asking every home to display a candle and service flag on Christmas Eve. It honors current volunteers, explains gifts like iodine and care for wounded soldiers, and links Christmas spirit with Red Cross service amid WWI.
A speaker reflects on war’s toll and the Red Cross surge during a 10,000,000 member drive. He honors fallen soldiers like Private Enright, Greshow, and Hay, urging public devotion, memorials, and support amid a changed world.
A patriotic appeal urges support for the American Red Cross as war chests grow. Mothers, sons, and towns unite to aid soldiers and their families, stressing the Red Cross as the shared channel for gifts, ships, and care for both home and battlefield.
President Wilson calls for about a million Americans to join the American Red Cross during the week ending Christmas Eve. He says the organization carries Christmas goodwill to soldiers at home and abroad and provides overseas relief while guiding relief efforts with conscience and efficiency.
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