American Red Cross Story of Refugees and War Relief
A traveling observer for the American Red Cross describes centralizing relief to avoid waste and stresses the need for practical aid over sentiment. She recalls a French refugee praising American help, outlines logistics of supply transport, and urges letters and socks as vital comfort for soldiers and civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frans Hals
America
France
American Red Cross
United States
Woman's Committee
England
Y. M
The New Joan of ABC Red Cross Appeal
A patriotic appeal praising the American Red Cross for aiding French soldiers and civilians in World War I. It recounts relief efforts in France, including funds distributed to families, dispensaries, huts at railway stations, and hospital care, urging readers to contribute to the 100,000,000 Red Cross Drive starting May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terest
Germany
American Red Cross
Europe
Red Cross
France
America
Monsieur le President
Evian
Little Brother
Winneshiek County
Editorial Comment On Current Events
An editorial voice critiques German aggression and Bolshevik influence, urges mobilization and Liberty Bond support, notes New York labor law plans, and calls for stringent citizenship standards. It discusses war aims, German wartime property seizures, and Spain's strained stance with Germany, ending with a personal reflex about reader reactions.
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Elenor Robson Belmont
McCall's Magazine
Congress
Joan OF Abc
von Hindenburg
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Milwaukee
Berger
Quartermaster’s Department
Charlie Chaplin
Trotzky
Bolsheviks
Russia
Lowa
New York
Lenine
Wyoming
Hoboken
New Jersey
Ger
Mans
Kaiser Bill
A. Mitchell Palmer
Count Cyerin
Austria
Charles
Wilhelm
Prince von Bulow
Reichstag
War Department
Spain
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