What the Red Cross Has Done in 17 Months
Washington and War Council of the American Red Cross announce in 17 months 291,004,000 articles produced including surgical dressings 253,196,000 knitted items 14,089,000 and garments 22,255,000. With $40,000,000 in materials finished goods valued at $59,000. Eight million volunteers. ships, hospitals, and refugee aid to France England Italy Serbia Russia Palestine.
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England
Italy
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Recla
Belgium
Roumania
Red Cross
Red Cross Work To Expand After War End
Provost Marshal General Crowder says Red Cross mission will grow after peace. He notes continued work abroad and at home, including rehabilitation of devastated Europe and support in recently liberated areas as the war ends.
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American Red Cross
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Red Cross
Europe
General Pershing
War Department
Oppression Fear Prompt Uproar In German Occupied Lands
Excerpt notes long time oppression by German authorities and argues against actions that would heighten misery. The quote emphasizes restraint and warns that making noise now would worsen the suffering of those under occupation.
Wounded Men and Red Cross Convalescent Homes Discussed
Excerpts describe wounded soldiers regaining time and morale through Red Cross convalescent homes. The author notes the strain of war, the sense of longing for home, and the contrast between hospital care and personal recovery. Convalescents gain a sanctuary away from the front, with nurses, food, and gentle routines transforming pain into hope.
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Adjusted Funding
The Red Cross Christmas Roll Call is suspended with coordinated efforts to unite Red Cross and National Sheevetfosia Association in appeals. Tuberculosis work gains 2 million from War Council while ordinary appeal funds shift. Members joining the Red Cross receive wards to be used for relief.
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Red Cross
Ational
Tuberculosis Association
Redcase War Council
Red Cross volunteer aid boosts troops at hospital station
An American Red Cross worker described helping hospital trains and supplying wounded soldiers. He recalled how supplies lagged as German forces retreated, noting seven kilometers of advance in under two hours and relief from chocolate and canned peaches that saved many lives.
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Open Sugar Bowl to Come Back
Fargo N D Dec 5 A H Leimbacher state chairman of the hotel and restaurant men division of the U S food administration today announced he had sent to all hotels and restaurants a telegram removing restrictions on the open sugar bowl.
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N. D
A. H. Leimbacher
U. S. Food Administration
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