War relief drive extols Salvation Army and hut networks
A wartime appeal lauds the Salvation Army as a major home front organizer alongside the Y M C A and K of C. It highlights 750 huts at camps, libraries and reading rooms for soldiers, mental and moral support, and calls for donations of books and money to sustain the effort for American troops in France.
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France
K. of C
Iowa
Salvation Army
America
Y.M.C. A
Jewish Welfare Board
War Time Charities Unite To Back U S Troops
The government approves seven organizations aiding soldiers in France and at home. They provide huts, libraries, letters, entertainment, and comforts to morale the troops. A 1 percent share of war costs is requested, with Pershing praising the Y M C A and others for boosting army efficiency and spirit.
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France
Abe
General Pershing
America
Pershing
Victory Boy and Victory Girl Campaign Plan Details
The Victory Boy and Victory Girl Campaign aims to enroll one million boys and one million girls aged 12 to 20 to back two million fighters by raising at least 500 per participant to fund five weeks of comfort for each American fighter through seven organizations in the United States War Work Campaign. Girls slogan is Every girl pulling for victory. boys slogan is A million boys behind a million fighters.
Plan Ties Campaign to United War Work Drive
The campaign is described as integral to the United War Work Campaign and aims to reach youths ten miles from the water tank station on a branch railroad. Pledges will be collected by boy and girl teams through personal solicitation. Enrollment on an extra service basis is requested, without interfering with studies or regular duties.
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United War Work
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United War Work Campaign
National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
American Library Ass'n
Knights of Columbus and Jewish Welfare Board
Young Women’s
Christian Ass'n
Community Service
W. CC. S
Jefferson County
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