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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
4
The Salvation Army urges Americans to subscribe 18 million dollars to fund home service work in the United States, expanding beyond war relief. It argues a single nationwide budgeting plan will free workers for direct aid, with funds spent locally to aid the needy, rehabilitate the distressed, and provide warmth and food while maintaining the Army’s religious mission.
A wartime letter argues the Salvation Army aided soldiers in France by providing food clothing and money when needed. It claims the Army helps similarly in America aiding men who lose jobs or funds and urges financial support citing its motto a man may be down but he's never out.
The Salvation Army prize its overseas and home front service in World War I era, praising workers who enlist to aid humanity. Returning troops are strong for the Salvation Army, noted for devoted, effective relief behind the battle lines and at home, with trained staff ready to endure hardship.
For six months the Salvation Army has conducted 1,108 street meetings 2,885 meetings in their churches and daily programs 42 jail meetings and spent 10 4803 hours visiting the poor and sick They have confirmed 687 people at church meetings and 18 converts in jail meetings A portion of Home Service funds will support this work.
A senate resolution introduced by Senator Watson of Indiana proposes ranking Evangeline Booth, commander of the Salvation Army in America, as brevet colonel in the United States Army. The measure requests a gold medal and Congress to extend thanks to the Salvation Army for its wartime aid in France and Belgium.
The Salvation Army hostel in Dex Maines and Camp Dodge in Iowa has supplied 470 beds and 419 trains to direct soldiers and sailors, and to civilians seeking lodging and recreation. The Iowa operation has served thousands of American men, with broader work to continue to meet the needs of service members.
In a coastal tale set aboard the Peacemaker a Quaker father Captain Girard and his son clash over naval warfare. A German gunboat approaches, and the elder insists on keeping to peace while the son fights to defend their ship until the threat passes. The clash ends with the gunboat withdrawing and the ship continuing its voyage.
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