Red Cross drives for 2 million new members in Southwest
The Southwest division launches a December drive to add 2,000,000 Red Cross members in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. A nationwide effort parallels the push as the organization stresses morale, civilian relief, and wartime aid with stories of hospital gear, home service grants, and support for soldiers.
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French Children Saved by Red Cross in France
A Red Cross report from Evian describes a new American Children's Hospital set up in an old hotel garage with 70 bed general hospital nearby. American doctors examine about 250 children daily from behind German lines and divert contagious cases to American hospitals. An American dentist runs a dental clinic in an old hotel using wine-barrel chairs, treating a homelessness boy from Lens.
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Lens
Children as Red Cross Workers
Children in public schools nationwide will aid the Red Cross by making hospital supplies during regular lessons. The effort will produce simple articles for soldiers and support the war effort through students' school work.
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Right now today is the time to help
A call to action asking readers if they have joined the Red Cross, emphasizing timely participation and civic duty. It promotes support and involvement with a humanitarian organization.
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Red Cross Canteen Aids French Soldier With Tragic Losses
A cable from France to the American Red Cross tells of an old poilu in a Red Cross canteen who shows photos of three sons killed in the same regiment and recounts his wife shot by Germans. He asks to stay a few days before returning to the front, saying the canteen has given him rest, food, reading, and shelter.
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Canadian Patriotic Fund
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Chicago
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Cash Donations Through Red Cross Aid Soldiers
The Red Cross delivers cold cash gifts to relieve heat and fatigue of wounded and distressed soldiers, providing immediate comfort amid ongoing military strain.
Rescue the perishing care for the dying pledge
The message urges joining the Red Cross to help those in need and provide aid to the vulnerable, aligning with the humanitarian mission to rescue the perishing and care for the dying.
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Red Cross facts debunk German wartime misinformation
In a St Louis era piece, officials deny myths about Red Cross funds and operations. The article explains how money is allocated and confirms volunteers donate time and travel costs, while materials are supplied at cost for hospital garments and relief work.
Parents in Arcola Buy Red Cross Memberships for Children
In Arcola a trend grows as fond parents purchase Red Cross memberships for children of all ages, from newborns to older kids, aiming to support community aid and safety programs.
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Red Cross Membership Helps Support Soldiers in Battle
The text urges universal support through Red Cross membership as a means to aid fighters. It emphasizes that while some may not cross into combat, everyone can contribute by joining the Red Cross to assist those who do.
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Red Cross urged to aid suffering humanity
A plea calls for Red Cross action to relieve widespread suffering. The message emphasizes humanitarian aid and the need for organized relief efforts.
Red Cross War Work Aims to Save French Families and Morale
William Allen White lauds Red Cross relief in France to ease French soldiers families during winter. Maj. Murphy Pershing and Gen. Petain coordinate aid including tuberculous prevention and child welfare to keep morale high, conserve American lives, and prepare for the spring offensive.
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Emporia
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Red Cross Nurses Sent to Army Cantonments
Fifty public health nurses have been assigned by the American Red Cross to zones around National army cantonments and navy bases. They will work under Red Cross sanitary directions with local health authorities, in areas including Hattiesburg Mississippi Ft. Riley Kansas Des Moines Iowa Louisville Kentucky Little Rock Arkansas Ayer Massachusetts Chillicothe Ohio Atlanta Georgia Newport News Virginia and Petersburg Virginia. The nurses will visit rural regions and adjoining cities to combat tuberculosis malaria and other infectious diseases and bolster infant welfare programs.
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Hattiesburg
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Kan
Des Moines
Iowa
Louisville
Children to Aid Red Cross in Christmas Drive
President Wilson approves Junior Red Cross in public schools nationwide in a letter to Dr H N Maw Cracken head of the new junior membership program. The drive runs with the Christmas membership campaign and includes Vassar College involvement.
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