First To Serve: Salvation Army In WWI Front Lines
The Salvation Army deployed in France in August 1918 led by Evangeline Booth and Lieut. Col. Barker. Trained male and female officers joined British and American efforts, delivering tea, biscuits, bandages, and canteen support to exhausted Tommies and allied troops despite heavy strain on finances.
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Belgium
Salvation Army
France
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Great Britain
Wilson
Evangeline Roth
United States
Evangeline Booth
W. §. Barker
New York
Salvation Army Campaigns Earn Wide Popularity in France
The Salvation Army describes its early French field work where American officers and volunteers faced primitive conditions to support soldiers. They operated huts, cooked for troops, and built a supply network from Paris and London. The effort grew into a large, financially strengthened operation praised by officials including Raymond Fosdick as highly popular on the field.
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Salvation Army
France
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Unclear Prompt Language About United States
The text appears to discuss U S abbreviations and meanings without a concrete news event, person, or organization to summarize into a card. No verifiable incident or story details are provided for a proper headline and summary.
Texans lead everywhere as ColoneL Houss speaks in France
ColoneL Houss, President Wilsons spokesman in France, is described as a Texan. The report notes Texans leading in various spheres.
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Wilson
France
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