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Man has succeeded remarkably in harnessing the forces of nature, so remarkably that when nature in one of her manifestations turns upon him and his works with devastating force it seems almost like purposeful retaliation. The Ohio river flood, which already has made 400,000 persons homeless, has inundated two of the tearing cities in the middle west, has cost scores of lives already and will cost hun dreds more from illness due to exposure, some how diminishes the stature of man, but it can not dim his spirit Here is indeed a calamity to stir a nation. What can be done to relieve the sufferings of those who have been caught in angry swirling waters or have been driven homeless and with out resources into the highlands, will be done, and done speedily. Five agencies of the federal government have been mobilized to give aid in a situation that is growing worse. They will supplement the work of the Red Cross, which was early on the job where danger was most threateningly and down the river. For food and shelter and medicines money is needed—a lot of money. President Roose velt, as president of the Red Cross, has asked contributions of millions This is a fund that should quickly be subscribed Even more may be needed. But this is a chance where the individual, in the truest self, ‘gives himself with his gift,” because it is prompted by a heartfelt desire to relieve suffering humanity. Let us all give according to our means, and give promptly.
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Hammond Times
Hammond, Indiana, US
Mon, Feb 08, 1937
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