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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
3
A Senate push calls for a commission to study the extent of habit forming drugs and regulate their sale. The text warns that millions may be habitual users, many in prohibition zones, and argues government action is needed as the danger rivals alcohol in speed and grip.
Campaign unites Y M C A Y W C A National Catholic War Council and others to raise 170.5 million dollars. War huts, canteens and entertainment extend to American and overseas troops with services including libraries, writing rooms, rest centers and recreation, while mobilizing Jewish Welfare Board and other groups in support roles and fundraising efforts.
The American People’s Association bought 560 271 books mainly technical with 108 207 sent overseas. Over 1 500 000 books of all kinds were assigned to libraries in war zones and American training camps. half a million are on ships. Forty one library buildings are operated. Salvation Army with 1 210 workers overseas runs 501 huts rest rooms popular with soldiers. Doughnuts by Salvation lassies are famous. forty four ambulances were supplied to Allied armies and many other services provided.
Seventy organizations joined to support soldiers as Col Barker and Louis Marshall praised the effort. Fifty eight graduates join 260 field workers serving in camps and naval stations under the Jewish Welfare Board. A Paris headquarters and 125000 Jews serving in the armed forces are noted.
The campaign runs from November 11 to November 18 with a total of 170,500,000 dollars to be allocated to Y M C A war work council War Camp Community Service National Catholic War Council and others. Surplus funds will be distributed pro rata.
Commander Evangeline Booth reports to Col. William A. Barker that 800 additional women are needed in France for Salvation Army relief. The appeal ties to the United War Work Campaign and emphasizes sustaining relief efforts alongside the Red Cross and other groups, noting 1,210 workers in front-line huts and dugouts aiding the cause.
Ten officers from the Student Army Training Corps at the University of Detroit sought a furnished house and a nonservant housekeeper. War Camp Community Service provides personalized outreach with cards and notices from local lodges and churches to welcome soldiers and combat homesickness.
James Cardinal Gibbons declares in support of the United War Work Campaign that it is an American campaign no American may refuse. He urges unity in raising funds to sustain morale for soldiers and praises the participation of America's social organizations in the war effort.
The National Catholic War Council plans a nationwide effort during November 11 18 to back the Victory Boys and Victory Girls division with a goal of 170 500 000 to aid troops abroad. Dioceses parishes and communities rally one child for every service member overseas and raise funds through youth sponsorships and joint welfare work.
At Woodley Rest Camp in southern England the A L A ships about 18 500 stationery items daily to 4 000 enlisted men. The camp’s troop strength ranges 3 000 to 9 000, driving joint efforts by US and Allied agencies to supply 125 000 000 sheets monthly for letters. Hundreds of books from the A L A are used, with 30 American newspapers and 150 magazines arriving daily.
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