09 May 1918
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions war and routes, with scattered references to Pekang or Pengorg and Lak. It includes stray names and places, but lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize.
A sweeping plea urging one hundred million dollars to fund the Red Cross relief for twelve million orphaned children in Europe and to expand hospitals, temporary rest houses, medical supplies, and migrant aid across war-torn regions. It argues funds will prevent famine, disease, and further suffering, ensuring a humane response.
The article describes Red Cross efforts to deliver hot beverages to soldiers during a battle, detailing mobile units in wagons and field stations. It highlights the support from the Mibury Quality Service and the Bed Crosa in supplying drinks and medical relief, noting the aim of soothing weariness and boosting morale amid frontline stress.
Grocers support the 5050 wheat saving plan under Food Administration rules. Purchasers must add substitutes equal to the weight of the wheat bought. cards were sent to stores nationwide to explain the regulation and pledge compliance.
A fragmented patriotic verse extols the Red Cross as a symbol of mercy and lifesaving work. It casts the organization as civilization’s Godspeed and the message from home, binding industry, church, school, capital, labor, and genius in a common humanitarian mission.
Fragmentary text describes a Red Cross case involving 7650 children in filthy crowded buildings. Officials coordinate care and safety measures amid hazardous conditions and official communication references.
An editorial calls for all citizens to support the war effort beyond rich donors and government, stressing that victory requires collective funding and shared sacrifice to ensure safety, justice, and civilization. It urges Americans to forego self interest and join in the extraordinary wartime task assigned by fate and faith.
Community guidance urges readers to cultivate home gardens to reduce wartime shortages. Tips cover seed selection, spacing, and self-sufficiency to cut costs and boost food production during national resource shortages.
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