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IN CIVILIAN RELIEFPATHOS ALSO IS MIXED WITH THE TASKS THAT ORGANIZATION SOLVES DAILY,NO BED TAPE AND NO DELAYSoldier# and Their Dependents Made to Peel That They Are Entitled to , Assistance and It I* Extended Cheerfully.One division ol i ho Rod Cross a limit which I it. lie is Known is that of Civil tun Relief. It hears that name to distinguish if from the Military Relief, hut ilie work it dui-» is closely akin tomilitary relief lu-muse it always hasa khaki-elalt;l figure in the Lac kg round if not directly to the tore.The Civilian Relief Division is primarily alined to help the soldiers in their private affairs, to aid them by Rifling their families, to relieve mental distress act) lo solve domestic pnib it*ms so that the soldier can proceed about bis iask 61 winning the war without being bothered by thinking of what is happening at borne.The importance of the work of civilian relief Is readily understood when one knows what it does. When the next call lor soldiers is made every one of the hundred# of thousands of young men who are called from (heir homes will receive a letter from the Red Cross. This letter will Bay, in effect:‘Is there anything we can do for you? Are there any questions concerning insurance, allotment of pay, provisions for those left behind that we can answer? Uu you want advice? Cali on us and we will help you.Local Addresses G(v«r».These letters will give the local addresses and the names of those having the work in charge. These individuals have been furnished with handbooks explaining in detail all the rules and regulations, of the government on the subjects interesting in the recruit a, and, armed with these ha rid hooks, the Red Cross worker cananswer as correctly un tb« Amuoey-t.lcneml of the United States. This Information is given fully and withoutcharge.On his arrival at camp the recruit finds notices posted giving ♦V-.name and local ton of the camp headquarters of the Red Dross, and he, is Invited to write or call if he has any iroubloa. The persons In charge of these camp offices are trained social workers, sympathetic and of n character inspiring confidence. The soldier (ells his trouble* and advice is tendered and assistance is given If It is. needed. When the interview closes the Red Cross person ask*:Is ihere anything else we can do% t4t4 4. 4It444444 44%j.?!❖*++****❖❖it444444444444444444444444444444n *%t * * ❖4* 44444444444444444*444444-it44 ♦ 4 44444444444444OF Oto meet ever but also tho£ with our Gc the war and can always cMAKE OUI YOUR GRODon’ t|ForgetLast year oi war gardens made in tha dent is askii the war garlt; lions of Dol drouth that to the peop part. We a we sell.❖ •% •%L$•4A?**THE CHARLE❖ ❖ «iiTh«j# *}-♦{* •}»#*■• «$*«{* #j* •$» *j« ***♦*'• »5» *j* *j* «J« *j*j* #5* ij# #$* *5* *}• *J* *1* *5* *J* *«• »j« +*CGItothi«ifor you?11Thai question, with it? anything else,'' often bring# out the real pur-pose of the visit, a purpose that diffidence or senile other feeling may have kept uiifpuken. When the 'something else” Is mentioned it is often a matter that ihe Red Cross finds easily adjusted, si trifle in itself hut of vast importance to the persons most concerned.Trigedy of th« Wir Brld*#.In the towns adjacent to every camp and canmnmenl are scores of rai*-tives of young soldiers who have fob lowed to be near their loved one* a* long us possible. Often a bride follow# h»r husband, only to find ifeftt hie stay in the camp U about completed, hi# period of training is over and he ia leaving for th* front. Livingto th*a* camp town# it expenaiva, the population ha# doubled or troWodWithin a !•» month#, rest# are highhad the com of food »oon «xbay*t* the •lender mean# the bride brought withherPerhap# the la looking forward with Mb glad feeling* »t joy and su slaty lor tii* advent of * HUI# atranger who y never see hi# soldier father. Per-#h« married #*#iq»i the sdvie# of her parent# -girt# era prone to (to that sort of thing and doe* not ilk* to appeal to her relative*. What can •ha dotttkc can come to the Red Cross and toll her story, and right there bar anxiety way end The Red Ores* will tonumuniittie with he? relative* and ,with tht- relative* of b*r husband who ;hft* turned for the front, frutn which toe may never return These relativaa are #r|«4 to make tome (rifling **#-rifle as op the altar of civiiiaation «ad pgtrtoiaam They usually respond vaichiy to the c*ll.Should the ralaii**# fail iblt;- local chapter of th* Sed Trass in the town Worn which the soldier cgmc is noii fted Hi gaaiatgnce i« gsfced with a COWcrft# cg*e uaoding kaata'sQc*. (he Rug] chgplt;#j never baa any teouhle la .vtoftto* fund# to c#r« lt;lt;* the espociggtwmMmt-*lftoM«« to ftrtiia-¥ totolt;« hi# tocai afeapteri th« Mm lt;*m mm acK *m. #**rtototf to Mtodtod-not as a hto •» t mm- i Mtotohinfwhtol aototor «* the from i# to§ *hk Ida 'we. feu body and hape pi* MU- The «u*| wif« if* t« vrrR* t» fcW gad tall him ihgt if gll right. tfept be n»«d oat worrytcabout her. This message makes tinman hi the from a hotter soldier, it improves th- morale of the army, it is a service so important that its value cannot Ik ovcresilimited. ‘families of soldiers, left behind, 1 often find h ditficuU u adjust thmnKelvt-a to lt;-!uinKfd conditimiH. 'J'hc a!-' loimerit of ihe r lt;Ulier's pay and the i allowance by the government is often ^ insiill'ieiem tor family needs, especially ii unexpected sickness cotncs Oljen a voiui.o v Mieuibei- of Hie family needs only a linh time io becetnie a bread-winner.Tiie Division of Divdian Relief in-vestigates caeh of the*e cases. If necessary, a loan is made in meet art insuuim-c premium or to pay the tuition of u joung dHuyhiet at a business school to fit her for an offic*- position.Is miHfieal attention needed? It is furnished, many physicians doing work for n nominal fee when ihe request eome# from t he Red Dross.These are merely suggestion* of the problems that the Rett Dross is calledupon to solve. Multiply them by thousands and you have some son of an idea of the work of (hi- Civilian Relief Dorps, work that touches towns, villages and farm# all over this broad land. It is work worth doing and it I# being done, and done welt.1At;iDMet nudist Church Notice.IfDSunday School at 9:45 a. m.Prcaching' services at 10:45 a, m. Sermon by pastor and special music.Epworth League at T p. m. Leader, Miss Lillian Sutton.Patriotic service at b p. m. Address by Judge H. C. Geddie. Presentation of Service Flag in honor of ‘•Our Boys in the war by Mrs. Compare! te. Solo, “America, My Country, by Mrs. Scoble, Selection by Male Quartette and other patriotic musical selections.Everybody cordially invited to be present at all services. —-o-o------ — -Baptist Announcements.FIf1!AThe offering fo Home and Foreign Missions, taken last Sunday, came fully up to our expectations. When the gleaning has been done it will amount to $350.00, or an increase over last year of about 60 per cent.Sunday School next Sunday will be held at the usual hour, S:30 a. m.The Sunbeams will meet at 4 p. to.The B. V. P. U. will meet at ? p m.There will be preaching by the pastor at 11 a. m. and S p. m.Every member of the Church is a.-,kod to give their presence at the services of the Church and thu* help the pastor in the work that he hasAotta
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Kerrville Mountain Sun
Kerrville, Texas, US
Fri, Apr 26, 1918
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