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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
6
Poem by Jeanne Judson recalling mercy and compassion of the Red Cross reviving joy and softening weary hearts. It speaks of remembrance and the healing presence that restores humanity amid hardship and loss.
The grave of Lieut Edward M McKey, who led an American Red Cross canteen behind the Piave front, lies simple and decorated only by an American flag. He praised Italian troops before an Austrian shell killed him. a wounded officer paid tribute to his devotion and charitable work among soldiers.
The Home Service spreads nationwide with early 20th century aims and benefits. By January 1, 191?, it will have spent six hundred dollars and will carry a burden of one billion dollars monthly, though its value lies in binding the nation together beyond money.
By its Christmas Rei Call the American Red Cross seeks to enroll the entire available population during the week starting December 16 to show the country stands solidly for honor mercy and good faith among nations.
The Base Hospitals in Europe adopt farm work to restore wounded American and allied soldiers. Ten expert market gardeners oversaw planting and harvests, yielding teas, potatoes, beans, radishes, lettuce and corn. Soldiers plan to continue farming after returning home, and green corn on the cob delighted many in hospital.
The American Red Cross reports broad international support with insular and foreign chapters contributing over 1.4 million dollars. China donated over 100000 and 100000 Chinese became members while Japan contributed over 60000. Other aiding nations include Hawaii Cuba Porto Rico Dominican Republic Argentina Brazil Canal Zone Chile Guam Haiti Mexico Peru Nicaragua and Spain.
The Red Cross Christmas Roll Call appeals to Americans to join in a spirit of humanitarian aid beyond gifts. It urges mass enrollment to show global sympathy, stressing relief for the starving, sick, and shelterless, with every dollar abroad carrying sacred significance.
About fifteen hundred anti tuberculosis groups in all states suspend normal work to support the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call. The National Tuberculosis Association says a direct Red Cross appropriation of 2 500 000 will fund the drive to enroll every man and woman in the nation. Local branches under organized state structures will coordinate with Red Cross chapters to maximize membership.
The Army limits comfort kits in personal baggage due to transport space. The American Red Cross plans large freight shipments via Foreign Commissions to supply kits. A grateful soldier praised a simple puzzle found in a kit, while another trench survivor cherished a missing toothbrush.
Near Compiegne the Chateau of Annel becomes an improvised hospital as Major Tarsowsky and Major Morehead lead two American Red Cross surgeons in candlelit operations. With dwindling staff, five Red Cross ambulances arrive with two American women aiding in instrument handling and patient care while French personnel assist. Wounded soldiers are treated as the enemy advances within five miles.
During wartime Sicily Red Cross workers solved infant hunger by distributing sweetened condensed milk. A can fed a baby weekly when diluted with water, aiding fifty Italian soldier families registered earlier. Milk was daily distributed in warm weather with clean containers and home visits to ensure proper use and healthful conditions.
Through Red Cross and Belgian government effort food is supplied at low cost to families of Belgian soldiers at the front or killed or taken prisoner. The Red Cross will provide 20 000 francs a month. The Belgian Supplies Minister runs 65 stores in France and at the front selling goods to families of Belgian workers in munitions plants.
A man, seeking his army brother in distant fields, faces long searches until a hospital searcher of the American Red Cross helps him. He learns his brother is wounded and in a hospital. With childlike faith, he repeats that the Red Cross will find him, and the organization does.
Many difficulties were overcome in producing a satisfactory compass for serial work. Key issues included neutralizing engine magnetism near the magneto and counteracting centrifugal force that made the dial swing away from north when the plane banked. A new compass shows excellent performance.
A call to independent thought urges individuals to stop mimicking others. The text warns that true achievement requires vigorous alert thinking and warns that uncritical assimilation of others ideas blocks progress toward one own life work.
President and Mrs. Wilson will be greeted with a royal salute as they travel from the Bois de Boulogne to the Muret residence. Paris plans a reception rivaling historic world leader welcomes. Two extra trains will ferry delegates to Brest to meet the Wilson party. The American Red Cross is producing water sterilizers for Italian military aid in Rome.
A compact aphorism attributed to Seneca notes that timid begging invites rejection. It frames self-dresentation as crucial to how appeals are received.
Readers are urged to try INSTART POSTUM a cereal based beverage claimed as harmless and nourishing. The ad emphasizes quick preparation in a cup and notes it saves sugar and fuel.
The speaker vows to keep aiding those in need as long as Americans or allies require help. The campaign emphasizes preparation for a national Roll Call to take a patriotic census, with every good citizen asked to answer Here when his name is enlisted.
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