The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-10
WORK IS MORE THAN
Cf1ARII7; II Is PUBLIC DEFENSE AGAINST
A COMMON ENEMY" SAYS MRS c. c. ADAMS
BY DOLLY DALRYuPLE


What would the yuletide season be
without the sale of Red Cross seals for
the benefit of the anti-tuberculosis work ?
We've grown so accustomed to the lit
tie messengers coming into our homes and
hearts and winding themselves up with
our Christmas thoughts that Christmas
wouldn't really be Christmas without
them.
And then, too, each one means that
we've made our contribution toward re-
lieving the pain and suffering of some
fellow mortal, whose Christmas Day may
be made happier and brighter for the
little thought we've sent himl
The Red Cross seals campaign this year
is of more importance to Birmingham
than it has ever been before.
The demand is greater, the sufferers
more and funds are needed as they've
never been needed before.
The woman's work of the Anti-Tuber-
culosis association is very interesting and
many sided, as many new features have
been inaugurated and their share in rails
ing the $100 600 necessary to carry on the
work for the coming year in Jefferson
interest and loyalty to a cause that
is world wide in its scope and object
man this year of the womans Red Cross
seals campaign for the tuberculosis
association, and no better choice could
have been made. for Mrs. Adams is en-
thusiastic, earnest, Jealous and faithful,
and she is giving all her strength and
every energy at this busy Christmas sea-
son toward making a greater success than
ever before of the campaign.
With her capable assistants Mrs. Adams
is formulating and planning a splendid
work, and every woman in every COM
munity should cooperate with her in her
efforts.
Speaking yesterday of the work, Mrs.
Adams said
"Our object is to reach and interest all
women, particularly those of Jefferson
county, in the fight against tuberculosis
Our method is through the clubs of Bir-
mingham to reach the club women. They
have always been interested in past
years, and we are sure of their support
Through the churches we want to reach
the various organizations of each denom-
1lldIlOn, Ine Sunudy SCllOOlSb 1duitS So-
cieties and young peoples societies, and
gain the cooperation Of every member"
"And in no sense do you look upon the
work as a charity?" l suggested.
Absolutely not!' she answered. I've
are not asking anyone TO buy seals so
that the association can support a few
poor consumptives That is a mere in
cdent of the work. 1t is primarily an
educational work. hence the appeal
through the schools that DR.. EaVes is
making his lectures to the children and
their cooperation in sale of seals. 1t is a
social service work, hence the appeal to
clubs 1t is an attempt to teach the COM
munity how to save life in the uplifting
of the whole love of the community. 1t
is religious the strong helping the weak.
Each is his brothers keeper. Hence ap-
peal to the churches
"Outside of the general expense of the
camp" L asked, what especially will
the money raised this year by the sale OF
the Red Cross seals be used for?'
This year the money raised is for nurs-
ing purposes" said Mrs. Adams, nurses
enough for Jefferson county. The asso-
ciation asks for five nurses. One thousand
dollars supports one nurse for one year.
For all the county we now have only two.
How can two women visit over the whole
county, unearth cases of the disease,
teach methods of prevention, ways OF
cure and protection to the neighbors