The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-11
Time is SHORT
Call Goes Out to All Santa
Claus Helpers
To Rally at Once Around the
Christmas Standard.
A PULL ALL TOGETHER NOW
VIII Make This TOpeKa's Most
Notable Holiday Time.
Salvation Army and Jitney
Drivers at the Front.

! Are you gong TO De some Topeka
child's Santa Claus? If you plan to
exercise the privileges of that gentle
man It is exceedingly important that
you make known your intentions 1t
once, for it is upon you and your
friends and all the other friends of
| children in this city that the Conf
Dental Exchange is depending to
| make this Christmas the greatest day
| that youngsters of Topeka have ever
| enjoyed.
Never before in the history of the
| city have all the forces working for
the welfare of the unfortunate been
welded together in so harmonious Il
grOup-directing all their energies to
accomplish the same end-as is the
case this year. Through the efforts of
the central clearing house for chart
! ties, it is possible for every active and
legitimate charitable society in Topeka
to meet on common ground and by
working hand in hard make this such
a Christmas as will long be remem-
bered.
But this central clearing house-the
Confidential EXchange-must have
more than the support of all the leSit-
innate and active charitable societies
that work throughout the year. 1t is
depending largely OF the cooperation
of every individual in the city who
plans in any sense to assume the mien
of a Santa The exchange is not in it
self a charitable organization. In it
self it offers no relief. 1t is only a di-
recting maintained by the city
of Topeka-for the purpose of making
more efficient the charitable work of
the several societies and numerous in
dividuals who make it a point 30 offer
relief to the fellow who is down.
Get-Together Spirit.
Since the institution of the central
office every recognized club or society
hfRn
ating through the exchange and now
when the season approaches during
which all men give more literally than
ever TO those who need, these organi-
cations have notified the office of their
especial desire to get together.
How effective work of this type can
be made was demonstrated Thanks
giving when hundreds of families were
reached who never before had re-
ceived assistance from any person or
organization. These families We're of
that particular type that shun public
mention of their condition. They
were reported to the exchange by
friends and neighbors who were ac-
quainted with the exchanges policy OF
making public no names or addresses.
After the cases were reported to the
central office, they were turned over
by Miss Mabel Adams, secretary, to
the various clubs or individuals who
had volunteered to furnish baskets.
With the foundation already laid
and the experiences of the Thanksgiv-
ing day giving as an example, the host
of friends of the children expect to
sweep before them all obstacles. There
will be no reservations, or exceptions.
Every child of parents who are unable
to play Santa Claus, will be remem-
bered by the legion of Santa Claus
followers here.
Jitney Drivers to Help.
Nor will the lightning speed of
Co, NrNR To-
hundred or more 'jitney" drivers in
Topeka have come to the front and
have volunteered to respond to all
calls made upon them by the ex-
change This of course means that
any person in the city having a gift of
any description that is to be delivered
to any youngster in any part of the
city has only to call the confidential
exchange the service will
be obtained. And there will be no
''jitney" charge, the drivers declare
Where would Santa Claus be without
his RENDERS?
Along Kansas avenue Christmas
Salvation Army kettles are kept boil
ing. Topekans are dropping into those
pots numerous bits of change that will
mean relief from hunger or cold and
genuine happiness to many unfortu-
nate waits.
Every person who receives assist
ance from The Salvation Army is en-
rolled on the records of the conf
Dental exchange. Every person who
will be remembered by the Provident
association, the county, the city well
fare workers and the scores or more
of other clubs is also recorded on the
rolls of that directing office. With
these records, it is possible to know
just where and when and why relief
is being extended. In such manner is
it possible for the central office to
weed OUT those few who believe that
Justice has not been done them until
six mems gifts come to their house
So also is it possible to visit those who
have not before received from their
more fortunate townsmen.
But first let's remember all the kid |
dies and if you know of one that |
should be remembered or if you feel |
the temptation to play Santa Claus |
sneaking over you grasp the telephone |