The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-06-23

The American Red Cross is the humanitarian arm of the
United States government. Its members are citizens and resi-
dents of the United States and its possessions, and citizens of
the United States residing in foreign countries. Any of the
above named persons can become a member by sending his
name, address and dues to the American Red Cross, Washing
ton, ID. C., or to his local chapter. The Red Cross cares for the
sick and wounded of our army and navy in time of war. 1t
cares for the wives, families and dependents of the soldiers and
sailors who are called to the front. 1t gives relief to sufferers
from earthquake, fire, famine, disease and other disasters.
1t collects and distributes money and supplies for relief
purposes. 1t is chartered by congress. Its accounts are audit
ed by the war department. 1t is authorized by the government
1t must be supported by the American public.
President Wilson, who is president of the American Red
Cross, declares:
A large. we'll organized and efficient Red Cross is es-
sental. 1t is both a patriotic and humane service that is
rendered by every citizen who becomes a member of the
American Red Gross.
The department of military relief equips and manages hos
pitfalls, hospital ships and trains, transports the sick and wound
ed, manufactures, collects, stores and distributes hospital and
other war relief supplies, organizes information bureaus to pro-
vide communication between the people Of our country and
their army and navy. 1t is responsible for the organization,
enrolment and equipment of such "units" in time of war as are
required by the war and navy departments of our government;
which means the enrolment of physicians, surgeons, nurses
and other personnel.
In times of great disaster, this department. co-operates with
the department of civilian relief, by furnishing the needed med
zeal and nursing personnel.
Base hospitals are organized in important cities, with some
large local hospital as a nucleus. Thirty-six are now organic.
ed. Ten have already been called for European service and
are leaving for the front.
The bureau OF medical service organizes ana lnStfuctS
classes in first aid and accident prevention, and organizes SAM
tary training attachments.
The duty of the department of civilian relief is declared by
III" congress of the United States as follows:
To continue and carry on the system of national and
International relief in time of peace, and to apply the
o. in mitigating the sufferings caused by nestilnn"f
famine. fire, floods and other national calamities, and
carry on measures for preventing the same.
To this department falls the duty of caring for the wives,
families and other dependents of our soldiers and sailors who
are now being called to the front.
The department of nursing service enrolls especially quail
fled graduate nurses to serve in base hospitals and convalescent
hospitals in time of war. 1t instructs civilian women in ele-
volunteer their services as nurses aids in these hospitals.
Local chapters are being formed throughout the country to
carry on the work of the national organization in their respect
i've localities. Branches and auxiliaries are subsidiary organi-
cations which are formed to assist the chapters in this work.
The work of the Red Gross during the next few years will
be tremendous. Great financial assistance is needed to carry
on this work. The skillful management at national headquar-
tiers, and the careful auditing of the war department assures
you that every dollar will be wisely expended. Liberal, patri-
oc and continued support of this great work is needed in a
financial way.
The Red Gross asks you: Do you care whether the sick
and wounded men of our army and navy receive proper care
and attention? Do you care whether their wives, families and
dependents are provided with the necessities of life?
These men are fighting for your country, for your home,
for YOU.
Though you cannot 90 to the front, and must remain at
home, it is your patriotic duty to do your share. You can do
this through the Red Cross