The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-27
Do Your Bit


There ways Uncle his present
extremity He needs soldiers and sailors He needs food He needs
well organized Red Cross society We send produce
and save food, join and help support the Red Cross
To talk peace dsloyalty German mtarism knows
justice. Frighuness devish efficiency weapon The
Belgium destruction of Louvan the sinking of the
Lusitana the of the Amenans too horrible to
noticed longer.
Germany encourages comfort
the easily her culture the whole world Dol
you want Kaiser for your ruere
all patience civilized nation has been exhausted
with Germany Mexico is the south, and
the making demands The administration has voted
billion the and they the people who
known real conditions and they them seriously President
Wilson has called for 100000 volunteers.
OF that number so expected from section If this call
fails be drafted If ultimately,
mot better that thew volunteer than that they wait to be
PEELED? Time only few days longer b. A.
Hley forming and have desire help Pres
dent Wilson make determined stand the beginning and thus
long terrible conflict offer services When we
think what the Of Europe suffering an abeboed man
must long to help put stop to it.
In 776 fought for democracy If Germany should defeat us
now what would be our form of government?
In 1912 fought for rights the Now the Prussan
beast deprves of that freedom.
In 1861 fought for industrial liberty. Germany does not
recognize such liberty
In 1898 fought against Spanish tyranny small nations
What has Germany done to Belgium?
America fought for each of these who deny
that and for and child
to do whatever possible to help government.
You doubt know at with short the United States
will expected Every of ground
where should be made to produce the most practical
who wetodo time food too avishy
help to raise the price family that has already
reached the limit of endurance Had thought of that? Maybe
that food prices will seriously effect But
squander food nothing short of sefishness
present future possibilities, capable Red
Cross society Idaho Springs would offer the most
teal help This be society affair There will be no
time for pink for the society," of which
the local would be but branch needs funds buy materials and
to pay employees and needs everywhere to
Bandages pajamas pads operating and Sheets pill
operating leggngs fourtaied
b,ndages Sings Eastwood spns bath towels wash
cloths bath robes bed shirts ward slippers oakum pads splnt
lows shoulder bed socks hndkerchefs table napkins tray
covers, etc. must be made and packed.
supplies darnng needless buttons thimbc
safety combs tooth brushes pencils
writing drinking pocket knives shoe aces etc. make
bags placed hospital boxes for separate patients
In 1911 the National Red Cross designated by and
proclamation the president of the United States he
which preparation time of assist the medical
department of the and in time of war;
Now that this work must with all possible
speed consistent with accuracy
should speedily end which does not at all
probable these hospital supplies would remain the property of the
society," knows of the wonderful work
ished by them in times OF peace
Idaho Springs only awaiting the arrival of organizer from
properly launch branch of the Red Cross society," and if
of everybody take hand the
membership will be numbered by the hundreds and little city
will history of Uncle Sans most loyal and efficient
communities
early public meeting organizer Denver
and be opportunity to become
the society," organization will be effected
officers elected Such least the present plans of
working and representative membership
When this meeting shall be announced asked to attend
without further invitation and attending will obgate
You will merely be given an opportunity to
/ "Do Your Bit for the U. S. A."
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