The sun., 1917-07-08
TOBACCO.FUND
THRILLS ARMY,
SAYS PERSHING
More Than Comfort Of the
Smokes Is Thought That
Stands Behind Gift.
s751s NOW SUBSCRIBED
Number Of Contributors Must
Grow to Million to Meet
Soldiers Needs.

Gen. PsrshinE says that more than the
comfort Of tobacco is the thought TO the
soldier mat those providing the solacs
ere behind him
msmbranos means to any soldier Over
There" says the leader Of our expedi-
tionary army. That should be upper
most IN the minds OF those working for
our Yankee soldiers abroad
within q short tims the men now re-
ceivinE their nnal training within sight
ana sound Of the snemy's guns will learn
through THs suN's Tobacco Fund the
deep appreciation that Ia animatins the
Americans here. Each packet Of to-
baoco will convey to them q thrill be-
cause Of the knowledge that Back Home
they are In the hearts and minds of
thousands. II will give them a new sest
for their hazardous duty.
The list appended to this story shows
how deep rooted Ia the feeling OF our
men. women and even children for those
who now are beyond the reach Of their
favorite cigarettes, their pipe tobacco
Of campaigning the fund now totals
This will give all the men now abroad
some tobacco satisfaction. But the fund
must go on II must grow. or else the
men fighting our battles may think them
selves forgotten by their own-lf the
supply ceases through lack Of support.
A shipload Of tobacco would not be
enough for the men who are gone and
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bacco will grow with the days and the
fund must keep up with 1t.
Million subscribers Needed.
There II no evidence Of q let down IN
the fund. The number Of subscribers
must swell TO q million-and II will. ac-
cording 70 the present indications. Every
mail brings a new roster. II has pene-
trated to channels unexpected. As a
whole the list affords a splendid index to
our national patriotism.
The various enterprises which THE
SUN now has under way, with the ap-
plication Of this established spirit. will
carry the fund to big figures. Our peo
pie will demonstrate that we are capable
of carrying on an generously and In as
effective members the work which the
Overseas Club OF England did for
Tommy Atkins.
Splendidly inspiring was yesterdays
grist of events relating to the fund
The news that the Schultz Cigar Stores
Company 10 to cooperate with THE SUN
brought inquiries from two out of every
fve patrons Of the string OF 116 stores
II made clear that the mutual coupons
and certificates which are given with all
purchases will be contributed in goodly
number for conversion into smokes
There were thousands who expressed a
readiness TO subscribe through the stores
so advantage may be taken of the extra
80 cents that the Schultz company is to
contribute for each dollar order drawn
10 THE SUN.
Before the drive really can be begun
by the Schultz stores the boxes must be
manufactured, the order blanks printed
and other details attended to. In all
probability opportunity for the public to
participate through this medium will be
given next Saturday.
For THE SUMS benefit performances
that 10 to be given in the Winter Garden
on the evening of Sunday. July 90, Ray
n1ond Hitchcock has been designated as
master Of ceremonies. Those who have
seen his performance in "Hitchy- -Koo''
can understand how important this an
nouncement Is. To those who have not
II can be said that Mr.. Hitchcock has
exceptional qualifications for this i'm
Hitchcock will introduce an all star bill
at the beneft.
Lambs send 400.
And speaking OF actors. there never
has been an occasion in which theiI
response TO any patriotic cause has been
lacking. Witness the contribution made
by the Lambs Club. One hundred oi
them subscribed a dollar each with
the subscription was this note:
And we will be with you again latel
On"
In the matter of contributions TIL
Sun Fund has received innumerabl,
parcels of tobacco. cigarettes and pa
pers. Yesterday two big packagei
came. one from "23 Briggs street
Johnetown. N. "" the other from LouiI
p. Sanders, 1o1 Chambers street Thes,
gifts demonstrate a fine patriotism. bu
in the interest OF economy and EN-
cheney such contributions must be dis
courAEed.
There are a number Of reasons for thi
advice: In the FIRST place. THE SUN
with the assistance of officers of tn,
army, has made a careful canvass o
the brands OF smokes that are preferred
by the soldiers. II is necessary. tina
they must have the tobacco to whicl
they are accustomed and which the,
like best. Undoubtedly there de othe
kinds that are as good-or even bette
but the soldiers must have what the,
want
Secondly, there are difficultles in han
ding these packages that make then
undesirable, THE SUN Fund Is to orde
tobacco by the carload II will be han
died In bulk. The addition OF miscel
laneous packages to this would disrup
the shipping arrangements.
Furthermore, THE SUN is able to bu
its tobacco cheaper than il could b
purchased by friends OF the soldiers ]
IL able to purchase directly from tn
factory at rates that are denied tn
general buyer. Finally. because tn
goods are shipped from the factorie
under consignment TO France they ar
exempt from internal revenue take
This saving means greater purchasin
power for the money of the Fund
Non.smokers Assist.
The following letter came yesterda a
from the p, Lorillard company mani
facturers OF tobacco, cigarettes ar
cigars:
III aceepta BILE we should like to donat
300 pounds of our Union Leader" Red
Cut tobacco in N ounce sacks and ] 90
900 of our ''Nebo" cigarettes In q
foil cups toward the movement you ha,
Instituted TO send tobacco supplies
the soldiers in France. We shall
glad TO deliver this tobacco to you :
bond al your pleasure.
-. II. BALL, Vice-president."
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