Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-20
MEMBERSHIP N
THE RED CROss|s
TRUE PATRIOTISM
REAL sERvIcE 70 NATION AND
HER FIGHTERS AWAITS ALL
LOYAL CITIZENS.
SACRIFICES BEFORE VICTORY
Cheer and Comfort for Boys "over
There" and Succor for Faml.
lies Here IL organi.
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Americanism, 100 per cent true.
means membership in the American
Red Cross.
This great organization. which
stands for humanity the world over
and a.. cor to all and creeds,
now ls ace to face with its greatest
task-backing up the army and navy
of these United States in a titanic
struggle to make the universe safe for
democracy.
In its Christmas membership drive
for 100000 new members in the
Southwest division, comprising the
states Of Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Ok.
lahoma and Arkansas. the American
Red Cross appeals not for charity. but
for patriotism Of al undivided people.
Aid for Americas Sons
Up to the present time the Red
Cross has gone to the front for all
peoples combating a ruthless autoc.
racy unprecedented in the annals of
mankind. Today 1t is engaged In re-
cruiting its wonderful resources to aid
the millions of men America is assem-
bling for the decisive battle In the
trenches, in the air and on the seas.
"Charity begins at home" is a time
worn, trite axiom. But, brought up to
date, it finds a real meaning In the
support for this country's fighters and
those they leave behind. -.
Tho millions who find protection un-
der the Stars and Stripes are now Of
fered an opportunity to do real serv-
ice to the nation and the boys who
will fight for them against the evil
which nae the very foundation OF
this free government.
Service 10 Awaiting All.
The Wal Council Of the American
Red Cross has decided that a great pa.
ti,nel purpose will be served by hav-
t.g membership in the Red Cross III
most as universal as citizenship.
Although pledged as a nation to the
| national purpose during this crisis. ii
will not be granted to a large perceli'
| age OF American men, women aliu chi
uren lU play q part IN Tue ,.sAt4nG
Gralch VI Our cUuAtrys service. All,
membership in the lied Gross, wnicn
, in THIS case, when en.ife Nations axe
UrSInlzcu iur wIriare. IL G.s enough
auu s.ruag enouSn 10 carry Soule u
The bu.d.n tor our so.u.els. iur Odi
sailors and u allies.
Americas strugsle is IL Of Men,
Money. Material and Mercy. Men sup
ply the military torce. Money repre-,
sents the means by which the army
and navy are supplied. Material con'
| sists of guns, ammunition, uniforms
and supplies. Mvrcy-the Red Cross
Morale Vital Factor.
Comfort KITS, sweaters, wristlets
and Danduges 20 far in promoting the
welfare OF Uncle Sans lighters. bul
the greatest stimuiant to the army's
morale il concrete evidence OF Amer
lean citizenship's unity by an addition
Of 2,OUU. Uv0 members to the American
Leo VI oss III the Southwest by Christ
mas Eve.
No sacrifice an American a make
here at home can compensate the IA
tner. son or brother menaced by all
tho pafils OF warfare in the trenches
abroad.
Lack Of proper morale has, without
doubt. been largely responsible for the
collapse Of Russia and the crumblins
Of ltaly's forces. No man can throw
himself intellectually into the bust
ness OF war when devoured by the
most acute anxiety as~to the welfare
of his loved one at home.
More than 100000 men and women
already have enlisted in the ranks Of
the American Red Cross to minister
relief to the MANNED and suffering
and to carry cheer and comfort te
Americas army and navy. In camI
and cantonment. amid the roa Of bat
tie, the standard Of the Red Cross
challenges all forces Of destruction.
Patriotism is calling to Americana
to range themselves with their dol
lars, service and encouragement be
hind the men In khaki who are going
forth to die. II need be. in their de
fense.