The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-12-21
IN
THE RED GROSSIS
TRUE PATRIOTISM
REAL SERVICE 70 NATION AND
HER FIGHTERS AWAITS ALL
LOYAL CITIZENS.
SACRIFICES BEFORE VICTORY
Cneer and Comfort for Boys lover
There" and succor for Faml.
lies Here Is organl-
cations Aim.

Americanism, 100 per cent true,
means membership in the American
Red Cross.
This great organization, which
stands for humanity the world over
and suceor to all races and creeds,
now is face to face with it's greatest
lask-backing up the army and navy
Of these United States in a titanic
Struggle 20 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
Iahoma and Arkansas, the American
Red Cross appeals not for charity, but
Tor patriotism OF an undivided people
Aid for Americas Sons.
Up TO the present time the Red
Cross has gone to the from; for all
peoples combating a ruthless autoc.
racy Unprecedented in the annals OF
ma.knd. Today it is engaged in re
c~ruairg It's wonderful resources TO aid
he millions of men America is assem-
bling Tor 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. ii finds a real meaning in the
support for this country's fighters and
those they leave behind.
The millions who find protection un
der the Stars and Stripes are now OF
Tered an opportunity to do real sery
&c to the nation and the boys whl
will fight for them against the eyi
which nac the very foundation 0
this free government,
Service Is Awaiting All.
. The Wan Council OF the American
Red Cross has decided that a great na
l tional purpose will be served by haS
ing membership in the Red Cross a
most as universal as citizenship,
= Although pledged as a nation TO IN
y national purpose during this crisis,
will not be granted to a large percea.
age OF American men, women and Chi
dren 10 play a part in the fightin
branch oil our country's service. Al
however, can be identified, throug
membership in the Red Cross, whlc
u in this case, when entire nations al
organized for warfare, is big enoug
anu s,rOAg enough to carry some
The burden for our soldiers. Tor OF
9 sailors and our allies.
d Americas struggle is one Of Me-
Money, Material and Mercy. Men su.
- ply the military force. Money repr
sents the means by which the arm
and navy are supplied. Material co
% sists Of guns, ammunition, uniform
and supplies. Mercy-the Red eros
Morale Vital Factor.
y Comfort kits, sweaters, wristle
IL and b~andages go lar in promoting q
in welfare OF Uncle Sans lighters, b
the greatest stimulant 10 the army
morale is concrete evidence OF Amt
lean citizenship's unity by an additi'
of 2,OOO,O 900 members to the Americt
~ keu Gross in the Southwest by Chri
ne mas Eve,
q No sacrifice an American can ma
here at home can compensate the
5 Their, SON or brother menaeed by
er the perils of warfare in the trench
abroad,
Lack Of proper morale has, withc
doubt, been largely responsible for I
collapse of Russia and the crumbli
= of ltaly's forces. No man can thr'
himself intellectually into the bl
ness Of war when deyoured by
most acute anxiety as to the welf'
of his loved ones at home.
More than 5,OOO,O OO men and won
already have enlisted in the ranks
he American Red Cross to minis
relief to the manned and suffer
m and TO carry cheer and comfort
Americas army and navy, In ca
on and cantonment, amid the roar oil
lie, the standard OF the Red Ut
ant challenges all forces of destruction
)m- Patriotism is calling to Amerlc
IN range themselves with their
lars. service and encouragement
Sc hind the men in khaki who are go
emit. forth to die, If need be, in their
.ove tense.