Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
PATRIOTIC AND HUMANE


American Red Cross is an association
of more than 100000 American citizens,
organized locally in chapters. branches.
and auxiliaries, governed by a Central
Committee with headquarters in Wash
ihgton. p. c.: Its accounts are audited
by the War Department.
We intend to raise rails its membership to
Any resident of the United States or
its possession, or any citizen of the
United States residing in foreign coun-
his name. address and dues TO the
American Red Cross. Washington. D. c..
or to- the chapter in his neighborhood
The American Red Cross gives volun-
teer aid TO the sick and wounded of our
Army and Navy in time Of war. 1t
gives aid to the dependents of soldiers
and sailors called to the c.lors &c.
famine. disease or other disaster.
1t makes no distinction of class, creed
or race.
It is a relief clearing house. perma-
nent, responsible and experienced.
1t is semi-Governmental agency for
the collection and distribution of money
and supplies for relief purposes
1t Is the only volunteer society au-
thorized by the Government to aid our
land and naval forces in time of war
81. President Wilson saysi "A large.
is essential 1t is both patriotic and
humane. service that is rendered by
every citizen who becomes member of
the American Red Cross
Ex-Rrsstdsnt Taft says: II hereby
commend the plan of the Red Cross to
secure a large membership in this
country. l hope the American people
will prove as patriotic in this respect
as are the people of other nations. so
that we may be as well prepared as
they to render relief in the misfortune
of war or to mitigate the sufferings
caused by pestilence. famine, fire. floods.
mine explosions and other great disas-
ters.'
Ex-President Roosevelt says: II hope
that all the patriotic and humane men.
women and children. of the United
states, who are able to do so. will give
il (the Red Crosse their support by be-
coming members of our national or
ganization."
So. Purposes.-The purposes Of the
unteer aid to the sick and wounded OF
the army and navy tn time Of war: to
act in matters Of volunteer relief: and,
in accord with the naval and military
authorities. to serve AS a, medium or
communication between the people of
the United states and their Army and
Navy: to continue and carry on a svs
TEN of national and international relief
in time of peace and to apply the same
In mitigating the sufferings caused by
damine fTe foods and other
and carry on measures for preventing
such calamities.
~ So, Name and Insignia Protected
The Act of Congress by which the
American Red Cross was chartered pro-
vided for the protection OF it's name
and ID insignia. 1t is unlawful
PC member or agcntNbf the Red Cross
FOR the purpose of soliciting or collect.
ing money or material
for any person to wear or dispIav
the insignia of the Red Cross or anY In.
sigma colored in imitation thereof for
the purpose of falsely inducing the be-
society. 70 ''e
For any person. corporation. or as
sociation other than the American Red
u tha a ana its authorized agentN to use
lne emblem or any imitation thereof as
an advertisement or for any business or
charitable purpose.
ri The he provisions sS of this Act do not APP
to use the name or emblem previous to
us passage. January ;. 1905
resident SID Mss ~ shs Any citizen or
dependencies may become a member of
the American Red Cross by paying the
membership fee, and sending us his
Membership imposes no obligation of
personal service either in time Of war or
peace; IT Is not 70 be confused with
the Nursing Service, Hospital Units
and duties.
Comparatively few persons can serve
the Red Cross in the field But everv.
one can serve at home by becoming a
member, by getting his friends to join.
anu "! spreading knowledge Of the
work. and by participating in the work
or the local chapter.
Members residing within the territory
or chapter automatically become mem.
bers of that chapter. It is desired to
nave members join through the local
chapter. but dues may be sent directiv
to Washington. Checks should be made
payable to the American Red Cross.
Membership Form American Red Cross.
Headquarters. Washington, ID. G.
Date ......
Please enroll me in the class checked
below, for which ] enclose the sum OF
-. -. go. Dollars Is. .1
Annual Member. 81
Subscribing Member. annually
contributing Member. annually ......5
Sustaining Member, annually 10
Life Member. one payment .as
Patron Member. one payment 100