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Red Cross ideals

The strength of the Red Cross is in it's ideals. The War Council expresses these ideals in three great aims:
 1To be ready to care for our soldiers and sailors on duty wherever and whenever that care may be needed
 2 To shorten the War-by strengthening the
 moral of the allied peoples and their
 armies, by alleviating their sufferings in
 the period which must elapse until the C.. American army can become fully effective
 abroad. sa
 To lay foundations for an enduring peace
 by extending a message of practical re-
 lief and sympathy to the civilian popula-
 tion among our Allies, carrying to them an
 expression of the finest side of the Ameri-
 can character.
 The American people are translating these ideals into facts into money and personal ser vice. Last June the War Council asked for $100,00O,O0O, and the people pledged $110,OO0,- 900, of which $1O8 100000 has thus far been col lected- collected at probably the lowest cost of collection in the history of such undertakings. The Red Cross active workers are estimated at millions, and they are doing almost everything known to commence and science, from bookkeep- ing to surgery, from knitting socks to feeding American prisoners in Germany.
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The Red cross organization
 is worldwide

The American Red Cross today is worldwide. It reaches into every American village, and over reaches all national boundaries. There are chap ters in our insular territories and in practically every Allied and Neutral country in the world: in Hawaii, the Philippines and Porto Rico, in Cuba and Guatemala, in London and Paris, and the Eastern countries. 4 A year ago there were 562 chapters in the United States and 486, ,194 members Today there are 3,551 chapters, Il, ,000 branches, 5OOOO auxiiaries, 22,OOO,O0O adult members, and a Junior Membership comprising large propor- ton of the school children of the land
 American citizenship and Red Cross mem bership are coming to be coincident terms.
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Service at National HeadQuarters

Washington Headquarters is a type and sample of the sort of service that Red Cross commands all over the country, high talent without remu- neration. The staff is drawn from all parts of the country, made up of men and women expe- rienced in large affairs, with various talents, each fitted into the department where his or her particular talent serves best.
 The treasurer of the Red Cross is the Comp troller of the Currency of the United States.
 The comptroller of the Red Cross is the comptroller of great national corporation.
 Civilian relief work is directed by one of Americas ablest experts in social service work. Men of wide experience in purchasing ,warehous- ng,and shipping conduct these several activities of Red Cross.
 Noted physicians and surgeons constitute the Advisory Medical Board, and some of the most distinguished nurses of the country, the corre- spending Committee on Nursing Service.
 Red Cross technical activities are in the hands of technical experts
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"The best way in which to impart the greatest efficiency and energy to the re-
 lief work which this war will entail will be to concentrate it in the hands of single experienced organization which has been recognized by law and by international convention as the public instrum 3ntality for such purposes. Indeed, such a concentration of admin
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-15

The American National Red Cross is, by Act of Con- qreSS, the official medium of communication between the people of the United States and their Army and Navy.
 The President of the United States is the President of the Red Cross.
 The War Department audits its accounts.
 The work of the Red Cross for the War period is directed by War Council created by President Wilson on May 10, 1917.
 In a statement announcing inc appointment of the War Council, inc President said:
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istrative action in this matter seems to me absolutely necessary, and I here by earnestly call upon those who can contribute either great sums or small to the alleviation of the suffering and distress which must inevitably arise out of this fight for humanity and democracy, to contribute to the Red Cross."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-15

The generosity of the American people keeps pace with the fast growing scope of Red Cross activities. The growth of Red Cross has been so amazing the multiplication of its activities so rapid, that few can be expected to know all that Red Cross means to the world in this hour of the worlds need Many who are active in one Red Cross endeavor are unfamiliar with scores of other Red Cross pursuits. .szft.es e.. ts.s s..~,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-15
What the Red Cross does

The story of Red Cross accomplishments and it's plans for the future will be told in more detail in other statements. Here are some of it's prin- cipal activities, which suggest the importance and scope of its work:
 Organization of base-hospitals and ambu- lance companies,
 recruiting and training of nursing person nel for service in the army and navy
 medical corps, production of surgical dressings, hospital
 garments, refugee clothing, knitted
 goods, emergency supply service for our
 Army and Navy at home and abroad,
 sanitary service around cantonments. care of dependent families of soldiers and
 sailors,
 study of the problem of crippled soldiers
 and sailors,
 canteen service for troops en route, feeding of American prisoners in enemy
 countries,
 casualty information,
 service to convalescents,
 disaster relief,
 
 work, tubercular work, hospital supply
 service, ambulance and hospital service,
 dispensaries, recreation centers, recon
 struction of homes and villages, mater
 nity work, repatriation of refugees, re-
 mobilization of mutilated men and many
 other forms of service.
 The Red Cross supplements the work of the Army and Navy. The Red Cross War Council is endeavoring in every way to increase the effectiveness of the whole program of relief by the utmost cooperation with the Commission on Training Camp Activities, the Y. M. c. A., Knights of Columbus, Y. w. O. A., Y. M. H. A. and other great patriotic agencies.
 Red Cross Chapters have statements showing in detail how the War Fund is being expended Ask your Chapter for these statements.
 This is the first of a series of five announce ments covering the work of the Red Cross. Succeeding statements will deal with activi- ties of the Red Cross in detail
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Every dollar of the war fund
 goes to war relief

Red Cross affairs are economically administered. very penny has been spent under an appro- priation by the War Council after careful study. Membership dues pay the entire cost of opera tion, with a large balance for the handling of disaster relief and other work
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What Our Red Cross Is

with the military authorities, provide emergency hospital and other supplies where needful, keep the men in the hospital in touch with their fam flies, and in many other ways add to the comfort and morale of our men.
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Volunteer service

All of the Division Managers and many of those on their staffs, are volunteers. Unpaid service is the general rule in chapters, divisions and at National Headquarters Most of the depart ment heads in Washington are volunteers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
GERMAN CROPS
FAIL; PEOPLE
FACE HUNGER

WASHINGTON. July 22.-Ssturc
IL conducting a starvation drive"
against Germany and Austria.
while the crops Of America and
her allies promise this year TO break
all records for size. those OF Ger
many and her allies will be smaller
than at any time since the war be.
gan.
widespread drought enveloped the
central empires during April. May
and June. which. combined with in
tense heat and an unreasonable frost
during the first five days Of June.
stopped the development OF all the
vegetables and roots 80 urgently
needed by the Teutons.
The frost destroyed one-third OF
the potato crop. especially in the
northern part OF the country. Peas
and beans also were seriously dam
aged. At the same time. the heat
and drought increased the ravages
Of all kinds OF pestiferous insects. 10
the crop Of apples and pears viii be
insignificant II also delayed the
wheat crop and with the failure Of
Rumania and the Ukraine to de-
liver the expected wheat. Germany
Is In a bad way.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
ALLIES PREPARE
TO CONSOLIDATE
GAINS IN DRIVE
Battle Analysis by
J. w. T. Mason

NEW YORK. July 2..-Gen.
Foch l. modcraiing his drive be-
tween the Aisne and the Marnc
for the apparent purpose Of con.
solidsting his gains and prrpar
ing for inevitable German coun.
ferattasks.
Great caution is now necessary on
the part Of the allied commanders
and Gen Foch is splendidiy demon.
s,raung that he cannot be run off
his feet. II would serve Won Hin.
denburg's purpose admirably II Gen.
Foch were TO extend the battle along
the Aisne. Marnc salient into a ma jor
offensive.
4 forward allied movement on no
gigantic scale before tho Amcri.
cans are fully ready 10 participate
would be 20 accept the German
terms on which such n battle should
be fought.
Gen. Foch IL now declining 20 bc
inveigled into playing Gcrmany's
game under such conditions. Tn.
Aisne Marine thrust must be consld.
fFfR stA = i''tl bAi'ihffs EHtttls UNN
ever has already had major conse.
auences thru safeguarding Paris and
driving the Germans north of the
Marne.
Gen. Foch. above all. has demon.
strated that ne will not sacrifice his
own men on the barbarous principle
Of Won Hindenburg and the Hohen.
zollcrns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
CarniUai Program,
TUESDAY

1890 to .. m. Lunch served
on ground.
$50 D. m. Band concert and
singing by big chorus.
s:30 p. m. Drills by sailors.
s .. IN. Concert and singing.
. p. m. Pageant. THE Road 10
Victory" In amphitheatrc. Uni
versity Of Washington.
$50 .. m. Dancing in Armory.
Sports
ii.5o n. m. Chlidren's athletic
events: IS. 50. 100 and ESQ yard
races for boys. Is and ioo.yard
races for girls.
IL y. m. water sports. Relay
races between scamen companies.
2.3o p. m. Baseball. navy yard
VS.. U. $. naval training camp.
p. m. Baseball. Patterson.
Macdonald vs.. Skinner & Eddy.
$50 p. m. Tug E-of war. Duthic
vs.. Ames. skinner a Eddy vs.. Pat.
terson- Mac Donald. Anderson ship
yard vs.. Seatils North Pacific
yard: Seattle National bank W.
National Bank OF Commerce.
girlsl Bon Marche vs.. AacDou.
gall Southwick.
7 y. m. Boxing Navy cham
plonship preliminary contests.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
American Troops
Have Turned Tide,
Says London Paper

LONDON. July %. -- America
troops have turned the tide OF war
for the allies. the Daily Express be
licvcs
Indications are the tide mas been
turned by Americas scnding In
three months more than tho Ger
mans could produce. the paper says.
In tho pocket between Rheims and
soisnons, the Germans sought TO
make Gen. Foch show his hand. II
was a gamblers throw. which sacri.
feed the Initiative They now stand
face to face with disaster"
American troops have completely
cleared Barbillon wood Of the enemy
and have driven the Germans five
miles north OF Chateau Thierry.
CRarbiilon wood extends from
Chateau Thicrry eastward along the
north bank of the Marnc and extends
about five miles northwardJ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
j. s. men BREAK
ENEMY CAVALRY
EAST OF RHEIMS
Dispatch From Frank
J. Taylor
BY United Press Leased Wire
Direct 10 The Star

WITH THE AMERICAN AR
NIES IN FRANCE. July al
t>ight.l-tmcrican troops. fac
ing their first cavalry charge OF
the war. utterly wiped out u for
nidable force Of German horse
men east Of Rheims and defeat
ed what apparently WAS an am.
bitious attempt To cut the allied
lines and reach Chalons. So far
~ II known. this Is the first
time the enemy has employed
cavalry since the counter often.
sivc began.
Immediately aftorward the sam,
American unit broke up a combined
attack OF infantry and tanks
The Americans held an important
sector on slight rise. behind a
chalk .colorcd hrl. over which were
the enemy positions. When the Ger
man cavalry topped the hill and
swept down upon the Americans
they ran into unit which has a re
markable record for sharpshootinr
Opening up with machine guns
automatic rifles and Enfields. tn,
Americans quickly dropped men and
horses The artillery Joined in. add
lug 10 the slaughter Tho cavalry
dwindled until only a handful re
manned. These Ealloped back over
the hill to the German lines.
The Germans quickly reorganizcd
for another attack. American oh
servers spotted enemy tanks crawl
Ing over the chalk like hill. accom-
panied by infantry in great strength
American artillery cut loose. and
the first salvo struck several tanks
ssuarely. splitting them wide open.
simultaneously the German infan
Continued on page I0J
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
5000 Are Taken
by Americans in
Forward Sweep

WASHINGTON. July 22.-fresh
successes by American troops be
tween the Marne and the Aisne were
reported by Gen. Pershing today.
His communique follows:
Between the Aisne and the Marine.
tho day Sunday has brought fresh
successes to our troops. With un-
diminished vigor and spirit, they
have continued to force the enemy
to yield bitterly contested positions.
"In tho fighting OF the past few
days. more than 5000 prisoners.
more than 100 cannon and many
trench mortars and machine guns
have been taken by our divisions. a"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
Government Seizes
2 Hun Metal Firms

WASHINGTON. July ZE-Ihe
government has taken another step
To smash for all time the German
control Of the metal industry In this
country.
Official announcement was made
today that Alien Property Custodian
Palmer has taken over the business
OF l.. Vogelstein a Co. and Baer,
sondheimer a Co. both German
owned metal concerns on Broadway,
New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
British Munitions
Workers Threaten
to Start Walkout

LONDON. July 22.-Serious con
sequences which would arise from
the threatened strike OF munition
makers were pointed out In a royal
proclamation issued today.
Thousands Of munition workers
are threatening TO strike Wednesday
in plants at Coventry, Manchester.
Birmingham and Liverpool. unless
tho government order prohibiting
certain employers from engaging
skilled workers without a special IL
cense is rescinded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
GERMANY BUSHES
100000 HUNS TO
TO QUEll RUMANIA

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Ger-
many has rushed 100000 troops into
Rumania TO put down uprisings in
the conquered Balkan country. ac-
cording to official Rome cables to-
day.
Clashes between the Rumanian
people and the German troops have
become SO widespread and violent
that the Austro-GerWans have been
compelled 10 draw upon their re.
serves In the West to send aid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
Daniels Requests
Probe of Failure
of Seaplane Bombs

wAsHINGTON. July 22. -- The
navy ordnance bureau was asked by
Secretary Daniels today TO invesu'
gate the apparent failure of bombs
dropped by seaplanc on the U-boat
raider at Orleans. Mass. TO explode.
Secretary Daniels said his report
showed seaplanes had attacked the
raider. but there was nothing to in
dicate that bombs had made hit.
He feared they had not exploded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
"PlNChINC
IN" SALIENT ENDS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE. July 22.-t2 p. nh
The Americans continue to advance
from the Marne and are beyond
Bezu.St. German five miles north
east OF Chateau Thierry), as this is
cabled.
In the meantime. both ends OF the
Scissors Rheims salient are being
pinchcd i'm by combined French,
American and British attacks,
After crossing the Marine. the
Americans advanced sometimes as
fast as "A kilometcr 0ive-eighths of a
milcD an hour. Various headquarters
were moved twice within IL hours
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
ONWARD MARCH
CONTINUES ON
BATTERED FOE
Dispatch From Fred
S. Ferguson

WITH THE AMERICAN AR
MIES IN FRANCE. July ss.-
The Franco-American advance
continues everywhere. from Sois-
sons east Of Chateau Thierry.

Miles IN Outt
The Franco-American advance
continues everywhere. from Sois-
sons east Of Chateau Thierry.
Oulchy lie Chateau has been pene-
trated. placing the roadway and the
main highway from Chateau Thierry
to Fismes under allied control and
thus adding to the difficulties Of
the German retirement from the
Marine.
American and French infantry are
across the Marne in great numbers
and are heavily reinforced by allied
artillery, which effected the passage
without opposition.
French cavalry is operating north
east of Chateau Thierry, far in ad-
vance OF the infantry.
American field guns are firing on
scissors. while the Franco-American
line has been Strengthened south OF
that city until practically the main
highway from scissors to Chateau
Thierry is in our possession.
German prisoners say their orders
are TO retire northward from tho
Marne to observation-disclosures. 1e miles
northeast of Chateau Thierry and Is
miles southeast OF Soissons
Franco.American troops crossed
the Marne without opposition early
Sunday, using to a large extent the
boats and foot bridges which tho
Germans were forced to abandon in
their haste.
Long lines of infantry and artil-
Continued on page ~
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United Press
Summary of
War Events
sOIssO>s RHEIMS SALIENT

--Gcrman counter attacks are
launched against allied troops.
Early reports declare the attacks
are unsuccessful and that the
advance " continuing
PICARDY FRONT-BrItIAh
troops made gains yesterday
southeast Of Hebuternc. north of
Albert. and Franco British forces
carried out successful minor
enterprise last night south Of
Nilleru Brotonneaux
FLANDERS FRONT -- 7 g
BRUSH made a successful raid
north OF Bailieui Hostile artil.
icry' was active In the T>ocre
sector
AUSTRIA Emperor Karl. has
accepted Austrian Premier Non
SeydlerH resignation. Reports
state that Austria. under Ger.
man leadership. Is planning an
other offensive against Italy.
LO>DO>-The Daily Express
declares that Americas troops
have turned the tide of war for
the allies.
Rt SSIA The United states
wiii send Hed Cross supplies to
Nladivor,ok. II was announced
today The advance guard of al.
lied aid for Russia viii probably
sail from America within n
month.
RuMA<h ~ Germany has
rushed 500 900 troops to Ru-
mania 10 aueli uprisinKE there.
ALBANIA -- Italian troops
have mad. new gains In the
cnmrsign against Austria IN the
Albanian region.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
Editor Quits
Post to Join
the u. ARMY

PORTLAND. Ore. July s..-The
blue pencil was laid aside for the
rife today. when Ernest W. JorErn-
son. managing editor of the Port
land News. q mister paper of The
Seattle star. answered tho draf,
call and cn,rained for Camp Lewis
Altho Jorgenron has a wife and
child dependent upon him. he did
not ask deferred classification. Hs
worked up from News office hoy
20 managing editor IN eight years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
GERMANS TO GUARD
PETROGRAO EMBASSY

THE HAGUE, July 22.-Gcrmany
has arranged with tho Bolshcvik
government for guard at the Ger.
man embassy In Petrograd, copies OF
the Cologne Gazette. received here
today. stated The guards viii con
sist of German soldiers dressed In
civilian attire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22

arc drawn together to close the
neck OF n purse.
The latest reports show the aiiieA
on a line running almost straight
south OF scissors to Grissoles. eevoS
miles north OF Chateau ThierTys
thence southeastward toward tn
Marnc. in the direction OF Jaul.
gonne.
The capture of Chateau Thierry
was accomplished Sunday by French
and Americans. The Germans were
also driven across the Marne river
many being killed and captured IN
the "Dormans Pocket" the scene Of
Germany's farthcst gain in her ma
drive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
300 Czech Captives
Slain by Austrians

BERNE. July 22.-Thrce hundred
Czechs. captured by the Austrians in
the recent fighting with the Italians.
were executed by shooting, 1t is
stated I'VE go to our death calmly
and gladly, glorifying in IT," they
ohantcd IA they went TO their exc
cutions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
GOOD LUCK, "J0RCY"
"Jorgy" is going to war,

"Jorgy' is going to war.
"Jorgy" is how of The Star knew him. A
fine, clean young fellow with fine, promising fu-
ture, He from office boy to managing editor
of the Portland News sister paper of The Star.
The draft law did not seek him. for, married several
years ago, a wife and children dependent upon
him. The draft law would have exempted him.
But he did not seek exemption He talked it
with Mrs. Jorgenson. Somehow, they decided, they
would manage. And "Jorgy' put himself in Class |,
anxious ready enthusiastic to go "over there
Good old "Jorgy"
Brave Mrs. Jorgenson
Here is luck to you both.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
AUSTRIA PLANS
new OFFENSIVE

ROME. July 22.-The Austrian
army is preparing for "A monster OF.
fensivc against the Italians. dis.
patches published here in the Idea
Nazionale. declared hero today. The
drive. IL was stated. will be under
German leadership with an Austrian
in nominal command.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
ACCEPTS RESIGNATION
OF AUSTRIAN PREMIER

COPENHAGEN. July 22,-Emper-
or Karl has accepted Austrian Pre-.
mier Won Seydlers resignation, ac.
cording TO advices received here to-
day. Count Czernin. former Austro.
Hungarian foreign secretary, prob
ably will bc his successor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-22
Germans 7 Miles
North of Thierry

PARIS. July 22.-The Germans
have withdrawn thru Epieds to
Beauvardes. La Liberte declared to-
day.
Epieds Is four miles northeast OF
Chateau Thierry. while Beauvardes
is seven miles northeast OF Chateau
Thierry and six miles north of the
Marnc, at Fossoy. This indicates a
withdrawal north OF Chateau Thierry
Of nearly three miles more than pre-
viously reported.