Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-24
WAR SUFFERERS
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ness of the population. After all, w
ilenain calm and confident of TictprE'
| A recent Brussels advertisement
l.seys: 81 will give up l25 francs (s25,
/ for new or worn bedsheets." There is
Ian immediate need for every sort Of
4 garment, blankets, sheets and shoes
1 The very wonderful results of tho
1clobhing campaign of last March as
] sisted in helping to meet the demands
l'Dnt when we realize that there arr
iien million inhabitants in the occupi
jed regions, most of whom must lool
Ito The outside world for protection
|against The l'igors of winter, 1t IS seer
that we cannot send too much. As long
rs che War lasts, Belgium and occupi-
ed France must depend chiefly on
supply of garments which are so much
suplg Of garments which are so much
NEEDED, we appeal again to the gen
e, osity Ct the American Public to give
and give largely.
The Kind Of Garments Needed.
Every kind of garment, for all ages
and both sexes, IS urgently needed. In
addition, piece goods-ligllt, warm can
ton flannel, and other kinds of cloth
from which to make garments for new
born babies, ticking. sheeting, and
blankets, wooden goods of any kind
and shoes of every size are asked for.
Scrap leather is needed for repair
ling footwear.
| Since the clothes vii, be subjected
TO the hardest kind OF wear, on y gar
lments made of strong and durable
materials Should be sent. 1t is useless
to offer to any afflicted population
garments of fimsy material CT CANDY
colnring. Make the gifts practical.
Garments need. not be in perfect
condition. A hundred thousand aesti-
THE women in the occupied regions
ara eager to earn a small livlIfood
by repairing gift clothing and max
ne new garments adapted to needs
WITH which thnj are familiar.
Garments needed, Mems wear
Shirts( preferably Of light colored
'flannels) understands underdrawers.
trousers, coats, work.sr'ts (overalls),
suits e piece) shoes, overcoats, jcr-
seys, sweater vests, socks Isles 10
1-2 and ally.
Women's wear.-sl;irts. drawers,
corset-slips, petticoats. blouses, shirts,
overcoats, suits e piece, pinaforcs,
shoes, cloth hats knitted caps stock
ings (sizes z, s, Q, 10Y.
Boys wear.-Shirts, union suits.
u1,,ershirts, trousers, coats. suits
shoes, ovcrcoats, jerseys, SOCKS (sizcs
1 t. 9 1-2l.
Girls Warehouses; skirts, over
coats, nightdresses, drawers, stock
ings (s;zes 1-9) undcrgarncnts, pct
ticoats, suits e piece, hlouses, shoes.
Boys and Girls Wear.-Hooded
caps, pinaforcs, WOODEN union suits.
Infants wear.-Swrl-skin swaddl-
irg clothes, cradle chenlises, todics,
cradle dresses, sweaters, Eonnets,
hihs, nickerchiefs, diapers, shoes, baby
dresses, hooded cloaks, jackets, shawls,
socks.
Miscellaneous. = Red-ticks, bed
sheets, pillow cases, blankets, muff-
lers.
Wooden goods of any kind whatso-
ever are acceptable; soft hats and
caps for ell ages, and sweaters of any
/ kind and size.
Mems shirts and paiamas, so worn
or shrunken as NJ longer to be SER
v;ce>ble are particularly welcome,
since the material can be utilized for
making children's garments.
Do not send-Garments of flimsy
material CT gaudy coloring, ball dress
cs, high heelcd slippers, etc.
Stiff hats either mems or Womcn's
straw, dress or derby.
Anything containing rubber, RAIN
coats, rubber boots, etc.
Notc:-Rubber heels can easily be
removed from shoes.
Books, toys, soap, toilet articles:
Notes or communications of any
sort or description must positively not
be sent.
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