The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
RED CROSS BULLETIN

service. and has set the date for this campaign to be the week of September $ to 90.
 This call for relief is evidenced from MT Hoovers telegram to MT. Davison. which is as follows:
 Henry F. Davison, Chairman Red Cross War Council, Washington, D. C.:
 The 100000 imprisoned people in oc- cupied Belgium and France are facing shame, suffering, disease, and some oi them death for lack of clothing this win ter They must be helped. 1 hope that the Red Cross will undertake renewed campaign to obtain this clothing in 1 America. It can come only from us Your first campaign yielded magnificent results, bringing in fully 5000 tons oI clothing in good condition. But much more is needed, if these war-ravaged people are to get through the winter i'll tlecency and safety. In the face of brutal coercion and spiritual suffering they re- main splendidlF ycouTageous. This course challenges our charity. Let us match the courage of Belgium by the generosity or America. HERBERT HOOVER.
 The Kind of Garments Needed.-Every 1 kind of garment for all ages and both sexes is urgently needed. In addition, pieces of goods, light, warm canton flan- nel and other kinds of cloth, from which to make garments for newborn babies, ticking, sheeting and blankets, woolen goods of any kind and shoes of every size. 1 Scrap leather is needed for repairing footwear.
 Since the clothes will be subjected to the hardest kind of wear. only garments made of strong and durable materials should be sent
 Garments need not be in perfect condi- tion. Az hundred thousand destitute n a ofctIniad regions eager to earn a small livelihood by repairing gift clothing and making new garments adapted to needs with which they are ia miliar.
 Following is an itemized list of needed garments:
 Mems Wear-Shirts (preferably Of light colored flannels), undershirts, un- derdrawers, trousers, coats, oVeraiisf suits dhree- piece), shoes, overcoats, Jer- sey sweaters, sweater vests, socks (sizes l0ia and ID.
 Womens s Wear-Sl<irts, drawers, corset slips, petticoats, blouses, shirts, over coats, suits (two- -piece), pinafores, shoes' cloth hats, knitted caps. stockings (slzes and S).
 Boys Wear-Shrts, union suits. under shirts, trousers, coats, suits, shoes over coats, Jerseys, socks (size l to 3D.
 Girls Wear-Dresses, skirts overcoats,
 
 to O. undergarments, petticoats, sults (two-pfece), bloues, shoes.
 Boys and Girls Wear-Hooded caps, pinafores, woolen union suits.
 Infants Wear-Swan- skin swaddling clothes, cradle chemises. bodices, cradle dresses, sweaters, bonnets. bibs, necker- chiefs, diapers, shoes, baby dresses, hooded cloa1s, jackets, shawls, socks.
 Mscellaneous-Bed ticks. bed sheets, pillow cases, blankets, mufflers.
 Woolen goods whatsoever are accepta- ble; soft hats and caps for all ages and sweaters of any kind and size
 Mems shirts and pajamas, so worn or shrunken as no longer to be serviceable, are particularly welcome. since the ma terial can be utilized for making chii- dren's garments.
 Please do not send these articles; Gar ments of flimsy material or gaudy color- ing. ball dresses high -heeled slippers, etc. Stiff hats, either mems or women straw, dress. or derby.
 Anything containing rubber. raincoats' rubber boots, etc. (Note: 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. Everyone desiring to send clothing to the Belgians can get it ready at once. See that the clothing is clean. Tie 1t up in secure bundles. You will be notified later where 1t is to be sent. It will be sent for if you cannot deliver it yourself. Get the clothing ready at once. The drive IS next week. September 23 to 30.