The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-11-07
Do You Know
These Facts?

ntO the nearby towns! sFs
That such towns were utterly un-
prepared to take care of and enter
tain these soldiers and sailors when
the war began?
prepared to receive them were organ
ized vice and the saloon?
That the government requested the
War Camp community Service to help
these camp towns provide wholesome
places of entertainment for the men?
this organization has taken hold OF
the work with cheering results?
That in every town near camps.
there are established Information bu-
leaus. which direct the men to good
amusements and lodginl>? 81
Thai there have been established
oldiers' cubs where they may spend
their time. write. letters and sleep at
minimum cost?
That canteens have been estab-
lished in these towns where whole
some food. different from the camp
diet, is served to the men at a very
low cost?
That this organization has had
opened TO the men various fine clubs
which existed solely for rich bust
ness men before tho war. and this
without cost?
That parties and dances are or
ganized III the towns under proper
chaperonage, where they meet home
kind of people and enjoy home
amusements." instead of being tempt
ed to ruin body and soul in some
brothel?
That it is under the supervision of
the War Camp Community Service
that the take -thesold. Ter home-to-din-
err movement has become a national
enthusiasm?
That pageants. athletic meets. con-
certs. sightseeing tours and diversi-
fed entertainments are fostered by
his organization, for the men?
That it co-ordinates the war camp
owns social. religious and political
life and by so doing compounds the
ervice of each to the enlisted man?
That it knows neither race nor
creed?
That the War Camp Community
Service will need over $15.O00,0O0 to
carry on its work during the next
year?
Which again brings us to the United
War Work Campaign which is being
organized now. and will be pushed to
its climax when the people are gwen
an opportunity of supporting seven
organizations by their money. in the
drive from November l to IS.
And let us realize that when we
give to these organizations we are
not giving to them, but to the boys
who are doing our fighting for us.
Who have left home and all that they
loved, who have given up good posi-
tions to offer their lives on the altar
of humanity, to fight and die that we
may live in peace
Surely this War Camp Community
Service is worthy of our support, as
well as the other organizations Is
the work which is done in the camp
by the Y. NJ. c. A., Y. W. c. A.. the
Jewish Welfare Board, the Knights
of Columbus. American Library Asso-
iation and the Salvation Army to go
for naught. when the men get leave
and enter the surrounding towns
Surely not The towns must be put
into shape that they can care for the
men. that they may be kept from evil
Influences ever at work to lure them
from. the path of rectitude. Such
things as are being provided for their
entertainment and care in the towns
can only be done by organization, and
that organization is being worked
through the War Camp Community
Service. Therefore. when you are so
1icited, give freely to this organization |
=and 10 all which make the lot OF our
boys easier. which brings the home
atmosphere to them. which makes IL |
easier for them to remain upright, !
clean. red-b'ooded American boys
Here is the chance to lend your aid |
in making these towns what they
should be for our sons. our husbands
and our brothers. Give and then
double the giving. selah.
Save your money and buy Wa
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