The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-10-03
United War Work Campaign

Seven organizations authorized by the United
States Government have been merged into one COM
bnation. Greed, color, and religious opinion have
been forgotten and all will aid in sustaining the
morale of the fighting forces coneregated on the
battle front. This merger includes the Young Mems
Christian Association, Young Women's Christian
Association, National Catholic War Council (inclu
ding the Knights of Columbus and special war act
ivties for women), Jewish Welfare Board. Amer
Library Association. War Camp Community
Service and the Salvation Army. The amount to be
raised is 81 $500 900, and will be apporoned among
the different participants on pro-ratlo basis. Each
of the above named organizations will outline plan
of publicity in order to reach their respective follow
ers. The War Department has reorganized this af
fation and will cooperate with their representa-
tives. and assist them In every way possible The
following is an excerpt taken from letter written
by President Wilson to Raymond B. Fosdick. chair
man of the War and Navy Department Commissions
Training Camp Activities, concerning the matters
In inviting these organizations TO give this
evidence of their patriotic cooperation, wish
it distinctly understood that their compliance with
this request will not in any imply the surren-
der on the part of any of them of its distinctive
character and autonomy because | fully recognize
the fact that each Of them has its own traditions,
principles and relationships which it properly
prizes and which if preserved and strengthened,
make possible the largest service.
At the same time, l. would be obliged II you
would convey to them from me very warm ex-
preston of the Governments appreciation of the
splendid service they have rendered In mnlsterlng
TO the troops home and overseas in their leisure
time. Through their agencies the moral and spirit
ual resources of the nation have been modified be-
hind our forces and used in the finest way, and they
are contributed directly and effectively to the win
ming OF the war
1T has been gratifying to find such fine spir-
it of cooperation among all the leaders Of the Or
CARNATIONS l have mentioned This spirit, and the
patriotism of all the members and friends of these
agencies give confidence to believe that the uni
ted war work campaign will be crowned with album
dant success.
Cordially and sincerely. yours -.
WOODROW WILSON"
The campaign will open November IL, and
close November IS. This is not appeal, it is
merely statement of actual facts acquainting the
public with their needs and for the purpose of stm
ulating public interest. The expense of publicity
will be underwritten by local merchants III their
spective territories
The work performed by these organizations at
the front is different from that of the Red Cross
The Red Cross cares for the sick and wounded and
relieves the distress of enemy devastated districts
TheUnited War Workers are interested in found
ing recreatlons and different forms of diversions in
order TO uphold the morale of the soldiers. For
instance, a little band of Salvation Army Women
erected small tent back of the front line trenches
and when the soldiers relieved, supplied each
with cup of hot coffee and doughnuts, piece
of apple pie. Books, games and writing material
are among the numerous articles supplied also mo-
ton pictures. Understand this is not appeals
God help those mothers sons that broad ex-
panse of water, in the mud soaked trenches of down
trodden France if the individual with drop of red
blood in his veins. has to be reached by appeal
When the time comes be up and doing. That is
your part.