The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-02-14
RED CROSS APPEALS
FOR LIBERAL SUPPORT

The Wahpeton branch of the
Richland County Chapter Of the
Red Cross is making strenuous
effort to keep up with the pace Set
by the large number Of workers
connected with this particular
branch Of the county's organiza-
ton, and is endcavoring to raise
the funds necessary to carry OH the
immense amount of expense for
work being turned over TO the
chapter by this branch. In another
column on this page We have out
lined the amount Of work which
has been done, and in connection
herewith an appeal goes out to all
the patriotic citizens of the sur
rounding community to give their
aid in making this undertaking a
huge success. In this special I'M
dertaking big attendance is nee
essary, and the matter of enter
tainment and comfort for those
who attend is not being overlooked.
Before we enter into the matter
Of entertainment. let us first take
up the question which is Of t''
very greatest Importance, and we
mig ht say also. the gravest, at this
time, not only with the Wahpeton
branch. but with the chapter also.
the question of Chow are we going
to finance this great organization
properly until the cnd?" 1t is 4
question which commands the
gravest consideration on the pa"i
of every American citizen. and
these local branches are but part
Of the vast organization which is
spending millions dai!y-and we
can say but that they are
spending it in the very best way
possible-cach local branch over
the country having it's own prob
lem to solve in the matter Of meet
ing its expenditures and fulfllin
its share OF the responsibility, lii
order that this great work Of sup
plying our armies with the things
which are necdful for their COM
fort and safety may continue. Let
us meet this question fairly; lei
us think what it would mean if we
were to fail in our obligation Ia
the boys vino have gone across the
seas to uphold our rights and hon
Or; let us talk it over in our homes
and on the streets, and endeavol
to find way to meet this obliga-
ton, and if we are honest with
ourselves and to the flag under
which we live. We will come to but
one conclusion. the answer will be
that it is up to each and every cit.
izen to give what he can honestly
afford toward the support Of this
gigantic and absolutely necessary
undertaking, and if we do this, the
very important question of financ
ing the various branches and chap
tiers will become a small matter as
compared with the vast amount of
work being turned out A. the 10y
al women Of this organization.
At this time we want to impress
upon the minds Of the people Of
this community the fact that,
Notwithstanding this branch has,
like other branches over the conr.
ty, raised large amounts toward
the maintenance of the branch
and county chapter, deficiecy of
approximately $1,7O0 now con-
fronts the Wahpeton branch. and
it is hoped that the residents of
the entire community will awaken
to the condition which at this time
prevails. and rally to the support
of the cause. 1t may save a bic
drive for funds in the near future
1t is imperative that if funds arr
not raised in this way, thorough
canvass will be have to be made il,
order that the expenses of this
great organization can be met. il
IS our patriotic duty to support
this undertaking, and assist tn.
committee in charge in making il q
success, financially, socially and
otherwise. Lay away your work
for This day and join with us. You
ON farmer friends, are especially
invited TO come and help us. Our
interests are mutual in this under
t"k'ng. and we make this appeal!
not in our own behalf, but in be
half OF the men who at this time
are most in need Of our support
those who have given up their lib.
ertv for the time being. and who
NAV say but that in the end it NAV
mean their very life. You. bust.
ness and professional men. stud.
ents and tradesmcn, we are looking
for vonr support. and we know
that we will get it.
There will be lots of amusement
and it would not be as Hoover
would like to have it if there was
more amusement ,that tho orop., !