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

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That there are thousands OF Roman
Catholics In The army and navy.
That they are nghtIrg the nght Of
America. and freedom and right brave.
ly ard efficiently
That there u an orsanixation " the
Roman Catholic church which r. doing
a tremendous work among their own
people as we'll as every mnn who
wishes their help whether he be Jew 'r
Gentle. Protestant or Roman cisthos 8.
That the work has been practical i
financed by their church a'one to this
time.
That the work is in such great de-
n,ard both by Protestants and Roman
Catholics that II must appeal TO the
nation generally.
That on September there were 800
workers in France.
That $50 more have been accepted
by the United States government and
2cO additional have been accepted BY
the order
That these are being sent across as
fast as shipping space can be had.
That club houses have been erected
ut points Of embarkation and debark-
alton across the sea
That IS men are occupied in this
work alone.
That as many have been assigned TO
work ON the transports which carry
our troops scroas-
That 100 secretaries have been or
dered to Italy where 10 huts have al
ready been erected.
That three buildings are maintained
In London. headquarters building In
Paris and 45 buildings in France.
THAT more are being built and that
they are needed.
That great motor feet has bee,
organized TO follow the men wherever
they may go in their advance TO Ber-
lin
That these motor cars carry to the
men cigarefs. tobacco. chocolate. soap.
towels. writing material and other ar
tic!es-
That these are all given away-nof
one cent Is taken from the men either
for articles or services.
That on September the Knights
had sss secretaries IN American train.
ing camps.
That $50 buildings had been con
s,ructed al these points and contracts
let for Sc more.
That the knights OF Columbus aims
10 provide social. recreationai and ed
prational facilities to all men in the
service OF the nation
Such Is the work OF this great or
ranization which IL appealing for sup
port to the American people. for an
American work among American boys
This IL not sectarian scheme. II II
not for the enrichment OF any order. IL
Is for the comfort and encouragement,
and upbuilding OF our boys in the ser
vice. II Is worthy OF she unlimited
support OF every man. woman and
child Who calls himself an American.
Just as the other organizations work
dBrtshoatF taf gtothGt1s bA0RHatc
and fathers. even SO does this one,
And we will support IL as becomes
Americans. We will support II as fully
and freely as We always do anytime
that helps TO win the war or makes
The lot OF our boys easier AZ they of
fer their lives for us.
From November II to IS We viii all
be given the opportunity 10 give In the
United War Work drive to this great
order for its work a. well rs the six
others As we have always done in
this county. we will set our shoulders
To the wheel and push and push unit,
We not only give the $50. 900 for which
We are asked. but there viii be an
oversubscription which win leave no
doubt in the minds Of our men that
We are back OF them to our last cen,
and that we love and honor them.