The Nevada County picayune., 1918-01-03
MEMBERSHIP IN
 THE RED CROSS|S
 TRUE PATRIOTISM
REAL SERVICE TO NATION AND HER FIGHTERS AWAITS ALL
 LOYAL CITIZENS.
SACRIFICES BEFORE VICTORY
Cheer and Comfort for Boys lover There" and Succor for Fami- lies Here Is Organl-
 zation's Aim.

Amerieanism. 100 per cent true. means membership in the American Red Cross.
 This great organization. which stands for humanity the world over and succor to all races and creeds, now is face to face with its greatest task-backing up the army and navy of these United States in a titanic struggle to make the universe safe for democracy.
 In its Christmas membership drive for 2.000000 new members in the Southwest division, comprising the states of Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Ok lahoma and Arkansas, the American Red Cross appeals not for charity but for patriotism of an undivided people.
 Aid for Americas Sons.
 Up to the present time the Red Cross has gone 10 the front for all peoples combating ruthless autoc racy unprecedented in the annals ot mankind. Today it is engaged in re cruIting it's wonderful resources to aid the millions of men America is assem- bhng for the decisive battle in the trenches, ill the air and on the seas.
 Charity begins al home" is time wern, trite axiom. But, brought up to date, it finds real meaning in the support for this eountrys fighters and those they leave behind.
 The millions who ind protection un= der the Stars and Stripes are now of tered an opportunity to do real serv ice to the nation and the boys whe Will fight for them against the evil which menaees the very foundation oi this free government.
 Service Is Awaiting All.
 The War Council of the American tional purpose Will be served by hay lng membership i'll the Red Cross al most as universal as citizenship.
 Although pledged as a nation to the national purpose during this crisis, it will not be granted to large percent age of American men, women and chll Qren to play a part in the fighting branch Of our country's service. Ali however, can be identified. through membership in the Red Cross, which ID this case, when entire nations are organized for warfare, is big enough and strong enough to carry some o the burden for our soldiers. for oul sailors and our allies.
 Americas struggle is one of Men Money, Material and Mercy. Men sup ply the military force. Money repre- sents the means by which the army and navy are supplied. Material con sists of guns. ammunition. uniforms and supplies. Mercy-the Red Cross
 Morale Vital Factor.
 Comfort kits, sweaters, wristlets and bandages go far in promoting the welfare of Uncle Sans fighters, but the greatest sumulant to the army : morale is concrete evidence of Amer lcan citizensh.p's unIty by an addition of 2,000,009 members to the American .le.. .e.s IL tav Southwest by C4TIst mas Eve.
 =es.-l.4iee an American can makv hse at home eda compensate the fa ther, sen or brother mcHaeed by al the periis of warfare in the trenches abroad
 Lack of proper morale has. without doubt, been largely responsible for the collapse of Russia and the erumblins of Italy's forces. No man can throw himself whole-heartedly into the busi ness of war when devoured by the most acute anxiety as to the welfare of his loved ones at home.
 More than 5,000,0 men and women already have enlisted in the ranks ol the American Red Cross to minister relief to the maimed and suffering and to carry cheer and comfort tC Americas army and navy. In caml and cantonment, amid the roar of bat tie, the standard of the Red Cross challenges ali forces of destruction.
 Patriotism is calling to Americans to range themselves with their dol. lars, service and encouragement be hind the men in khaki who are going forth to die. if need be. in their de fense.
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