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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
HUN SOUVENIRS
ON EXHIBITION
Folsom Bros. Display Collection
That Interests

The Folsom jewelry store has an in
teresting exhibit of Hun souveni, 5
sent over by First Sergt. Owen Il
Posner and Sergt. o. d. Jensen of Co
A., 164th infantry, formerly the Fight
ing First North Dakota. The boys
letter, explaining the assortment,
which would intricate that they have
had Fritz at close quarters, follows:
Co. A, First N. D. Inf, U. S. A !,
A. E. f., France, April Is, 1918.
You will receive few packages
which are being shipped this date.
They contain souvenirs such as enc
German oficer's helmet; one sa bre:
two candle-holders, made of shell
parts, one electric light stand made
of a grenade, one German gas mask,
one electric light holder Of curved
design. Will send more thi:lys later,
such as fragments of different kinds
of shells and grenades. You can use
these for display in your window. Of
course you can let the Bismarck Tri-
bune know all about it. We are get.
ting along fine. Will drop you another
line in the near future"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
CONVENTION HERE FRIDAY WILL
BE MADE "A NOTABLE OCCASION
Mrs Eleanor Barker Woman Of National Reputation Speaker
to Represent Food Administrator Hoover HI
aa Prominent State Workers Coming

With such noted national worker
as Mrs. Eleanor Barker Of Indianapo-
Zig. Ind, and many prominent state
leaders in Women's clubs on the pro
gram, the fourth annual meeting of
the Eighth District Federation Of
Women's Clubs, to be held in Bis
marck on Friday of this week. prom.
ises to be q notable gathering.
Mrs Barker, who comes to North
Dakota as q representative Of Federal
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover,
will address all the women Of the cap
ital city, as well as club members and
convention delegates, at the Grand
theatre at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
Her subject will be Food COnserva-
tion.", At the same meeting Mrs. p. c.
Remington, district superintendent for
the Red Cross in southwestern North
Dakota, will speak on the Red Cross,
and Mrs. H. G.. Wick Of Cavalier, state
president Of the Federation Of Wonl-
ems clubs will talk. Y.
AT the morning session, to be held
In the Bismarck library, Mrs. F. u.
Conklin, vice president, and Mrs. Phil
ip Meyer, secretary-treasurer and cor
responding secretary, will make their
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

j: w Foley, the, North Dakota poet,
completely won the hearts Of the
high school students when he appear
ed before them at II this morning in
the high school auditorium. The ap!
aplause which their loyalty gave at
1.-The first Of his talk to him as the
state poet and alumnus of the school,
was many times doubled at the end,
tho, enthusiasm the students showed
being greater than that for any of the
exceptionally strong speakers who In
connection with. war, work and other
interests have addressed the school
this year. +. IA. M.
Nj. Foley was very briefly intro,
duced by Mr.. Martin His kindly per-
sonality, with its flavor OF literature
and humor combined In the Riley way,
and his distinctively slow manner OF
speaking claim ed the attention off
the students from the first, and was
and appreciated relief from the prac-
tlcal, high.tension war addresses Of
the year. I, WIN.
After . happy Introduction in which
the poet established an alliance be-
tween himself and the students and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
SHOES SHINED
FOR RED CROSS
HELP OUT FUND

A large number OF Bismarck
,eon'e rot sn,ne on Sunday for the
benefit of the Red Cross. AS result
the Burleigh county chanter, fund is
enriched to the extent NJ 40, while
AZ Q Mas been contributed to the
Junior Red Cross auxiliary war chest.
The nroprietors Of the Eagle shoe and
hat shop on Broadway as previously
announced on Sunday contributed the
entire days proceeds to the Red Cross.
Miss Dansford headed q committeeaof
high school teachers In charge who
included Misses Pond, Moore Mosley,
kodine, Stearns. Blstad and Johnson.
The entire proceeds were $67.45 which
weer divided tween the Red Cross
and the junior auxiliary. II
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

reports, and three-minute reports will
be presented on behalf of each of the
affiliated clubs. Similar reports will
be made by the chairmen for each
county included in the eighth district
Burleigh, Kidder. Sheridan, Mclean
and Stutsman. Among the wellknown
out.of.town club women who will be
on the program are Mrs. Frank Nc
Gray of Garrison, Mrs. Frank ,Rath,
man, Mrs. E. r.. Edwards, of James,
town, wife Of, the state high school
inspector; Mrs. j. T. Mccullough of
Wasnburn, Mrs. R. G. Glorum, Mrs.
George Tucker. Mrs. C. F. Rathman,
Mrs. ]. H. Davidson, county chairman
for Mel can, and Mrs. j. T. Curry,
county chairman for Stutsman. Il
1t is urged that every woman who
possibly can arrange to do so hear
Mrs. Parker at the Grand theatre Fri.
day afternoon. A cordial invitation is
attended til cluo women to attend the
Inner to be given at the Mckenzie
on Friday evening. They are asked
30 send their names to their club pres
ident or TO Mrs. A. M. Fisher not later
than the night of the 10th If they plan
+: n atfnnd ts&.a iftgY S=3 Fs &2L@s ,F
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
DISTINGUISHED LUMNUSOF
BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL is
GIVEN GENUINE OVATION

decided to 'let the teachers stay II
they would be very quiet and not in
terrupt us children" Mr.. Foley pro-
ceeded to give readings from his po
ems, connecting them by explanation
and bits of his characteristic philos
ophy3 OF life He was frequently In
terrupted by applause, once especial.
y when he rei aslas to his connection on
"Humor is tile thing; that swings
the neutrality-suspicious. the more
serious side atlifas" - said, and il
Illustrated his .pEer iAit by keeping
the room Laughing. mkt he proceed
ed to- bring out ssstHf connection We.
tween humor and pathos, illustrating
by Him and Me is Chums." An in.
teresting reference to his work this
year as an entertainer in army can
tonments was made. The Foley code
of conduct kindness, cheerfulness
and earnestness-was skillfully urged
The poet ended with q
most effective reading OF his poem on
Imagination and responded twice to
encores The applause lasted for sew
eral minutes after he finished. A
number of visitors were present.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
MENOKEN'S RED
CROSS CHAPTER
/ DOES GOOD WORK

Mrs. Emil Lere and Mrs. Il. &. An
drews, active Red Cross workers from.
Menoken, report that their branch or
the Burleigh county chapter is pus
ting in a very busy month. A recent
entertainment staged for the Req
Cross fund by Bismarck people in the
Menoken town hall netted $25, and the
ladies now are planning for more
elaborate affair to be held the first
of June.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
DAUGHTERS. .|I.l| OF
ISABELLA TAKE
IN BIG GLASS
lnitiatory Work at X. C. Hall on
Sunday Followed by War
Lunch and Talks

One Of the most successful functions
Of the Daughters of Isabella was held
Sunday afternoon and evening at the
knights of Columbus hall when a
large class was initiated Following
the initiation exercises an excellent
luncheon was served and program
OF toasts was responded to. Mrs e. L.
BannOn acted as toast mistress and
the addresses of the evening were OF
a patriotic nature, emphasizing the
work women are doing in come ction
with the war. Flowers and national
c0lOrs were the decorations
The program of toasts follows
America" Mrs. S. f. Dugan; Our
Chaplain" Father Hiltner; "Daugh.
tiers Of Isabella" Mrs. E.. nj Smith,
Fargo, state deputy. Unity and Char.
ity," Mrs. Max Kupitz; Mother, Mrs.
Paul =. La France; Our Husbands"
Mrs: Thomas Ryan; women VINO are
Doing their Bit" Mrs. Elizabeth Geier.
mann.
Impromptu addresses we've given by
several of the new members.
Among the out-of-toWn guests were:
Mrs. Lacey, Fargo and Mrs. Sturgeon,
ickinsOn. During the war luncheon,
O'Connor's orchestra played.
The order now has seventy five
members and has been assisting in an
efficient manner all win the.war move
ments. -
Those received into membership
yesterday are: Tess Woodmansec,
Marie Vespernan Maize Knowles,
Margaret Giebenhaim, Ethel Fleming,
Julia Weber, Margaret Brown, Edna
Rockford, Catherine Luckenbach, So
phia Pustad, Frances Fossum Helen
Clemens, Mary Kelly, Antoinette
Ferry Margaret O'Connor, Agnes
Ioeffler. Rose Mclaughlin, Mrs: NJ.
Eespflpg, Mrs. Fred Hessinger, Anna
'Mahawolh, Mae Kaiser, Mable Amio,,
Gertrude LOubek, Lucille Van Solen..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
FORWARDING CON MITTEE

Students Of Christian Science and
their friends have organized a branch
to the Comforts Forwarding commit
tee of Boston, Mass. which meets
every Monday afternoon at the Pal
ace hotel. The object Of this organ
ization is to do relief work for the
refugees in France, Serbia, Italy and
Belgium and also to supply knitted
articles to the soldiers, sailors and
marines of the allied armies the
entire work of the organization is or
voluntary contribution basis, each
branch supplying it's own materials
and workmanship to complete all gar
ments which are made according to
Red Cross standards and measure
ments. Used garments in good con-
dition are also shipped to refugees.
Much interest and generous cOopera-
ton has been accorded the Organiza,
ton in Bismarck for which its mem
bers are grateful.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

EVERY American citizen should be proud IF the American
- Red Cross. daily indeed hourly giving example
Of mercy the whole world Through its operations the
suffering Of oldierslandcvilians is being aleviated
The American people should continue5to support the
American Red Cross Through it they helping their own
and helping the allies Through il they making
America the symbol Of faith and hope distracted world
GEO. w. COCKTAILS,
Acting Glarermaster General.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
BURLEIGH HAS
FIRST WOMAN
assessor

Burleigh county lays claim to the
first legally elected woman assessor
in North Dakota She is Miss F. G..
Emery of Wilson; township, who re,
ceived majority Of the votes cast
for the office ofsjassessor in the re,
cent township election, Miss Emery
has qualified and is now ready to
assume her duties, announces County
Auditor T. 81, Flaherty She was ell
ected under the new partial franchise
act passed blythe regular session In
1917. Under ( this act women viii;
vote at the approaching primaries o..
candidates for county surveyor anl:
for constables. III to6 " : 4. AZ 4
4s,., s.,s,s,- --------, 4 /,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
REHEARSALS ON
FOR RECITAL TO
BE GIVEN 21ST

Rehearsals are now in progress for
the recital to be given by fifty Tusic
students of Miss Grace Myers, with
the assistance of 80 high school stu.
dents, 1.-THE Auditorium the evening
Of May q for the benefit Of the Red
Cross. AZ varied and interesting. pro.
gram Of solos, duets, guaEtettes and
choral numbers will be ihterspersed
With the piano seleca6ns,l and a de-
lightful evenings entertainment l| is Isl be- J.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
THURSDAY MUSICAL CLUB DANCE
..s n Il. 5.ss s- TUESDAY NIGHT TO BE POPULAR

The committee in charge consists Of
Mrs. A. G. Jacobson, chirman; Mrs.
y. M. Martin, Mrs. H. H. Steele, Mrs.
"A. j. Arnot, Mrs. Arthur Bauer, Mrs
II. H. l.. vespermann, Mrs Z. D. Rose
and Mrs. j. A. Graham
s9 The affair will be democratically
informal, and an invitation Is extend.
ed everyone, country folk and city
folk. The weather is SO fine that a
large number are expected to drive in
from surrounding towns on both sides
of the river. A charge of 81 per couple
is being made for tickets, with %
cents for additional ladies. Dancing
will begin at 9. Ills not safe to pre-
dict when the program will close.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
D. 81. IS. CARD PARTY
]. AND DANCE FOR RED
I. CROSS FUND BENEFIT

The Bismarck chapter of the East
ern Star will give a Red Cross bene.
fit card party and dance at the Ma
sonic temple Friday evening. O'COn~
nor's orchestra will furnish music for
the dance. and a number of tables
will be devoted to cards. The usual
large attendance is anticipated and
an enjoyable evening Is assured.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
COMMITTEE.
RETURN HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren u. Thayer,
who have a fine farm near Lennon,
s. d., called on Bismarck friends last
week while en- route home from Min
neapolis and southeastern South Da-
kota, wheer they spent the winter.
Mr.. Thayer is optimistic over the pros.
poets for a big crop this year, and
has gone back, refreshed from long
vacation to do his biggest bit Tor
Uncle Sam and his allies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
GOVERNOR HAS
NOT ACTED ON
HORST PROTEST.

No action has been taken as yet
by Governor Frazier on the protest
filed by the Fargo war council against
the Nonpartisan leagues proposal to,
schedule for a series Of political al,
dresses in North Dakota Leo Hurst,
a league organizer who has been boun1
over to the federal grand jury for al.
legged seditious remarks made in the
progress of Nonpartisan address at
Towner short time ago. Governor
Frazier returned from a speaking tour
in the eastern part of the state Sun
day night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

LOST OR STOLEN-About week
ago frcr, the North Ward school, a
small ry's bicycle. Suitable re.
ward f." return or information lead
ing tc the whereabouts Of this
wheel. r. A. Knowles the Jeweler.
8 II st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE 4.
in EXECUTIVE MEET

The executive committee OF y the
North Dakota council Of defense is
In session in Governor Frazier's Of
flee. Among number Of matters I'M
der consideration is the purchase, e.,
Their with state funds or through pri-
vate subscription of a large fleet
of small tractors to be placed at the
disposal of North Dakota farmers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
FOLEY TO SPEAK AT
ST. ALEXIUS TUESDAY

James w Foley, the famous North
Dakota poet whose contributions to
the Saturday Evening, Post and other
high class periodicals have been en-.
joyed by every American, and whose
books of verse are in tens Of thou.
sands Of homes, will speak to the nurs-.
es and sisters of St. Alexius hospital
at 8 O'Clock Tuesday evening.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
ElickertaiI Bard.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Patterson will re-
ceive at the Mckenzie this evening
In honor of James w. Foley, North
Dakota's best known man Of letters,
who is spending several days in his
home city. "A number Of dirners and
informal iuncheons have beer given IN
Mr.. FOley'S honor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
Scouts Win Prizes.

r. Wambaugh won the Senior Boy
Scouts golf prize OF S at the Coun-
Nv club Saturday. and Sidney Regis
ter won the Junior Scout prize of
sl.5O. Saturday was Boy Scouts day
at the Country club, and the big fea-
iture of the occasion was a talk by
James w Foley
It is probable that the prize money
ultimately will 90 to, swell the Red
Cross fund after the boys come to
fully understand sthata itS retention
may forever. more bar them from ath-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

Young American style. After the
feed social hour will be- enjoyed
about the camp fire A large number
Of young people are planning to take
in the hike
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

The Thursday Musical club dance
to be given at the Mckenzie hotel
Tuesday evening promises to be the
popular event Of the spring social sea-
son. The ladies are entertaining fOlI
the benefit OF the Red Cross, a cause
IN which everyone can dance without
dualms q conscience: The big lobby
and dining room of the Nc enzie, al
ways popular with the dancers, will
be thrown open for the occasion, and
IN. j. O Conner, director Of O,Connor's
orchestra, has promised q select pro-
gram Of his very latest dance hits
the sort of gingery music for which
the boys over there recently have pc
titioned through Major +. e. Henry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
X az c. Dance Tonight.

The entertainmen committee of the
iKnights\of Columbus have completed
arrangements for the last of the SER
les of most enjoyable dances to be
held this evening at Patterson hall.
O'Connor's orchestra will furnish the
music and large attendance is ex-
pected. %-s1
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
Live One Coming.

Mr. and Mrs. ]. D. Leffingwell, ahead
of "tJpstairs and Down." a lively farce
booked for. an early showing at the
Auditorium, were in the city over Sun
day, calling on Manager E. H. Z. Yes
permann.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
5sEoreoo Dinner Tor FoIey.

Scores Of hungry high school boys
and girls failed to note the passing OF
the dinner hour to listen to James w.
Foley, Flickertail poet laureate. at the
high school assembly room today. Mr..
Foley was scheduled for an hours
talk, and he began at II o'clock. but
no one knew or cared when II came,
and it was considerably later when
Eoley's audience finally consented to
release him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
Youno People to Hike,

Young People to Hike.
Tho young 'peopleisof the First Bap-
ltist church and congregation will meet
at the church at 6 O'clock this even
Ing to set ont for hike to the banks
of the Missouri, where they will pre-
pare in true Indian fashion a lunch
which will be consumed in genuine
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

state medical advisors, at Washington,
ID. c., and has reopened his office as
advisor to the governor in Adjutant
General Fraser's department
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
Mccabe W. E. NJ. s.

The WOman's Foreign missionary
society OF the McCabe Methodist
church will held its regular meeting
on Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at
the home, OF Mrs. F. H. Register on
Fifth street. Mrs. E. H. Howell Will
be leader and the program will be In
steresting and instructive: All ladies
OF the church are earnestly invited to
attend
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
ROYAL Neiqhbors to Meet.

d There will be meeting OF the
Royal NeiEhbors, Tuesday evening,
May H., at the knights, Of Ptyhias
hall at $3.50. There will be an in
itiaton and other important busl-
ness - n. 49,. 49,. X. n. ~. 49,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
STICKLEY REOPENS
HIS OFFICES HERE

. Lieut.. v. H. Stickley, chief Of the
medical advisory board for North ;oa-
kota, has returned from meeting Of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
New Son.

A son was born at the Bismarck
pital last week to Mr.. and Mrs. 0. H.
Vie of BraddOck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs.
y A regular meeting Of Bismarck
Chapter No. 10 r. A. M, will be held
in the Masonic Temple on Tuesday
evening, May IA, at 1880.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
GRANDDAUGHTER OF
PIONEER DAKOTAN

Mrs. Charles Vollner of Duluth,
MINI, is in the city for several
weeks visit with her daughter. Mrs
George v. Halliday Mrs. Vollner Is
a granddaughter of Samuel Snow, who
passed away some years ago at Wheat
land, and who was one Of the best
known pioneers of the Red River val
ley. Much of her childhood was spent
in eastern and central North Dakota.
where Mr.. Snow had extensive land
interests, and she finds a great
change in the state.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
Westminster Guild.

The regular meeting of the Bis
marck chapter of the Westminster
Guild will be held this evening, May
~, at 6 o'clock at the home of Gather.
inc WEIGH at AIS Fourth street. A ten
cent supper will be served, after which
the program for the evening will foi-
low. Az.
observation-disclosures Myers
BUSINESS meeting.
Missionary current events.
Songs-Marjorie Smith.
d. Report Of Mandan Conference.
Mrs. Hageman.
4 Discussion Of study chapter-Ruby
Schumann.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
,RumMACE SALE.

The ladies of the First Baptist
church will conduct rummage sale
in the store room of the Haggart block
on Saturday, May IS. Many useful ar
ticles have been donated ana there
will be display OF spring and sum.
mer millinery hard to resist. A special
trimmer has been engaged ito take
charge of this department and we
guarantee satisfaction.
A lunch consisting Of coffee. sand
wiches. doughnuts and pie will be
served during the afternoon.
Any Of the Baptist ladies or their
friends can leave donations for the
rummage sale at the church parlors
parlors on Fourth street where com.
mittee will receive them on Thursday
and Friday afternoons.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
Mothers Express Thanks.

The mothers of the soldier boys Of
Bismarck and vicinity wish to extend
their healtfelt gratitude to Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Eauer of the Orpheum
theatre for the splendid courtesy ex-
tended them last Saturday afternoon
when they were invited to be guests
at the special matinee entitled "Her
1oy.n This excellent patriotic pro-
duction did us all good, and strength
ened our determination to be the kind
of mothers which our beloved coun-
try needs in this special time of trial.
We are proud and thankful that our
boys are as loyal and true as was
Her Boy" and we are more determ-
ined than ever to honor our noble
sons by our loyalty and courage at
home, as they are honoring us in the
camps and on the battle fields OF
France
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

Vegetable plants ready at Hoskins.
MEN, WANTED-To unload lumber
and building material. Apply at
$40 Front street. Phone "a. @
< IN ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
Mothers Club.

Mothers Club.
The Mothers club will meet Tues.
day afternoon at = p. IN. with Mrs,
Cecil burton, sixth street.
For Mr.. Foley.
Mrs. II. A. hughes entertained al
dinner at the Country club today for
James w. Foley, 4>or,h Lako.a's poet
laureate.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13
Degree Of Honor.

The Degree OF Honor will meet at
o'clock this evening in the Elk's
temple. Important business is to be
transacted, and the officers urge =
full attendance of members.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-13

letics. The links were free to the
scouts on Saturday, but each boy
donated five cents to the Red Cross,
making 4 fund OF $5.10.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-19
Red Cross Drive Starts

Milwaukee, Dec. 17.-Milwaukee's
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call was
launched Monday morning. The cam
paign will be distinctly unlike any 9TH
er patriotic drive in which citizens
have engaged in that there will be no
soliciting of Red Cross memberships,
as originally intended, during the en-
tire period Of the roll call, which ends
on December %. During the week that
the Red Cross Roll Call will be in prog
ress MilWaukeeans will make their
customary subscription for Red Cross
membership by voluntarily sending
them to the roll call headquarters, 81
Wisconsin street, either by mail or
person. Ralph It. Phillips and\a corps
Of assistants Will'be in charge Of the
work at this headquarters, where the
subscriptions will be recorded and tab
ulated.