Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06
United war WORK
drive NEXT WEEK
DELAWARE COUNTY is ASKED TO
RAISE S55,OOO FOR WORK AMONG
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
DRIVE BEGINS MONDAY, NOV. II
Takes Place of Loyalty League Pledge
for 1919. Read This Article and
Find Out All About Plan.

What is United War Work? The
work of caring for our soldiers and
sailors in the camps at home and in
our army and navy abroad.
In what does this work consist? In
looking after the physical comfort of
our men when off duty, keeping up
their spirits and morale, providing
wholesome recreation, organizing
study classes, arranging for religious
services, guarding them from the
temptations incident to army life, and
surrounding them with as much Of
home atmosphere as possible.
BY whom is this work done? BY
the following seven societies: The
Young Mems Christian association,
the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation, the knights of Columbus, the
Jewish Welfare Board, the Salvation
Army, the National Library associa-
ton, and the War Camp Community
Service.
Why does not the Government do
this work? The government has its
hands full caring for the fighting end
of the war. 1t has therefore authoriz-
ed these seven societies to become re-
sponsible for the physical, mental and
moral welfare of the men in service.
Where do these societies obtain the
money necessary for this work? From
the voluntary contributions of the
American people.
Why does not the government fur
nish the funds? If it did, it would
either have to sell additional bonds, or
congress would have to impose addi-
.tional taxes. In any event the money
would have to come from the people.
Is it safe to let so important work
depend on voluntary gifts? Yes-be-
cause the American people want the
boys to have the best possible care re-
gardless Of the cost.
How much are these societies ask
ing the people Of the United States for
the year 1919? In round numbers the
sum Of two hundred and fifty million
dollars. They thought at first that
one hundred and seventy millions
would do; but the rapid increase of
the army abroad has made the larger
sum necessary.
What is Delaware county's share of
that sum? $4,000.
When is the money to be raised?
During the week beginning Monday,
November II.
How is it to be raised? In the form
Of pledges.
Where are those pledges to be paid? :?
At any local bank the donor may desig-
nate.
When are they to be paid? If pos
sible within ten days, as the societies
are greatly in need of funds, but If
necessary on several subsequent dates,
giving reasonable time.
Is this the same as the Delaware
County Loyalty League? 1t is not.
The Loyalty League has become de-
futfct, and this new United War Work
organization takes the place of it.
What about the pledges given to the
Loyalty League? They should all be
paid, and the money will be applied in
accordance with the original agree
ment.
| We're not the people assured that
if they subscribed to the Loyalty Leag-
ue they would not be asked for fur
ther contributions during 1918? They
were; but the Loyalty League pledge
was for 1918, while this United War
Work pledge is for 1919. 1t is asked
for now so that at least some OF the
money may be available as early as
possible in the new year.
The Loyalty League Pledge included
an obligation to pay an equal amount
annually during the duration Of the
war. Does that obligation still hold
good? No; as soon as the sum pledg-
ed for 1918 has been paid, the Loyalty
League pledge will be cancelled and
made null and void for the future.
Will the people be asked to donate
for other kinds of war work during
the year 1919? For nothing except
the Red Cross. This United War Work
pledge covers all other subjects.
! Why was not the Red Cross includ-
ed? Because the national officers Of
the Red Cross prefer to raise money
| for their work in drive of their own,
! apart from all other objects.
! What amount is person expected
| to give, in order that the county's
quota may be raised? Those who
have given Loyalty League pledge
for 1918 should now pledge sum
for 1919 equal to five per cent of their
subscription to the fourth Liberty
loan; those who gave nothing for
war work in 1918 should now pledge
sum equal to ten per cent of their sub
| scription to the last Liberty loan.
If person does not wish his contri-
button to be divided among all the sew
en- societies, what shall he do? Make
his pledge card payable to any one or
more of the seven by so designating on
| the card.
What are the Victory Boys and
| Girls? Boys from II to Is and girls
| from II to 20, who pledge themselves
| to earn and give, within ten months
| after date, certain sum for United
| War Work, as their personal share in
| helping to win the war.
If the war should end soon, will all
this money be needed? Yes, and a
great deal more for several years to
come After the close of the war, it
will probably take two years to bring
back to this country the troops that
are to return, while many thousands
of our boys will be kept over there